Associate Director, Community Affairs
Cypress Creek RenewablesRemote
Full Time
Posted May 19, 2026
$120k - $150k
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 14, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Renewable Energy Development
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Cypress Creek Energy is seeking an experienced community affairs leader to drive project development and execution across a regional portfolio in the southern United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Community Engagement
- Lead and execute comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies for projects across the assigned region
- Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders
- Conduct stakeholder mapping and develop targeted outreach strategies
- Develop and implement plans that build public understanding and support for projects
- Government & Regulatory Engagement
- Establish and maintain relationships with elected officials, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and government entities, in collaboration with Government Affairs
- Represent the company at public hearings, community meetings, and critical discussions
- Identify permitting and regulatory risks and communicate them effectively to leadership
- Communications & Media Relations
- Act as or support project spokespersons by leading media engagement, public presentations, and community forums, while coaching others to deliver clear, credible, and impactful messaging
- Develop messaging, presentations, and written materials
- Partner with internal teams on media relations strategy and execution
- Strategic Planning & Storytelling
- Develop engagement plans aligned with project goals
- Translate complex information into accessible communications
- Craft stories highlighting project value and community benefits
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with Government Affairs, Development, Project Execution, and Operations teams
- Lead identification and mitigation of risks related to community acceptance, stakeholder sentiment, and social license.
- Provide guidance on engagement best practices
- Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor team members or consultants
- Manage external vendors
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with municipalities, communities, elected officials, and/or regulatory agencies
- Strong stakeholder engagement and planning skills
- Public speaking and spokesperson experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to simplify complex information
- Experience in media relations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Willingness to travel up to 40%
- Embrace and live by the missions and values of Cypress Creek Energy
- Southeastern US Regional experience
- Experience in energy, infrastructure, or related industries
- Experience managing team members or consultants
- Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
- Skilled relationship builder
- Comfortable managing complex and challenging situations
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Collaborative team player
- Ability to anticipate risks and develop solutions
Benefits & Perks
- 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
- 401(k) Match
- Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
- Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Phone Bill Reimbursement
- Company Swag
- A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Energy Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCE and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.
- Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to HR@ccrenew.com .
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