Director of Community Engagement

Scout Clean Energy

Director of Community Engagement at Scout shaping project communities through engagement strategies and partnerships with various stakeholders. Managing high priority projects and building community relations in renewable energy sectors.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums
401(k) match
STD
LTD
Employee Assistance Program
range of optional supplemental insurance coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

community organizingadvocacycampaign managementstakeholder engagementproject managementrenewable energy permittingenvironmental managementpublic affairsengagement strategiesdue diligence

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsrelationship-buildingcommunicationorganizationproject managementproblem-solvingself-startertrainingteam managementstrategic thinking