Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator

Job Description:

Position Summary

Deriva Energy is seeking a dynamic and talented Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator to join our team reporting to the Director of External Affairs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about external communications, community outreach, grass roots advocacy, and storytelling, with a keen eye for detail and a drive for excellence.

The job requires the ability to work with various internal and external stakeholders. External contact can include interacting (both in written and verbal forms) with elected officials, landowners, concerned members of the public, regulators, and non-governmental organizations. Internal interactions will include coordinating information between functional groups, preparing materials for stakeholder meetings (open houses, commissioner meetings, regulatory hearings, etc.) and conference coordination.

The job requires the ability to listen and understand the concerns of a diverse set of stakeholders and key constituencies and summarize that learning into actionable steps. The ideal candidate has a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. This is a position for an innovative thinker who communicates well and is organized and diligent.

Responsibilities

Internal and External Communications

• Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive internal and external stakeholder engagement plans to support Deriva Energy's objectives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather content, develop messaging, and ensure consistency in communication across all channels

• Work with the Communications Coordinator to draft press releases, articles, leave behinds, pamphlets, letters, and other communications materials as needed

• Coordinate internal attendance for hearings, landowner meetings, public meetings, open houses, conferences, leadership meetings, and internal employee events as needed

• Work with the Public Policy Coordinator on public strategy and local engagement

Internal and External Multimedia Assets

• Work with the Communications Coordinator to design and create multimedia assets, including graphics, presentations, print materials, and electronic information resources, to support development, engagement, and communication initiatives throughout the company

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to conceptualize and produce compelling visual content that effectively conveys key messages

• Assist with ongoing website development and optimize for stakeholder use

External Engagement and Brand Strategy

• Use insights from industry research, industry engagement, and science-based information to develop targeted messaging and positioning strategies that resonate with key stakeholders and present truthful, transparent, science-based information

• Work with landowners and community members to encapsulate feedback and effect change in project development and operations

• Coordinate and execute conference engagement and external stakeholder events to maximize Deriva's brand experience and potential

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, policy, or related field

• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, Associate Degree and 5 or more years of related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Proven experience with three or more years in a stakeholder engagement, communications, or a mediation role, preferably within renewable energy or a related industry

• Demonstrated experience in event coordination and project management

• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools.

• Professional with a positive attitude and capable of contributing to a collaborative, dynamic, and team-oriented culture

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Ability to work effectively and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Working Conditions

• This position is located in Charlotte, NC

• This is a hybrid position; employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated office location

• Travel: up to 25%

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Attractive Bonus Potential

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.