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American Clean Power Association (ACP) · 3 months ago

Vice President, Public Relations

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $275K/yr

15+ years exp

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of the multi-tech clean energy industry, and they are seeking a strategic Vice President of Public Relations to lead media engagement and rapid response strategies. This role involves overseeing external communications, serving as a spokesperson during crises, and building coalitions to enhance ACP's public narrative and advocacy efforts.

EnergyIndustrialRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee all external communications related to policy, advocacy, and research initiatives across federal, state, and local levels

Direct ACP’s external media positioning, ensuring strategies align with advocacy priorities and authentically demonstrate our values and competencies, embedding clarity, trust, and purpose into all public communications

Serve as a senior counselor to organizational leadership on message development, risk management, and media strategy

Build and operationalize a rapid response team responsible for 24/7 monitoring of media, digital platforms, and public narratives impacting clean energy

Serve as ACP’s lead spokesperson during crises or high-stakes moments, ensuring swift, accurate, and strategic responses

Drive real-time content, messaging, and communications products (e.g., statements, fact-checks, op-eds, social media responses)

Build and manage a national network of clean energy influencers, policy experts, academics, and allied organizations to amplify ACP’s message and defend against misinformation

Provide these allies with real-time support, including talking points, media opportunities, and coordination strategies

Build, hire, and manage a growing team of high-performing, mission-driven communications professionals

Provide coaching, succession planning, and professional development aligned with ACP’s leadership expectations

Foster a culture of agility, accountability, inclusion, and transparency in line with ACP’s values

Work closely with policy, research, public affairs, digital, and membership teams to ensure message consistency and maximize impact

Coordinate with legal and government affairs teams to ensure strategy alignment and compliance

Ensure cross-functional efforts are grounded in ACP’s values of collaboration, integrity, and accountability

Oversee significant budget allocations for rapid response and media engagement efforts. Ensure responsible financial stewardship, vendor management, and measurable return on investment

Qualification

Media RelationsStrategic CommunicationsCrisis CommunicationsRapid Response OperationsBudget ManagementPublic AffairsTeam LeadershipJudgmentMicrosoft Office ProficiencyStorytelling SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, political science, or related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred

15+ years of progressive experience in media relations, strategic communications, rapid response, or public affairs, ideally in complex or high-stakes environments

Proven experience designing and leading rapid response operations and/or political war rooms, with success managing crisis communications

Demonstrated ability to oversee and steward multi-million-dollar budgets and vendor/consultant relationships, ensuring accountability and impact

Strong record of cultivating and sustaining relationships with media, influencers, policymakers, and coalition partners; ability to serve as a trusted spokesperson and counselor in high-visibility forums

Recognized subject matter expertise in media strategy and narrative defense, with the ability to anticipate threats and proactively shape public opinion

Demonstrated strength in planning and strategy, including aligning media engagement with policy goals, anticipating risks, and seizing opportunities to advance ACP's mission

Proven leadership in building, coaching, and managing agile teams capable of thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to weigh multiple inputs, mitigate risks, and act decisively in sensitive or crisis situations

Exceptional writing, messaging, and storytelling skills, with comfort engaging directly with press, policymakers, and external stakeholders

Demonstrated commitment to ACP's organizational values of excellence, integrity, collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and transparency

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with media monitoring, social listening, or CRM platforms a plus

Willingness to travel occasionally and work non-traditional hours as part of rapid response responsibilities

Benefits

401k

PTO

Commuter benefits

Wellness reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Company

American Clean Power Association (ACP)

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies.

Founded in 2021

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees