Senior External Affairs Manager - Solar Energy Battery Storage (Chicago)
Trajectory Energy Partners, Chicago, IL, United States
Trajectory Energy Partners (Trajectory) is seeking a Senior External Affairs Manager to support Trajectory’s development of battery storage projects across its pipeline, with a primary focus on the Illinois market. This will be a full-time position, reporting to the Director of External Affairs and working in close partnership with Trajectory’s Project Development team.
Specific responsibilities include:
Develop and execute on an external affairs strategy to support Trajectory’s efforts to develop battery storage projects across its state markets.
Lead Trajectory’s efforts to educate local officials and host communities about battery storage.
Support Trajectory’s project development work by building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and relevant advocacy groups to advance Trajectory's origination and permitting priorities.
Partner with Trajectory’s developers in the origination and permitting of stand-alone and community solar + storage projects.
Manage a variety of regional and/or community-level consultants to assist with specific project needs.
Work with the Director of External Affairs on external affairs and policy items relating to battery storage.
Travel is required.
Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position will be looking to join an impactful, successful, and scrappy team as they rise to meet new market conditions. More specifically, they will have a:
Minimum of 6-7 years of experience in external affairs, public affairs, government affairs, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple projects and competing priorities
Proven project management and organizational skills
Keen attention to detail
Experience in northern Illinois local government or with local government officials in northern Illinois is preferred
Knowledge of renewable energy development is helpful
Benefits at Trajectory
Trajectory Energy Partners offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
Health, dental, and vision insurance contributions
Annual Professional Development Stipend
Employee Equity Plan
Access to company 401k plus 401k employer match
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Wellbeing days
Position based in Chicago, IL. or in the surrounding areas. This is a hybrid position with regular travel (25-50%) across Illinois to visit sites and meet local stakeholders and consultants. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 commensurate with experience, plus a target annual bonus of 20%.
Specific responsibilities include:
Develop and execute on an external affairs strategy to support Trajectory’s efforts to develop battery storage projects across its state markets.
Lead Trajectory’s efforts to educate local officials and host communities about battery storage.
Support Trajectory’s project development work by building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and relevant advocacy groups to advance Trajectory's origination and permitting priorities.
Partner with Trajectory’s developers in the origination and permitting of stand-alone and community solar + storage projects.
Manage a variety of regional and/or community-level consultants to assist with specific project needs.
Work with the Director of External Affairs on external affairs and policy items relating to battery storage.
Travel is required.
Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position will be looking to join an impactful, successful, and scrappy team as they rise to meet new market conditions. More specifically, they will have a:
Minimum of 6-7 years of experience in external affairs, public affairs, government affairs, or a related field
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple projects and competing priorities
Proven project management and organizational skills
Keen attention to detail
Experience in northern Illinois local government or with local government officials in northern Illinois is preferred
Knowledge of renewable energy development is helpful
Benefits at Trajectory
Trajectory Energy Partners offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
Health, dental, and vision insurance contributions
Annual Professional Development Stipend
Employee Equity Plan
Access to company 401k plus 401k employer match
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Wellbeing days
Position based in Chicago, IL. or in the surrounding areas. This is a hybrid position with regular travel (25-50%) across Illinois to visit sites and meet local stakeholders and consultants. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 commensurate with experience, plus a target annual bonus of 20%.