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NREL’s Communications Office has an opening for a:

Communications Project Lead | REMOTE 100%

This role will support the science communications strategy and implementation for the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and NREL BETO outreach.

This role manages communications projects, which includes overseeing and regularly providing updates for large budgets, identifying internal resources to implement projects, and serving as the day-to-day contact with BETO communications staff and program managers to proactively communicate BETO-funded research to stakeholders.

Primary job functions include:

• Working independently under general direction to plan, coordinate, and provide a variety of strategic communication services
• Balancing short turnaround requests with longer-term projects to communicate science, including translating BETO-funded national laboratory research and BETO initiatives into clear content in plain language for a variety of target audiences and outlets
• Partnering with clients to create communications campaigns by developing internal and external content and channel strategies that may include producing webinars, newsletters, articles, videos, graphics, social media posts, fact sheets, web content, proposals, and presentations
• Creating and delivering detailed project plans with budgets and timelines; providing regular status updates to clients
• Consulting with office leaders and functional experts to develop best approaches and align project resources
• Making assignments to Communications Office experts and tracking progress toward established objectives
• Measuring accomplishments and providing results reports
• Problem solving, informing managers, collaborating with clients, and managing projects through documentation and presentations in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Becoming familiar with and regularly interacting with web and email content management systems.

With your application, please include a cover letter describing your interest in this position, highlighting your specific qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience or, 
• Relevant Master’s Degree and 3 or more years of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or marketing
• Experience with NREL or U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs
• Experience with emerging digital communications and content marketing concepts and practices
• Familiarity with renewable energy and/or energy efficiency, especially related to bioenergy.

About NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NREL is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. From day one at NREL, you’ll 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, you’ll 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. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feel...s welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves. Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet https://youtu.be/QNXrOppc920

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