Position: Project Manager (Marketing, Education, & Outreach)

Terms: Full-time, Exempt (Salaried), Temporary: 1-year contract through 12/31/2025

Location: Hybrid-Remote; Occasional office and in-field travel throughout Southern CA

Compensation: Based on qualifications and experience

Benefits: Eligible for all company benefits

Ideal start date: 1/20/2025

To Apply: Your application package should include a resume and cover letter

The Energy Coalition (TEC) seeks a full-time Project Manager (PM) for a contract assignment on our Marketing, Education, and Outreach (ME&O) team with a specific focus on communications and marketing. 

Communications and marketing projects assigned will focus on providing the necessary informational tools, templates and resources to support project execution of several contracts from TEC’s portfolio. Projects will include collateral development and supporting outreach deliverables such as educational workshops, webinars and presentations for programs such as the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) program portfolio, the Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) program portfolio, and TEC’s Energy is Everything program. This position also provides administrative, planning, coordination, and implementation support to the department and other team members. The position reports to TEC’s Communications and Marketing Program Manager.

A successful candidate will be able to track project details and documents, coordinate meetings with our partners, have a passion for energy efficiency/ green building, and effectively support multiple team members. TEC is interested in candidates who can leverage their skills across several TEC projects and initiatives and is specifically looking for a marketing generalist to provide well-rounded support to our team. 

Primary Responsibilities

The primary functions of this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Develop visual identities, websites, print materials, newsletters, social media assets, icons, illustrations, and other marketing materials with minimal oversight and guidance

• Provide design guidance for marketing materials/ projects to ME&O team members

• Manage development, logistics, and execution of in-person and virtual marketing events, such as conference sessions and webinars 

• Track progress towards contract marketing goals, flagging potential barriers to success

• Serve as “brand manager,” overseeing brand development and consistency

• Provide copywriting and copyediting support as needed

• Website maintenance and coordination

• Take initiative to identify opportunities for comm team support; share ideas with Program Manager(s)

• Provide other support, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience

• Experience implementing marketing campaigns, including positioning, campaign strategies, and market insights

• Experience with project management, delegating tasks and creative problem solving

• Creative thinking skills and an eye for design

• Experience with the development and distribution of program communications, including:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for reports and business communications - Proficient in English (verbal and written) 

• Experience in proofreading, editing, attention to detail, and follow-through in tasks that meet contract deliverables

• Familiarity translating legislation and other government-related news items for targeted audiences

• Knowledge of print and broadcast media style guide

• Experience launching and managing social media campaigns including editorial calendars, content management

• Experience working on projects dealing with media relations, business communications and success stories

• Organizing and maintaining program documents

• Graphic Design & Print skills

• Strong graphic design skills (able to adapt style to align with brand guidelines with minimal team review/oversight)

• Design layouts, proposal templates, and other documents as needed using appropriate software

• Familiarity with industry printing standards (PMS colors, page sizes, etc.)

• Familiarity with the following programs/applications: Indesign CC, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, Acrobat DC, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Canva

• Website skills

• Basic knowledge in HTML and CSS

• Familiarity with Google Analytics, website CMS (Squarespace, Wordpress)

• Writing skills

• Strong copywriting skills (able to write articles, newsletters, blog posts, etc. 

• Strong business correspondence skills, able to interface confidently with TEC senior leadership and clients

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

• Ability to “manage up” to keep management informed about priorities and progress

• Ability to independently complete assignments in a thorough, accurate and timely manner 

• Experience coordinating with vendors 

• Must be available to work outside of regular business hours when needed, including nights and weekends

• Has a “can-do” attitude, flexibility, and commitment to promoting a positive work environment for all

• Able to represent TEC and communication team confidently to TEC clients

• Serve as a company-wide resource for TEC

• Active cell phone plan service

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in and knowledge of community engagement, including cultural awareness and respect of environmental justice communities

• Experience with Google Docs, Drive, and Apps

• Familiarity with SalesForce platform

• Video Skills:

• Ability to work with video recording equipment (camcorders, audio mics, etc.);

• Familiarity with video editing and media encoding techniques

• Proficient in motion graphics

• Familiarity with the following programs/applications: Premiere Pro CC, After Effects CC, Media Encoder CC, HandBrake

• Photography Skills: Basic knowledge in portrait shooting and lighting equipment

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Energy Coalition (TEC) is a California-based 501(c)3 nonprofit with fifty years of experience partnering with communities, public agencies, private companies, educators, and policymakers to design and implement sustainability strategies. As a social change organization, TEC’s mission is to empower communities to leap into the future of clean energy. 

TEC’s team consists of passionate self-starters motivated by their dedication to creating a resilient and sustainable energy future. We nurture the professional growth of our employees by offering opportunities for staff to apply and develop their skills, encouraging staff to learn from one another, and through in-house training and professional development funds to build expertise. TEC strives to create a great working environment that is open, flexible, and collegial.

Company-Wide Expectations

• Ability to work comfortably in a collaborative environment and make high contributions to the team and program in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive initiative and excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and define the problem, develop solutions, exercise good judgment and make decisions

• Adaptable, flexible, and able to pivot based on company and program needs

• Intrinsic sense of high moral code and ethical conduct, and ability to use discretion with confidential information

• Passion for energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, and environmental conservation

• Strong attention to detail that results in concise, consistent work products

• Professional appearance and demeanor

Work Environment: This position can work remotely except when business needs require in-person attendance at meetings and events at TEC offices or customer sites. TEC has instituted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees, their families, and those we do business with. TEC will continue implementing a hybrid model to allow us to innovate and gather in person when it makes sense while championing a flexible work environment and promoting work-life balance. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

COMPENSATION

Salary: The starting base pay range for this position is $84,300 - $95,000 annually. This hiring range is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the salary range at the time of the posting and is subject to change. The actual compensation offered will be determined by various factors, including a candidate’s experience, education, training, skills, and certifications. 

Benefits: TEC offers a competitive benefits package that includes salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability; access to employee assistance programs and behavioral health programs; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%; 9/80 work schedule with 13 paid holidays and paid time off (increases with time in service). TEC values professional growth, and we invest time and resources into quality training for team members.

The Energy Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diverse community it serves.

Posted: 12/6/2024