Urban Grid is hiring a
Director

Summary

Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in marketing and communications, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive and impactful messages
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing and communications strategies
• Experience managing marketing and communications budgets and tracking performance metrics
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, tools and techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization
• Excellent analytical and reasoning abilities combined with sound business acumen

Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute Marketing and Communications Strategies: Build and manage a cohesive marketing and communication strategy across all platforms, ensuring consistency in messaging and alignment with company goals
• Marketing Leadership: Oversee development and execution of marketing campaigns, including digital marketing, content marketing, social media, events and partnerships to manage brand awareness as needed
• Team Leadership: Comfortable working with senior executives to align departmental level communications with broader corporate initiatives and strategies
• Crisis Communications: Develop and maintain communication strategy for crisis response and act as the company’s spokesperson in emergency situations
• Brand Representation: Serve as the company’s brand representative and help establish internal brand ambassadors across the organization to support marketing, project and business development efforts
• Internal Communications: Ensure effective communication within the organization, fostering alignment and engagement with company objectives
• External Communications: Manage public relations efforts, including press releases, media inquires, conferences, and industry presentations to elevate company’s profile in the renewable energy space
• Content Oversight: Oversee the creation and management of marketing content, such as website updates, newsletters, social media content, email campaigns, and other promotional materials
• Brand Management: Ensure consistency in brand messaging and representation across all marketing channels, supporting the company’s long-term strategic vision
• Event Planning and Event Sponsorship: Lead the company’s participation in industry events, trade shows, conferences, internal events/summits and project specific events, including developing event strategy, managing logistics, and optimizing marketing impact
• Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and establish strategic marketing partnerships and collaborations with industry stakeholders to enhance the company’s profile, visibility and reach
• Board Communications: Provide oversight for materials presented to the board, ensuring they are clear, consistent, aligned with the company’s strategic messaging and on time

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary life
• Long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plan with matching