Communications & Outreach Manager

Hybrid/Remote (VA or NC)

POSITION DETAILS

  • 40 hour week with standard working hours of 9-5 ET

  • Competitive non-profit salary range of $65-70k, plus 401k plan with company match, technology stipend, paid time off, 13+ paid holidays, and healthcare reimbursement.

  • SEWC is a fully remote organization but this position does require in-person stakeholder engagement work. Employee will work from home and should be located in Virginia or North Carolina, and will be expected to attend in-person meetings and events in Virginia. 

  • Candidates with 2-3 years of experience may be considered for this role at the Senior Associate level. 

THE ROLE

The Communications & Outreach Manager will be an integral part of advancing SEWC’s programmatic communications and stakeholder outreach work. This role will be focused on leading communications and stakeholder outreach in Virginia, while also overseeing communications efforts across all of SEWC’s programs. The Manager will lead communications strategy development, oversee communications projects, lead outreach and education efforts, establish relationships with stakeholders, support member communications, and support other aspects of the business as needed. You will be a key staff member in a small, energetic, growing, and mission-driven organization with an entrepreneurial culture. Can-do attitudes and self-starters will fit well. This position reports to the Senior Carolinas Program Manager.

DUTIES

Short Term

  • Manage communications and outreach work across SEWC’s priority programs (Virginia, North Carolina, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi):

    • Lead communications planning, advising staff on optimal data-driven strategies for earned, paid, social, and digital media. 

    • Lead teams in the planning of community events, receptions, and stakeholder meetings/convenings. 

    • Oversee ongoing project management for all communications and outreach projects.

    • Stay updated on state and federal news and events related to the wind industry, via individual research and partner-led convenings. 

  • Lead communications and outreach activities for Virginia:

    • Organize and execute the Virginia communications strategy.

    • Build positive stakeholder relationships and lead working group convenings.

    • Define state-specific messaging, create communications content, and respond to media inquiries.

    • Organize events and other educational activities.  

Long Term

  • Represent SEWC at a variety of speaking engagements, conferences, events, meetings with decision makers, etc. to speak on wind technology, economic benefits, and local opportunities with authority.  

  • Contribute to strategic planning and development with the SEWC leadership team. Be able to think critically and participate in high-level discussions about state, regional, and industry needs.

  • Identify and lead potential new initiatives to advance wind energy within Virginia and across the Southeast.

  • Manage the organization’s Communications & Social Media Intern. 

QUALIFICATIONS

MUST HAVES

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, marketing, community outreach, environmental, and/or non-profit work.

  • Experience developing, executing, tracking, and optimizing communications strategies. 

  • Proficiency with digital marketing, including ad placement, targeting, optimization, and analysis (Google Workspace experience preferred). 

  • First hand experience with event planning and coordination. 

  • The candidate must be a self starter and be able to provide examples of proactive thinking and initiatives.

  • Very strong organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, work effectively from home, and maintain a positive attitude.

  • Excellent oral and written presentation skills, including translating technical information to the everyday audience.

  • Savvy interpersonal & stakeholder management skills. 

  • A passion for seeing the clean energy industry grow and a strong drive to contribute to SEWC’s success.

NICE TO HAVES

  • Master’s degree in a related field.

  • Exposure in the energy, environmental, or climate fields.

  • Experience organizing partners, convening stakeholders, facilitating discussions, and gaining consensus.

  • Knowledge of Asana or similar project management tools. 

The Southeastern Wind Coalition is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team dedicated to furthering the equitable development of wind in the Southeast US. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Pitch yourself in 250 words or less in an email to info@sewind.org

  2. Attach your resume and include “Communications & Outreach Manager” in the subject line.

  3. Email and resume must be received by February 14, 2025.


The Southeastern Wind Coalition (SEWC) is a non-profit coalition working with industry, academia, partner NGOs, government, and utilities to advance the land-based and offshore wind industry in the Southeastern U.S. We take a business-minded and economically focused approach to building the case for wind energy, including the wind supply chain. SEWC regularly convenes stakeholders across our 11-state footprint and leads or participates in strategically important initiatives and discussions to bring wind to the region. We are passionate about growing the wind industry in the Southeast. More information is available on our website at http://www.sewind.org