Communications & Community Engagement Manager (Energy / Infrastructure)

Are you a former journalist or PR professional who can explain complicated things clearly, and stay calm when people are upset?

Smartland Energy is looking for a communications professional to be the clear, trusted voice between our company and the communities where we work.

Our projects, including data centers and energy infrastructure, raise real questions for local residents about water, power bills, land, and their future. Some people are curious. Some are worried. Some are frustrated and distrustful. We need someone who can communicate with all of them honestly, accurately, and respectfully.

This is not a generic content writing job. You'll be working on high-stakes communication where accuracy matters and every word counts.

What you'll do

Write clear, accurate public communications, including FAQs, fact sheets, emails, web updates, social posts, and print materials, on technical and sometimes sensitive topics

Research complex subjects and work with engineers, leadership, and experts to make sure everything is correct before it's published

Draft responses to resident questions and concerns, even when people are upset, with honesty and empathy

Plan and execute multi-channel campaigns such as public meeting announcements across social, email, web, and print

Prepare materials and messaging for community meetings and stakeholder outreach

Keep one consistent, trustworthy voice across every channel

Track what's working, such as open rates, attendance, questions received, and sentiment, and report on results

Handle sensitive and not-yet-public information with complete discretion

You're a great fit if you

Have a background in journalism, communications, PR, or a related field (Mass Comm, DevComm, English, Humanities, etc.)

Write excellent, natural English and can simplify technical topics without dumbing them down

Research first and ask questions instead of guessing

Know the difference between what's known, what's projected, what's undecided, and what can actually be promised, and communicate each clearly

Stay steady and respectful when dealing with frustrated or skeptical people

Can work independently while coordinating closely with leadership

Have experience running campaigns across multiple channels and measuring results

Bonus points if you have

Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, government, NGO, or crisis communications

Worked with US or international clients before

A portfolio of published work such as articles, press releases, or campaign materials

This role is NOT for you if

You mostly write SEO blogs or product descriptions

You rely on AI to write for you

You avoid conflict or difficult conversations

You're looking for a short-term gig

How to apply

Please send the following to

Your resume

2–3 writing samples, ideally at least one on a technical or sensitive topic

A short answer (150–250 words) to this question: "A resident believes our project will drain their well and raise their power bill. Write the first reply you'd send them."

Start your application with the subject line "Clear and Honest" so we know you read the full post. Applications without it won't be reviewed.

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International

Salary

$560 bi-weeklyOriginally posted on Himalayas