Public Affairs Associate

1 мес. назад

55k–80k USD / yearUSAMiddleRemote

Public Affairs Associate supporting advanced energy deployment through research, strategy development, and cross-team coordination remotely in the USA.

Обязанности

Owns assigned workstreams from planning through delivery, setting the approach, prioritizing competing demands, and determining how to meet objectives with limited day-to-day supervision.
Operates as a cross-functional resource across Bantam's departments, supporting one or more teams at a time and shifting focus between teams as priorities and capacity needs change.
Analyzes and synthesizes research including stakeholder, policy-landscape, opposition, public-opinion, and media analysis, into findings and recommendations that inform campaign and engagement strategy.
Develops and adapts campaign, brand, and internal communications materials and collateral across formats, applying editorial judgment to align content with audience and objective.
Contributes to campaign and engagement strategy and exercises independent judgment in executing and adapting approach, messaging, and tactics to the specific permitting environment, audience, or partner.
Serves as a knowledgeable point of contact for clients and partners on assigned engagements, advising on operational and strategic matters within the role's scope.
Leads cross-functional coordination across research, campaigns, communications, and advocacy workstreams, determining sequencing and resource trade-offs, and managing dependencies across teams.
Designs, documents, and improves the internal processes and workflows that strengthen how the team's work gets done.
Uses AI tools such as Claude to strengthen and accelerate the work , including drafting, revising, and polishing materials and improving workflows, while applying judgment to review, refine, and quality-check outputs.

Требования

2 to 4 years of experience in public affairs, policy, communications, or related field
Experience with political, electoral, or issue-driven campaigns
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal skills and sound political and stakeholder instincts
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams independently, with limited day-to-day supervision
Strong research and synthesis skills
Adaptability and comfort shifting focus across teams and priorities as needs change
Self-directed and effective in a fully remote environment
Comfort using AI tools in daily work and a willingness to adapt as the technology evolves
Genuine alignment with Bantam's mission to accelerate advanced energy deployment
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (roughly once or twice per quarter) as project and client needs arise
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Будет плюсом

Local, state or federal campaign experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with renewable energy, infrastructure, or permitting/land-use processes
Experience across two or more types of public affairs work such as research, communications, digital, and grasstops/grassroots campaigning
Proficiency with project management tools such as
Prior consulting, agency, or client-services experience
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not sponsor work visas at this time.

Условия

This is a full-time, exempt position.
The annual salary hiring range for this position is $55,000 to $80,000.
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as (but not limited to) location, level, education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
A mission-driven culture
Fully remote, work-from-anywhere environment
Flexible PTO and paid company holidays
Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Generous paid parental and medical leave
Wellness, mental health, and work-life support
401(k) with employer match
Annual in-person team retreats

Как откликнуться

Please submit a cover letter in addition to your resume. In your cover letter, we'd love to learn what differentiates you and why you are interested in working at .

Другое

is seeking a versatile, self-directed Public Affairs Associate to join our team and support our mission of accelerating advanced energy deployment across the United States. In this role, you will work across our Research, Campaigns, Advocacy, and Communications teams, owning assigned workstreams and shifting focus as priorities and capacity needs evolve. You'll get hands-on experience across the full arc of public affairs work: turning research into recommendations, developing materials, contributing to strategy, coordinating across teams, and serving as a knowledgeable point of contact for clients and partners on the engagements you support.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, works well with limited day-to-day supervision, and is eager to grow as a well-rounded public affairs professional while helping bring advanced energy projects to life.
Bantam is a specialized public affairs firm accelerating the deployment of advanced energy infrastructure across the United States. We partner with developers, investors, coalitions, and mission-aligned philanthropic and non-profit institutions to navigate complex permitting environments, mobilize community support, and shape the policy and narrative conditions necessary for deployment success. Our work is grounded in the belief that building advanced energy requires not only technological innovation and capital investment, but public trust, political alignment, and social license. We help bridge these gaps—bringing structure, insight, and campaign discipline to every engagement. With expertise spanning stakeholder strategy, coalition-building, and local and statewide communications, we su
We are fully remote company with talented employees across the U.S.
is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace where innovation thrives. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.