Community Engagement Manager — Environmental League of Massachusetts

Job Description

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) and the ELM Action Fund (ELM AF) are committed to advocating for policy and building political power in Massachusetts to meet the scale and urgency of our environmental challenges. The Community Engagement Manager will be an integral member of a collegial and effective 22-person advocacy team. Read our purpose, mission, vision, and values for ELM and the ELM Action Fund.

We seek a passionate, energetic, and effective Community Engagement Manager to drive the New England for Offshore Wind (NE4OSW) coalition’s Massachusetts-based advocacy for the responsible and timely development of a crucial renewable resource for our region. This professional will build relationships, political power, and support for offshore wind in key communities to ensure successful completion of Massachusetts’ offshore wind infrastructure projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Build relationships and political power in three key offshore wind host communities and other municipalities as needed
• Draft and drive a statewide community engagement plan, including partnerships with organized labor and local partners
• Create and implement a local communications and outreach plan in service of the overall NE4OSW strategic communications plan, tailored to each key host community
• Enable coalition members’ work through supportive subgrants

Qualifications

Required

• Infectious enthusiasm for the missions of ELM and NE4OSW
• Strong strategic thinker with aptitude for creating, implementing, and adapting workplans
• Experience balancing competing priorities, building consensus, and forging trusted partnerships
• Aptitude for organizing stakeholders, creating a network of supporters, and amplifying influential voices
• Political instincts and relationship orientation
• Commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into ELM’s and NE4OSW’s work and to ensuring an inclusive organizational culture

Preferred

• Established network of professional relationships in key identified offshore wind host communities
• Experience working with the Massachusetts Legislature and Administration
• Experience successfully running campaigns and/or turnout operations
• Offshore wind policy expertise

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range of $75,000-$80,000, depending on experience. ELM provides generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, Health Savings Account, and a 403(b) retirement plan with organizational match.

This full-time role requires occasional morning and evening commitments outside of the standard 9-5 office hours. This position is based in Boston, MA and will require frequent travel throughout eastern Massachusetts to meet with key stakeholders. ELM supports a hybrid work environment.