Senior Associate, Community Relations
Silicon RanchNashville, Tennessee
Full Time
Posted February 5, 2026
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Job Description
The Senior Associate of Community Relations is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders to support renewable energy project development, ensuring effective communication, community engagement, and local support for Silicon Ranch's solar initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusting relationships with community stakeholders, including local government officials, residents, landowners, and businesses.
- Serve as the primary contact and ambassador between Silicon Ranch and local communities for solar projects.
- Facilitate community meetings, public forums, and events to inform and engage residents about project plans.
- Communicate project benefits, timelines, and impacts to community members, addressing questions and concerns.
- Collaborate with internal teams on site selection, permitting, and public approval processes by gathering community input.
- Monitor community sentiment and address emerging issues to support project success.
- Support the design and implementation of community benefit programs such as workforce development and local economic initiatives.
- Research local community dynamics, regulatory environments, and stakeholder interests to inform engagement strategies.
- Travel frequently to project sites and communities to maintain visibility and represent the company at local events and meetings.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ideally at least 3-5 years of experience in renewable energy, community organizing, communications, sales, or related field.
- Experience in community engagement, public outreach, or related fields such as campaign field work, issue advocacy, or communications.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
- Comfort with public speaking and facilitating group discussions.
- Willingness to travel frequently to project sites and communities to maintain a visible, accessible presence.
- Must have a valid driver s license and be comfortable driving in rural areas to participate in in-person meetings and events.
- Competency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks not specified
Opportunities for community engagement and relationship building
Travel to project sites and communities
Participation in community benefit programs such as workforce development, educational initiatives, or local economic investments
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