Junior Communications Associate

Do you want to work for a company that cares about you as a person, not just a number? For a company that provides outstanding leadership? For a company that offers exceptional benefits? RER Solutions, Inc., could be your new home.

RER Solutions, Inc., is accepting resumes for a Junior Communications Associate to support The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED)’s mission to deliver clean energy demonstration projects at scale in partnership with the private sector to accelerate deployment, market adoption, and the equitable transition to a decarbonized energy system to join our superior workforce.  The Junior Communications Associate the development of public-facing documents and other media to maintain a positive public image for the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the preparation of press releases and prepares information for stakeholders.
• Prepares draft responses to information requests from the stakeholders.
• Supports planning and development of communications plans and products.
• Researches and collects information to draft speeches and arrange interviews for client Leadership.
• Evaluates public opinion of client through social media.
• Evaluates outreach programs to determine whether they are compatible with their organization’s public relations efforts.
• Helps maintain the client’s image, identity, and reputation.

• Minimum of US Citizenship required to obtain client-issued Public Trust
• Three years of related experience
• Experience developing/drafting strategic media and communications plans
• One  year or one campaign cycle of communications experience or experience  at a communications/public relations firm, government or political  environment, or journalism
• Experience interfacing with media, journalists, and media literacy
• Experience developing/drafting strategic media and communications plans
• Experience coordinating across organizations/ working collaboratively on complex projects
• General knowledge of and passion for clean energy and climate change policy
• Interest in research, messaging, and promoting/explaining policy   
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, and an understanding of fundamental business writing
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree 

COMPENSATION: Includes competitive compensation and benefits package.

This position is not available for Corp-to-Corp or 3rd party sourcing.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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