Job Description

Summary of Position

As the Lead Communications Strategist, you will serve as a “team lead” responsible for guiding and contributing to strategic communications and outreach projects using social media, digital platforms, and a range of educational materials that you will drive the creation of. This position will lead multiple client programs and is a wide-ranging role well-suited for an experienced leader and self-starter who likes to do a variety of content-rich, engaging work. 

The candidate should possess creative drive and be able to articulate and document ideas to internal teams as well as external partners and stakeholders. The candidate should have experience managing communications campaigns, events, and bring a sound understanding of campaign & engagement principles and associated measurement metrics. This position requires occasional travel and may require work outside of the traditional work day/week. 

Please note - we only review applications that contain a cover letter and resume.

Responsibilities

This is an important leadership role in a growing organization and the ideal candidate will be responsible for defining how it is developed further:

Organizational Management

• Provide strong leadership for team members to help develop their knowledge and understanding of communications campaigns
• Contribute to the refinement of REACH Strategies’ management tools and project management processes
• Effectively manage a virtual team dispersed across time zones using multiple online collaboration tools 
• Leverage and maintain a comprehensive CRM database to best serve programmatic and organizational needs
• Manage multiple program budgets and work closely with the Finance Lead to responsibly distribute program resources and efforts

Growth and Development/Fundraising

• Develop strong client relationships to grow current programs
• Seek out and contribute to business development initiatives for REACH Strategies

Marketing and Communications

• Develop strategies and manage campaigns for multiple agency clients including public utilities, government agencies, and more
• Develop marketing and communications strategies to best position programs and clients
• Strategically assess and guide client communications programs
• Plan and deliver targeted communications campaigns using an appropriate suite of marketing tools
• Manage the creation of communications materials, including messaging, promotional materials, press releases, Q&As, and other collateral
• Contribute to the organizational marketing and communications efforts of REACH Strategies
• Manage multiple digital media platforms, including the management of websites, blogs, and multiple social media channels
• Liaise with and manage design, print teams, and suppliers

Engagement Programming and Events

• Develop, contribute to, and execute ongoing campaigns to grow electric vehicle adoption
• Design, conduct, analyze, and report market research and engagement statistics
• Design and lead multiple engagement initiatives across multiple states rooted in large-scale community events and online learning programs
• Track metrics and evaluate outreach programs to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of service
• Nurture relationships with external stakeholders
• Monitor and analyze industry news and trends in regional, national, and trade media sources to inform approaches to programmatic and communication efforts

Client Management

• Serve as point of contact for program partners, stakeholders, and clients, leveraging program management skills to efficiently and effectively maintain open communication and program progress

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of 5-10 years of communications agency experience

• Minimum of 3 years event management experience
• Experience managing direct reports
• Experience in business development and fundraising
• Interest in promoting electric vehicles and sustainable economic development nationally
• Ability to anticipate needs/issues and to execute sound decision-making
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to apply them to communications campaigns
• Demonstrated capacity for critical, independent, and creative thinking and strategy
• Self-motivated with excellent planning and organizational skills
• Proven ability to handle a fast-paced environment and manage rapidly changing client-based priorities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Strategic thinker, creative, and innovative
• Team player, willing to help others grow
• Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration tools
• Understanding of best practices for working remotely with a distributed team
• Demonstrated PR skills
• Ability to perform well in a virtual office and be highly productive while working in a remote setting
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to perform well in a virtual office and be highly productive while working in a remote setting
• Asana and Zoho experience are a plus
• A background check will be completed at time of job offer

Compensation and Location:

REACH Strategies offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary range for this position of $80,000-$100,000 that is commensurate with skills and experience. This is a remote, work-from-home position though will require occasional in-person work; successful candidates will be located in the Portland, OR area. Some travel will be required for program needs with consideration for public health and safety guidelines and protocols.

To Apply:

Please send your resume, a cover letter, and two writing samples to operations@reach-strategies.org with “Application: Lead Communications Strategist” in the subject line.

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