Field Manager, North Dakota

Company: Apex Clean Energy
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 250 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world's most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America's clean energy future.

Job Description

Apex is seeking an energetic, organized, and action-oriented Field Manager ready to build support for renewable energy projects across the state of North Dakota. The Field Manager will be responsible for managing the execution of public engagement activities in their assigned state(s). The Field Manager will report to one of Apex's Public Engagement Managers (PEM). Depending on the needs of their assigned state, the Field Manager may also be responsible for supervising one or more Field Organizers. The Field Manager will travel to North Dakota project communities to assist the [State] project development team in meeting with key stakeholders, managing grassroots outreach, including, but not limited to, providing presentations and workshops and hosting events and meetings.

The Field Manager will collaborate with their supervising PEM to develop and execute engagement strategies and plans that are unique to each project's timeline and needs and reflective of Apex's overall goals in North Dakota. The ideal applicant for the Field Manager position will demonstrate interest in and knowledge of local political dynamics in North Dakota, sensitivity to working within the electoral rules governing political activity in the state, and familiarity with city and county land use regulations.

Qualified candidates will be hands-on, hardworking team players who are eager to jump in and support projects and people from a variety of angles. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to balance priorities and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment. Previous experience in campaigns or issue advocacy is highly desirable. Candidates who understand or appreciate farm practices, and who possess a strong personal commitment to renewable energy, community engagement, business, and/or rural economic development will be well suited for this role.

• Hours: Full Time
• Type: Exempt
• Department: Public Affairs
• Travel: 60-70% to project areas across the state
• Office Location: Remote, Work from Home
  Primary Responsibilities
  
  • Traveling to projects to support project teams and public engagement strategy on a regular basis
  • Maintaining daily communication with the supervising PEM
  • Building and maintaining key local stakeholder relationships
  • Attending important one-on-one meetings with local officials and sensitive stakeholders
  • Professionally representing Apex Clean Energy at various business, local government, and community functions in North Dakota
  • Leading advocacy and persuasion activities in the field
  • Strategizing the best use of various databases and systems, including but not limited to NationBuilder and Smartsheets, and ensuring that all data is entered accurately and kept up to date
  • Supporting event planning and execution
  • Assisting with local media, when appropriate
  • Monitoring local social and traditional media
  • Monitoring county and local municipal proceedings related to renewable energy for North Dakota projects
  • Helping to cultivate advocates in North Dakota project communities to contact, and attend meetings of, local elected officials and agencies in support of renewable energy
  • Presenting to local groups, classes, and organizations in North Dakota project areas
  • Drafting letters of support for renewable energy for various audiences
  • Helping to develop grassroots marketing strategies as needed
  • Training and coaching local field staff on fundamental organizing skills
  • Willing and able to live in or around our project areas in North Dakota
  • This role will require regular travel within North Dakota and occasional travel out-of-state
    Qualifications
    
    • Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of work experience in a similar setting
    • At least 1 year or 1 election cycle of campaign or outreach experience
    • Demonstrated experience driving volunteer engagement
    • Passion for working in policy, communications, public affairs, and local government relations
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    • Demonstrated leadership and relationship management skills
    • Demonstrated successful management experience
    • Ability to take part in collaborative efforts with peers and colleagues
    • Extraordinary planning and organizational skills
    • Interest in renewable energy
    • Exemplary standards of honor, ethics, quality, communication, and productivity
    • High attention to detail
    • Ability to work actively and productively with limited supervision
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Demonstrated success at meeting deadlines
    • Ability to manage many tasks, people, and projects simultaneously
    • Self-motivation and willingness to work irregular hours (including nights and weekends, as needed)
    • Track record of building a strong and supportive team culture
    • Ability to communicate with diverse communities and leaders
    • Regular access to a reliable vehicle
    • A positive attitude and comfort being flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
    • Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure in a fast paced, metrics-driven work environment
    • Willing to travel 60-70% to project areas across the state
    • All employees hired after February 1, 2022 are required to submit proof of a COVID-19 vaccination and associate booster vaccination on or before their start date unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and approved.
      Work Environment
      
      Additional Information
      
      Works traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Evening / weekend hours required when work duties and business operations necessitate.
      
      How You'll Grow
      
      At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
      
      What Apex Can Offer You
      
      At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.
      
      • A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
      • A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
      • Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
      • Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
      • Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
      • Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
      • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
      • Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
      • Base and bonus commensurate with experience
      • Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
      • Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts
        Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
        

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