Sr. Manager, Engagement & Communications

Senior Manager Engagement & Communications Renewables

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is an entrepreneurial nonprofit working on environmental solutions at the intersection of renewable energy and freshwater. Partnerships are key to our success. We build long-term relationships with our education corporate utility and philanthropic partners by first understanding their goals and needs and providing solutions that achieve those goals while achieving real measurable environmental benefits.

About Solar for All (SFA)

Solar for All Program was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is designed to drive economic growth create jobs improve energy independence and lower energy costs. It leverages existing incentives and support platforms providing financial assistance forsolar installations on single-family and multi-family homes and supporting residential-serving community solar projects.

Who are we looking for

The Sr. Manager Engagement & Communicationswill provide strategic leadership for outreach engagement and communications functions of the multi-state implementation of the Solar for All Program in Montana Idaho and Wyoming. Reporting to the Program Director and working in close collaboration with the SFA and Operations teams this role is responsible for developing and implementing an effective engagement and communications strategy that reflects the programs community-centered approach and values. This position supervises a team of 3-5 Engagement Coordinators and works with external marketing and communications contractors to develop marketing materials websites and narratives that support the constituents we serve.

This position demands a highly collaborative approach and the ability to engage with various stakeholders while remaining responsive to evolving needs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.The successful candidate will be a skilled relationship-builder strategist and communicator who fosters collaboration and ensures communications are accessible culturally relevant and impactful.

A deep understanding of the 3 states and the ability to understand emerging state legislation relevant to the SFA program is important. The ideal candidate will be deeply aligned with BEFs Core Values and committed to advancing the organizations mission through diligent and adaptive leadership.

Why Join Us Our Values Are:

Partnership: We believe we can accomplish more by bringing people together.

Adaptability: We evolve adapt and apply what we learn to constantly improve our results.

Knowledge: We seek out and value diverse perspectives embrace new ideas and pioneer new approaches

Innovation: We recognize the scope and pace of the change we need demands that we innovate. This need for innovation inspires and energizes us.

Integrity: We are honest with our employees customers and our partners. We promise to always deliver the best possible outcomes for the environment and people we serve.

Primary Duties:

Team Leadership

• Foster a culture that aligns with BEFs core values supports collaboration among team members and encourages continuous improvement across engagement outreach and communication functions.
• Develop a team of Engagement Coordinators that represents each state providing guidance mentorship and oversight to build a cohesive and high-performing team across the region.
• Engage with external marketing communications and engagement partners across the three states to ensure timely culturally responsive and high-quality deliverables.
• Develop and implement engagement plans across internal and external teams to align local efforts with overall program goals.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional Solar for All leadership to ensure programmatic alignment with compliance operational and stakeholder needs.
• Support the Program Director as needed to ensure continuity and stability in program engagement and communications.

Strategic Communications & Storytelling

• Lead the development and implementation of a tri-state communications strategy that uplifts community voices increases program visibility and maximizes household participation. Oversee creation of compelling content (e.g. stories press releases case studies social media community presentations) to communicate program impact.
• Monitor and evaluate communication strategies using data insights to continuously improve reach relevance and quality.
• Engage with external marketing partners to create a program-specific website and core materials including the SFA Playbook.
• Regularly review program marketing and collateral to ensure communication and engagement efforts are adequately supported by up-to-date effective resources.
• Ensure consistency in branding tone and messaging across all external platforms and materials.
• Collaborate with leadership on policy engagement efforts that support program goals and regulatory alignment.

Community Engagement

• Develop and implement regional outreach efforts to reflect the priorities of local communities.
• Partner with community-based organizations and subrecipients to co-create outreach strategies that promote participation and build trust.
• Support the development of accessible multilingual and culturally relevant materials.
• Develop tools to track community participation and support federal reporting on engagement outcomes.
  

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with Steering Committees and Workgroups to ensure communications and engagement efforts are informed by community input.
• Align outreach with key program initiatives in partnership with program workforce and leadership teams.
• Help design and facilitate public events stakeholder meetings and regional outreach campaigns.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in community engagement communications or program management with at least 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing effective outreach engagement and communications plans over the life of a large program.
• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple teams or contractors across geographic regions.
• Excellent verbal written and storytelling skills; experience tailoring messages to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with tribal governments rural communities and/or social service organizations.
• Commitment to cultural competency and inclusive engagement practices.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly in and among Idaho Montana and Wyoming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference for candidates with a deep understanding of how to engage and communicate with stakeholders in each of the states of Idaho Montana and Wyoming.
• Engagement experience and existing network in Idaho Montana and/or Wyoming.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with the ability to create or adapt communications and engagement materials for Spanish-speaking audiences.

Whats in it for you:

• Salary Range: $105000 - $115000 per year DOE.
• 100% Employer paid Medical Short Term and Long-Term Disability Life insurance for employees; 75% subsidized for family/dependents.
• Retirement plan with 5% employer matching contribution.
• Generous PTO and Vacation Policy including alternative care and self-care leave.
• Four Week paid sabbatical after first 6 years then every 5 years thereafter
• Opportunity to grow through training and development including a generous paid professional development budget.
• Hybrid work schedule.

Location: Remote. Regional (ID MT WY WA OR) with an expectation to occasionally travel within the region.

Open until filled. Our goal is to have this team member start work on 08/18/2025. For consideration apply on or the company website at Environmental Foundation is an EEO employer.