Community Benefits Manager - First Tek, Inc.
Houston, TX 77024
About the Job
The Community Benefits Manager will manage and execute company's activities with regards to community benefits as an essential component of Federal and State funded projects. The Community Benefits Manager must maintain familiarity with the 4-pillars principles applicable to funded projects and act as an authority on those guidelines. They must draft new documents and reports, consulting with relevant internal and external stakeholders as needed and will play a pivotal role spanning multiple company business lines including LI, H2E, Airgas, E&C, and
R&D as well as external partners including community members and leaders, , labor representatives, elected representatives, and federal employees to ensure smooth execution of multiple publicly supported projects.
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for the planning and management of all Community Benefits tasks and activities that pertain to the defined project scope and region
Initiate, manage, and participate in industry and regional activities such as stakeholder
and community engagement, workforce development, DEIA, and Justice40 to support the various H2 Hubs that company is participating in.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local representatives including regional council members, and mayors, state representatives including chamber of commerce, senators, and congressional representatives, community members, environmental justice organizations, labor and workforce development organizations, tribal organizations, the Department of Energy (DOE), hubs' project sponsors, and any other key stakeholders.
Identify and engage with appropriate contractors where necessary to identify stakeholders, facilitate community engagement, and plan events.
Lead the implementation of community-based governance structure in various states across the U.S.
Ensure the development, tracking, and timely reporting of both quantitative and qualitative metrics associated with EJ, J40, DEIA, workforce and community engagement.
Internally, support the project team for a better understanding of community
engagement and the requirements that should be considered in the project development Phase
Manage and optimize the allocated Community Benefits funds and resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Social Services or Public Policy/Administration
10+ years related experience in community engagement and an environment related
field (energy transition, policy, ESG, environmental regulatory policies highly desired)
Public speaking ability is essential and will require engagements with limited support
from other AL participants
Ability to independently work with complex social and community organizations to
identify key pain points and develop and recommend pathways to resolution
Ability to broker relationships with antagonistic stakeholders and hold culturally sensitive conversations while maintaining adherence to Air Liquide's core business and ethics principles
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Location - Houston
Ability to work both independently when necessary and as a team player, with proficiency in influential leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to navigate technical, human, and economic challenges in a matrix organization
Caring about customers and communities
Prior work experience in Corporate Social Responsibility policy, ESG, labor/workforce relations, or environmental regulatory policies required
Hydrogen and/or energy transition knowledge is a plus
Spanish proficiency is a plus
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is $55.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.
Benefits:
The benefits available with this position include:
Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.
R&D as well as external partners including community members and leaders, , labor representatives, elected representatives, and federal employees to ensure smooth execution of multiple publicly supported projects.
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for the planning and management of all Community Benefits tasks and activities that pertain to the defined project scope and region
Initiate, manage, and participate in industry and regional activities such as stakeholder
and community engagement, workforce development, DEIA, and Justice40 to support the various H2 Hubs that company is participating in.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local representatives including regional council members, and mayors, state representatives including chamber of commerce, senators, and congressional representatives, community members, environmental justice organizations, labor and workforce development organizations, tribal organizations, the Department of Energy (DOE), hubs' project sponsors, and any other key stakeholders.
Identify and engage with appropriate contractors where necessary to identify stakeholders, facilitate community engagement, and plan events.
Lead the implementation of community-based governance structure in various states across the U.S.
Ensure the development, tracking, and timely reporting of both quantitative and qualitative metrics associated with EJ, J40, DEIA, workforce and community engagement.
Internally, support the project team for a better understanding of community
engagement and the requirements that should be considered in the project development Phase
Manage and optimize the allocated Community Benefits funds and resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Social Services or Public Policy/Administration
10+ years related experience in community engagement and an environment related
field (energy transition, policy, ESG, environmental regulatory policies highly desired)
Public speaking ability is essential and will require engagements with limited support
from other AL participants
Ability to independently work with complex social and community organizations to
identify key pain points and develop and recommend pathways to resolution
Ability to broker relationships with antagonistic stakeholders and hold culturally sensitive conversations while maintaining adherence to Air Liquide's core business and ethics principles
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Location - Houston
Ability to work both independently when necessary and as a team player, with proficiency in influential leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to navigate technical, human, and economic challenges in a matrix organization
Caring about customers and communities
Prior work experience in Corporate Social Responsibility policy, ESG, labor/workforce relations, or environmental regulatory policies required
Hydrogen and/or energy transition knowledge is a plus
Spanish proficiency is a plus
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is $55.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.
Benefits:
The benefits available with this position include:
- Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
- Continuous Employment Development and Learning
- Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
- 401K
- Healthcare & Healthcare Group Medical Coverage
- Dental Insurance Coverage
- Vision Insurance Coverage
- Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Access to Health Joy
- GAP Medical Coverage
- Direct Deposit
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.
Source : First Tek, Inc.