Public Engagement Associate

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 400 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 and organized professional to join our Public Engagement Department as a Public Engagement Associate. In this role, you will help to support the 20-person Public Engagement team with administrative tasks (70%) as well as light graphic design and multiple websites maintenance (30%).

The right candidate will be a hard-working team player who enjoys jumping in to support team needs from a variety of angles. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Public Engagement, this position requires excellent communication and exemplary organizational skills, a superb ability to keep track of multiple activities and deadlines, and comfort with shifting priorities. Our ideal candidate has demonstrated work experience with administrative duties, data entry and maintenance, basic graphic design and website editing, and comfort using multiple software platforms.

Previous experience in event planning, political campaigns, public relations, or public affairs is a plus but not necessary. We are looking for a candidate who is self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills but who is willing to learn and gain experience in communications, marketing, local government processes, organizing, events, and the renewable energy industry. Candidates who possess problem solving and analysis skills, as well as a strong personal commitment to renewable energy, business, and/or rural economic development will be well-suited for this role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage, update, and maintain Apex's media tracking and reporting for each project via a media tracking service
• Maintain Apex’s proprietary digital resource library
• Assist with collecting, uploading, and updating project data
• Submit, manage, and track purchase requests
• Manage the Public Engagement team credit cards, including receipts, monthly reports for accounting, and making purchases as needed
• Compile, submit, and track promotional and marketing material orders (shirts, hats, cups, etc.).
• Assist with mailing marketing and communications materials
• Assist the Design Manager with updates to project information sheets, event invitations, other printed and digital collateral materials using Adobe Design Suite
• Manage and update website content, providing ongoing maintenance and support as needed
• Help plan and coordinate community events taking place across our project-portfolio
• Represent Apex Clean Energy at various business, government, and community meetings and events as needed
• Support Public Engagement Managers in keeping projects on track and promptly addressing new demands
• Research, draft, and edit one-pagers, infographics, presentations, and reports for strategic outreach
• Draft and update talking points for community issues
• Draft letters of support for renewable energy for various audiences
• Develop and implement efficient processes for gathering necessary information to streamline task completion.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Public Engagement Associate at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public relations, communications, or a related field, or 2-4+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Strong passion for communications, public affairs, and community organizing
• Enthusiasm for administration and project management
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills with a system-oriented mindset
• Positive, patient, adaptable, and helpful attitude, ready to assist with a variety of tasks
• Team-oriented attitude with willingness to support the team wherever needed
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work proactively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Familiarity with Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop)
• Experience with web-based content management systems (i.e. Webflow, WordPress, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity with Borealis or similar CRM software and Phone2Action or similar advocacy tools is preferred
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technology platforms
• Exemplary standards of honor, ethics, quality, communication, and productivity
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• High attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable to dynamic needs of the team
• Adaptable to new processes, systems, and technology
• Willing to work from Apex’s satellite office in Lake Elmo, Minnesota or our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA

At Apex Clean Energy, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join us in accelerating the shift to clean energy, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our team’s review!

Additional Information

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

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

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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.