Community & Municipal Engagement Manager - Community Solar (Illinois)

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with municipalities, elected officials, community-based organizations, and local business leaders to expand access to community solar.
• Educate stakeholders about Illinois' Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) Program and facilitate subscriber acquisition.
• Represent Solar Landscape at community meetings, events, and public outreach activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support project development and maintain compliance with CDCS commitments.

This role directly expands access to clean, affordable solar energy for underserved communities in Illinois, reducing electricity costs for residents and businesses while accelerating the transition to renewable energy and combating climate change.

• 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 highly desirable.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel throughout Chicagoland area; driver's license and vehicle preferred.

Competitive compensation and benefits including: 401(k) with 4% company match, Summer Fridays, flexible remote/hybrid work options, paid parental leave, medical/dental/vision coverage, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, training and professional development opportunities, team lunches and events, modern office spaces.

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S., turning rooftops into local power plants to rapidly build clean energy. Recognized as #1 Distributed Generation Developer and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy's Grand Prize for Clean Energy.