Xcel Energy
Manager, Community Relations - Large Loads
Amarillo, TX, 79101
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About the role
- Works with counterparts across Community Relations and Communications to coordinate strategy and messaging, and with regulatory and site development teams to keep communities informed as projects progress.
- 3) Respond to, listen for, and elevate community concerns and questions related to growth projects, including monitoring local regulatory or approval processes that may affect project timing
- 4) Keep internal teams informed of community sentiment and local developments; coordinate with counterparts from other OpCos and central communications team
Responsibilities
- Leader responsible for building and maintaining community relationships in support of the Company's growth projects across [Jurisdiction], with particular focus on large-load customer developments.
- Represents the Company in local government and community engagement, building trusted relationships with officials, governing bodies, and community stakeholders to support the Company's growth projects.
- 1) Build community- and jurisdiction-specific engagement plans for large-load growth projects, tailored to local context and stakeholder landscape
- 2) Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, community leaders, relevant economic development or governing bodies, and local organizations
- 5) Partner with existing Community Relations, Account Management, and/or local partners (e.g., NGOs, EDCs, governments) to ensure coordinated outreach and share learnings across the territory
Nice to have
- College degree in communications, public affairs, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7 years of experience developing community engagement or public affairs strategy, ideally in an energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development context
- Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with complex issues in a public setting
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to attend community and local government meetings
- Experience working across multi-state, multi-jurisdiction, or municipal/local government contexts
- Familiarity with economic development organizations (EDCs) and their role in project siting/community engagement
- Familiarity with rural electric cooperatives, zoning processes, or other jurisdiction-specific land/site partnership structures
Compensation
- $110,000.00 to $138,600.00 per year
Benefits
- Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
Company info
- We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day.
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