Sustainability Communications Manager

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Prince William County is seeking to hire its first-ever Sustainability Communications and Engagement Manager within the Office of Sustainability. This role will act as a liaison between technical expertise and public understanding. The position is responsible for developing strategic communications, educational campaigns, and engagement initiatives to raise awareness of environmental sustainability programs, encourage community participation, and help employees, residents, businesses, and decision-makers understand how sustainability initiatives enhance the quality of life in Prince William County. This full-time position will support the implementation of the County’s Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan (CESMP) to achieve the county’s Climate Mitigation and Resiliency goals and Strategic Plan goals. The Sustainability Communications and Outreach Manager will develop public communications and outreach materials focused on renewable energy, energy conservation, natural resource protection, and related topics. This includes creating campaigns about available incentives and programs for residents and businesses to engage with, contributing to the Climate Mitigation and Resiliency goals and Strategic Plan goals. The position will also support the creation of reports to inform the community about the county’s progress toward Climate Mitigation and Resiliency goals and the implementation of the Strategic Plan, including the county’s Environmental Sustainability Annual Report. Work will be supervised by the Office of Sustainability Director.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
7 years of professional experience developing, facilitating, and delivering strategic engagement plans and communication programs that support programmatic initiatives and activities, including the development of reports, office publications, and outreach materials for internal and public audiences.

Nice To Haves

Strategic communicator with experience developing and implementing public outreach and engagement initiatives that educate, inform, and inspire action.
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, accessible messaging for a variety of audiences.
Comfortable working with subject matter experts to tell compelling stories.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Communications, Marketing, Environmental Sustainability, or a related area.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic communications, educational campaigns, and engagement initiatives.
Increase awareness of environmental sustainability programs.
Encourage community participation.
Help employees, residents, businesses, and decision-makers understand how sustainability initiatives improve quality of life.
Support the implementation of the County’s Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan (CESMP).
Develop public communications and outreach materials focused on renewable energy, energy conservation, natural resource protection, and related topics.
Develop campaigns about available incentives and programs for residents and businesses.
Support the development of reports to keep the community informed about the county’s progress toward Climate Mitigation and Resiliency goals and the implementation of the Strategic Plan.
Develop and deliver strategic engagement plans and communication programs.
Develop reports, office publications, and outreach materials for internal and public audiences.
Translate complex technical information into clear, accessible messaging.
Work with subject matter experts to tell compelling stories.
Translate technical, scientific, or policy-related information into content easily understood by residents, employees, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
Develop and execute strategic communications and outreach plans that support organizational goals.
Create clear, engaging content across multiple channels, including websites, newsletters, social media, presentations, reports, and other digital and print publications.
Plan and implement public engagement campaigns that build awareness, encourage participation, and strengthen community partnerships.
Write and edit a wide variety of communications products, including annual reports, media releases, feature stories, educational materials, presentations, and executive communications.
Collaborate with communications professionals, technical staff, and organizational leadership to ensure consistent messaging and effective public engagement.
Build relationships with community organizations, businesses, industry partners, and other stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives.
Track legislative or policy developments, summarize impacts, and prepare communications or briefing materials for leadership.
Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Use analytics and audience feedback to evaluate communications efforts and improve future outreach strategies.
Pursue and secure funds or other resources to support the implementation of strategic plans.