Job title: Senior Communications Specialist Energy & Commercial Buildings - Remote
Company: ICF International
Job description: Senior Communications Specialist Energy & Commercial Buildings
Remote- US Based
Ready to make a difference?
Clean Energy industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors today. Growing interests from Fortune 500 firms to consumers are driving the need for highly effective communications. At ICF you get to design and manage energy and climate programs, and engage with government, community, and industry leaders to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions? You can at ICF. We solve the most challenging issues facing the energy industry today while informing the future of global energy use.
ICF is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated candidate to help federal government clients implement and evolve their energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainability programs. This position will be based in our Reston, VA headquarters office in a hybrid work environment or can be remotely based, at the discretion of the hiring manager. Successful candidates will support the management and implementation of high-profile public-private partnership programs to drive energy efficiency and emissions reductions across commercial, multifamily, institutional, and industrial markets. They will be part of a team that builds and maintains relationships with key market actors; reviews and analyzes energy, water and emissions data; develops marketing material that recognizes market leadership; and collaborates with other team members and clients to develop national and regional strategies to increase participation in energy and decarbonization programs.
Why you will love working here:
- Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
- Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
- Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
What you will be doing:
- Assisting U.S. government clients in clean energy program planning / design, program administration, and engagement / outreach / communications to key stakeholders (e.g., building owners, service providers, utilities, community organizations, local/tribal/state governments).
- Assisting in the development of local, regional, and national clean energy strategies and increase participation in voluntary energy and decarbonization programs across multiple sectors (i.e., commercial buildings, residential buildings, industry, and transportation).
- Leading the delivery of client-facing projects, including key project management tasks such as scope, staff, and budget management.
- Providing program assistance to U.S. government stakeholders and grant recipients, including on topics related to building benchmarking, retrofits, building codes, engineering and modeling, planning, and stakeholder engagement.
- Developing communications, outreach, and training resources, including newsletters, case studies, website content, and training presentations.
What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):
- Bachelors degree in a related discipline (e.g., communications, environmental studies, public policy, marketing, business).
- 6+ years of relevant experience in commercial buildings and public sector energy programs.
What we would like you to have:
- Masters degree in a related discipline (e.g., communications, environmental studies, public policy, marketing, business).
- Experience working with U.S. federal government agencies and programs such as the EPA ENERGY STAR® program, U.S. Department of Energy programs, and/or other prominent energy efficiency programs.
- Experience engaging directly with state, local, and tribal governments on energy and sustainability issues.
- Experience in energy and emissions analysis.
- Familiarity with the development/delivery of public-private voluntary partnership programs.
- Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems.
- Passion for sustainability and clean energy.
- Experience with energy performance benchmarking.
- Experience with client-facing consulting roles.
- Experience engaging and communicating with internal and external program stakeholder groups, including understanding stakeholder group needs, priorities, and issues.
- High level of self-motivation and interest in support of U.S. government energy programs.
- Creative skills in developing communications materials for various audiences
- Proficiency in core computer skills, including key Microsoft applications such as Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and OneNote).
Professional Skills:
- Strong communication skills (oral, interpersonal, and written).
- Team player with strong ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated approach to work.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under strict deadlines.
- Excellent project and program management skills.
- Ability to balance respect, inclusion, decisiveness, and tenacity.
- Ability and interest to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. Learn more about what we do http://www.icf.com/ and our commitment to inclusionhttps://www.icf.com/company/about/diversity-inclusion.
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: $77,890.00 - $132,413.00
DC Remote Office (DC99)
Expected salary: $77890 - 132413 per year
Location: USA
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