Local Government Affairs Lead

The role

This person will build and manage relationships with local governments and regulators. They will develop a local engagement strategy and represent the company at city council meetings and community events.

What you will do

• Own local-government affairs strategy across assigned regions and markets
• Represent Base as the primary point of contact with local governments
• Identify policy barriers or opportunities at the local level
• Travel regularly across assigned states to meet with local leaders
• Translate technical products and capabilities for municipal audiences
• Develop and pitch coalition strategies with local partners
• Build and maintain a tracking system for relationships and follow-ups

Required qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in local government relations, community organizing, public affairs, or campaign work
• Existing relationships with mayors, city officials, or local stakeholders, or demonstrated ability to quickly build trust with local leaders and community figures
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and strong project-management discipline
• Self-starter instincts and genuine interest in understanding communities
• Comfort traveling frequently to different cities and states
• Strong interpersonal skills and strategic thinking
• Comfort with systems and data

Nice to have

• experience in energy, infrastructure, or economic development

About the company

Base is a next-generation power company rebuilding the electricity foundation by deploying a network of distributed batteries. They are engineers, operators, and creatives solving complex, interdisciplinary challenges.