Community Engagement Specialist / Facilitation Consultant

Overview

Please note, this role is 3 days a month (2 days remote and 1 day onsite in Westminster, CA)

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Panel Meetings: Lead discussions with community leaders from disadvantaged and low-income communities, ensuring that all voices are heard.
• Educate Panel Members: Provide foundational learning about the EPIC program, its objectives, and project proposals.
• Community Outreach: Develop strategies to effectively engage and solicit feedback from local communities.
• Advisory Role: Help the panel identify community needs and recommend project designs that are equitable and beneficial.
• Documentation & Reporting: Record meeting minutes, summarize discussions, and document the panel’s feedback and recommendations for SCE’s project teams.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Community Engagement: Proven track record of working with disadvantaged communities, particularly in energy or environmental sectors.
• Strong Facilitation Skills: Ability to guide discussions, encourage participation, and foster collaborative decision-making.
• Knowledge of Equity and Social Justice: Understanding of environmental social justice principles, especially as they relate to energy initiatives.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively relay complex information to diverse audiences.

Objectives for the Role:

• Ensure the advisory panel meets its deliverables and objectives, such as active participation in discussions and contributions to community benefits plans.
• Help achieve spending benchmarks of 25% for disadvantaged communities and 10% for low-income communities through informed decision-making and community support.

Success Metrics:

• Regular attendance and engagement from panel members.
• Documented recommendations from the panel that influence project planning.
• Positive feedback from community members regarding the engagement process.