Community Engagement Manager

• Lead community engagement for renewable energy projects, shaping local presence and building support from development through operations.
• Diligence early-stage projects to assess community context and risk, and create engagement strategies including messaging, coalition building, and stakeholder management.
• Manage project communications campaigns, coordinate local events and sponsorships, and build key regional partnerships to raise the company's profile.
• Scale project processes by managing external consultants, training internal teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

This role directly supports the clean energy transition by enabling the development of battery energy storage projects in dense urban environments, making the grid more efficient and bridging the gap between renewables and electricity consumption.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, political science, community development, renewable energy, environmental studies, urban planning, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in community organizing, advocacy, campaign management, local government, or stakeholder engagement in renewable energy.
• Established relationships with key stakeholders in the New York City area and strong understanding of local governmental structures.
• Excellent organization and project management skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Base salary range: $115,000-$160,000 per year, plus annual performance-based bonus. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with 3% employer match, LifeTime Fitness corporate membership, monthly commuter stipend, learning and education stipend, flexible PTO, and regular company events.

Orenda develops, builds, owns, and operates battery energy storage projects in dense urban environments to make the grid more efficient with renewable energy and proprietary asset management technology.