Community Engagement Lead - NM and AZ Region

Description

• Implement and execute strategic community engagement initiatives to foster positive relationships with landowners, community groups, and local stakeholders.
• Represent Pattern at community events and conduct meetings with landowners, stakeholders and local leaders.
• Plan and execute Pattern-led events including meetings, community gatherings, and informational sessions.
• Provide program management and administrative support for public engagement plans and Pattern’s Community Giving Program.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify engagement opportunities and potential challenges and implement effective strategies to address those challenges.
• Develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders.
• Create and distribute project updates and proactively communicate Pattern’s mission to stakeholders.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with community organizations to enhance Pattern’s presence in our local project communities.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft compelling story narratives.
• Strong organizational skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.
• Minimum of five years of experience in public engagement, community relations, project management, community organizing, campaigns or other related areas.
• Valid driver’s license, transportation and willingness to travel across New Mexico and Arizona.
• Travel requirement: ~ 50% of work time
• Experience navigating complex projects with multiple stakeholder interests.
• Ability to work approximately-40 hours, primarily during standard workdays, with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend hours required.
• Strong event planning and management abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong relationship management skills with proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Preference for experience in political and/or issue-based campaigns.
• Represent Pattern at community events such as fairs, rodeos and conventions.

Benefits

• Contract position with full expense reimbursement, including travel costs
• Hourly Rate - $30-50/hour USD

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance