Marketing Communications Specialist

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) is a non-profit organization that facilitates regional partnerships to advance the efficient use of energy in homes, buildings and industry in the Northeast U.S.  NEEP works to leverage knowledge, capability, learning and funding through regionally coordinated policies, programs and practices. 

See NEEP for more info regarding our organization.

Position Overview: 

The Marketing Communications Specialist promotes Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership's brand and positive public image through written and graphic communications. The Specialist will
write; edit; build supporting graphics; and manage layout and design of communications including ewsletters, research papers, presentations, brochures and event support materials. Reporting to the trategic marketing manager, this person will play a key role in the marketing and communication team and will also work directly with the development office and NEEP project staff.

Responsibilities:

Newsletter Production:

Position NEEP as a visible, leading resource for facilitating energy efficiency solutions by developing, distributing and tracking readership of electronic newsletter. As Newsletter manager, the marketing communications specialist will brainstorm themes and article topics with staff, write and edit copy, create graphic and visual imagery supporting main messages, manage staff input, format and design layout for website and electronic distribution, ensure timely distribution, update  and grow contact lists and track readership. Constant contact or other email layout and distribution
skills essential.

Communication Development (Brochures, Annual Report, Event Support):

Lead production of communication materials including: strategy and timeline development, writing copy, building supporting graphics, coordinating design, producing and distributing finished communications. Responsibilities include strategy development, writing, editing, graphic design and layout, production
and distribution.

Template Content Building for NEEP's Communications:

Collaborate with staff to develop written  and graphic content for a variety of uses to enable consistent and controlled communications by all NEEP staff. Coordinate integration of message and graphics during production of communication aterials for website, reports, collateral, and media.

Event Materials Production:

Lead the production of web content, written materials (program, bio's, signage, etc.) and general communications for NEEP events.

Editing Support:

Collaborate with staff to monitor and assist in production of communication materials ensuring consistency and clarity in NEEP's brand and messaging.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, PR or related field.
• 3-5+ years marketing experience in energy or environmental industry with familiarity communicating to policy makers and technology providers.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical concepts and write about them clearly and oncisely.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good track record in managing projects and working with various team members to accomplish ommon objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Constant Contact and sound nderstanding of graphic design software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, HTML).
• Interest in energy efficiency and environment.

To Apply: 

Please send resume and cover letter to "reply to" address.