Director, Local Affairs

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, State Affairs, the Director, Local Affairs will lead association and industry advocacy efforts related to local affairs, siting, permitting, and social license issues impacting the ability to develop, construct, and operate clean energy facilities across the country. ACP works proactively to strengthen the policy, stakeholder, and community environments that enable successful clean power development at the state and local levels.

The Director will develop and advance strategic local affairs initiatives that position ACP as a national leader and trusted partner on clean energy siting and community engagement issues. Success in this role requires strong strategic judgment, coalition-building skills, political awareness, and the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders and complex issues.

This role serves as a key connector across ACP’s advocacy, mobilization, communications, policy, membership, and regional partner efforts, helping integrate local affairs priorities into broader organizational strategies and campaigns. The Director will engage regularly with local officials, philanthropy, member companies, regional organizations, and industry stakeholders while helping deliver meaningful value to ACP members and advancing the association’s strategic priorities.

The Director, Local Affairs operates as a high-impact individual contributor and thought partner, leading through influence, collaboration, and subject matter expertise. The role also oversees external consultants, supports committee leadership, and helps shape long-term strategies that strengthen ACP’s advocacy impact and industry leadership.

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, natural sciences, communications, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in clean energy, public policy, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, communications, campaigns, or related fields preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of clean energy, infrastructure, environmental, or land use issues and the ability to build consensus and drive change across diverse stakeholders and perspectives.
• Experience building and supporting coalitions, partnerships, or stakeholder engagement efforts across a variety of audiences in a diplomatic fashion.
• Existing relationships with local government, philanthropy, planning, land use, economic development, agricultural, and/or aligned stakeholder networks strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, manage competing priorities, and develop thoughtful approaches to complex advocacy or stakeholder issues.
• Track record of using sound judgment and data-informed analysis to make timely, well-informed decisions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop and manage projects independently, establish priorities, solve problems proactively, and deliver against deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop effective materials and present clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and build trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer software applications, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Salary Range: $140,000 – $175,000

Tagged as: Law/Policy, Renewable Energy/Sustainability