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Develop and implement state and project-specific engagement plans with key stakeholders for AES Clean Energy. Key stakeholders include local government officials, business leaders, landowners, emergency responders, and non-government organizations.
Create and maintain accurate lists of stakeholders in project areas and document stakeholder interactions through the utilization of our digital stakeholder relations management tool.
University degree from a related post-secondary program.
Other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
Collect and analyze stakeholder feedback through various channels and document and manage this data utilizing various stakeholder interaction and tracking tools.
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Inform the team of stakeholder concerns and critical activities.
The Senior Stakeholder Relations Analyst – WEST will work within AES Clean Energy’s Stakeholder Relations team in the Western U.S. This is an exciting opportunity to have a career in industry-leading engagement strategies to empower communities and advance a carbon-free future. This role will support AES’ strategic renewable energy-related stakeholder engagement, local community relations, drafting communications and collateral materials for strategic planning and social impact partnership development.
Collect and analyze stakeholder feedback through various channels and document and manage this data utilizing various stakeholder interaction and tracking tools.
Strong analytical skills to quickly analyze complex situations, determine key issues and messages, and implement solution focused programs.
Must have knowledge and understanding of our business, issues, risks, and opportunities associated with respective communities, organizations, and Indigenous communities.
Other duties as assigned.
Personal Traits
Strong customer focus with the ability to listen, identify key issues, advise, and maintain confidentiality.
Accountable for contributing to the development, implementation, and modification of state engagement plans and related budgets that align with the company’s brand positioning and support its development objectives.
Good judgment in determining relevant content for employees.
Social Process (People) Skills:
Experience with MS Office Suite, QuickBase, Box, Microsoft Teams.
Awareness of and experience in engaging with diverse, thriving communities of all sizes from small and/or rural to city centers.
Create and maintain accurate lists of stakeholders in project areas and document stakeholder interactions through the utilization of our digital stakeholder relations management tool.
A high degree of flexibility to adapt to multiple and competing priorities.
Research, engage, and build strategic partnerships within local communities hosting AES projects, in alignment with AES’ Social Impact Program.
Technical Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills, including consultation, negotiation, facilitation, risk communication and conflict resolution.
Good judgment in determining relevant content for employees.
Network with peers, AES leaders, and other like-minded employees in dedicated events, lunch and learns and speaker series’.
Experience in cross-cultural stakeholder and community engagement.
Research, engage, and build strategic partnerships within local communities hosting AES projects, in alignment with AES’ Social Impact Program.
Network with peers, AES leaders, and other like-minded employees in dedicated events, lunch and learns and speaker series’.
Must have knowledge and understanding of our business, issues, risks, and opportunities associated with respective communities, organizations, and Indigenous communities.
Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external.
Inform the team of stakeholder concerns and critical activities.
The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $75.000 and $97.750/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Self-confident.
Passionate about and experienced in building employee engagement and organizational alignment through effective internal communications.
Values reflect the AES values: Safety first, Highest standards, All together.
Familiarity with applicable government and regulatory requirements, present-day issues and community dynamics.
This is a remote position, but preference will be given to candidates living near AES offices: California – Bay Area, LA/Long Beach, San Diego; Utah – Salt Lake City; and Colorado – Denver area. Travel estimated at 30-40%.
Team-oriented attitude and the ability to work independently.
Complete needed administrative tasks such as processing invoices, mailings, ordering marketing materials, and managing an events and communications calendar.
Familiarity with applicable government and regulatory requirements, present-day issues and community dynamics.
Solid written and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational abilities.
Maintain, cultivate, and document relationships and engagement activities with key leadership within affected communities, local organizations, and Indigenous communities.
Plan and execute in-person and virtual community engagement in alignment with project educational and collaboration needs.
Character that is reliable, open, curious, considerate, accommodating, courageous, and bold.
University degree from a related post-secondary program.
Awareness of and experience in engaging with diverse, thriving communities of all sizes from small and/or rural to city centers.
Experience with MS Office Suite, QuickBase, Box, Microsoft Teams.
Sense of urgency, with well-developed prioritization, time management and multi-tasking skills.
Global mindset and comfort with working with people from multiple different backgrounds and cultures.
Experience in cross-cultural stakeholder and community engagement.
Write, format, and coordinate with AES communications to create and maintain state and project websites.
Strong analytical skills to quickly analyze complex situations, determine key issues and messages, and implement solution focused programs.
As an AES Senior Stakeholder Engagement Analyst your primary focus is to:
Strong research skills in subject matter field.
Strong interpersonal skills, including consultation, negotiation, facilitation, risk communication and conflict resolution.
Location: Colorado, United States
Develop and implement state and project-specific engagement plans with key stakeholders for AES Clean Energy. Key stakeholders include local government officials, business leaders, landowners, emergency responders, and non-government organizations.
Collaborative.
Strong customer focus with the ability to listen, identify key issues, advise, and maintain confidentiality.
Complete needed administrative tasks such as processing invoices, mailings, ordering marketing materials, and managing an events and communications calendar.
Ability to interact effectively and establish credibility with a wide audience including leaders and community representatives, field and corporate staff, external stakeholder groups, partners and contractors.
Experience or willingness to learn and utilize new tools & systems
Monitor social and traditional media, including local media.
Sense of urgency, with well-developed prioritization, time management and multi-tasking skills.
Monitor toll-free phone lines and project emails.
Plan and execute in-person and virtual community engagement in alignment with project educational and collaboration needs.
Build and maintain strong internal relationships with cross-functional teams, including development, permitting, execution, construction and others.
Maintain, cultivate, and document relationships and engagement activities with key leadership within affected communities, local organizations, and Indigenous communities.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong research skills in subject matter field.
Specific Accountabilities:
Persistence, patience, and the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Participate in formalized AES-specific learning opportunities to further your knowledge and understanding towards accelerating the responsible energy transition.
Monitor social and traditional media, including local media.
As an AES Senior Stakeholder Engagement Analyst your primary focus is to:
Excellent attention to detail.
Experience or willingness to learn and utilize new tools & systems
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
AES’ people are working together to accelerate the future of energy. Our team is mission-driven and motivated by improving lives, seeking to make a lasting impact wherever we operate. Fast Company named us as one of the “Best Places to Work for Innovators”, the only US-based energy company to be recognized. This means innovation happens at every level, in every position, and in every country where we work. That’s what transformed us into the global leader in energy storage, new energy solutions and digital technologies. As a member of the AES team, you will support the company’s vision and our journey towards a carbon-free future.
Write, format, and coordinate with AES communications to create and maintain state and project websites.
High achievement and action-oriented.
Monitor toll-free phone lines and project emails.
Participate in formalized AES-specific learning opportunities to further your knowledge and understanding towards accelerating the responsible energy transition.
Draft targeted external communications, such as informational handouts, talking points, presentations, and public meeting displays, to bolster local presence.
About the job
At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today.
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in stakeholder engagement, preferably in the energy sector, particularly in energy industry / energy transportation infrastructure sector.
At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today.
Solid written and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational abilities.
Team-oriented attitude and the ability to work independently.
Knowledge of community development practices and organizational effectiveness strategies.
Excellent attention to detail.
High achievement and action-oriented.
Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external.
Ability to interact effectively and establish credibility with a wide audience including leaders and community representatives, field and corporate staff, external stakeholder groups, partners and contractors.
Collaborative.
Values reflect the AES values: Safety first, Highest standards, All together.
Self-confident.
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in stakeholder engagement, preferably in the energy sector, particularly in energy industry / energy transportation infrastructure sector.
Draft targeted external communications, such as informational handouts, talking points, presentations, and public meeting displays, to bolster local presence.
Knowledge of community development practices and organizational effectiveness strategies.
Able to deal with a variety of external and internal disciplines and senior management and manage multiple projects at once, under constant deadline pressure.
Character that is reliable, open, curious, considerate, accommodating, courageous, and bold.
Build and maintain strong internal relationships with cross-functional teams, including development, permitting, execution, construction and others.
Lead engagement efforts for clean energy projects, as assigned.
Knowledge
A high degree of flexibility to adapt to multiple and competing priorities.
Accountable for contributing to the development, implementation, and modification of state engagement plans and related budgets that align with the company’s brand positioning and support its development objectives.
Passionate about and experienced in building employee engagement and organizational alignment through effective internal communications.
Lead engagement efforts for clean energy projects, as assigned.
Able to deal with a variety of external and internal disciplines and senior management and manage multiple projects at once, under constant deadline pressure.
Global mindset and comfort with working with people from multiple different backgrounds and cultures.
Persistence, patience, and the ability to work independently with minimal direction.

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