External Affairs & Community Relations Manager

Job overview

The External Affairs & Community Relations Manager is an onsite role with a regular onsite presence in Brownsville, TX; the posting also says the position is based in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. The role serves as Karpower’s public-facing representative and primary interface with the Brownsville community, local government, and external stakeholders, supporting project development and long-term operations. The role builds and maintains stakeholder relationships, manages community engagement programs, and supports permitting through outreach and relationship management. It helps ensure community concerns are understood and addressed while advising leadership on stakeholder expectations, risks, and engagement approaches.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement a Brownsville stakeholder engagement plan
• maintain stakeholder records and commitment logs
• build relationships with government officials, regulators, community leaders, and local organizations
• serve as the local point of contact
• manage listening sessions, meetings, site visits, and outreach
• represent the company at public and community forums
• support permitting outreach
• monitor local agendas and community sentiment
• document and coordinate responses to concerns
• prepare briefings and updates
• coordinate local media inquiries
• manage approved community partnerships
• coordinate communications about construction, operational changes, or incidents
• advise leadership on stakeholder risks and engagement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

external affairs

community relations

government relations

stakeholder engagement

brownsville tx

karpower valley

permitting support

community outreach

public affairs

spanish proficiency

energy infrastructure

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and professional proficiency in spoken and written Spanish. Energy industry experience is preferred.

About the employer

Karpower Valley Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices. Sector: 55.