Communications Project Lead - Energy Systems Integration

Communications Project Lead - Energy Systems Integration

Pay $71300.00 - $117600.00 / year

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req# : R10842

Posting Title

Communications Project Lead - Energy Systems Integration

Location

CO - Golden

Position Type

Regular

Hours Per Week

40

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Employment at NREL is contingent upon your compliance with all NREL and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) safety protocols and mitigation efforts directed at the COVID-19 pandemic.

Working at NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, youll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, youll have the opportunity to engage through our eight employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NRELs critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

Note : Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply.

Job Description

Passionate about making science relatable, understandable, and memorable to a wide range of audiences? Love creating communications plans and tracking timelines, details, deadlines, and budgets to move projects forward? Enjoy building client / customer relationships to become a trusted partner?

The National Renewable Energy Laboratorys (NREL) Communications Office has an opening for a Communications Project Lead to manage projects that communicate about the innovative research in NRELs Energy Systems Integration organization. Youll work closely with a core group of dedicated, creative communicators to develop materials that help NREL tell the stories of its important work and impactful research.

This Communications Professional III- project lead position at NREL requires the ability to manage key client relationships with ease while quickly learning and handling a variety of tasks, whether thats scoping a project budget, running a virtual webinar, managing a routine web update, or building a PowerPoint deck for a presentationwith limited supervision.

Were looking for a self-motivated individual who is familiar with traditional and digital communications strategies, communication projects and annual budget management. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate attention to detail and quality, deliver creative solutions, and be comfortable interacting directly with research staff and management while building strong working relationships across NRELs Communications Office.

Primary Job Functions

• Serve as the primary communications representative for an NREL research center.
• Manage an annual communications budget and plan.
• Create materials to communicate the center's work both internally and externally, and track ad-hoc requests back to the established plan.
• Work directly with NREL research staff to support communications efforts to present their projects and research.
• Collaborate with our internal design team to develop graphics for facility and research platform signage and collateral.
• Create and track multiple project plans, timelines, and budgets for a variety of multichannel outreach campaigns.
• Develop, edit, and create content to promote NRELs research, following established standards and best practices.
• Coordinate virtual events, including providing technical support and acting as a host for webinars, meetings, and workshops.

Additional Responsibilities

Your success will depend on your adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to learn; can-do attitude and collaborative work style; and the ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances.

In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position and your specific qualifications related to communications project management.

Basic Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education / experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education / experience. Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education / experience. Or, relevant JD or equivalent relevant education / experience. Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Strong leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

Additional Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile : Professional III / Annual Salary Range : $71,300 - $117,600

NREL takes into consideration a candidates education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

EEO Policy

NREL is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin / ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the company

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, located in Golden, Colorado, specializes in renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development.

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