Join our growing team of dedicated industry professionals driving the launch of the US offshore wind industry. Vineyard Offshore is 100% focused on offshore wind in the US, and we provide a challenging and rewarding work environment where accelerated professional exposure and growth are possible alongside great colleagues.

We are looking for the very best to help us accelerate the clean energy revolution and make all of us better – come join us.

A little bit about the company and the projects:

Vineyard Offshore brings industry-leading experience to the emerging US-based offshore wind market. Owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), half of the joint venture behind the Vineyard Wind 1 project, Vineyard Offshore is focused on developing projects that will deliver clean, renewable, and cost-effective offshore wind power around North America. In addition to Vineyard Wind 1, Vineyard Offshore currently holds two additional US lease areas that together can generate at least 3.5 gigawatts of offshore wind energy to power a minimum of two million homes along the mid-Atlantic and northeastern seaboards.

What you’ll do:

The External Affairs Manager will be an integral part of the development team and support community engagement, outreach, communication, and permitting activities. This position will routinely require regional travel (mainly within New York and New England) and non-traditional work hours. 

Responsibilities are wide-ranging and include the following: 

• serving as a company liaison and reliable point of contact for advocates, interest groups, representatives of federally and state-recognized tribes, state and municipal officials, and other stakeholders
• maintaining stakeholder databases and contact lists and tracking and reporting on stakeholder engagement, community outreach events, and speaking and corporate sponsorship requests
• supporting the creation of community engagement plans, permitting, and project proposal documents
• monitoring state legislative developments and initiatives, including tracking legislation and internal reporting on testimony of interest
• managing digital media and web content, working with media and government relations consultants, and coordinating internally on communication and strategy plans
• managing incoming requests and inquiries received through web and social media channels and ensuring that said requests and inquiries are promptly and properly addressed
• representing the company at forums, receptions, and other venues related to state government relations and policy development.

What you’ll bring:

The External Affairs Manager is a mid-level position that will report to the Director of Public Affairs.  

To succeed in this role, you will have the following:  

• a bachelor’s degree within a relevant field from an accredited program
• three to five years of experience in government and/or public relations, clean energy development/advocacy, community organizing, or state/local government activities
• knowledge of relevant development and stakeholder areas (e.g., environmental science, climate policy, fisheries, energy, labor, permitting, indigenous peoples, etc.) is considered a plus
• experience managing incoming requests and inquiries received through web and social media channels and ensuring that said requests and inquiries are promptly and properly addressed
• experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• ability to manage simultaneous priorities in different venues, without missing important deadlines or developments
• enthusiasm for engaging with people.

Important Note: All applicants are required to disclose any lobbying or government ethics restrictions to their activities, in compliance with any federal or state laws, at the time of application, and, if hired, to abide by those restrictions during the term of their employment. 

What you’ll get:

• Competitive pay and generous benefits
• Fully funded HSA Plan
• Matching 401K contributions
• Paid Parental Leave
• Inclusive work environment and company culture
• Opportunity to learn from industry experts and grow into new roles

Who we are:

Vineyard Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in knowing that all team members have a voice. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an environment of inclusion for all members of our team.

We are also actively seeking qualified United States (US) military veterans and service members who want to work in the offshore wind industry.