Communications Coordinator

Company Profile

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,200 member companies and 263,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders who start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times.

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator reports to the Senior Communications Manager and supports SEIAs strategic communication efforts. The Communications Coordinator is an integral member of the communications team and will play an important role carrying out the organizations daily activities.

SEIA relies on its communications and marketing team to strengthen its message, expand its audience, and provide high-quality communications outcomes for its members. The Communications Coordinator will help the organization execute external communications campaigns and initiatives designed to expand the organizations market opportunities, win policy battles, influence the national conversation on clean energy and climate change and reach the organizations goals in the Solar+ Decade.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute SEIAs daily news clips digest and weekly newsletter.
• Administer and manage SEIAs editorial calendar and project management platform using Monday.com.
• Assist with media relations activities, including generating media lists, drafting and distributing press releases, pitching news stories, fielding media requests, drafting interview prep documents, toolkits and coordinating press calls to support SEIAs announcements and other proactive media relations efforts.
• Support SEIAs social media presence by scheduling and creating engaging content for distribution through SEIAs Instagram, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn channels.
• Support the development of graphics and video content in support of SEIAs mobile application, announcements, campaigns and profile-building activities.
• Assist communications leadership with administering SEIAs Public Relations Committee and other special member meetings, events or workshops as needed. This includes agenda development, drafting toolkit content, scheduling, list maintenance, and post-meeting follow-ups.
• Assist with monthly social media monitoring, analytics tracking, and reports for SEIAs newsletter, social media, website, ongoing campaigns, and board reports.
• Draft original editorial content such as blog posts, fact sheets and op-eds as needed.
• Research and coordinate with external vendors on special projects, like event photographers.
• Supported the execution of ad hoc projects such as taking photographs at Capitol Hill events and assisting with PowerPoint presentations.

Requirements:

Professional Experience, Education & Other Qualifications

• 1-year of experience working in communications, journalism or digital media and demonstrated interest in clean energy, climate issues, and public policy.
• Strong writing skills and proven ability to communicate to a variety of audiences through digital channels.
• Working knowledge of media relations best practices, social media and the policymaking process.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, time management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines and in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Experience working in content management systems like Drupal and WordPress and the ability to quickly learn other programs and platforms as needed.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Google Docs, as well as the ability to quickly learn other programs and platforms as needed.
• Working knowledge of design platforms like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and video editing programs like After Effects, Premier Pro, and Final Cut, is strongly desired but not required.

Working Conditions

• SEIA employees in the Washington, D.C. region follow a hybrid remote and in-person office model. Employees work 3 days a week in an office environment and as needed when there are special events or meetings, but will otherwise be remote.
• Work Location: Washington, D.C.

Compensation Range

$50,000 – $55,000 annually, based on experience, and excellent benefits package.

Working at SEIA

SEIA values diversity, inclusion and equity within our organization and the promotion of these values across the solar industry. We strive to welcome different perspectives, identities, and backgrounds, regardless of job function in order to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable solar industry. SEIA envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity. We aim to achieve this by encouraging openness and transparency about diversity issues and progress. We will develop strategies, programs, and tools that seek to equalize opportunities within SEIA and allow for discussing and sharing best practices within the solar industry.

SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA IS AN E-VERIFY EMPLOYER