Community & Government Relations, South Carolina

As part of Redwood’s External Affairs Team, you will be boots-on-the-ground for the company in the state and local community. This work is rooted in fostering support for Redwood’s overall mission as we establish our battery materials production and recycling campus in South Carolina. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned community organizer at heart with a passion for sustainability and accelerating the clean energy transition.

In this role, you’ll work with public policy makers, community partners, and nonprofits to support Redwood’s mission in the region. You’ll collaborate with state and local elected officials and participate in key trade associations that are critical to advancing Redwood’s business objectives and company awareness. You’ll generate new opportunities for battery recycling drives. From the ground up, you will help build and lead the implementation of strategies and action plans related to this new industry.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working cross-functionally on various public policy, advocacy, and communications initiatives for Redwood
• Implement Redwood’s engagement strategy in the region
• Interfacing with state and local elected officials, building/hosting community events in support of Redwood’s overall business objectives
• Partnering with local businesses, groups/nonprofits, schools, and volunteer networks to drive awareness and support for Redwood’s mission
• Engaging with local elected leaders and participating in trade associations, and advocacy groups
• Organize engagement between Redwood team members, community stakeholders and the public to promote Redwood’s public policy policies and overall benefits to public sector customers, partners and the community
• Cultivating relationships across these various efforts to serve Redwood’s mission and company growth in the region

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in roles working on policy issues with local, state or public interest groups
• Experience working in startups, political campaigns, or fast-paced environments
• Ability to exercise good judgement in rapidly evolving, high-stakes environment
• Solid relationship management skills enhancing internal organizational relations and external community interactions.
• Experience with energy, electric vehicles, or supply chain policy issues is a plus
• Highly collaborative with the ability to decipher and advance multiple organizational objectives at once
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; delivering your thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!