Responsibilities

• Design targeted campaigns to educate portfolio startups on the value of new commercialization offerings
• Drive high startup enrollment and participation in customer mapping exercises, corporate adoption clinics, reverse pitches, and workshops
• Develop messaging toolkits and guides to help founders translate technical milestones into customer-centric value propositions for enterprise buyers
• Develop messaging campaigns tailored to utilities, OEMs, developers, and procurement agencies
• Market program event offerings to secure decision-maker attendance and participation from off-takers
• Frame program value propositions around corporate risk reduction, pilot readiness, and access to pre-vetted tech solutions
• Conduct structured outreach and interviews with corporates and customers to assess need and interest in working with portfolio startups
• Craft the core narrative for the commercialization initiative, positioning the program as a critical bridge between early-stage innovation and market adoption
• Package findings from market landscape research, commercial matches, and joint development agreements into high-impact case studies, reports, and presentations
• Author storytelling assets for funding partners and prospective sponsors to demonstrate program impact and attract future support

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in market engagement marketing, communications, or multi-stakeholder storytelling within climate tech, open innovation, venture capital, or tech accelerator
• Track record of tailoring communications for distinct groups: entrepreneurs, corporates, and institutional funders/sponsors
• Prior experience working within California clean energy or policy ecosystems
• Strong dedication to New Energy Nexus's mission, with a demonstrated understanding of and alignment with organizational goals
• Excellent copywriting, campaign architecture, and visual narrative skills
• Ability to story-tell and produce content that simplifies complex narratives for broader accessibility and understanding
• The ability to develop and execute a strategic communication plan that aligns with the organization's mission and objectives
• Proficiency in using digital platforms, social media, and email marketing tools to reach and engage target audiences
• Proficiency in website content management systems (CMS) and website design principles to increase website traffic and improve user experience
• Knowledge of event planning and management, including logistics, promotion, and audience engagement strategies for virtual events

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, paid holidays and 401(k) with employer contribution.