Senior External Affairs Manager - Solar Energy Battery Storage

Trajectory Energy Partners (Trajectory) is seeking a Senior External Affairs Manager to support Trajectory’s development of battery storage projects across its pipeline, with a primary focus on the Illinois market. This will be a full-time position, reporting to the Director of External Affairs and working in close partnership with Trajectory’s Project Development team.

Specific responsibilities include:

- Develop and execute on an external affairs strategy to support Trajectory’s efforts to develop battery storage projects across its state markets.

- Lead Trajectory’s efforts to educate local officials and host communities about battery storage.

- Support Trajectory’s project development work by building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and relevant advocacy groups to advance Trajectory's origination and permitting priorities.

- Partner with Trajectory’s developers in the origination and permitting of stand-alone and community solar + storage projects.

- Manage a variety of regional and/or community-level consultants to assist with specific project needs.

- Work with the Director of External Affairs on external affairs and policy items relating to battery storage.

- Travel is required.

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will be looking to join an impactful, successful, and scrappy team as they rise to meet new market conditions. More specifically, they will have a:

- Minimum of 6-7 years of experience in external affairs, public affairs, government affairs, or a related field

- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders

- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple projects and competing priorities

- Proven project management and organizational skills

- Keen attention to detail

- Experience in northern Illinois local government or with local government officials in northern Illinois is preferred

- Knowledge of renewable energy development is helpful

Benefits at Trajectory

Trajectory Energy Partners offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

- Health, dental, and vision insurance contributions

- Annual Professional Development Stipend

- Employee Equity Plan

- Access to company 401k plus 401k employer match

- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Wellbeing days

Position based in Chicago, IL. or in the surrounding areas. This is a hybrid position with regular travel (25-50%) across Illinois to visit sites and meet local stakeholders and consultants. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 commensurate with experience, plus a target annual bonus of 20%.