COMMUNITIES MANAGER (F/M/D) | IGNITIS RENEWABLES

Company Description

Do you want to contribute to projects that are changing the future of green energy generation across the Baltics? Ignitis Renewables is a part of Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

Ignitis Renewables focuses on developing green generation and green flexibility technologies. By developing onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery and power-to-X technologies, the company is implementing Ignitis Group’s strategic priority to deliver 4–5 GW of installed green capacities by 2030.

www.ignitisrenewables.com

Job Description

We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the Renewables Estonia Office of the Ignitis Renewables team, where you’ll be helping us to take care of maintaining and building relationships with communities by continuous engagement and community benefit implementation. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team! 

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart! 

You will contribute to the creation of a green and secure energy ecosystem by:

• Developing and implementing community engagement plans to foster support for renewable energy projects
• Planning, organizing, and attending events and outreach activities with political, business, and social stakeholders to promote onshore wind projects
• Responding to community inquiries to ensure transparency and build trust in renewable energy initiatives
• Maintaining records of community engagement efforts and preparing reports to track progress
• Ensuring that community engagement strategies and financial support models align with Estonia’s best practices and Ignitis Renewables’ policies
• Monitoring social media and communication channels to assess community sentiment and address concerns
• Collaborating with teams across Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland, as well as with communication specialists, to coordinate engagement efforts

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field
• Up to 2 years of experience in community engagement, public relations, or related fields, preferably in renewable energy or project-based environments
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Estonian and English
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage projects in a fast-paced setting
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Valid driver’s license
• Understanding of community dynamics, renewable energy milestones, and communication tools to support project goals

Additional Information

• To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
• International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, etc. 
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.
Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.