Local Government Affairs Lead
ABOUT BASE
Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Base is hiring a specialist to build and manage Base’s relationships with local governments and regulators across the country. The role entails becoming the face of Base to mayors, city councils, municipal leaders, and local stakeholders—building deep, trusting relationships that introduce Base to communities and demonstrate how our products solve real problems for constituents. This is a high-ownership ground game. You’ll develop a strategic approach to local engagement, construct coalitions of local leaders and community stakeholders, and manage the complex logistics of maintaining relationships across multiple cities and states.
You’ll be a member of the Legal, Regulatory, Policy team and will work closely with operations, community relations, and product teams to understand Base’s work on the ground and articulate it clearly to local decision-makers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own Base’s local-government affairs strategy across assigned regions and markets—identifying priority cities and municipalities, building relationships with mayors and city officials, and creating a pipeline of opportunities for Base to support local infrastructure and economic goals.
- Represent Base as the primary point of contact with local governments, attending city council meetings, municipal forums, and community events; developing materials and briefings that position Base as a credible partner for energy reliability and affordability, and grid modernization.
- Identify policy barriers or opportunities at the local level (zoning, permitting, incentive programs, procure...