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Director of community engAGEMENT AND OUTREACH

Start Date: August 30, 2026 or until filled

FLSA status: Regular full time, exempt

Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000 annual salary based on experience

Reports to: General Manager

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (hybrid)

About Cooperative Energy Futures

At Cooperative Energy Futures (CEF), we believe communities should have the power to shape their own energy future.

As a member-owned cooperative, we're working to expand access to affordable clean energy while ensuring the benefits of the energy transition are shared by everyone—not just those who have traditionally had access. Through community solar, energy efficiency, electrification, and other innovative member-focused programs, we're helping households lower energy costs, strengthen communities, and build long-term community wealth.

We're a mission-driven organization, but we're also builders. We build partnerships. We build trust. We build systems that work. And most importantly, we build opportunities for people and communities to participate in creating a more equitable energy future.

Position Summary

The Director of Community Outreach & Engagement provides strategic and operational leadership for Cooperative Energy Futures' outreach, member engagement, and subscriber growth initiatives. This leader is responsible for building and leading a high-performing Outreach & Engagement Department that advances CEF's mission by expanding access to community-controlled clean energy, strengthening relationships with members and community partners, and delivering exceptional experiences throughout the member journey. This position will be responsible for strategizing, building, and managing a department that is responsible for high level organizational outcomes over the next couple of years, including:

Creating clear and replicable channels for activation and leadership development of current and future co-op members to serve organizational outreach and engagement, project development, and policy change goals.

•  Developing and managing grassroots and organizational partnerships sufficient to generate a significant number of new participants annually in CEF’s residential efficiency and electrification programs (currently in Minneapolis, will expand over time).

•  Developing a campaign to engage thousands of households as community solar participants between 2028-2031.

  This is a working leadership role. While responsible for setting department strategy, developing staff, and driving organizational performance, the Director is also expected to actively participate in outreach, community engagement, subscriber recruitment, and member support alongside their team.

  The Director partners closely with leaders across Operations, Communications, Project Development, and Programs to align outreach efforts with organizational priorities, improve internal systems and processes, and ensure CEF continues to grow as a trusted, community-centered cooperative.

  The Director is accountable for Community Outreach Strategy; Member Engagement Strategy; Subscriber Acquisition; Community Partnerships; Outreach Team Leadership; Member Experience; Outreach Budget; Outreach Metrics & Reporting; Department SOPs; and cross-functional collaboration.

  What You'll Do:

  •  Develop and execute CEF's annual Outreach & Engagement Strategy.

  • Strategic Leadership

  •  Establish department goals, priorities, and KPIs.

  •  Align outreach initiatives with organizational priorities.

  •  Represent the department in organizational planning.

    Department Leadership

  •  Recruit, coach, supervise, and develop staff.

  •  Build an accountable, collaborative, mission-driven culture.

  •  Develop SOPs and improve departmental processes.

    Community Outreach & Member Engagement

  •  Build partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.

  •  Represent CEF at community events and public meetings.

•  Personally participate in outreach, enrollment events, and member engagement as needed.

•  Lead from the front during major campaigns and periods of high demand. Member Experience & Organizational Impact

•  Continuously improve the member experience.

•  Support member meetings, education, and leadership opportunities.

•  Collaborate across departments to ensure excellent service.

  Operational Excellence

•  Use CRM data and metrics to improve performance.

•  Manage budgets, contracts, and partnership agreements.

•  Drive continuous improvement and organizational efficiency.

  Required Qualifications

•  5+ years of experience with outreach, engagement, member services, public affairs, nonprofit leadership, or related experience.

•  3+ years leading and developing a team of professional staff.

•  Strong strategic planning, project management, communication, and relationship-building

  skills.

•  Experience catalyzing and organizing individuals towards actionable goals.

•  Commitment to CEF's mission.

  Preferred Qualifications

•  Previous experience managing political campaigns (electoral or issue-based) from a high-level.

•  Clean energy, community solar, utility, or nonprofit experience.

•  CRM and performance metrics experience.

•  Strong existing relationships with Minnesota-based community partners.

  Working Conditions

  Hybrid work environment with a mix of remote and in-office work supporting and coordinating staff and supporting direct outreach in subscriber communities. Community outreach and subscriber engagement activities will include occasional evening and weekend work and travel to other parts of Minnesota. Reliable transportation required.

Why Join Cooperative Energy Futures?

Help shape one of CEF's most visible departments while expanding equitable access to community-controlled clean energy. Lead an exceptional team, build meaningful partnerships, and create lasting community impact.

As the Outreach and Engagement Director, you will have the opportunity to lead an exceptional, front-facing team that works diligently every day to expand equitable access to community-controlled clean energy. Our team at CEF makes a point to build meaningful partnerships and create lasting community impact.

If you're excited by meaningful work, collaborative leadership, and solving complex challenges alongside passionate colleagues, we'd love to meet you.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT

CEF will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance. While not yet mandated by federal or state law, CEF is committed to providing the same protection against discrimination for any employee or applicant because of gender identity. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all of our company’s employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

To Apply

Submit a Resume and a Written Statement explaining why you are interested in this position to hiring@cooperativeenergyfutures.com. We will send additional follow up questions and interview scheduling to candidates we wish to interview. This position will remain open until filled.