Description:
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located in beautiful Golden, CO, is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an energy future for the nation that is environmentally and economically sustainable. Our mission is to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advance related science and engineering and transfer knowledge and innovations to address the nation’s energy and environmental goals.
Technical Communications Office Director
Requisition #679BR
NREL is the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development (R&D). We lead the nation in developing clean energy technology solutions to address our energy and environmental challenges. NREL supports the R&D efforts of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In short, we are advancing the nation’s energy goals and changing the way Americans power our homes, businesses, and cars.
We are seeking an experienced communications executive to lead our Technical Communications Office (TCO) at lab headquarters in Golden, CO. In this role, you will provide leadership for technical, corporate, and marketing communications activities, and ensure that the strategic direction of TCO is relevant to the evolving needs of NREL and the DOE.
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Creating an environment of communications excellence – You will provide direction and vision to TCO staff. You will be an active member of NREL’s Communications and External Affairs leadership team, contributing to business strategy development and new initiatives. Your communications expertise will reflect a wide range of experiences, capabilities, and professional association involvement, and your commitment to communications quality will be demonstrable.
• Advocating for TCO – You will engage with TCO clients – NREL and DOE staff – to understand their needs and develop collaborative opportunities that advance their strategic goals. As TCO’s ambassador to its clients, you will represent the Office’s strengths and capabilities, and advocate for staff. This will be done at the lab, at DOE’s Golden Field Office, and with occasional travel to DOE headquarters in Washington, D.C.
• Managing staff – TCO’s staff includes about 75 dedicated communicators and other professionals who are charged with delivering world-class, quality communications products and services in all media. Staff members range from college and graduate-school interns to seasoned veterans. You will create a supportive work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and creativity. You will manage hiring, mentoring, motivating, and evaluating staff performance.
• Managing business operations – You will oversee TCO’s planning and budgeting activities, and ensure fiscal responsibility. You will also implement and enforce lab-wide policies and procedures that ensure safe, effective operations, and comply with legal requirements.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
• Relevant master's degree and 10 years of progressively complex assignments, including at least 5 years of management experience, or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, manage, motivate, and direct personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated success managing a complex communications organization.
• Strong interpersonal, communications, organization and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage budgets.
Pre-employment drug testing required.
Submit Your Resume
For additional information, contact:
Marlo Hughen, Sr. Recruiter
303-834-7589 (office)
303-882-3408 (cell)
Email: marlo.hughen@nrel.gov
Please visit our website for more information and to apply online:
www.nrel.gov/employment/
NREL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace.
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