Hybrid Senior Coordinator – Community and Environmental Engagement

at Innergex

• Job title: Senior Coordinator – Community and Environmental Engagement
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Diego, United States

About the role

• Community & Environmental Engagement Senior Coordinator supporting strategic community relations and environmental studies for renewable energy projects. Building stakeholder relationships and coordinating environmental inputs for project permitting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies that build trust and foster positive relationships with landowners, neighbors, local officials, and community organizations.
• Organize and facilitate community engagement activities such as public meetings, stakeholder briefings, site tours, and community events.
• Monitor local government meetings, social media, and press to assess community sentiment and proactively address concerns.
• Serve as Innergex’s representative at events hosted by local nonprofits, trade associations, city councils, township trustees, and other civic groups.
• Provide timely updates to internal teams on external issues, public sentiment, and potential risks affecting projects.
• Maintain detailed records of stakeholder interactions and community inquiries using internal tools (e.g., INNSite).
• Develop, coordinate, track and implement the local charitable contributions budget and analyze the impact of community investment efforts.
• Support communication efforts by drafting content for newsletters, factsheets, and other public-facing materials.
• Support recruitment and engagement of community participants for various project-related initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal and external environmental specialists or vendors on studies required for renewable project permitting (e.g., baseline field surveys, monitoring reports).
• Contribute to the preparation, review, and submission of environmental assessments, permit applications, and compliance documentation across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with engineering, land, legal, and other departments to integrate environmental considerations into project timelines and development strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving environmental regulations at the federal, provincial/state, and municipal levels.
• Support the management of land-related environmental approvals and maintain direct relationships with regulators and agencies.
• Assist in the development and delivery of internal environmental policies, staff training, and environmental tracking systems.
• Support public open houses and community information sessions with environmental expertise.
• Research and resolve environmental project-related challenges using creative tools and methodologies.
• Monitor project status using tracking tables, schedules, and other project management systems.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, or environmental project support, preferably in the renewable energy sector.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably Environmental Studies, Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or a related program.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience working with and managing specialist environmental consultants.
• Experience with public speaking, event coordination, and conflict resolution.
• An interest in environmental issues and responsible natural resource development.
• Familiarity with local politics and regulatory frameworks in rural communities.
• Strong sense of ownership for individual tasks and overall team objectives.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and a context of changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and advance specific tasks and projects to conclusion without extensive oversight.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
• Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm, eagerness to learn and work in a seasoned team of environmental professionals.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to participate in multiple periodic short field visits (1-2 days).
• Proficiency in MS Office, with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with agency online databases and mapping tools (ArcGIS, Google Earth).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation in the first year of employment and paid vacation during the holiday season;
• Insurance coverage, 100% paid by Innergex, effective the first day of employment;
• 401K retirement plan with employer participation;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Offices accessible by public transportation.