Vice President, Communications

Acore • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia • 2m ago

ACORE Vice President, Communications

Position Title: Vice President, Communications
Department: Communications
Reports to: President and Chief Executive Officer

Position Description:
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is seeking a strategic thinker and world-class communicator to lead its communications department as its next Vice President of Communications. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, this person will oversee the organization’s internal and external communications, media relations, digital and social media efforts, and brand management.
The Vice President of Communications will develop a communications strategy that positions ACORE as a leading voice and thought leader on cross-cutting energy issues while ensuring quality messaging across all communications channels. This position is based in Washington, D.C. ACORE has a hybrid work environment that allows team members a combination of in-office work and telework. The salary for this position is between $170,000-$185,000.

Key Job Duties:

Develop, implement, and routinely evaluate ACORE’s overall communications strategy
Lead the creation of content for core member and external communications products,including press releases/statements, talking points, newsletters, annual report
Serve as a spokesperson and primary point of contact for press
Conduct media on-air interviews and serve as “host” of video content similar to podcasts
Manage ACORE’s press list and media relationships, developing outreach strategies tobroaden ACORE’s reach and improve the visibility of ACORE’s work products and staffexpertise
Develop letters to the editor and op-eds for placement in close coordination with the seniormanagement team
Ensure anyone speaking on-the-record is appropriately prepped
Provide editing support and messaging guidance across the organization
Develop strategies to achieve maximum earned and social media impact
Ensure that all content produced by ACORE aligns with the organization’s voice and brand
Supervise the communications team members and external communications contractors
Oversee management of the ACORE.org website and social media channels, includingdrafting content and providing strategic counsel for the President’s channels
Engage and forge positive working relationships with ACORE members, leaders in the field, and allied groups
Oversee the development and tracking of communications key performance indicators

Required skills/Knowledge:

Accomplished professional with 10+ years of experience in a senior communications role, ideally at a mission-driven nonprofit, trade association, or business
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related discipline
Previous supervisory experience
Knowledge of the clean energy industry, including an understanding of industry trends, prominent companies, technologies, finance, and policy issues
Polished speaker with excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to translate complex information into clean, concise, and engaging copy
Demonstrated skills and experience with earned, owned, shared, and paid media
Familiarity with a broad suite of communications tools, including electronic publishing platforms, website and marketing email management software, and social media monitoring and analytics applications
Demonstrated copy editing experience and strong attention to detail
Highly collaborative style
Experience developing and implementing communications strategies
Self-starter who can work independently and enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
Experience managing budgets and vendors

Non-Discrimination
ACORE is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About ACORE
Founded in 2001, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization that unites finance, policy, and technology to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy. ACORE is the focal point for collaborative advocacy across the clean energy sector, supported by hundreds of members spanning clean energy technologies and constituencies, including developers, manufacturers, financial institutions, major corporate clean energy buyers, grid technology providers, utilities, professional service firms, colleges and universities, and allied nonprofit groups. ACORE accomplishes much of its work by convening leaders across key constituencies, facilitating partnerships, educating federal and state legislators and agency officials on important policies, publishing research and analysis on pressing issues, and undertaking strategic outreach on the policies and financial structures essential to renewable energy growth. Additional information is available at: www.acore.org