Communications Manager

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI, Inc.) is a non-profit corporation created to provide technical and administrative services to the states participating in RGGI. RGGI is the nation's first market-based regulatory program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Position Overview:

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Inc. seeks to hire a Communications Manager to be based in New York City.

The Communications Manager will be responsible for development and implementation of communications related to all aspects of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), including auctions, offsets, and engagement with stakeholders.

Qualified candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in communications and a demonstrated grasp of issues related to energy and environmental policy. Candidates must also be independent, highly organized and efficient, be a strategic thinker and a creative problem solver, have the ability to work on multiple projects under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and have outstanding communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute operational communications plans.
• Work with Executive Director and state agencies to develop and deploy communications materials. Consistently evaluate, update and propose new materials to support RGGI implementation.
• Work with state agencies to track and collate information on each state's investment of RGGI auction proceeds in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Identify and execute opportunities to communicate about these investments.

Media Relations:

• Manage day-to-day media relations for RGGI, Inc.
• Maintain and augment RGGI, Inc.'s existing media database. Cultivate relationships with RGGI, Inc.'s existing media contacts (print, broadcast, web).
• Monitor media and industry reports on RGGI and develop weekly summaries of articles related to RGGI. Maintain and document RGGI, Inc. accomplishments and activities.

Written, Oral & Graphic Materials:

• Prepare written, oral and graphic communication materials for use by RGGI, Inc. and the RGGI states. (Including but not limited to news releases, fact sheets, program summaries, research reports, charts and presentations)
• Manage content and organization of RGGI website. Organize and prepare information for presentation on the web. Evaluate and continually update web content (using JOOMLA content management system) as RGGI activities evolve.
• Design and implement strategies for enhancing RGGI communications through multimedia.
• Continually evaluate and update communications materials to ensure consistency and clarity

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of work experience in communications, with significant experience related to sustainability, environmental policy or energy.
• A Bachelors degree, preferably in journalism, communications or a related field.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• PC proficiency and some knowledge of HTML. Experience with JOOMLA content management systems is a plus.

Candidates Must Have the Ability to:

• Manage projects independently and think strategically.
• Initiate, implement and evaluate administrative procedures.
• Organize resources and establish priorities in a fast paced and pressured environment.
• Manage multiple projects and deliver against deadlines.
• Prepare clear and effective written and quantitative reports.
• Manage a flow of information between the Executive Director and participating RGGI states.
• Engage strategically with media and stakeholder groups.
• Communicate effectively with staff, Board members and external parties.

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will include a benefits package.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by August 12th, 2011 with attention to Nicole Singh. No telephone inquiries please. 

RGGI Inc is committed to equal opportunity employment.