ASSOCIATE, COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Job Title: Associate , Communications and Community Engagement Effective Date: August 2026 Division: Legal & Regulatory Department: Regulatory Reports to: Director, Public Affairs and Community Relations Direct Reports: NO Location: Remote Travel: up to 30% Position Purpose: This full-time, exempt role reports to the Director, Public Affairs and Community Relations. The Associate, Communications and Community Engagement supports strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and public-facing initiatives across KCE's projects and corporate activities. This role is well-suited for an early-career professional seeking to build experience at the intersection of communications, community engagement, and energy-sector public affairs. Key Responsibilities: Communications (approximately 40%) • Assist with communications and public relations activities including media monitoring, message development, and development of a variety of written materials for internal and external audiences, including KCE leadership. • Support KCE team members in preparing public-facing presentations and materials for conferences , public meetings, and other events. • Support management of KCE’s branding and public messaging across corporate and project websites, social media, FAQs , and other materials. Community Engagement (approximately 60%) • Conduct initial analysis and desktop research to identify state and local permitting requirements and potential permitting risks for KCE’s projects related to political, environmental, community, regulatory, and technical factors. • Assist with the creation and maintenance of community stakeholder engagement tracking mechanisms and tools including data entry and management. • Participate in the development of community engagement campaign strategies. • Help train and support team members in community outreach and engagement. • Draft, design, and edit community engagement materials including FAQs, presentations, talking points, briefing materials, summaries, and other collateral for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), local stakeholders, and others. • Support the planning and execution of public engagement strategies including community forums, open houses, meet-and-greets and other community facing events, including attending these events. • All other duties as required. Work Experience & Requirements: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in community relations, communications, public relations, political science, environmental studies, journalism or similar. • Years of experience: 0–2 years of relevant experience in communications, public affairs, community engagement, organizing, political or issue advocacy campaigns , or a related area. • Strong writing, editing and research skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. • Familiarity with AI-enabled research or writing tools, with the ability to validate outputs for accuracy and appropriateness. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Ability to collaborate effectively in a small , fast-paced team environment. • Strong organizational and time-management skills. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.