Director of Community Engagement
Scout Clean Energy
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boulder • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- shape how Scout shows up in project communities
- design and implement engagement strategies
- train internal teams and provide high touch support for high priority and high risk projects
- partner closely with Developers, Government Affairs, Legal, and external stakeholders to build coalitions of support
- mitigate opposition and enable projects to advance through development, permitting, and construction
- build out internal processes and maintain company-wide engagement resources
- help grow a scalable Community Engagement function within Scout
- run project-level due diligence on community, political, and permitting dynamics
- build project engagement strategies and craft project messaging
- oversee internal team trainings on engagement best practices
- manage Scout’s internal standards, practices, and centralized repository of engagement materials
- support the build-out of Scout’s Community Engagement Team
- capture lessons learned and ensure repeatable, scalable processes across the portfolio
- facilitate the design and management of high risk engagement plans
- coordinate local events, sponsorships, and educational opportunities to build long-term support
- provide clear internal communication on risk drivers, stakeholder dynamics, and recommended actions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, political science, community development, renewable energy development, environmental studies, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in community organizing, advocacy, campaign management, or stakeholder engagement in renewable energy.
- Experience working in renewable energy, rural communities, environmental management, or local government.
- Prior management experience and ability to oversee internal and external engagement practitioners.
- Strong understanding of U.S. local, state, and regional governmental structures; familiarity with renewable energy permitting preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, including public officials and community groups.
- Proven ability to speak at county council, planning commission, or similar public meetings.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
- Excellent organization and project management skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
- Motivated self‑starter with strong problem‑solving abilities and sound business judgment.
- Remote work optional; ability to travel up to 50% as needed.
- Experience building or scaling a community engagement function within an organization.
- Background in renewable energy permitting, policy, or public affairs.
- Previous work with industry-leading engagement practitioners.
- Experience coordinating public meetings, sponsorships, or outreach events.
- Experience coaching teams and standardizing engagement processes.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Experience managing stakeholder databases and project schedules in Salesforce and Smartsheet is a plus.
- Familiarity with project management platforms, SharePoint, or similar tools.
- Comfort using digital outreach platforms, mapping tools, or CRM databases is a plus.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums
- 401(k) match
- STD
- LTD
- Employee Assistance Program
- range of optional supplemental insurance coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
community organizingadvocacycampaign managementstakeholder engagementproject managementrenewable energy permittingenvironmental managementpublic affairsengagement strategiesdue diligence
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsrelationship-buildingcommunicationorganizationproject managementproblem-solvingself-startertrainingteam managementstrategic thinking