Public Engagement Campaign Specialist

Vestas-Steelhead Americas is seeking an action-oriented, experienced REMOTE Public Engagement Campaign Specialist to support stakeholder engagement and communications for Steelhead's development portfolio.

Public Engagement Campaign Specialist

The position reports to the Director of Public Engagement and works closely with the development teams on community engagement activities. The position requires an ability to manage simultaneous priorities for multiple projects. The role provides an opportunity to work on projects throughout the U.S. and the possibility of involvement in international projects.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify engagement opportunities and risks.
• Manage public engagement and communication initiatives to activate and involve supporters aligned with project milestones.
• Provide targeted outreach support to development teams, tailoring strategies based on specific community characteristics.
• Manage and maintain project-specific websites, overseeing external project communications, and managing social media strategies.
• Identify and cultivate media relations with relevant organizations, develop relationships with media reporting on Steelhead or its projects, and develop responses to media inquiries and local press releases.
• Research project location(s) and identify key stakeholders (elected officials, landowners, neighbors, community leaders) to tailor strategies to the specific community.
• Support various project initiatives, including regulatory processes, legislative activities, and public meetings, to advance project development.
• Identify opportunities for sponsorships/donations to enhance community outreach efforts.
• Coordinate special projects and events like community gatherings and landowner events.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, document engagement activities, and manage databases.
• Provide strategic leadership in building effective relationships and making positive contributions in the community.
• Attend meetings, as necessary, with stakeholders and develop meeting summaries and reports.
• Maintain and build a comprehensive contact database for projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in public relations, communications, advertising, political science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in public affairs, public relations, communications, community organizing, or campaign management, with a preference for knowledge in renewable energy.
• Proficiency in designing and managing impactful grassroots campaigns, whether political or issue advocacy.
• Showcase a background in community/regional planning, renewable energy, environmental/public policy issues, campaign management, public involvement, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and mediation.
• Exhibit effective writing and communication skills, along with experience in drafting messaging and materials.
• Have significant experience working with diverse stakeholders and landowners engaged in complex projects.
• Experience in addressing oppositional stakeholders and effectively mitigating the influence of opponents.
• Showcase ability in preparing and implementing plans and budgets, including events.
• Possess a consistent work ethic, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize various needs for multiple projects effectively.

Competencies:

• Exhibits strong organizational and detail-oriented capabilities.
• Displays effectiveness and clarity in communication.
• Ready to contribute collaboratively to the full team.
• Prepared to manage changing work conditions with ease.
• Organized and efficient in managing tasks.
• Capable of accepting leadership input while also showing initiative when necessary.
• Manages and balances multiple projects concurrently.
• Flourishes in settings where time constraints are essential.
• Proficient in setting priorities, handling multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Efficiently navigates between teamwork and solo tasks.
• Willing and prepared to engage in travel as required (up to 50%).
• Shows interest in acquiring facilitation skills and evolving to facilitate complex public policy issues.
• Exhibit advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management; graphic design and InDesign skills are desirable but not mandatory.

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies 
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

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At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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