Strategic Communications Lead

Position Overview

RMI is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead to develop and drive communications strategies that advance the clean energy transition in the built environment, influence key audiences, and support organizational impact. The Strategic Communications Lead serves as a strategic communications partner to RMI’s Buildings team, working closely with Buildings Program staff, as well as colleagues across global geographies and RMI’s Electricity team to design integrated communications approaches that support policy, market, stakeholder, and organizational objectives.

This role is responsible for developing project-level communications strategies, defining audience engagement approaches, shaping narratives, and guiding execution across multiple communications channels. The successful candidate combines strategic thinking with strong communications judgment and project management skills. They are able to translate complex technical work into audience-centered communications strategies and work effectively across functions to ensure communications efforts contribute to measurable outcomes.

A strong connection to RMI's mission is highly desired.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all diverse backgrounds and cultures!

Develop end-to-end communications strategies for projects and initiatives within the Buildings program, while collaborating closely with other key programs like Electricity and across RMI’s global geographies. Define target audiences, key messages, desired outcomes, and high-level channel approaches. Align communications strategies with project objectives, program priorities, and organizational goals. Identify communications opportunities that support influence and impact, stakeholder engagement, thought leadership, fundraising, and program impact.

Translate technical analysis, research, and programmatic work into audience-specific narratives and communications approaches. Identify key stakeholders, influence pathways, and communications opportunities for priority audiences. Develop messaging frameworks and narrative recommendations for projects and campaigns. Monitor relevant trends, stakeholder dynamics, and external developments to inform communications strategies.

Serve as the primary communications partner for assigned projects and work streams. Advise project teams on communications approaches that support desired outcomes and stakeholder engagement goals. Ensure communications considerations are integrated into project planning and implementation. Build trusted relationships with program staff, subject matter experts, and cross-functional partners.

Advise project teams on communications timing, publication strategies, and opportunities to leverage external moments and news cycles. Develop communications plans that guide account team execution across media, digital, editorial, design, events, and other communications functions. Ensure communications activities remain aligned with strategic objectives throughout implementation. Coordinate across teams to support successful execution and delivery.

Advise project teams on communications approaches during concept note, proposal, and project development processes. Contribute communications strategy recommendations and budget inputs for project-level fundraising and business development efforts. Identify opportunities where communications can strengthen stakeholder engagement, visibility, and proposal competitiveness.

Align communications objectives and KPIs with project…