Climate Power - Rapid Response Director

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Job Description

About Climate Power


Climate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. We’re educating Americans about our climate progress, highlighting how clean energy investments benefit local communities, and holding Big Oil accountable for polluting our air and water. We use data-backed messages to pave a path for bold action and shine a light on the price of ignoring the climate crisis would cost our health, economy, and future generations.


It’s our job to tell the story of how climate action and clean energy investment are rebuilding our economy, lowering energy costs, and protecting our planet for future generations. We call out disinformation from bad actors like the Big Oil lobby, and make the climate stakes real for voters. Learn more about our organization and work here: Climate Power: Who We Are!


About This Role


Climate Power is seeking a strategic and innovative Rapid Response Director to lead the Communications Department’s rapid response program. The Rapid Response Director will report to the Deputy Managing Director of Communications and will manage the Rapid Response Press Secretary to win the daily news cycle, hold Republicans and polluters accountable, and combat attacks and disinformation in order to win the politics of climate nationally and in key states.


The Rapid Response Director will create, manage and execute communications strategies to convey the importance of climate and clean energy investments, sell the benefits of climate action in key communities and block efforts to dismantle climate progress.


Staff Tier & Description


Tier: Director


_Tier Description:_Project management across teams; Manages staff and contractors; Manage a “vertical” of work & manage daily workflow; Positions lead work in an area of specialization and require expertise or near expertise in the relevant area. Requires significant experience.


Location & Hours of Operations


Climate Power is a remote first organization based in DC. This position can be located anywhere in the U.S., but must be able to work Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates.

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