The ideal candidate is a highly creative, motivated individual that will help the brand grow its footprint across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter, both paid and organic, to drive engagement with targeted audiences, influencers and partners and grow RMI’s social following.
The ideal candidate has passion for and knowledge of clean energy and the climate, paired with a knack for finding stories that resonate and bringing them to life in ways that fit – for the channel, the audience, and the brand.
You can translate complex subject matter into snackable content and think across multiple channels. You can spot emerging social media trends and test them with a growth mindset and mentality, while writing to RMI’s brand voice.
The candidate has proven experience optimizing these channels and will be responsible for executing our social media strategy which is reflective of RMI’s brand and business goals, to engage key audiences and leads across our target industries and segments. The right candidate will also help track and share channel performance, cultivate community, and help monitor channels for news and other key events.
The Social Media Lead is an integral member of RMI’s Influence team and will work closely with our full communications team to execute social media campaigns that engage and motivate our audience. A strong desire to make a difference in accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and tackling climate change is preferred.
This position reports to the Social Media Manager and will work closely with strategic communications experts from across RMI, along with our media relations, creative, and storytelling teams. This role will also work closely with the marketing and audience analytics team.
Remote – Bay Area, Calif., Denver/ Boulder, Col., Washington, D.C., or New York, N.Y. preferred
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Qualifications
Location
We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado, and Basalt, Colorado.
We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.
We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.
Compensation
RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary for this role is in between $68,400 to $84,303. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target!
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement options (5% match immediately)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)
Generous paid time off
Parental leave
Commuter and wellness benefits
Casual work environment
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At RMI, our mission is to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future for all. For this to happen, every single person needs to be a stakeholder in the energy transition. Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve is critical to our success. We need the widest range of perspectives to understand the systems we are trying to change. That doesn’t just mean bringing a diverse team to the table; it also means working proactively to give all job seekers and employees equitable experiences. Visit our DEI page for more information on our DEI initiatives and commitments.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About RMI
RMI is an independent, non-partisan, nonprofit organization of experts across disciplines working to accelerate the clean energy transition and improve lives. Since our founding in 1982 by Amory Lovins, RMI’s chairman emeritus, we continue to grow and have a global reach and reputation.
For 40 years, RMI has utilized our unique techno-economic expertise and whole-systems thinking to publish groundbreaking research and analysis. We bring together collaborations of rare reach, range, and expertise—creating unconventional partnerships and mobilizing action to drive change on the massive scale needed to combat the climate crisis.
RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.