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Community Engagement Lead – Multnomah & Washington Counties

Portland General Electric (PGE) is seeking a Community Engagement Lead to build relationships and support public engagement for capital projects within the Portland‑metro area. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and may involve travel to community events.

• Act as the subject‑matter expert on community issues and advise internal teams for informed decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain positive community relationships to support engagement across all PGE projects within your assigned counties, including planning and construction of capital infrastructure.
• Support the management of Community Advisory Councils and town‑hall meetings in Multnomah and Washington Counties.
• Identify meaningful input opportunities for residents on PGE projects and programs.
• Prepare engagement plans and incorporate tools to help communities understand and inform PGE initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams to develop strategies that support community education and awareness about PGE programs and projects.
• Drive innovative thinking to reach communities that have not historically been part of the decision‑making process.

• Brings experience in engaging communities on infrastructure projects and/or within complex regulatory environments.
• Passionate about building relationships within communities.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment where multi‑tasking and meeting deadlines is routine.
• Embraces collaboration to advance meaningful engagement with internal and external partners.

Typically a bachelor’s degree in public policy, communications, business, political science, environmental policy, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Typically five or more years in a related field and experience engaging with diverse communities.

• Intermediate knowledge of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) principles.
• Intermediate skills in facilitation and presentations.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite, writing, and graphics.
• Intermediate interpersonal skills.
• Working project‑management skills.
• Basic negotiation and influence skills without authority.
• Advanced customer focus skills.
• Intermediate safety leadership skills.
• Advanced skills in change leadership.
• Intermediate analytical thinking.
• Advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate decision‑making skills.
• Advanced organization and prioritization skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of business‑process interrelationships.
• Advanced business acumen.

Substantial:
Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Adhere to pre‑established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule.
• Work long hours, variable schedule, shift schedule, or on‑call schedule as needed.
• Maintain consistent attendance standards for full‑time duty.
• Continue work during severe inclement weather periods.

• Driver’s license required.
• Daily travel within service territory; occasional short‑term travel or overnight stays.
• Regular computer use throughout the shift.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 10 lbs.

• Office environment.
• Plant environment.
• Field environment.

Actual total compensation, including a performance‑based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

PGE is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. PGE does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. PGE welcomes applicants with disabilities and offers accommodation requests.