External Outreach Manager - Boston MA

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126830BR

Job Title:

External Outreach Manager - Boston, MA

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

What’s the role?

This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating outreach to a wide range of stakeholders. The focus of this position will be on direct work with key stakeholders and management of the outreach needed to support and succeed in the permitting process. This work will need to co-ordinated with pertinent government decision makers (legislators, state and federal administrative agencies, etc) and public communications by the project via press outlets and similar channels.

The External Outreach Manager will report to Mayflower’s Director of Development and work closely with the rest of the project team led by the Mayflower Executive Committee.

The role also requires thoughtful coordination and cooperation with the pertinent communications and outreach staff of Mayflower’s Sponsors (EDPR and Shell) in order to capture the lessons learned from EDPR’s and Shell’s project portfolios and tap into (through consultation and appropriate other engagement) the skills and experience of relevant Shell and EDPR personnel not directly working on Mayflower.

This role will be based at Mayflower’s office located in Boston. Should expect significant travel to meet and work with stakeholders as well as occasional visits to the corporate offices of EDPR in Houston and/or Europe.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES


Coordinate, manage and execute on a wide range of outreach mechanisms.
Help formulate and administer communications and outreach budgets
Identify, manage, and escalate key risks and opportunities for Mayflower’s success and license to operate with a focus on how communications and outreach efforts can reduce risk and move towards embracing opportunities
Supervise the work of communications consultants, stakeholder management firms, and manage contract execution, and ensure quality of documents
Directly engage key stakeholders and assist Mayflower staff and management in ensuring that such engagement is conducted effectively
Manage internal communication and coordination regarding external outreach activities, including supporting relevant efforts by all staff from the most junior to the most senior
Prepare and review communications and outreach materials
Oversee and manage a variety of public events
When needed, assist in retaining and managing lobbyists and other political outreach efforts
Ensure outreach and communications strategy is aligned with the projects siting and commercial strategy
Coordinate closely with staff executing on responses to the PPA solicitation processes led by States (MA, CT, RI, NY...) and by other potential off-takers
Gather and utilize staff input related to environment, permits, stakeholders, and policies
Other duties as assigned.


Direct Reports: 1 to 2 direct reports potentially as project(s) matures although those roles may be played by consultants or contract staff.

Travel: Around to 40%-60%, domestically by plane and by car and with short notice.

Auto req ID:

126830BR

Skillpool:

Communication

Country of Work Location:

United States

Employment Type:

Full Time

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business. Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

Disclaimer:

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Work Location:

Massachusetts - Boston

Requirements:


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; relevant advanced degree a plus.
At least eight (8) years demonstrated experience and success in a related field.
The following will be considered a plus:
Experience with energy, particularly renewable energy, project development outreach and communications experience.
Track record in supporting efforts with significant environmental/permitting aspects.
Track record in working with local, state and federal regulators and legislators.
Demonstrated experience in public or corporate affairs, particularly communications or stakeholder engagement.
Possesses a relevant professional peer network in the Northeast U.S. that she/he can deploy from the start.


Behavioral Requirements


Demonstrated ability to communicate and work cooperatively with stakeholders, decision-makers and the press.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including first-rate drafting and editing abilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead personnel from diverse groups working toward a common objective or project.
Very strong collaboration, communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management and other parts of the project.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete them within specified timeframes.
Strong commitment and proven leadership skills.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and make rational decisions, even when under pressure.
Outstanding communication, diplomatic, networking, influencing and conflict solving skills.
Ability to take initiative and highly result oriented.
Strategic and forward thinking.
Strong sense of values and ethics, as well as confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.


Physical Demands & Working Conditions


Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.
Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary.
Vision: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Hearing: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Speech: Ability to interpret, deliver, and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


City, State (if applicable):

Boston, MA

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