Communications Manager
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Communications Manager supporting IREC’s clean energy mission with strategic communications initiatives. Collaborating across teams to engage policymakers and community stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and edit communications materials, including blog posts, email announcements, website content, press releases, and program updates.
- Translate technical clean energy topics into clear and accessible communications for a range of audiences.
- Collaborate with program teams to develop communications strategies and materials for reports, tools, and initiatives.
- Manage and contribute to IREC’s digital communications channels, including social media platforms and the IREC website.
- Develop social media content and strategies to expand IREC's reach and engagement.
- Maintain and update website content to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Support the development and distribution of email communications to IREC’s audiences, including newsletters and program announcements.
- Assist with maintaining subscriber lists and ensuring effective audience segmentation.
- Work with program teams to develop outreach materials, including fact sheets, case studies, blog posts, and graphics, that highlight program achievements and impact.
- Coordinate with external partners and collaborators to support communications related to joint initiatives and projects.
- Track and analyze communications metrics, including website analytics, email engagement, and social media performance.
- Contribute to internal reporting on communications outcomes and identify opportunities to strengthen impact.
- Assist with media outreach and press engagement when appropriate.
- Contribute to new communications initiatives and special projects as opportunities arise.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public policy, environmental studies, or a related field
- 3–5 years of professional communications experience
- Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to non-technical audiences
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners
- Experience with email marketing tools and CRM systems
- Experience managing organizational social media accounts
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software platforms and digital tools
- Interest in clean energy, climate policy, or related fields
- Familiarity with website platforms such as WordPress
- Basic graphic design skills for reports, presentations, or social media graphics
- Experience analyzing communications metrics and performance data
- Knowledge of or experience in the clean energy sector
- Familiarity with marketing automations and integrations



















