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RMI · 2 days ago

Strategic Communications Manager - U.S. Federal & State Policy

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$88K/yr - $126K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Direct marketing and communications strategy for RMI’s U.S. policy program, encompassing initiatives focused on Federal, State and City governments, the America’s All-In Coalition, economic development projects, all spanning work across the electricity, transportation, buildings, and industrial sectors.

Provide guidance to Program leadership including initiative Principals and the Managing Director to position, frame, and deliver narratives from an audience-centric perspective, at the local, national, and international level.

Work with Program leadership to identify high-priority stakeholders and the best set of targeted communication campaigns, activities, and products

Develop, coordinate, and deliver audience-centric marketing plans and communications campaigns that leverage channels including media relations, social/digital, digital and live events, partnerships, and RMI- and partner-owned assets

Coordinate communications efforts with other RMI programs and manage internal processes to efficiently deliver relevant thought-leadership, narrative stories, and insights to targeted audiences

Leverage data insights and work with on-the-ground partners to identify and research target audiences and create messaging strategies and communications campaigns to influence those specific groups

Work closely to implement all marketing and communications campaigns with any contracted and/or external partners.

Proactively leverage news-making moments, milestones, institutional outcomes, and impacts leading to awareness and interest in the program with target audiences, influencers, donors, policymakers, and decision makers

Develop in-depth understanding of audiences and familiarity with content in each of the core program areas

Collaborate with and leverage in-house communications capabilities (i.e., editorial, design, web, traditional and social media) and third-party agencies

Seek out, develop, and manage strategic communications partnerships with key NGOs, influencers, and/or advocacy groups

Develop and report against metrics of success and track activities against strategic program outcomes and desired impact

Partner with RMI’s Development and finance teams on funding proposals, communications budgets, and fundraising materials

Direct and guide RMI technical experts into the right conversations (media, social, events, etc.) that are shaping target audience sentiment

Steward RMI brand across all communication channels and opportunities.

Manage the U.S. program Communications Lead as a direct report.

Qualification

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Strategic CommunicationsCampaign DevelopmentTask ManagementProblem-SolvingRelationship ManagementProject ManagementEnergy transitionClimate policyGovernment affairsPolicy analysisGraduate degreeCommunicationEngagementStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor’s degree in political science, history, economics, journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field and/or appropriate combination of education and relevant experience.

5-7 years’ experience in strategic communications, with clear experience in developing strategies and leading successful campaigns

Ability to manage a multitude of relationships and complex projects

Tight project and task management skills

Experience juggling conflicting priorities and deftly navigating audience sensitivities, interests, and comfort level with subject matter

Preferred

Robust knowledge and experience working in the energy transition / climate policy, ideally involving federal or state policy and government affairs

Capitol hill or administrative experience a significant plus

Interest in climate change, climate policy and action, or the broader energy transition

Experience with strategic communications engagement across diverse channels, including underserved communities most impacted by the climate crisis

Ability to communicate to a diverse national audience and employ appropriate tactics for engagement

Proven track record of successful strategic communications efforts

Relevant Graduate Degree

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403b retirement options (5% match immediately)

Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability

Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter and wellness benefits

Casual work environment

Company

RMI

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RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

Founded in 1982

Snowmass, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees

http://rmi.org

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