Manager, Community Affairs, West Region
Clearway EnergySan Diego, California
Full Time
Posted April 2, 2026
$125k - $160k
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Job Description
The Community Affairs Manager at Clearway is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local communities, government officials, and stakeholders in California and Nevada to support renewable energy projects, while managing community engagement, communications, and advocacy efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with local government officials, community organizations, tribal governments, landowners, and project stakeholders.
- Participate in advocacy and engagement efforts with elected officials and agencies to support project permitting and policy priorities.
- Develop and implement community benefit plans and cultivate community partnerships.
- Organize community events such as open houses and tours to promote goodwill and share project information.
- Represent Clearway at local events and activities to enhance community relations.
- Create and deliver communication materials, including social media content, fact sheets, presentations, and op-eds.
- Respond to inquiries from community members and interested parties.
- Manage social media content plans and virtual groups to improve the company's online presence.
Requirements
- A successful candidate must be a self-starter, responsible and communicative, an active listener, and a problem solver, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- The candidate must have the ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
- Strong and deep connections in California and/or Nevada are required, with a preference for experience in the Central Valley or inland Southern California.
- A minimum of 4 years of work experience in public relations, community organizing, campaigns, lobbying government affairs, or a related field.
- A Bachelor’s degree in government, communications, journalism, or a related field, OR an additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Proven success in engaging with elected officials, policymakers, the media, the public, and local residents.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Valid driver’s license, transportation, and willingness to travel frequently across the region.
Benefits & Perks
Salary Range: 125,000 - 160,000 USD
Eligible to earn an annual cash bonus
Hybrid work arrangement
Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO
Medical, dental, and vision care
HSAs with company contributions
Health FSAs and dependent daycare FSAs
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
401(k) plan with employer match
Life and accident insurances
Fertility programs
Adoption assistance
Generous parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, domestic partnerships
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