Community Engagement & Outreach Manager - Indiana

Center for Energy Education (C4EE) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Halifax County, North Carolina with additional offices in Indiana. This is a full-time position based in Indiana. 

The Center’s mission is to provide a place where education, research, and industry-leading professionals work and learn side-by-side and educate and inform the community about all aspects of energy, from generation to consumption. 

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Center for Energy Education Regional Director, the manager will work personally with a diverse group of representatives (local and state government officials, key partners, non-profit organizations, academia, and community organizations, etc.) in Indiana and the Midwest to promote and expand the mission of the Center for Energy Education.

Work responsibilities include: 

• Develop marketing and local outreach strategy, by building and establishing partnerships. 
• Research new opportunities to enhance its marketing efforts including speaking engagements, sponsoring community events, etc. 
• Assist in event planning and execution. 
• Represent C4EE in various community organizations and at community events. 
• Establish a strategic state marketing plan that effectively promotes our work 
• Assist leadership in planning, development, and execution of the social media strategy with office communications manager. 
• Provide updates and reports to key partners regarding local strategies and engagement work. 

Additional Responsibilities

Develop relationships with state and county officials - participate in monthly meetings to stay informed on matters related to solar project activities - work with government officials on all matters related to upcoming solar projects. Work with them to educate and engage key constituents. 

Engage community leaders, churches, and organizations to further C4EE education and training programs. Identify opportunities to hold educational and training events for the community. Determine avenues to educate the community about renewable energy. 

Develop relationships with school leaders, administrators, and teachers to promote C4EE programs - Participate in school events, programs, summer camps, solar education programs for students and teachers, etc. Identify educational and STEM opportunities for schools. 

Team up with local solar representatives to support local solar projects, permitting and zoning meetings, landowner meetings, etc. 

Qualifications

• Ten plus years’ experience in sales, marketing, or community outreach 
• Appreciation of solar energy and clean energy programs 
• Professional, high energy, strategic thinker, and self-starter
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Liberal Arts, Communications, or other related fields (preferred); open to other areas of study 
• Strong communication skills 
• Relationship management skills
• Travel is required

Please forward resume and letter of interest to: contact@center4ee.org