Community & Municipal Engagement Manager - Community Solar; Illinois

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with municipalities, elected officials, community-based organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, neighborhood associations, nonprofit organizations, and local business leaders.
• Developing partnerships that support subscriber acquisition for community solar projects.
• Educating municipalities, community organizations, businesses, and residents about the benefits of Illinois' CDCS Program and community solar generally.
• Working with local partners to identify and engage residential and commercial subscribers.
• Help facilitate and enroll residential customers at in-person engagement events.
• Representing the company at community meetings, events, workshops, conferences, and public outreach activities.
• Building long-term relationships that strengthen our presence throughout Illinois.
• Identifying strategic partnership opportunities that expand access to community solar.
• Maintaining accurate records of outreach activities, partnerships, donations, and subscriber opportunities.
• Serving as a trusted resource for community stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of our projects.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and support, and ongoing engagement commitments, for new community solar project applications.
• Collaborating with and supporting internal marketing, policy/legal, compliance, operations, project development, and subscriber acquisition teams.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in community engagement, government relations, public affairs, business development, economic development, nonprofit leadership, clean energy, utilities, or related fields.
• Existing relationships within the Chicagoland municipal and nonprofit communities are highly desirable.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently while collaborating with a high-performing remote team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Chicagoland area for meetings and events; driver’s license and vehicle preferred (travel is reimbursed)
• Experience with community solar, renewable energy, utilities, or public policy is preferred but not required.