{"id":6049,"date":"2017-01-09T22:38:08","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T22:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researchbdev.wpengine.com\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/?p=6049"},"modified":"2017-01-09T22:38:21","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T22:38:21","slug":"alumni-job-opportunity-communications-outreach-manager-cleantech-open-northeast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.bowdoin.edu\/environmental-studies-newsletter\/job-opportunity\/alumni-job-opportunity-communications-outreach-manager-cleantech-open-northeast\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Job Opportunity: Communications & Outreach Manager, Cleantech Open Northeast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Position: Communications & Community Outreach Manager, Cleantech Open Northeast,<\/strong>
\nNECEC<\/strong>
\nLocation: Boston, MA
\nReports to: NECEC Director of Cleantech Open Northeast
\nCompensation: Commensurate upon experience
\nStart Date: Anticipated late January 2017<\/p>\n

Organization<\/strong>
\nCleantech Open is the world\u2019s oldest and largest cleantech startup accelerator program with the mission of finding, funding, and fostering the most successful cleantech startups on the planet. On the platform of an annual business competition Cleantech Open provides extensive mentorship, training, and a plethora of opportunities for high-value networking and visibility to the most promising cleantech startups in the country.
\nNECEC is the U.S. Northeast\u2019s leading clean energy regional organization, and is the regional affiliate of the global Cleantech Open organization, running the Cleantech Open Northeast business accelerator and competition, and building a world-class clean energy hub across the region.<\/p>\n

NECEC is seeking a Communications & Community Outreach Manager for its Cleantech Open Northeast team. The Communications and Commun ity Outreach Manager manages day-to-day operations of the accelerator program. Key responsibilities include communications (with mentors, cleantech entrepreneurs, and volunteers) and event organization. The position works in collaboration with the entire NECEC team, and under the direction of the Cleantech Open Northeast Director, manages a highly experienced network of volunteers across the region\u2019s community of top thought-leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and business people in the cleantech industry throughout the Northeast region. This role allows the individual to contribute to the growth and success of cleantech startups across the region.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities
\nCleantech Open Northeast runs on an annual calendar cycle. This startup accelerator engages sponsors and leading cleantech companies and the innovation community, runs events and outreach to recruit applicants (over 100 in 2016), selects the most promising and ready startups for the annual cohort, matches startups to mentors and experts, provides leading entrepreneurial education and guidance on the startups\u2019 business plans and pitches, and organizes judges and the region\u2019s leading cleantech investors, partners, and executives for the annual competition and finals event.<\/p>\n

The Communications & Community Outreach Manager reports to the Director of Cleantech Open Northeast. S\/he is instrumental to the day-to-day operations of the accelerator program.<\/p>\n

Key responsibilities include communications (with mentors, participants, and volunteers) and event organization. Responsibilities may include and may not be limited to:
\n\u25cf Strategic management and content development for all CTONE communications to
\nstakeholders including startup companies, industry experts, volunteers, partners, and
\nsponsors.
\n\u25cf Act as the primary community manager for our mentors and experts, Cleantech Open
\nNortheast accelerator entrepreneurs, and new volunteers including outreach, systems
\nsupport, and customer service.
\n\u25cf Manage CRM, systems, and tracking programs associated with program activities.
\n\u25cf Manage the quality control process for Cleantech Open Northeast accelerator including
\nsurveying teams and mentors regularly (25+ instances throughout the year).
\n\u25cf Support Cleantech Open Northeast Director in streamlining partner and sponsor
\nrelationship management activities.
\n\u25cf Lead Cleantech Open Northeast communications and media relations effort, including
\ndrafting and distributing press releases related to accelerator milestones and program
\nnews, managing media inquiries, updating the Cleantech Open Northeast website and
\nsocial media accounts.
\n\u25cf In coordination with NECEC Events Manager, assist in planning, logistics and execution
\nof Cleantech Open Northeast events.
\n\u25cf Oversee recruitment of entrepreneurs, mentors, and volunteers to Cleantech Open
\nNortheast program, including building out lead tracker and managing volunteers
\nassisting with outreach.
\n\u25cf Management of Cleantech Open Northeast Intern.
\n\u25cf Support Cleantech Open Northeast Director as requested.<\/p>\n

Qualifications<\/strong>
\nThe position requires a motivated, self-starter with strong project management and
\norganizational skills to manage internal and external communications activities and operations for of the Cleantech Open Northeast regional competition. Ideal candidates will have professional experience in communications, operations, and project management, an interest in clean energy and the innovation economy, and a demonstrated track record of strong performance. Relevant experience with cleantech venture and entrepreneurial initiatives a plus.
\n\u25cf Bachelor\u2019s degree, relevant graduate experience a plus
\n\u25cf Strong public speaking and presentation skills
\n\u25cf Ability to communicate and work with a variety of stakeholders including entrepreneurs,
\nsustainable-driven companies, mentors and volunteers, and innovation support
\norganizations
\n\u25cf Excellent verbal and written communicator and relationship builder with an attention to
\ndetail
\n\u25cf Superior and organized project manager with the ability to see through multiple events in
\ncoordination with a variety of partner organizations
\n\u25cf Customer-centric attitude with high level of professionalism
\n\u25cf Ability to recruit and manage a large pool of volunteers and interns
\n\u25cf High energy and incredibly hard worker with the ability to work independently or as part
\nof a team, and manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
\n\u25cf Demonstrable enthusiasm and interest in entrepreneurship and clean technologies
\n\u25cf Experience in recruitment, sales, business development, or community outreach
\npreferred
\n\u25cf Proficiency in Google and Office programs (Google Docs, Sheets, Word, Excel,
\nPowerPoint, etc.) Experience with social media tools and content management systems,
\nincluding Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook<\/p>\n

Salary and Compensation<\/strong>
\nSalary commensurate with experience, and standard benefits package. Potential for a bonus to commend excellent work, and a standard benefits package including health and dental coverage, three weeks of vacation time. A great opportunity to become a visible part of a regional and national network of cleantech professionals.
\n
\nTo express interest in this position<\/strong>
\nPlease send a cover letter and resume to Kathryn Elmes, NECEC Director Cleantech Open Northeast ( kelmes@cleantechopen.org ) with the subject line \u201cCTO Manager Application\u201d.<\/p>\n

About Cleantech Open Northeast<\/strong>
\nWe find, fund and foster the most promising cleantech startups on the planet. The mission of the Cleantech Open is to find, fund, and foster the big ideas that address today\u2019s most urgent energy, environmental, and economic challenges. The Cleantech Open has established itself as the leader in developing clean technology startup entrepreneurs addressing these challenges. Since its inception in 2006, more than 700 promising teams have availed themselves of the Cleantech Open\u2019s one-of-a-kind hands-on workforce development, nurturing, and funding programs, with impressive results:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Cleantech Open Alumni have raised over $800M in private
\ncapital, \u25cf More than half of our alumni companies are still in business today, and \u25cf More than 2,500 new clean technology jobs have been created. We believe that the solutions to the most critical challenges facing the U.S. today, related to energy, environment and the economy will come from the creativity, dedication, and passion of entrepreneurs and inventors. The primary catalyst through which the Cleantech Open has advanced its unique workforce model is via the world\u2019s largest and most successful cleantech business competition and networking programs.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the Northeast Region, visit http:\/\/northeast.cleantechopen.org<\/a> .
\nAbout NECEC
\nNECEC (Northeast Clean Energy Council & NECEC Institute) is the premier voice of businesses building a world-class clean energy hub in the Northeast, helping clean energy companies start, scale and succeed with our unique business, innovation and policy leadership. NECEC includes the Northeast Clean Energy Council (a nonprofit business member organization), and NECEC Institute (a nonprofit focused on industry research, innovation, policy development and communications initiatives). NECEC brings together business leaders and key stakeholders to engage in influential policy discussions and business initiatives while building connections that propel the clean energy industry forward. Learn more: www.necec.org .<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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