Communications Manager, West Remote - Western

Vote Solar's mission is to realize a 100% clean energy future through a solutions-driven, people first approach. Founded in 2002, Vote Solar advances just and equitable clean energy policy in state legislatures and public commissions across the United States. Our expertise comes from a deep understanding of the legislative process, regulatory interventions, and the ability to identify and accelerate solar solutions.

We are adept at bridging communities and bringing diverse stakeholders together to forge inclusive coalitions and winning campaigns.

Our goal is to effect real, tangible change. And we have the track-record to prove we can do it:
Twenty years in, our work has made it so that one in three people live in a state with a 100% clean energy commitment. We’ll not only expand that number, but ensure that more people can participate in holding utilities and decision makers accountable for greater equity and justice in our energy system.

Vote Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in the workplace and in the communities with which we partner. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including multilingual and multicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions.

Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

The Campaign Communications Manager (West) is a new position created to lead communications for a portfolio of regional campaigns across the western United States. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Regional Campaign Communications, this role serves as the primary communications partner for campaigns in California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, and Idaho. The Campaign Communications Manager will own the coordination and implementation of multichannel communications strategies in close partnership with regional program staff.

Success in this role requires strong strategic thinking, exceptional writing and project management skills, the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, and a collaborative approach to working across communications, digital engagement, policy, and regional campaign teams. In their first year, this role will prioritize becoming an expert in our digital and press tools and gaining a deep understanding of our campaign priorities and how best to communicate them to our key audiences.

The Campaign Communications Manager (West) primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage high-quality communications materials, including press releases, media statements, blog posts, digital content, talking points, messaging documents, social media content, email campaigns, and campaign toolkits.
• Coordinate communications tactics across multiple channels to ensure consistent messaging and integrated campaign execution.
• Work closely with program and media staff to develop compelling campaign content and storytelling assets.
• Support rapid-response communications needs as campaigns evolve.

• Serve as the primary communications partner for a portfolio of regional campaigns across the West.
• Collaborate with campaign leads to integrate communications strategy into campaign planning, decision-making, and implementation.
• Work with the Deputy Director of Regional Campaign Communications to develop comprehensive communications plans that support campaign objectives across earned media, digital engagement, web content, and storytelling.
• Identify strategic communications opportunities that increase campaign visibility, influence decision-makers, and engage key audiences.

• Develop campaign communications timelines, work plans, and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate communications deliverables across program staff, communications colleagues, consultants, and external partners.
• Contribute to shared communications systems, templates, workflows, and best…