
Website BANTAM Communications
About this Position
Bantam Communications is seeking an energetic and action-oriented Project Ambassador to represent
and build support for the Gemini Solar project in Winnebago County, IL. In this role, you will work with
solar project sta, supporters, landowners, community organizations, key stakeholders, and elected
ocials to create positive community sentiment and help guide the solar development through the
project’s governmental approval process. As the local representative of the project, you will be the most
publicly visible and accessible member of the project team and must be comfortable engaging people
across a wide spectrum of engagements productively and professionally.
Responsibilities:
● Community Engagement: Lead all project organizing eorts 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 Monitoring: Monitor county and municipal government proceedings related to
renewable energy generally and the project specically. 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
ocials or agencies, attend public meetings, and communicate project benets with community
members in support of the project.
● Oce and Events Management: Ensure the local oce is regularly staed and kept in good
condition. Field public questions, comments, and concerns gathered and ensure answers are
provided. Help plan and manage events as needed.
● Data Organization: Ensure all conversations & information 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.
Qualications
● Live in the project community.
● Reliable means of transportation.
● General knowledge of local politics and power dynamics.
● Commitment to renewable energy.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Experience using various computer tools, including the Microsoft or Google suite.
● Comfortable being somewhat self-directed and working in a remote team environment
Rate of Pay: $25-50/hour with an ASAP start date.
Hours: The ideal candidate will be able to work at least 20 hours per week. This is a 1099 position.
To apply: Email your resume and a short statement of interest to charity@bantamcommunications.com
To apply for this job email your details to charity@bantamcommunications.com