Savion, a Shell Group portfolio company, is one of the largest, most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States. With a growing portfolio of more than 40.8 GW, Savion’s diverse team provides comprehensive services at each phase of renewable energy project development, from conception through construction. As part of this full-service model, Savion manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities. Savion is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.      

Our workplace culture attracts competitive, smart, and fun people. We are committed to the health, fitness, and work-life balance of our employees. Our employees are highly motivated, technically proficient, team-oriented, and committed to renewable energy. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and offer highly competitive pay as well as exceptional above-market employee benefits. Balancing work and play are met with generous PTO allowances and 14.5 paid holidays per year.      

Position Details 

Savion is seeking a Director of Community & Stakeholder Engagement to support the successful development and permitting of data center, energy, and infrastructure projects across the United States. This position will build relationships with local elected officials, community leaders, business organizations, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will create local support networks, identify and cultivate trusted community advocates, coordinate community investment initiatives, and help create an environment where local decision-makers can confidently evaluate and approve projects. This role will work closely with Savion’s Development, Public Affairs, and Permitting teams, as well as external consultants and local partners.

The ideal candidate is a strategic relationship-builder who thrives in local communities, understands the intersection of economic development and public policy, and can establish credibility with stakeholders ranging from county commissioners and mayors to chambers of commerce, educators, local employers, landowners, project neighbors, and community groups.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
    • Develop and maintain relationships with local elected officials, local government staff, local economic development organizations, business leaders, community influencers, and local stakeholders.
    • Conduct regular in-person outreach in project communities to understand priorities, identify concerns, and build trust.
    • Manage stakeholder databases, engagement plans, relationship maps, and stakeholder tracking systems.
    • Provide project information, answer questions, and connect stakeholders with appropriate subject matter experts.
    • Monitor community sentiment and identify emerging risks, opportunities, and key influencers.
    • Coordinate closely with project teams to ensure local feedback is incorporated into project planning and engagement strategies.
  • Coalition & Advocate Development
    • Identify and cultivate community leaders willing to serve as project advocates and trusted third-party validators.
    • Build relationships with organizations that influence local permitting decisions, including:
    o Chambers of Commerce
    o Economic Development Councils
    o School districts and higher education institutions
    o Agricultural organizations
    o Workforce development organizations
    o Civic and charitable organizations
    o Trade associations and labor stakeholders
    • Support the development of endorsements, testimonials, letters of support, and other expressions of community backing.
    • Coordinate with consultants and project teams to mobilize participation at community meetings, hearings, and public engagement events when appropriate.
  • Community Investment & Local Partnerships
    • Identify opportunities for meaningful community investment aligned with local priorities.
    • Coordinate sponsorships, scholarships, nonprofit partnerships, school engagement programs, and community benefit projects.
    • Demonstrate Savion’s long-term commitment to host communities.
  • Consultant & Project Team Coordination
    • Serve as Savion’s field representative while coordinating closely with internal/external public affairs, grassroots, and community engagement consultants.
    • Align consultant activities with project objectives, community priorities, and permitting timelines.
    • Track stakeholder engagement activities and provide regular updates to project leadership.
    • Coordinate with Development, Permitting, Marketing, Legal, and Government Affairs teams to ensure consistent messaging and stakeholder outreach.

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in public affairs, political science, communications, community development, public administration, economic development, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, community relations, economic development, government relations, political campaigns, public policy, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and key stakeholders.
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in dynamic environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to project communities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with diverse audiences.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public affairs, political science, communications, community development, public administration, economic development, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, community relations, economic development, government relations, political campaigns, public policy, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and key stakeholders.
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in dynamic environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to project communities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with diverse audiences.

Compensation & Benefits   

  • Title and compensation commensurate with experience   
  • Vacation & Holidays: Paid Time Off plus 14 paid company holidays   
  • Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; 401(k)   
  • Savion offers a culture that embraces a “flex-time” schedule to maximize both productivity and work-life balance   

Location        

Remote: Kansas City Missouri – Headquarters      

Remote work permissible in following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin       

    

Contact Information     

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Only direct applicants need to apply. No recruiters please