Community & Municipal Engagement Manager - Community Solar (Illinois)

Solar Landscape • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Solar Landscape is seeking an experienced Community & Municipal Engagement Manager to lead community outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts throughout the Chicagoland region in support of Illinois' Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) Program. This relationship-driven role will serve as Solar Landscape's representative within local communities, building strong partnerships with municipalities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community leaders to expand access to community solar across Illinois. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting subscriber acquisition, advancing project development, and strengthening Solar Landscape's presence within the communities we serve.

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.
• Existing relationships within the Chicagoland municipal and nonprofit communities are highly desirable.
• 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 the Chicagoland area for meetings and events; driver’s license and vehicle preferred (travel is reimbursed)

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Developing partnerships that support subscriber acquisition for community solar projects.
• Educating municipalities, community organizations, businesses, and residents about the benefits of Illinois' CDCS Program and community solar generally.
• Working with local partners to identify and engage residential and commercial subscribers.
• Help facilitate and enroll residential customers at in-person engagement events.
• Representing the company at community meetings, events, workshops, conferences, and public outreach activities.
• Building long-term relationships that strengthen our presence throughout Illinois.
• Identifying strategic partnership opportunities that expand access to community solar.
• Maintaining accurate records of outreach activities, partnerships, donations, and subscriber opportunities.
• Serving 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.
• Collaborating with and supporting 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