Strategic Communications Manager - Boulder, United States - Rocky Mountain Institute

Description

Job Description:

Strategic Communications Manager: Industrial Decarbonization

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Influence Team

Do you have a keen ability to grasp and synthesize complex topics and issues surrounding industrial decarbonization? Are you a strategic thinker and storyteller who can bring technical subjects to life for different audiences including corporate leaders and politicians? Do you thrive on working in fast-paced environments and simultaneously developing and managing a diverse portfolio of topical narratives and projects? If yes, then join our growing team

We highly encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply

Your Impact

RMI is seeking an experienced strategic communications and marketing professional with a demonstrated ability to create and implement long-term marcomms strategies, while managing teams to ensure timely, successful execution of those strategies. This role will be focused on advancing RMI's approach to decarbonizing the world's highest-emitting industrial sectors that account for roughly 30% of global climate pollution. Previous work experience or knowledge about the complexities of scaling green hydrogen production and cutting emissions in complex supply chains for steel, cement, aviation fuel, and petrochemicals is preferred.

Your passion for RMI's mission will serve you well in accelerating the US clean energy transition to create good jobs, enhance economic competitiveness and innovation, and build more equitable and resilient communities. RMI's industrial decarbonization technical experts work globally with industry, governments, and civil society across heavy industry, to (1) inspire corporate leadership, (2) advance the most important climate policies, (3) develop and implement state and corporate climate strategies, and (4) stimulate innovation and foster technology break-through.

You will be a strong team player and manager who coordinates and collaborates with multiple RMI programs, our central Influence Team, and external partners. As the Strategic Communications Manager, you will use data-driven insights about our audiences and their motivations to provide communications and marketing guidance to our sectoral experts, develop and execute strategic in-market campaigns, and coordinate communications efforts across channels with other RMI programs to inform and influence key stakeholders and decision makers. This role requires someone with deep experience at the intersection of policy and communications.

This role will report to the Senior Manager of Market Forces Communications.

Major Roles and Responsibilities

Develop and Lead RMI's Industrial Decarbonization Marketing and Communications Strategy

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver audience-centric marketing plans and communications campaigns for RMI's comprehensive approach to industrial decarbonization that leverage diverse channels, including earned, owned, and paid media; events; direct communications; and partnerships.
• Provide guidance to RMI's technical experts to position, frame and develop narratives from an audience-centric perspective.
• Seek out, develop, and manage strategic communications partnerships with like-minded NGOs, influencers, and/or advocacy groups in the target market..
• Proactively leverage news-making moments, milestones, outcomes, and impacts to drive awareness and interest in the program with target audiences, influencers, donors, policymakers, and decision-makers.

Core Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field and/or appropriate combination of education and significant experience.
• 5+ years' experience in marketing and communications disciplines in the political and policy space, with clear experience in developing long-term communications strategies and leading successful global, multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple relationships and complex projects across a broad portfolio of issues.

Desired Skills and Experiences

• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal/collaborative skills with staff and counterparts at all organizational levels and with external partners
• Passion for supporting heavy industry decarbonization as well as RMI's mission and theory of change.

Location

We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado, and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.

We love seeing each other in person We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 403b Retirement Options (5% match, with no vesting schedule)
• Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Commuter and Wellness Benefits
• Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Casual work environment

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $92,055 to $109,939. This is dependent upon experience that will be discussed and vetted through the interview process.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At RMI, our mission is to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future for all. For this to happen, every single person needs to be a stakeholder in the energy transition. Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve is critical to our success. We need the widest range of perspectives to understand the systems we are trying to change. That doesn't just mean bringing a diverse team to the table; it also means working proactively to give all job seekers and employees equitable experiences. Visit our DEI page for more information on our DEI initiatives and commitments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About RMI

RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world's most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing. RMI-India, a sister organization, has an office in New Delhi.

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.