What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Relations Ambassador position at Bantam Communications?
Solar Project Ambassador
- Are you a natural networker?
- Can you confidently and professionally connect with people across a wide range of personalities and interests to build trust and support?
- Do you have a proven track record of fostering meaningful connections in your communities?
Bantam Communications is looking for a local Ambassador to represent the Gemini Solar Project in Winnebago County, Illinois. This is a contract/consulting position with flexible part-time hours and a hybrid work schedule. The Gemini Solar Project will bring tens of millions of dollars of local impact to Winnebago County. Working alongside our project developers, staff, and consultants, the Ambassador will represent this project locally by engaging with community leaders, landowners, businesses, organizations, and elected officials as we work through the permitting process and development.
Community engagement occurs at the intersection of relationship building and impact, where strong partnerships are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision. In this role, you'll use your creativity and networking skills to build relationships with local leaders across your community and raise project awareness through 1-on-1 outreach, public events, formal government activities, traditional news media, and social media. You’ll be trained on the details of solar development, local government activities, and effective community engagement to help you succeed and grow in this exciting new role.
What We Need:
- Superb social skills and the confidence to build strong, productive relationships in the greater Rockford community on behalf of the Gemini Solar project.
- An effective communicator and collaborator who can create real and lasting partnerships that make a tangible difference in the success of this important solar development.
- High level of personal accountability, problem-solving skills, and resourcefulness.
- Ability to finesse sometimes challenging conversations with professionalism and tact.
- Residence in or near Winnebago County, IL, and reliable transportation.
What We’d Like:
- Understanding of local government and politics.
- Membership in community groups and local organizations, as a volunteer or leader.
- Experience in sales, fundraising, project management, public communications, marketing, or local activism.
Rate of Pay: $35-45/hour depending on experience with a start date of ASAP.
Hours: The ideal candidate will be able to work around 20 hours per week remotely and across the community with flexible hours. This is a 1099 position.
To Apply: Email your resume and a short statement of interest to william@bantamcommunications.com
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockford, IL 61101
Salary : $35 - $45
