Impact Partnerships Manager

2 weeks ago

Minneapolis, United States US Solar Full time

US Solar is a developer, owner, operator and financier of solar and solar + storage projects, with a focus on emerging state markets, community solar programs, distributed generation and small-scale utility projects nationwide.

US Solar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe diverse teams and diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and breakthrough thinking, which are differentiators in any business and fundamental to our long-term success.

Role Overview

As the Impact Partnerships Manager, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating and managing partnerships that align with US Solar’s mission and goals. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including non-profit organizations, community action groups, public entities, community leaders and businesses to advance US Solar’s community engagement strategy and subscription efforts across several markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute community engagement strategy for new markets
  • Identify and develop strategic partnerships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, businesses and government agencies to support US Solar’s subscription and community engagement initiatives
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement partnership strategies that drive positive impact and advance our organizational goals
  • Lead outreach efforts to engage potential partners and stakeholders in key growth areas such as low-to-moderate income and public housing, including proposal development, conducting presentations, networking events, pitching and agreement negotiations
  • Manage the entire partnership lifecycle, from initial outreach and negotiation to contract development, implementation and ongoing relationship management
  • Manage and track progress towards community engagement goals and subscription goals
  • Collaborate with commercial and residential origination, marketing, and project development teams
  • Track and report on partnership and community impact metrics, including donations
  • Periodic travel to high priority markets will be involved in this role

Core Proficiencies:

  • Strong execution skills, with attention to detail, organizational skills and proven record of success
  • Proven track record of developing and managing strategic partnerships
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Developing product offering and delivering proposals which clearly demonstrate the value proposition to
  • Ability to take initiative and be proactive in partnership creation
  • Self-motivated and results oriented with a passion for driving positive social and environmental change
  • Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Competent and comfortable leading external partnership conversations and negotiations
  • Effective working individually as well as with a team
  • Able to react quickly and problem solve in a quickly changing environment, with limited procedures in place

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of demonstratable partnership management, community engagement or related experience in the sustainability, nonprofit, or renewable energy space
  • Experience with local or federal Energy Assistance Programs (ex. LIHEAP)
  • Proficiency with corporate ESG, community-led community engagement approaches, donation strategy
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of and passion for the solar marketplace, renewable energy, ESG initiatives and increasing access to renewable solutions for all
  • Knowledge of UN Sustainable Development Goals, “low-to-moderate income” renewable energy outreach initiatives and the solar marketplace is desirable
  • Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply (especially those who speak HMoob (Hmong), Spanish, Somali, and other high-need languages in the state of Minnesota

If you are passionate about creating impact, engaging communities with renewable solutions, and building meaningful partnerships, we want to hear from you

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