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Job Description: Project Ambassador About this Position Bantam Communications is seeking an energetic and action-oriented Project Ambassador to represent and build support for the Wahoo Solar project. In this role, you will work with project supporters and landowners, community organizations, key stakeholders, and elected officials to create positive community sentiment and help guide the project through the approvals process. As the local representative of the project, you will likely be the most publicly visible and accessible member of the project team and must be comfortable engaging people across a wide spectrum of engagements in a productive and professional manner. Responsibilities Community Engagement: Lead on all grassroots organizing efforts locally. Build and maintain positive relationships with supporters, landowners, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders in the project area through meetings, calls, and other contacts. Present to groups, classes, and organizations. Make recommendations on strategy as necessary. Government Relations: Monitor county and municipal government proceedings related to renewable energy generally and the project specifically. Professionally represent the project and developer at business, local government, and community functions. Volunteer Organizing: Identify, recruit, and mobilize project supporters to contact local elected officials or agencies, attend public meetings, and communicate project benefits with community members in support of the project. Office and Events Management: Staff the office during regular business hours and ensure it is kept in good condition. Triage questions, comments, and concerns gathered and ensure answers are provided. Help plan and manage events as needed. Data Organization: Ensure all data gathered from outreach and engagement activities are entered and maintained in various databases and systems. Media Management and Relations: Monitor social and traditional media channels, especially hyper-local groups. Recruit authors and help draft letters of support for the project. Assist with local media when appropriate. Qualifications ? Lives locally ? Has a reliable means of transportation ? General knowledge of local politics and power-dynamics ? Commitment to renewable energy ? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ? Baseline level of technological skills ? Comfortable being somewhat self-directed and working in a remote team environment Rate of Pay: $25-50/hour Hours: Full or part time will be determined based on a candidate and project basis. This is a 1099 position. To apply: Email your resume and a short statement of interest to Patrick Chilton at patrickchilton@bantamcommunications.com