About Us
Highland Electric Fleets’ electrification-as-a-service (EaaS) model aims to make electric school buses and other clean heavy duty vehicles attainable for every district across the US and Canada. Our turnkey solution tackles financing, vehicle procurement, infrastructure upgrade and maintenance to create a reliable and affordable fleet for our customers.
We know that cleaner buses create healthier communities and it’s our mission to eliminate the barriers to better student health and cleaner air - just 10 electric buses will reduce the pediatric asthma risk for 1,500 students!*
We are looking for candidates that want to help support this mission…
*Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Based on estimates for Highland customer with large fleet
Job Description:
The Southern States Regional Manager is a key engagement role that will facilitate the company’s expansion and integration into specific markets in the southeastern United States. This individual will join a growing regional team to cover market development activities, including policy advocacy, market education, and community stakeholder engagement.
The Regional Manager will leverage their experience with advocacy, government partnerships, organizing, campaigning, and/or local commercial project development to develop relationships with people in school districts and their stakeholders that will help districts decide to electrify school bus fleets.
This individual will conduct this work in close coordination with the commercial team to support the development of projects with the school districts in these communities and leveraging government partnerships. This individual will also work with the team to evaluate new states, devise strategies for approaching different state markets, and advocate for well-justified policy changes to enable market entrance or expansion.
Responsibilities: Professionally represent Highland at various school, business, local government, and community activities throughout the regionPresent to groups, classes, and organizations in a variety of settings about the value of electrifying school bus fleetsCoordinate closely with Highland’s sales and project development teams on projects in the region including acting as an educational and strategic resource when it comes to favorable policies and incentive programs.Build and maintain strategic relationships across the regional fleet electrification stakeholder landscape (grassroots to regional advocacy groups; local, municipal, state, and regional politicians, policy makers and program administrators; utilities; school board members and senior school district staff; etc.)Engage a wide variety of stakeholders from school board officials to nonprofits to build an understanding of EVSB’s and comfort with Highland.Develop and execute strategies/campaigns designed to mobilize stakeholders within and around a school district to encourage a school district to electrify its bus fleetMeet with and mobilize individuals to contact their local elected officials or government employees in support of EVSBsResearch school districts and their stakeholders to understand the decision-making dynamics around EVSB procurementPlan and coordinate events and Highland’s participation in eventsCreate materials (e.g., letters, written comments, presentations, handouts)designed to support market education and EVSB policy developmentSupport marketing efforts in the regionMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in local project development (e.g., renewable energy development), government affairs, community organizing, political campaigns, and/or policy advocacy, preferably with a transportation electrification, clean technology, or climate background.Preferred QualificationsLocated in the Southeast, US region preferred with the ability to travel throughout the Southern, US regionPassion for working in community organizing, advocacy, communications, public affairs, and/or policyStrong time-management, planning, and organizational skillsMotivational self-starter with ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work within the parameters of a gated and deadline driven environmentBackground in government affairs and key stakeholder engagementAbility to recognize and address problems with expedited solutionsDemonstrated leadership and relationship management skillsAbility to take part in collaborative efforts with peers and colleaguesA strong commitment to building communityRelevant Master’s Degree (MBA, MPA, etc.) considered a plusInterest or prior knowledge of electric vehicles (BEVs), clean transportation and infrastructureHigh attention to detailProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteWhat You Can Expect from Highland:
· Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program
· A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
· Opportunities to make a difference, be heard, add value, and be recognized
· Growth and development with a leader in this new and exciting industry
· Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues
· Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents
· Life insurance, public transportation assistance
· Generous Paid Time Off
· 401(k) program and company match
Highland Electric Fleets provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
