Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. 

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. 

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role Description

We are seeking a Community Relations Manager to design, implement, and manage Form Energy's community engagement strategy in U.S. communities where we are building energy storage projects, as well as where we maintain offices and facilities. You will be responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with local communities, creating and running impactful local events, and overseeing all community outreach efforts for Form Energy. This role will also be responsible for tracking the outcomes of Form's community initiatives to ensure a return on the invested resources and for managing the financial planning and budgetary processes for community spend.

This role is hybrid and requires 2 days per week in the office, flex as needed. This role requires travel up to 40% of the time to project communities and communities where Form Energy has offices

What you'll do:

Develop Community Engagement Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive roadmap for community outreach and engagement in partnership with Form Energy's commercial partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with company goals and values.

Sustain Community Relationships: Build and maintain long-term partnerships with community organizations, landowners and neighbors, local elected officials, and other key stakeholders. Identify potential community opportunities and issues early to maximize impact. Act as the primary point of contact for all community-related matters where Form Energy develops its projects.

Event Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute community events, both large and small scale, that promote company initiatives, educate the public about Form's breakthrough iron-air technology and energy storage projects, and foster positive community relationships.

Grant Administration: As needed, Ensure compliance with community benefits grant commitments by tracking spending, monitoring time and costs, and providing detailed reports on the outcomes and impact of community activities. Participate as a key input stakeholder in future grant applications.  

Track Performance: Monitor the effective