About the position
HASI is an investor in sustainable infrastructure assets advancing the energy transition. With approximately $14 billion in managed assets, our investments are diversified across multiple asset classes, including utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and storage; distributed solar and storage; RNG; and energy efficiency. We combine deep expertise in energy markets and financial structuring with long-standing programmatic client partnerships to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns and measurable environmental benefits. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Ticker: HASI). For more information, visit www.hasi.com. We seek a strategic and agile corporate communications professional to develop and implement a high-impact, integrated marketing communications strategy that effectively informs and engages key stakeholder audiences. In this role, you will be responsible for translating our business vision, strategy, and culture into effective communication strategies that drive growth and support our team in reaching its fullest potential. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Affairs, you will identify and leverage strategic opportunities to tell the HASI story across earned, owned, paid, and social media channels, executive engagements, and other relevant forums. This role requires an intellectually curious, self-motivated professional who can plan and execute projects with efficiency and innovation. Discretion and sound judgment are essential in formulating clear perspectives on complex issues and creating concise, impactful narratives. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with expertise in clean energy, finance, and corporate sustainability. We are a team that values partnership, flexibility, and a strong client service mindset, committed to delivering thoughtful solutions and high-quality work.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a modern, proactive, multi-channel communications plan to enhance the company's reputation and support our business objectives
- Work closely with VP of Corporate Affairs, the Chief Client Officer, and Executive leadership team members to develop and/or refine narratives, positions, and messaging on our approach to sustainable infrastructure investing
- Champion key thought leadership priorities that align with the company's strategy and business objectives
- Assess risks, issues and potential communications problems and provide proactive solutions
- Serve as a spokesperson for the company, managing all earned media activities
- Identify news hooks and agile earned media opportunities that support business objectives
- Coordinate client-related announcements and other corporate HASI press releases
- Proactively identify speaking opportunities and vet inbound external speaking requests
- Develop and manage social media strategy, create content, and build measurement approaches to enhance HASI's social media presence
- Write and post external website content in coordination with select functional subject matter experts
- Analyze the performance of marketing channels and sponsorship activations
- Develop and implement effective internal communication strategies to promote organizational alignment, employee engagement, and company culture
- Be hands-on in developing, reviewing, and editing company-wide communications
- Work with Client Engagement and Corporate Affairs colleagues to ensure company-wide best practices
- Partner with Investor Relations, Legal and Sustainability & Impact teams on annual report and sustainability & impact report
- Collaborate with Public Affairs team members to enhance HASI's public policy advocacy initiatives
- Manage external vendors, agencies, and freelancers to deliver high-quality content and communications
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field
- Proven track record of success in developing and implementing effective communication strategies
- Prior renewable energy industry and/or financial services experience strongly preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to distill complex industry-technical messages into high impact messaging
- Strong people skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels and functions
- Possesses the courage and conviction to offer new and creative promotional ideas
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to manage and drive projects to completion
- Advanced experience with AP style, Microsoft Office Suite, and research techniques
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and social media analytics tools
- Experience with generative AI tools, Google Analytics and/or media monitoring software
Benefits
- Expected salary range of $140,000.00 - $170,000.00, based on experience
- Annual bonus program
- 401(k) with company match
- Equity incentive program
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
