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Manager, External Affairs, West Region

Clearway Energy
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Posted
26 days ago
Department
External_Affairs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years of work experience in government affairs, state or local government, public relations, community organizing, campaigns, or a related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in government, public policy, communications, journalism, or a related field OR an additional 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong connections and a solid understanding of state and local politics in California
  • Proven success in engaging with elected officials, policymakers, the media, the public, and residents
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Nice to have
  • Experience in the energy industry and familiarity with clean energy policies, regulations, and permitting processes
  • Experience with customer relationship management tools such as Borealis or Salesforce
What the job really is

The External Affairs Manager at Clearway will focus on building and maintaining relationships with local governments, organizations, and communities across California and other Western states. The role involves participating in outreach efforts, organizing community events, and crafting communications materials to support Clearway’s public policy priorities and development projects. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams to foster goodwill and manage community inquiries.

Benefits
  • generous PTO
  • medical, dental & vision care
  • HSAs with company contributions
  • health FSAs
  • dependent daycare FSAs
  • commuter benefits
Things to weigh
  • No visa sponsorship available for this role
  • Salary range provided is broad and dependent on various factors
  • Role involves frequent travel across the region
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