Remote Strategic Communications Lead — Climate & Buildings

Rocky Mountain Institute; Washington; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403b retirement match

Paid time off and sick leave

Annual bonus target 5%

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Institute is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead to design and drive communications strategies that advance the clean energy transition in the built environment. You will partner with the Buildings program and global teams to craft integrated approaches that support policy, market, and stakeholder objectives.

The role emphasizes translating complex technical work into audience-centered messages, guiding multi-channel execution, and leveraging data to demonstrate impact across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, public relations, journalism, marketing, nonprofit communications, or a related field.
• Experience developing communications strategies for projects, campaigns, initiatives, or policy efforts.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical topics into audience-centered communications approaches.
• Experience advising internal stakeholders and managing communications projects from planning through execution.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.
• Experience using communications metrics and audience insights to inform decision making.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for RMI's mission and interest in climate, energy, sustainability, public policy, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end communications strategies for projects and initiatives within the Buildings program, while collaborating closely with other key programs like Electricity and across RMI’s global geographies.
• Define target audiences, key messages, desired outcomes, and high-level channel approaches.
• Translate technical analysis, research, and programmatic work into audience-specific narratives and communications approaches.
• Advise project teams on communications approaches that support desired outcomes and stakeholder engagement goals.
• Develop communications plans that guide account team execution across media, digital, editorial, design, events, and other communications functions.
• Contribute communications strategy recommendations and budget inputs for project-level fundraising and business development efforts.
• Align communications objectives and KPIs with project goals and monitor performance to inform improvements.
• Develop clear strategic direction for account teams responsible for communications execution.
• Identify and recommend thought leadership opportunities that support project goals and audience engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues to increase visibility for project leaders and subject matter experts.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Project management

Writing & editing

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy & advocacy knowledge

Job description

Rocky Mountain Institute is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead to design and drive communications strategies that advance the clean energy transition in the built environment. You will partner with the Buildings program and global teams to craft integrated approaches that support policy, market, and stakeholder objectives.

The role emphasizes translating complex technical work into audience-centered messages, guiding multi-channel execution, and leveraging data to demonstrate impact across