Community Relations - Renewable Energy

Bantam Communications seeks a Local Community Relations Representative for the Rainbow Trout Solar project in Tippecanoe County, IN. This part-time, contract position involves building relationships with local leaders and stakeholders to support solar project development. Ideal candidates should possess strong networking skills and reside in the Greater Lafayette area. The role offers flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule, with pay ranging from $35 to $50 per hour.
Local Community Relations Representative - Rainbow Trout Solar
• Are you a natural networker?
• Can you confidently and professionally connect with people across a wide range of personalities and interests to build trust and support?
• Do you have a proven track record of fostering meaningful connections in your communities?

Bantam Communications is looking for a Local Representative to assist the Rainbow Trout Solar project in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. This is a contract/consulting position with flexible part-time hours and a hybrid work schedule. The Rainbow Trout Solar project will bring tens of millions of dollars of local impact to Tippecanoe County. Working alongside our project developers, staff, and consultants, this position will represent this project locally by engaging with community leaders, landowners, businesses, organizations, and elected officials as we work through the permitting process and development.

Community engagement occurs at the intersection of relationship building and impact, where strong partnerships are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision. In this role, you'll use your creativity and networking skills to build relationships with local leaders across your community and raise project awareness through 1-on-1 outreach, public events, formal government activities, traditional news media, and social media. You’ll be trained on the details of solar development, local government activities, and effective community engagement to help you succeed and grow in this exciting new role.

What We Need:
• Reside locally in the Greater Lafayette community or Tippecanoe County.
• Superb social skills and the confidence to build strong, productive relationships on behalf of the Rainbow Trout Solar project.
• An effective communicator and collaborator who can create real and lasting partnerships that make a tangible difference in the success of this important solar development.
• High level of personal accountability, problem-solving skills, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to finesse sometimes challenging conversations with professionalism and tact.

What We’d Like:
• Connections with Purdue University and other local institutions and organizations.
• Understanding of local government and politics.
• Membership in community groups, as a volunteer or leader.
• Experience in sales, fundraising, project management, public communications, marketing, or local activism.

Rate of Pay: $35-50/hour depending on experience with a start date of ASAP.

Hours: The ideal candidate will be able to work around 20 hours per week remotely and across the community with flexible hours. This is a 1099 position.

To Apply: Email your resume and a short statement of interest to william@bantamcommunications.com

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:
• Choose your own hours
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:
• West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• West Lafayette, IN 47906: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Lafayette, IN 47906