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What The Role Is

At Clearway, we care deeply about our relationship with the communities that host our plants. We're seeking a Community Affairs Manager to help us maintain and grow those relationships in California and Nevada. The successful candidate will have the ability to foster positive relationships with a wide range of individuals and organizations, an understanding of the cultural and political landscape of the Western U.S., and excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills. Reporting to the head of Clearway's External Affairs function in the West, the candidate will be the principal ambassador for the organization in the region, supporting a large portfolio of projects in operations and development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Be an ambassador for Clearway across California and Nevada (primarily the Central Valley, Southern California, and Southern Nevada), with responsibility for shaping and implementing the company's vision within local communities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local government officials, labor unions, business organizations, advocacy organizations, tribal governments, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in advocacy and engagement efforts with state and local elected officials and agencies to support project permitting and state and local policy priorities.
• Maintain strong relationships within the company, including with plant managers and technicians, construction managers, and project developers, as well as with key project stakeholders such as landowners.
• Cultivate community partnerships and develop and implement community benefit plans, in collaboration with local site teams and project developers.
• Organize open houses, tours, and other events to build goodwill and share information with the community.
• Represent Clearway at relevant local events and activities.
• Craft effective messaging and develop communications materials, including social media posts, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, op-eds, and more.
• Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties when needed.
• Manage social media content plans and virtual groups to enhance the online profile of the company. Create and maintain a contact database.

What You'll Bring

What Would Be Nice

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$125,000-$160,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group's vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits : generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.