CLEER: Clean Energy Economy for the Region · 14 hours ago
Communications Manager
Carbondale, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expClean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) works to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy, increase energy independence and reduce our contribution to climate change. The Communications Manager is integral to CLEER’s approach focused on decarbonization, responsible for refining and implementing communications strategies, managing media relations, and supporting fundraising efforts.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Refines and implements an overall communications plan for CLEER that advances our mission and builds support and resources for the organization
Ensures CLEER’s branding, communications and marketing are appropriately targeted, sensitive to diverse audiences and creatively distill complex topics
Builds and maintains relationships with staff at local and state media outlets to enable placement of news stories and marketing campaigns
Produces and maintains organization-wide communications products such as websites, social media content, newsletters, brochures, event materials and signage
Works closely with program staff to design and implement communications strategies for our climate and energy programs, including Garfield Clean Energy and Recharge
Writes and edits press releases for varied events and programs
Manages website content and social media accounts and updates in support of programs and projects
Produces email campaigns: solicits content from program staff and project partners, manages the proof-reading, review and testing of emails before sending
Uses industry best practices for email marketing and communications including obtaining proper consent, personalizing emails, utilizing email segmentation, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements
Employs the latest tools in email marketing and client contact list growth, integrating these strategically with our CRM and producing co-benefits with social media accounts
Produces, in-house or with contractors, print materials including flyers, annual report, and tabling materials
Occasionally attends events and travels to locations to share CLEER’s work
Assists with fundraising appeals and donor communications by mail and email
Supports grant applications and fee-for-service proposals as needed
Qualification
Required
Strong editing, writing and creative content design skills
Ability to work as part of a team to develop, refine and deliver messages, campaigns, and events
Utilized multiple communications methods to achieve programmatic goals
Proven track record of producing products on time and on budget
Growth mindset: eagerness and desire to learn, grow, develop
Interest in advancing a clean energy economy, climate protection, climate friendly transportation, energy efficiency and clean energy
Commitment to staying up to speed on topics and current events in the field
Excellent organizational and managerial skills with high attention to detail
Works well in a busy team environment, handling multiple assignments and meeting often tight deadlines
Creative and strategic thinker with good judgment and ability to make independent decisions in a changing environment
Able to produce content that aligns with CLEER's emphasis on practical solutions and non-partisan approaches that build common ground among diverse audiences
Social media content generation, scheduling, and optimization
Media relations including writing press releases, conducting interviews both as the interviewee and interviewer, and responding to inquiries
Google Calendar, Drive, Meet, and Chat in a team environment to streamline demanding workflows
Experience publishing content on WordPress, Squarespace or other CMS
Software: WordPress (or other web platform); Salesforce; iContact, MailChimp or similar; Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint); Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Canva
File formatting, exporting and management. Packaging files properly for high-resolution printing
Coaching writers, staff, and contractors to plan and execute projects within a set timeline
Giving constructive feedback and keeping projects on track
Managing multiple projects simultaneously, often on tight deadlines
Developing and managing budgets for communications projects and campaigns
4 years of experience working in a communications, journalism, marketing or campaign outreach role
A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field
Preferred
Photography skills are a plus
Link to portfolio or previous work examples
Benefits
Monthly health stipend
Employer matched retirement account
11 paid holidays
Vacation
Sick time
Transit stipend
Ski passes
Professional development opportunities
Company
CLEER: Clean Energy Economy for the Region
CLEER (Clean Energy Economy for the Region) works to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy, increase energy independence and reduce our contribution to climate change.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase