Manager, Communications 

Position Title: Manager, Communications  

Department: Communications  

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Communications 

Who We Are: 
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is the nation’s leading voice on the issues most essential to clean energy expansion – and we’ve been doing it for over 20 years. The ACORE staff bring decades of experience, passion, and dedication to their jobs, which translates into tenacious execution for our members and partners in driving the clean energy revolution forward. We believe in a clean energy future. We also believe in enjoying where you work. ACORE is proud to be named by The Nonprofit Times as one of the best nonprofits to work for in 2023. 

Who We’re Looking For:  

The Communications Manager will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Communications and will work collaboratively across the organization to enhance ACORE’s visibility and impact on cross-cutting renewable energy business and policy issues.  

This position requires a talented, detail-oriented communicator who can deliver compelling, creative, timely content on the renewable sector, ACORE, and its members. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and media relations experience, knowledge of the energy industry and legislative/regulatory processes are a plus. This position is based in Washington, D.C. ACORE has a hybrid work environment that allows team members a combination of in-office work and telework. 

Key job duties: 

• Write, edit, and proofread a wide variety of written content (e.g. press releases, media advisories, executive quotes, op-eds, blogs, newsletters, talking points). 

• Pitch media and serve as a point of contact for incoming press inquiries. 

• Manage ACORE’s press lists, working in close coordination with the Senior Vice President of Communications. 

• Monitor industry and member news. 

• Craft and distribute ACORE’s daily, weekly, and monthly newsletters. 

• Manage ACORE’s media partner relationships for flagship events, coordinating with the events team to ensure appropriate visibility. 

• Collect and analyze communications data, including earned media coverage and newsletter analytics. 

• Draft and schedule compelling content as needed for ACORE’s social media platforms (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and website. 

• Help develop and maintain project timelines.  

• Ensure that content produced by ACORE aligns with the organization’s voice and brand. 

• Supervise interns on best practices, departmental procedures, and protocols. 

• Perform other tasks and miscellaneous support duties as assigned. 

The Must-Haves: 

• A confident communicator with experience working with the press. 

• Superb writing, editing, and proofreading skills and a demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clean, concise, and engaging copy. 

• Knowledge of the energy industry and legislative/regulatory processes are a plus. 

• Fluent in AP Style.  

• Facility to adapt to change and prioritize multiple tasks effectively under deadline pressure. 

• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, approaching issues with an objective mindset. 

• Experience with media monitoring tools (e.g. Muckrack, Sprout Social, Google Analytics) and email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp) preferred. 

• Knowledge of WordPress, Canva, Salesforce, and Adobe Creative Suite will be helpful. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English or relevant field 

• 4+ years of PR/media relations experience, preferably at a mission-driven nonprofit, trade association, public relations agency, government office or clean energy company 

The Perks of Working at ACORE: 

• Competitive salary.  

• Robust health care options. 

• Generous vacation policy with 15 vacation days in your first year. 

• 11 federal holidays, plus the week between Christmas and New Years. 

• Paid parental leave. 

• Hybrid work schedule. 

• 401(k) retirement plan that includes an employer contribution. 

• Educational assistance program. 

• Talented team members who care deeply about our mission and one another. 
   

Non-Discrimination  

ACORE is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

 Compensation: $70,000-$80,000