ISO-NE Community Engagement Manager

About Flatiron Energy

Flatiron Energy is developing and building grid scale standalone energy storage assets that integrate renewable energy onto the grid, replace fossil fuel plants, and increase grid reliability. Founded by a team of experienced energy storage experts, Flatiron has a demonstrated track record of developing critical infrastructure needed to achieve our reliability and energy climate goals.  The team has deep experience in developing, constructing, and operating energy storage assets in wholesale markets.  Flatiron is a portfolio company of Hull Street Energy and has significant committed capital for its growth plans.

We are a growing company with a dynamic, fast-paced, challenging, creative, fun, start-up culture. The right candidate will be excited to help build the company from the ground up, recognizing the challenges and opportunities for growth inherent in such a role.  The Flatiron team is passionate about fighting climate change while ensuring their projects have an equitable impact on surrounding communities. Flatiron is only looking for candidates who resonate with our mission.

Title: ISO-NE Community Engagement Manager

Reports To: VP, ISO-NE/PJM Development

Location: Boston, MA preferred

Description: Responsible for leading community engagement and public outreach efforts for Flatiron Energy’s utility-scale battery storage projects across New England. The right candidate will play a critical role in building trust with local stakeholders, supporting project development activities, and ensuring transparent, equitable engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of community engagement strategies across development, construction, and operations phases
• Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders, including residents, civic groups, NGOs, and local leaders
• Plan and execute public engagement activities such as open houses, meet-and-greets, and community events
• Coordinate targeted outreach efforts, including mailers, door-to-door engagement, local paid media, and digital communications
• Develop and maintain public-facing project materials, including presentations, fact sheets, FAQs, webpages, and newsletters
• Support project managers in interactions with local and state government officials, permitting hearings, media engagement, and negotiation of community agreements

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in public policy, communications, political science, environmental studies, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in community engagement, public affairs, political campaigns, or grassroots organizing; preference for experience in the energy or infrastructure sector
• Familiarity with New England municipal processes, permitting, and local government engagement
• Experience coordinating outreach across diverse stakeholder groups and cross-sector partners
• Experience supporting public meetings, community agreements, and media or press engagement
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license required
• Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, creativity, and leadership skills
• Understanding of energy markets, particularly ISO-NE, NYISO, and PJM
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and high level of attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits:

• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Salary: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus: Competitive bonus based on the achievement of milestones and performance
• Benefits:  Flatiron offers an excellent benefit package with health care, dental, vision, and other health and wellness benefits. A 401 K with company matching is provided.