Sustainability Communications Manager

Prince William County Government; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (VRS)

401a and 457 plans

Paid annual leave

Paid personal leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Health, dental options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County Government seeks a Sustainability Communications and Engagement Manager to bridge technical expertise with public understanding. You will craft strategic communications, educational campaigns, and engagement initiatives to raise awareness of environmental programs and encourage community participation.

The role requires translating complex information for diverse audiences, collaborating with experts, and tracking policy developments to support leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Environmental Sustainability, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in strategic engagement and communications.
• Experience translating technical info into accessible messaging for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic communications and educational campaigns to raise awareness of sustainability programs.
• Engage employees, residents, businesses, and officials to participate in initiatives.
• Translate complex technical information into clear messaging for multiple channels.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to craft compelling narratives.
• Track policy developments and prepare briefing materials for leadership.
• Manage multiple communications projects with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public outreach

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics

Project management

Fundraising / grant writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

Environmental Sustainability or related field

Job description

About This Role:

Prince William County will hire its first-ever Sustainability Communications and Engagement Manager within the Office of Sustainability. The Sustainability Communications and Outreach Manager will serve as the bridge between technical expertise and public understanding. This position will develop strategic communications, educational campaigns, and engagement initiatives that increase awareness of environmental sustainability programs, encourage community participation, and help employees, residents, businesses, and decision makers understand how sustainability initiatives improve quality of life in Prince William County.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7 years of professional experience developing, facilitating, and delivering strategic engagement plans and communication programs that support programmatic initiatives and activities, including the development of reports, office publications, and outreach materials for internal and public audiences.

Preferences:

The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator with experience developing and implementing public outreach and engagement initiatives that educate, inform, and inspire action. They can translate complex technical information into clear, accessible messaging for a variety of audiences and are comfortable working with subject matter experts to tell compelling stories.

The ideal candidates should demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Communications, Marketing, Environmental Sustainability, or a related area.

• Translating technical, scientific, or policy-related information into content that is easily understood by residents, employees, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
• Developing and executing strategic communications and outreach plans that support organizational goals.
• Creating clear, engaging content across multiple channels, including websites, newsletters, social media, presentations, reports, and other digital and print publications.
• Planning and implementing public engagement campaigns that build awareness, encourage participation, and strengthen community partnerships.
• Writing and editing a wide variety of communications products, including annual reports, media releases, feature stories, educational materials, presentations, and executive communications.
• Collaborating with communications professionals, technical staff, and organizational leadership to ensure consistent messaging and effective public engagement.
• Building relationships with community organizations, businesses, industry partners, and other stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives.
• Tracking legislative or policy developments, summarizing impacts, and preparing communications or briefing materials for leadership.
• Managing multiple communications projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Using analytics and audience feedback to evaluate communications efforts and improve future outreach strategies.
• Pursuing and securing funds or other resources to support the implementation of strategic plans.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, 37.5 hours weekly. May have to attend meetings or events outside of the set work hours a few times a quarter. This position would allow for telework two days a week, dependent upon business needs.

Hiring Salary Range:

$95,000.00 - $111,000.00 Annually

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF for additional information.

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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