Director of Communications

About Our Organization

Citizens for ResponsibleEnergy Solutions (CRES)

is a non-profit organization founded in2013 to engage Republican policymakers and the public aboutresponsible, conservative solutions to address our nation’s energy,economic and environmental security while increasing America’scompetitive edge. This work includes building out robust politicaland advocacy operations to support Republican clean energychampions in the U.S. House and Senate. In addition to working withMembers of Congress and legislative staffs to discuss policy ideas,the CRES team members also collaborate with industryrepresentatives and subject matter experts in their mission tobring Americans together to solve our most pressing issues. CRESpolicy goals include:

Reducing globalemissions and growing the U.S. economy.

Enacting policy thatbuilds off historically successful approaches to affordable cleanenergy.

Affordably reducingdomestic emissions in a manner that can be leveragedglobally.

To further its mission, CRES established

CRES Forum

in 2017 to educate thepublic and influence the national conversation around clean energysolutions that are actionable, market-friendly and responsible.CRES Forum provides expert information to key decision makers, sothey are empowered to act in addition to support annual forums andevents, such as National Clean Energy Week, to demonstrate howclean energy policies strengthen the economy, enhance America’svital national security interests and help to preserve ourenvironment for future generations.

Scope of Work:

The Director of Communications reports to the Vice President ofCommunications and works closely with CRES’ communicationsconsultants and CRES’ government relations, external relations andpolicy teams. The Director has an intensive writing portfolio,while overseeing all communications content creation, and ensurescontent flows efficiently throughout the organization and toexternal audiences. In addition, this position managesrelationships with professional communicators on Capitol Hill andwith allied organizations in DC and beyond the Beltway.

Responsibilities:

Direct the team’scontent creation and distribution strategies, serving as the leadwriter

Draft high-level contentsuch as op-eds, executive remarks and talking points, issuemessaging, as well as materials such as the annual report, pollingdecks and briefing documents

Oversee the creation ofcommunications materials such as press releases, newsletters,blogs, videos, social media posts and website updates

Oversee the creation ofmaterials that support the CRES brand

Direct the Capitol HillCommunicators Program, serving as the primary contact to build andmaintain strong relationships to promote CRES messaging on CapitolHill and across states and districts

Manage the CoolConservative Communicators Collaborating on Climate Change withCRES (C6WC) events and programming

Serve as the primarycontact for communications programs at Hill-focused organizationssuch as the Conservative Climate Caucus, the Conservative ClimateFoundation, the Climate Solutions Caucus, the Western Caucus andthe Western Caucus Foundation

Implement communicationsstrategies and tactics to support CRES’ mission andgoals

Engage in dailycommunications strategies on key legislative issues

Support communicationsfunctions at CRES and CRES-sponsored events

Manage externalcommunications consultants to ensure deliverables meetexpectations

Oversee distributionlist management, working closely with other departments to ensuregrowth and accuracy

Provide input to theVice President of Communications for the development of CRES’communications workplan, including goal setting and trackingmetrics

Support ExternalRelations team with information needed for grant applications andreports

Ensure CRES brand andstyle guidelines are adhered to for all externalcontent

Performs other duties asassigned

Required Education, Experience andSkills:

Six to eight years ofexperience including time as a communications director, presssecretary or similar role on Capitol Hill, at a high-profilegovernment agency or for a high-profile public figure orcorporation

At least a four-yearcollege degree in a relevant field of study

Strong writing andediting skills, particularly for news outletpublications

Demonstrated trackrecord of developing advocacy messaging and talking points onnewsworthy topics from a conservative point of view

Incredible attention todetail and process-management skills – must have a proven record ofaccomplishment of shepherding projects from conception tosuccessful execution

Experience workingdirectly with principal-level officials for public events and mediainterviews

Professionalrelationships with senior policy and communications staff onCapitol Hill

Ability to execute adepartmental strategic plan that aligns with the organization'smission and goals

Working knowledge ofclimate and energy issues

Ability to workcollaboratively and efficiently; ability to successfully jugglemultiple priorities

Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevantsoftware

Ability to travel toout-of-state conferences

Personal / Professional Attributes:

Is organized, diligentand responsible

Can workcollaboratively in a self-directed manner

Fearlessly asksquestions to understand assignments better

Can manage competingpriorities and consistently meet deadlines

Is excited tocontribute to a high-growth, fast-paced organization

Is flexible and able tohandle change and unexpected challenges

Competitive Benefits:

Excellent health,vision, dental and prescription drug insurance

Paid short-and-long-terminsurance

Flexible SpendingAccount

Generous Paid Time Off(PTO)

Retirement planmatch

Transportationbenefit

Cell phonereimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

CRES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CRES’ policy applies toall terms, conditions and privileges of employment and providesequal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color,sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, national origin,disability or military status and any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws.

How to Apply:

Please include “ Director of Communications”

inyour subject line and send your CV and cover letter to:

humanresources@cresenergy.com

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