Community Engagement Summer Associate
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
As a Community Engagement Summer Associate, you will be responsible for engaging with local communities and stakeholders to promote the benefits of our energy storage projects, while also developing and implementing community outreach and engagement strategies.
Required Skills
Job Description
About Us
East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future.
East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you don’t meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply — your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we’re looking for.
Read more about our core values (driven, dependable, & collaborative) here.
Title: Community Engagement Summer Associate
The Community Engagement Summer Associate is responsible for supporting the Community Engagement Manager and the Project Development team in understanding the needs of and effectively connecting with the communities in which our projects are sited, as well as supporting our Project Developers as we develop and achieve permitting for our grid-scale energy storage projects.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Conduct due diligence on the community of proposed and/or current site locations in various markets; diligence including, but not limited to, power mapping (decision makers, other public officials, influential community members, and local advocacy groups), mapping of local permitting processes, and community needs
Support the creation of outreach plans to engage, build relationships, and promote understanding and support for the company’s projects with community members referenced in community due diligence
Assist with the development of community engagement strategies to inform, educate, and involve local residents and community groups regarding the company’s projects
Assist with the development and maintenance of community engagement plans to keep the locality informed on the project’s progress, monitor community-level dialogue regarding the project, and combat misinformation
Monitor media and social media in existing project areas and states, including tracking opposition
Collaborate with East Point marketing lead to refine/develop materials, including brochures, fact sheets, and presentations for community outreach and education purposes
Conduct and coordinate mailings to landowners and other project stakeholders
Research local discretionary and ministerial permitting requirements and project tax obligations
Assist with event planning and facilitation of events
Assist with social contributions planning and research efforts
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)
Ability to communicate across a broad spectrum of technical understanding - written, verbal and non-verbal
Research and media analysis
Characteristics of an ideal candidate:
Passion for renewable energy development and the environment
Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
Team player and leader, proactive attitude
Organized, attention to detail
Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
Integrity and accountability
Education & Experience:
Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program
Preference for candidate with prior government, communications, political campaign, and/or coalition building experience
Travel & Time Commitment:
Paid internship (hourly non-exempt); up to 40 hours/week during our regular hours of operation, 8:30AM - 5PM (30 min unpaid lunch)
10-12 weeks (June-August), based on candidate availability. Preference for longer commitments
Potential travel to project areas
Location: East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA
This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.
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