Application Guide

How to Apply for Development Manager

at Reactivate

🏢 About Reactivate

Reactivate is a mission-driven company uniquely focused on bringing renewable energy to low-income communities while creating local jobs and equitable opportunities. Unlike traditional energy developers, they prioritize community empowerment alongside project development, making this role ideal for someone who wants their work to have direct social impact.

About This Role

As Development Manager at Reactivate, you'll lead the critical permitting and land acquisition processes for renewable energy projects that specifically benefit underserved communities. This role is impactful because you'll be removing barriers to clean energy access while navigating complex regulatory landscapes and building trust with community stakeholders.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve coordinating with environmental consultants on study timelines, meeting virtually with community stakeholders to address permitting concerns, reviewing regulatory documentation with legal teams, and updating project trackers for multiple concurrent developments. You'll balance technical compliance work with relationship-building activities that advance projects while maintaining community trust.

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🎯 Who Reactivate Is Looking For

  • Has 4+ years of hands-on experience with renewable energy permitting processes, specifically dealing with state/federal regulations for solar or wind projects
  • Demonstrates proven success in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders including landowners, community groups, and regulatory agencies
  • Possesses working knowledge of land use regulations and environmental permitting requirements relevant to renewable energy development
  • Can provide examples of managing multiple concurrent projects through the development pipeline while coordinating legal, environmental, and technical teams

📝 Tips for Applying to Reactivate

1

Highlight specific experience with renewable energy projects in low-income or underserved communities, not just general development experience

2

Quantify your permitting success rates or project milestones achieved within regulatory timelines

3

Demonstrate understanding of Reactivate's dual mission by mentioning both technical expertise AND community engagement experience

4

Include examples of navigating complex stakeholder relationships with landowners and regulatory agencies simultaneously

5

Show how you've managed third-party consultants specifically for environmental studies, surveys, or legal documentation

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with renewable energy permitting processes and regulatory compliance', 'Examples of successful community stakeholder engagement, particularly with underserved populations', 'Project management approach for handling multiple concurrent development projects', "Alignment with Reactivate's mission of equitable energy access and job creation"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Reactivate's specific projects and partnerships in low-income communities (check their website and news section)
  • → The regulatory environment for renewable energy in states where Reactivate operates
  • → Community benefits agreements and equitable development models in renewable energy
  • → Recent policy changes affecting renewable energy development in underserved areas

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a specific renewable energy project where you managed the entire permitting process from start to finish
2 How would you approach building trust with low-income community stakeholders who may be skeptical of energy projects?
3 Describe your experience coordinating between legal teams, environmental consultants, and technical teams on development projects
4 How do you prioritize and manage multiple projects when regulatory timelines conflict?
5 What strategies have you used to navigate challenging regulatory approvals for renewable energy projects?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical permitting skills without demonstrating community engagement experience
  • Generic project management examples not specific to renewable energy development
  • Failing to show understanding of the social impact component of Reactivate's mission

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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