Vice President, Public Relations Job at American Clean Power Association in Wash

About Us

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today's multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America's energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power. Learn more at cleanpower.org.

Position Summary

American Clean Power (ACP) is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Vice President, Public Relations to lead the organization's rapid response and media engagement strategy in support of policy, research, and advocacy priorities. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, this individual will serve as ACP's lead spokesperson in high-stakes moments, direct proactive and reactive media strategies, and cultivate a coalition of media and influencer allies to defend and advance clean energy's reputation. This role will deliver timely and credible communications that embody ACP's values of accountability, trust, inclusion, and transparency

The ideal candidate is an experienced communications leader who thrives in high-pressure environments, demonstrates impeccable judgment, and brings a deep understanding of today's media and political landscape. This leader will build and operationalize a rapid response function, engage with top-tier media and influencers, and ensure ACP's advocacy goals are effectively translated into compelling public narratives.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Oversee all external communications related to policy, advocacy, and research initiatives across federal, state, and local levels.
• Direct ACP's external media positioning, ensuring strategies align with advocacy priorities and authentically demonstrate our values and competencies, embedding clarity, trust, and purpose into all public communications.
• Serve as a senior counselor to organizational leadership on message development, risk management, and media strategy.

Rapid Response Function

Coalition Building & Third-Party Engagement

Team Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Budget & Stewardship

Education, Experience & Skills

Job Conditions

We are a fast-paced, high-energy organization with a very ambitious agenda and a staff that is highly motivated. This position may experience high-level work demands and independent decision-making under tight timelines. Regular travel across the country for meetings or events may be required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. ACP will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $275,000. At ACP, compensation decisions consider skills, experience, training, education, and organizational needs. ACP offers comprehensive benefits including 401k, PTO, commuter benefits, wellness reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

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