Community & Municipal Engagement Manager - Community Solar (Maryland)

Solar Landscape • Baltimore, MD

1d • $75,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

Solar Landscape is seeking an experienced Community & Municipal Engagement Manager to lead community outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts throughout the Baltimore region in support of Maryland's Community Solar Program. This relationship-driven role will serve as Solar Landscape's representative throughout Maryland, with a primary focus on the Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco), and Potomac Edison service territories. The manager will build meaningful partnerships with municipalities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community leaders to expand access to affordable clean energy across the state. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this role is critical in supporting subscriber acquisition, advancing project development, and strengthening Solar Landscape's presence within the communities served.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in community engagement, government relations, public affairs, business development, economic development, nonprofit leadership, clean energy, utilities, or related fields.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently while collaborating with a high-performing remote team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout Maryland (predominately central Maryland) for meetings and events; driver’s license and vehicle preferred (travel is reimbursed).

Nice To Haves

• Existing relationships within the Maryland municipal and nonprofit communities are a plus, preferably in the Baltimore-area.
• Experience with community solar, renewable energy, utilities, or public policy is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with municipalities, elected officials, community-based organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, neighborhood associations, nonprofit organizations, and local business leaders.
• Educate municipalities, community organizations, businesses, and residents about the benefits of Maryland’s community solar program and community solar generally.
• Work with local partners to identify and engage residential and commercial subscribers.
• Help facilitate and enroll residential customers at in-person engagement events.
• Represent the company at community meetings, events, workshops, conferences, and public outreach activities.
• Build long-term relationships that strengthen our presence throughout Maryland.
• Identify strategic partnership opportunities that expand access to community solar.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, partnerships, donations, and subscriber opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted resource for community stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of our projects.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and support, and ongoing engagement commitments, for new community solar project applications.
• Collaborate with and support internal marketing, policy/legal, compliance, operations, project development, and subscriber acquisition teams.

Benefits

• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree