• Ensures Tribal Communities are connected to the project and communicates the mission and values of the project
• Ensures the project is collaboratively explained, designed and executed so that Tribal Communities are informed, consent, and ultimately support the project
• Coordinates with internal teams to improve the team’s understanding of Tribal related matters
• Does so while optimizing project value to stakeholders and Tribal Communities
• Does so while developing and maintaining a great reputation for the company with all counterparts, based on reliability, punctuality, clarity of thoughts and dependability
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Native American Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Communications, and a related field, or 3+ years of experience in Tribal related topics, government relations, clean energy development/advocacy; community organizing or relevant state/federal public entities 
• Knowledge of the unique legal and political Government-to-Government relationship between the federal and state governments and Tribal Communities 
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of interested external parties 
• Ability to develop rapport with Tribal leaders that is respectful and grounded in an openness to listen and to learn
• Experience developing or executing outreach strategies for stakeholder organizations or advocacy campaigns and ability to think of creative approaches to engagement
• Ability to analyze local issues and develop relevant briefings and outreach materials 
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and establish clear and measurable objectives while prioritizing and organizing a varied workload
• Experience of working collaboratively within large, interdisciplinary teams

Working at TotalEnergies 

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. TotalEnergies Renewables USA currently has offices in San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Houston, and NYC. The anticipated pay for this position is $85,000 - 125,000 USD. Compensation packages are based on experience, qualifications, and market.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire.  These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.