Strategic Communications Lead
Core
Develop and drive communications strategies to advance the clean energy transition in the built environment, influence key audiences, and support organizational impact for RMI's Buildings team.
Role type
Senior strategic communications lead (policy & program impact)
Builds
Integrated communications approaches supporting policy, market, stakeholder, and organizational objectives
Domain
Clean energy, built environment, public policy, sustainability
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic communications planning, audience narrative development, project management, technical translation, stakeholder engagement, thought leadership positioning, fundraising support, performance measurement, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
policy advocacy experience, buildings and clean energy ecosystem knowledge, global communications adaptability, climate and sustainability sector experience, earned media and executive communications expertise, business development support
Technologies
communications metrics tools, audience insight platforms
Responsibilities
Develop end-to-end communications strategies for projects and initiatives; Define target audiences, key messages, and channel approaches; Translate complex technical analysis into audience-specific narratives; Advise project teams on communications timing and execution; Identify thought leadership opportunities and support expert visibility; Align communications KPIs with project goals and monitor performance; Coordinate across global geographies and functions to ensure integrated campaign delivery
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory responsibilities
