San Diego Community Power · 1 day ago
Communications Associate
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expSan Diego Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. The Communications Associate will develop and execute communications strategies to enhance brand awareness and engagement for Community Power's services and programs, while producing various content types to support these efforts.
Clean EnergyEnergyNon ProfitSustainability
Responsibilities
Develops and executes effective communication strategies to increase programmatic awareness and a brand recognition for Community Power
Writes and edits content for Community Power, including press releases, website copy, blog posts, email campaigns and other collateral
Produces and oversees the production of communications content across teams and departments
Aligns common messaging and communication strategy across program areas
Supports media relations with guidance from the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
Monitors media coverage and produces a regular clipping report
Creates and curates engaging and informative content for Community Power's website, email campaigns and other platforms in coordination with the broader Marketing and Communications team
Stays up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices for mass communications and digital media marketing
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure all content aligns with other strategic messaging
Implements the planning, development, content creation and evaluation of promotional campaigns and collateral
Supports the development of regular customer communications via newsletter
Helps build and maintain a consistent brand
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs
Attends and/or travels to meetings and community events locally in San Diego and environs to meet with stakeholders. May attend conferences in California and out of state as needed. Has access to reliable transportation, and if driving an automobile, a good driving record. Community Power reimburses mileage expense at the IRS mileage rate
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent writer with a track record of creating compelling content for broad audiences
Self-motivation, flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to successfully handle multiple projects
Develops and executes effective communication strategies to increase programmatic awareness and brand recognition for Community Power
Writes and edits content for Community Power, including press releases, website copy, blog posts, email campaigns and other collateral
Produces and oversees the production of communications content across teams and departments
Aligns common messaging and communication strategy across program areas
Supports media relations with guidance from the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
Monitors media coverage and produces a regular clipping report
Creates and curates engaging and informative content for Community Power's website, email campaigns and other platforms in coordination with the broader Marketing and Communications team
Stays up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices for mass communications and digital media marketing
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure all content aligns with other strategic messaging
Implements the planning, development, content creation and evaluation of promotional campaigns and collateral
Supports the development of regular customer communications via newsletter
Helps build and maintain a consistent brand
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs
Attends and/or travels to meetings and community events locally in San Diego and environs to meet with stakeholders
Has access to reliable transportation, and if driving an automobile, a good driving record
Effective at creating and delivering key messaging
Advanced methods and techniques for creating effective marketing, media and public relations materials
Online and social media marketing; media planning and optimization for both traditional and digital advertising channels; data and analytics research and reporting
Ability to do basic graphic design, photography and video production
Strong passion for public service and supporting communities of concern
Excellent time management skills, ability to effectively work independently or in teams on multiple tasks or projects
Familiarity with website content management systems such as WordPress
Familiarity with digital media platforms, such as Google Analytics, social media management tools and advertising platforms
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively, verbally and in writing
Tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with sensitive and complex issues
Familiarity with local media, political, social and economic landscape as well as San Diego regional stakeholders
High proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint as well as the ability to use virtual meeting applications
Must reside in San Diego County or be willing to relocate upon hire
Ability to work nights and weekends
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or a related field
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in communications, digital media marketing, preferably in the renewable energy or utilities industry
Preferred
Written and verbal Spanish proficiency preferred
Benefits
Community Power covers 100% of health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible FT employees and their dependents.
$100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by Community Power.
Community Power offers a 457(b) plan for employee contributions and contributes 10% of eligible compensation to the employee's Money Purchase Plan.
11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (between 12/24-12/31), 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave.
Company
San Diego Community Power
San Diego Community Power is a non-profit organization that focuses on moving towards a healthier, sustainable, and clean energy future.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dr. Eric W. Washington
Chief Financial Officer
Lee Friedman
Senior Manager - Strategic Partnerships
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