Community Relations Lead

About the role

The Community Relations Lead will build lasting relationships in the communities where we develop and operate. You will connect residents, community organizations, schools, local businesses, and civic leaders with our mission-and help ensure community perspectives inform our work.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys meeting people, listening carefully, and turning conversations into meaningful action. From organizing local events to connecting residents with career opportunities, you will help The Nuclear Company become a trusted, engaged community partner.

Responsibilities

• Build local relationships: Develop and maintain connections with residents, neighborhood groups, nonprofits, civic organizations, educators, and business associations.
• Listen and follow through: Create opportunities for community members to share questions, priorities, and concerns. Coordinate timely responses and track commitments through completion.
• Lead community engagement: Plan and execute listening sessions, open houses, workshops, volunteer activities, and other events that encourage meaningful participation.
• Connect people to opportunities: Partner with Talent Acquisition, educational institutions, workforce programs, and trade organizations to help residents explore careers, internships, apprenticeships, and training opportunities.
• Brand Ambassador: Represent The Nuclear Company at community events, local forums, and partner gatherings, bringing our mission and values to life through authentic conversations that build awareness, trust, and lasting relationships.
• Develop community partnerships: Identify and coordinate partnerships that reflect local priorities and create lasting value, including education, workforce development, and community service initiatives.
• Make information accessible: Work with Communications and technical teams to explain our projects, timelines, and nuclear energy in clear, approachable language.
• Bring community insight into decisions: Share local feedback and emerging concerns with internal teams to strengthen planning, engagement, and execution.
• Coordinate across teams: Partner with People and Community, Communications, Government Affairs, and project leadership to keep outreach accurate, coordinated, and responsive.
• Measure progress: Track participation, relationship development, feedback, and follow-through. Use AI, NOS, and other tools to improve coordination while protecting sensitive information.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in community engagement, community relations, nonprofit partnerships, workforce development, public affairs, or a related field.
• Travel as needed in the Kentucky region.
• A track record of building trust with people from varied backgrounds, including those with differing viewpoints.
• Experience organizing events, facilitating conversations, and managing partnerships from initial outreach through execution.
• Strong listening, writing, and public speaking skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly.
• Sound judgment when addressing sensitive questions, navigating disagreement, and escalating concerns.
• Strong organizational skills and a habit of following through on commitments.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve and processes are still being built.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company's discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.