Strategic Communications Lead

Job Description:

Position Overview

RMI is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead to develop and drive communications strategies that advancethe 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 Buildingsteam,working closely withBuildings Program staff, as well as colleaguesacross global geographiesand RMI ’s Electricityteamto design integrated communications approaches that support policy, market, stakeholder, and organizationalobjectives. This roleis responsible fordeveloping 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 judgmentandprojectmanagement skills. Theyare able totranslate 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!

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications Planning

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Develop end-to-end communications strategies for projects and initiatives withintheBuildingsprogram, while collaborating closely with other key programs likeElectricityand across RMI ’s global geographies.

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Define target audiences, key messages, desired outcomes, and high-level channel approaches.

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Align communications strategies with project objectives, program priorities, and organizational goals.

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Identify communications opportunities that support influenceand impact, stakeholder engagement, thought leadership, fundraising, and program impact.

Audience Narrative & Insight Development

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Translate technical analysis, research, and programmatic work into audience-specific narratives and communications approaches.

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Identifykey stakeholders, influence pathways, andcommunicationsopportunities for priority audiences.

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Develop messaging frameworks and narrative recommendations for projects and campaigns.

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Monitor relevant trends, stakeholder dynamics, and external developments to inform communications strategies.

Program Partnership & Advisory

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Serve as the primary communications partner for assigned projects and workstreams.

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Advise project teams on communications approaches that support desired outcomes and stakeholder engagement goals.

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Ensure communications considerations are integrated into project planning and implementation.

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Build trusted relationships with program staff, subject matter experts, and cross-functional partners.

Planning Integration and Delivery Oversight

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Advise project teams on communications timing, publication strategies, and opportunities toleverageexternal moments and news cycles.

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Develop communications plans that guide account team execution across media, digital, editorial, design, events, and other communications functions.

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Ensure communications activitiesremainaligned with strategicobjectivesthroughout implementation.

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Coordinate across teams to support successful execution and delivery.

Business Development & Fundraising Integration

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Advise project teams on communications approaches during conceptnote,proposal, and project development processes.

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Contribute communications strategy recommendations and budget inputs for project-level fundraising and business development efforts.

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Identifyopportunities where communications can strengthen stakeholder engagement, visibility, and proposal competitiveness.

Measurement & Performance

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Aligncommunications objectivesand KPIs with project goals and desired outcomes.

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Monitor communications performance andidentifytrends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.

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Use data and audi