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American Clean Power Association (ACP) · 17 hours ago

Vice President, Corporate Communications

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $275K/yr

15+ years exp

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry. They are seeking a strategic, mission-driven Vice President, Corporate Communications to define and direct the organization’s brand voice, reputation, and executive communications strategy, while building and leading a high-performing team.

EnergyIndustrialRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define, champion, and direct strategies to shift the narrative around clean power and elevate the industry’s reputation across national, state, and local audiences

Serve as ACP’s senior-most steward of brand identity, ensuring consistency and alignment with ACP values across all channels

Oversee internal and external corporate messaging, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with ACP’s mission and strategic goals

Shape ACP’s organizational voice to authentically convey our values and competencies, embedding clarity, trust, and purpose into all corporate messaging and storytelling

Design and execute thought leadership campaigns and executive communications strategies that position ACP senior leaders as trusted, influential voices in the clean energy sector

Provide strategic counsel to the C-Suite, leveraging advanced subject matter expertise to guide ACP’s public voice

Lead integrated communications and marketing efforts for ACP events and member engagement initiatives to grow visibility and impact

Direct creative strategy, oversee vendor/agency relationships, and ensure ROI measurement for campaigns and initiatives

Build, lead, and mentor a team of passionate, mission-driven communicators

Provide coaching, succession planning, and professional development consistent with ACP’s leadership expectations

Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, inclusion, and purposeful collaboration in line with ACP’s values

Partner closely with policy, advocacy, events, and membership teams to ensure message alignment and maximize impact

Anticipate opportunities, break down silos and act as a trusted partner across functions, advancing ACP’s broader goals with transparent communication and purposeful collaboration

Anticipate and manage reputational risks. Provide counsel on sensitive or high-profile issues requiring swift and nuanced response

Oversee significant brand and reputation budgets, ensuring financial stewardship and alignment with ACP’s long-term strategy

Qualification

Strategic communicationsBrand managementCorporate communicationsExecutive visibilityBudget managementNarrative strategyTeam leadershipMicrosoft OfficeCollaborationDecision-making

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public affairs, or related field

15+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications, branding, corporate affairs, or related fields, with demonstrated success in leading brand and narrative strategy

Proven experience overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets, managing vendors/consultants, and ensuring measurable ROI from campaigns

Demonstrated ability to craft compelling organizational narratives and lead corporate storytelling that advances mission and reputation

Strong record of building and maintaining relationships with members, partners, agencies, and internal stakeholders; able to influence and collaborate across all levels

Recognized expertise in brand management, executive visibility, and corporate communications, with the ability to translate complex issues into accessible, persuasive messaging

Demonstrated strength in planning and strategy, including anticipating reputational risks, identifying opportunities, and aligning brand and corporate initiatives with long-term objectives

Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams; proven ability to foster a culture of accountability, trust, and innovation

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, balancing multiple inputs to propose effective solutions under high-pressure or sensitive circumstances

Superior writing, editing, and presentation skills with a strong eye for clarity, quality, and impact

Demonstrated commitment to ACP's organizational values of excellence, integrity, collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and transparency

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Familiarity with project management or marketing platforms a plus

Benefits

401k

PTO

Commuter benefits

Wellness reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Company

American Clean Power Association (ACP)

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies.

Founded in 2021

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees