Public Affairs Manager
Leeward Renewable EnergyHouston, TX
Full Time
Posted October 13, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
Renewable Energy Development
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 14, 2026
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Job Description
The Public Affairs Manager (P4) will oversee community engagement strategies for LRE’s East region projects in development to minimize risks, build support, and enhance project value.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic public affairs leadership across LRE’s East Region development portfolio, offering insight into project development risk, local dynamics, and stakeholder sentiment.
- Shape public affairs priorities and advocacy strategies for projects, applying deep subject matter expertise in community engagement tools, tactics, and best practices.
- Lead high-impact initiatives such as coalition building, supporter and grassroots engagement campaigns, land use and zoning advocacy efforts, and other project-specific community engagement strategies.
- Serve as a trusted representative of Leeward Renewable Energy in public meetings, hearings, and industry organizations, with authorization to speak on behalf of the company.
- Manage high-stakes communications and sensitive stakeholder situations, exercising sound judgment and providing recommendations to leadership on risk mitigation and engagement strategy.
- Act as a primary point of contact for key external allies, elected officials, regulators, tribal representatives, NGOs, and local decision-makers.
- Develop and oversee strategic communications materials, including messaging, talking points, presentations, press materials, and community-facing content.
- Manage external public affairs and public relations agencies to ensure alignment with project goals and execution of engagement strategies.
- Participate in project team meetings and maintain a deep understanding of project development and permitting milestones, proactively identifying issues and opportunities and providing judgment-based counsel to project teams and leadership on emerging issues, permitting risks, and stakeholder concerns.
- Conduct site visits to key project locations to support stakeholder outreach, strengthen relationships, and inform strategy development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Communications, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
- 6–8 years of experience in public affairs, stakeholder or community engagement, advocacy, communications, or a related field; experience in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure development strongly preferred
- Proven experience leading stakeholder-facing efforts and serving as a trusted representative of an organization in public meetings, hearings, and industry forums
- Demonstrated ability to interpret project development risk and provide strategic, judgment-based recommendations
- Strong track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with a variety of diverse stakeholders such as elected officials, government agencies, indigenous tribes, NGOs, community leaders, or other external partners
- Experience navigating permitting and land use processes, including projects involving federal, state, or local approvals;
- Experience managing external communications, public affairs, or public relations agencies
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and facilitation in high-stakes stakeholder environments
- Highly collaborative, with a demonstrated ability to proactively partner with leaders across multiple departments and influence outcomes without direct authority
- A track record of demonstrating sound judgement and ethical behavior
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management or CRM tools a plus
- Demonstrated passion for renewable energy and responsible, community-centered project development
- Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes
- This role requires travel 25-50% of the time
- Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a vehicle
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