External Affairs Manager

About Us:
East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future.
East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you don’t meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply — your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we’re looking for.
Read more about our core values (driven, dependable, & collaborative) here.
Title: External Affairs Manager
The External Affairs Manager will lead the company’s marketing and communications efforts. The position will report directly to the Director of Strategy, Policy, & External Affairs.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Manage company-wide communications efforts, including: press releases and media relations, post-development public relations and events, company/project websites, and social media engagement
Build and maintain credible, consistent, and comprehensive marketing collateral across multiple business lines (i.e. project development, business development, etc.)
Working with business development and project development, manage the development and implementation of marketing and communications efforts aimed at the company’s priority audiences, inclusive of managing the development of audience specific messaging and how best to deliver those messages (tactics and/or channels)
Create and maintain brand assets, such as logos, style guides, and presentation templates
Serve as liaison with parent company regarding marketing and communications
Manage 3rd party vendor work scope and deliverables, as applicable
Special projects as assigned
Skills:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a diverse workload
Strong organizational and task management skills
Ability to effectively engage with all team members, as well as with outside parties
Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
Experience in marketing and communications efforts
Experience using WordPress and Canva or other similar marketing tools is a plus
Experience using a CRM platform like Salesforce.com, a plus
Acting Notary Public, a plus
Characteristics of an ideal candidate:
Passion for energy development and the environment
Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
Team player and leader, proactive attitude
Organized, attention to detail
Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
Integrity and accountability
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience preferred
4-year university degree, BS or BA or equivalent, relevant professional experience
Valid driver’s license
Travel & Time Commitment:
Limited travel related to company retreats, possibly industry conferences and deliveries
This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation for this role includes a base salary range of $106,000 to $128,000 annually, plus eligibility for an annual bonus. Salary will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity
Comprehensive benefit package includes health, dental, & vision insurance; short-term & long-term disability coverage; life insurance; 401(k) & employer match; parental leave; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; access to an EAP; and education, parking, and gym membership stipends
Location:
East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA
(Remote/Hybrid work is possible, but a strong preference will be given to those who can work on-site)
This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.
**East Point Energy is an E-Verify Employer**

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No