<div><b style="font-size:18px;">Location &amp; Team Gatherings</b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016.  We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office – we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:18px;">About This Role</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">As part of Intersect’s External Affairs team, you’ll design and lead strategic community engagement programs that strengthen trust, transparency, and collaboration across the communities where our large-scale power and infrastructure projects are developed and operated. You’ll guide a team of Community Engagement Professionals, shaping engagement strategies from early siting through operations. Working cross-functionally with Development, Permitting, and Policy teams, you’ll ensure community perspectives are meaningfully integrated throughout each project’s lifecycle.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;"><b>Team Overview</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The External Affairs team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to deliver the next generation of power and infrastructure projects through open, transparent relationships with communities, policymakers, and stakeholders. By building local partnerships and aligning our projects with community priorities, the team helps ensure Intersect’s developments create shared value for the regions where we operate.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;"><b>What You’ll Do</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Lead Strategic Community Engagement</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Develop and implement comprehensive engagement strategies across the full project lifecycle from early siting and permitting through construction and operations.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Identify and address potential community impacts, incorporating local feedback into project planning and mitigation measures.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Partner with Development and Permitting to align engagement plans with project milestones, permitting requirements, and regulatory obligations.  </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Foster Meaningful Local Relationships</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Build and maintain trusted relationships with landowners, residents, elected officials, and agency staff in project communities.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Serve as a visible and approachable representative of Intersect in the community, responding to inquiries and facilitating open, transparent communication.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Plan and execute public meetings, community events, sponsorships, and outreach activities that reflect community values and priorities.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Guide and Grow a High-Performing Team</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Supervise and mentor a small team of Community Engagement Professionals, setting clear goals and supporting professional growth.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Foster a collaborative culture of learning, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Coordinate with internal partners to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across all engagement touchpoints.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">Drive Insights and Impact Measurement</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Conduct stakeholder and siting analyses using mapping tools and local data to inform engagement strategies.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Track engagement metrics, report on outcomes, and refine approaches to improve transparency, responsiveness, and trust.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Represent the Community Engagement function in internal and external meetings, ensuring community perspectives inform company decisions.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;"><b>What You’ll Bring</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• 8+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, or community engagement within the power, infrastructure, or large-scale development sectors.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• 3+ years of experience leading teams or managing direct reports.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Bachelor’s degree in public affairs, communications, environmental studies, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Demonstrated experience with California and/or Texas projects, including familiarity with CEQA review and rural community dynamics.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Proven ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with diverse community stakeholders and public agencies.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Skilled in stakeholder analysis and mapping tools to assess siting and community impact.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Strong project management and organizational abilities, with clear, audience-sensitive communication skills.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Collaborative, adaptable, and empathetic problem-solver who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">• Enthusiasm for engaging communities and representing major infrastructure initiatives with integrity, respect, and transparency.</span></div><div><br></div><br><br><br><div><b><span style="font-size:18px;">Total Rewards</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Compensation:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> $200,000 to $210,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Health &amp; wellness:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Time to recharge:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July &amp; end of year)</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Family support:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Mental health:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> Free access to Ginger coaching and counseling, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Retirement:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track</span></div><div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">Perks &amp; extras:</span></b><span style="font-size:16px;"> $150 monthly food stipend, pet insurance allowance, and full home office setup</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Ready to build authentic community partnerships that shape the future of power and infrastructure development? Apply now and help Intersect create lasting impact through collaboration and trust.</span></div>

<p>Founded in 2016, Intersect Power is a clean energy company bringing innovative and scalable low-carbon solutions to its customers in retail and wholesale energy markets. The company develops some of the world&rsquo;s largest clean energy resources providing low-carbon electricity, fuels, and related products to customers across North America.</p>

Community Engagement Lead

<div><b>Location &amp; Team Gatherings</b></div><div><span>Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016.&nbsp; We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office – we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and&nbsp;at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>About This Role</span></b></div><div><span>As part of Intersect’s External Affairs team, you’ll design and lead strategic community engagement programs that strengthen trust, transparency, and collaboration across the communities where our large-scale power and infrastructure projects are developed and operated. You’ll guide a team of Community Engagement Professionals, shaping engagement strategies from early siting through operations. Working cross-functionally with Development, Permitting, and Policy teams, you’ll ensure community perspectives are meaningfully integrated throughout each project’s lifecycle.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span><b>Team Overview</b></span></div><div><span>The External Affairs team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to deliver the next generation of power and infrastructure projects through open, transparent relationships with communities, policymakers, and stakeholders. By building local partnerships and aligning our projects with community priorities, the team helps ensure Intersect’s developments create shared value for the regions where we operate.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span><b>What You’ll Do</b></span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Lead Strategic Community Engagement</span></div><div><span>• Develop and implement comprehensive engagement strategies across the full project lifecycle from early siting and permitting through construction and operations.</span></div><div><span>• Identify and address potential community impacts, incorporating local feedback into project planning and mitigation measures.</span></div><div><span>• Partner with Development and Permitting to align engagement plans with project milestones, permitting requirements, and regulatory obligations.  </span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Foster Meaningful Local Relationships</span></div><div><span>• Build and maintain trusted relationships with landowners, residents, elected officials, and agency staff in project communities.</span></div><div><span>• Serve as a visible and approachable representative of Intersect in the community, responding to inquiries and facilitating open, transparent communication.</span></div><div><span>• Plan and execute public meetings, community events, sponsorships, and outreach activities that reflect community values and priorities.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Guide and Grow a High-Performing Team</span></div><div><span>• Supervise and mentor a small team of Community Engagement Professionals, setting clear goals and supporting professional growth.</span></div><div><span>• Foster a collaborative culture of learning, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving.</span></div><div><span>• Coordinate with internal partners to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across all engagement touchpoints.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Drive Insights and Impact Measurement</span></div><div><span>• Conduct stakeholder and siting analyses using mapping tools and local data to inform engagement strategies.</span></div><div><span>• Track engagement metrics, report on outcomes, and refine approaches to improve transparency, responsiveness, and trust.</span></div><div><span>• Represent the Community Engagement function in internal and external meetings, ensuring community perspectives inform company decisions.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span><b>What You’ll Bring</b></span></div><div><span>• 8+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, or community engagement within the power, infrastructure, or large-scale development sectors.</span></div><div><span>• 3+ years of experience leading teams or managing direct reports.</span></div><div><span>• Bachelor’s degree in public affairs, communications, environmental studies, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.</span></div><div><span>• Demonstrated experience with California and/or Texas projects, including familiarity with CEQA review and rural community dynamics.</span></div><div><span>• Proven ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with diverse community stakeholders and public agencies.</span></div><div><span>• Skilled in stakeholder analysis and mapping tools to assess siting and community impact.</span></div><div><span>• Strong project management and organizational abilities, with clear, audience-sensitive communication skills.</span></div><div><span>• Collaborative, adaptable, and empathetic problem-solver who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments.</span></div><div><span>• Enthusiasm for engaging communities and representing major infrastructure initiatives with integrity, respect, and transparency.</span></div><div><br></div><br><br><br><div><b><span>Total Rewards</span></b></div><div><span>At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><span>Compensation:</span></b><span>&nbsp;$200,000 to $210,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)</span></div><div><b><span>Health &amp; wellness:</span></b><span>&nbsp;100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision</span></div><div><b><span>Time to recharge:</span></b><span>&nbsp;Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July &amp; end of year)</span></div><div><b><span>Family support:</span></b><span>&nbsp;Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot</span></div><div><b><span>Mental health:</span></b><span>&nbsp;Free access to Ginger coaching and counseling, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation</span></div><div><b><span>Retirement:</span></b><span>&nbsp;3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track</span></div><div><b><span>Perks &amp; extras:</span></b><span>&nbsp;$150 monthly food stipend, pet insurance allowance, and full home office setup</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>Ready to build authentic community partnerships that shape the future of power and infrastructure development? Apply now and help Intersect create lasting impact through collaboration and trust.</span></div>

Community Engagement Lead

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