Responsibilities

• serve as the bridge between technical expertise and public understanding.
• develop strategic communications, educational campaigns, and engagement initiatives that increase awareness of environmental sustainability programs, encourage community participation, and help employees, residents, businesses, and decision-makers understand how sustainability initiatives improve quality of life in Prince William County.
• support the implementation of the CESMP to meet the county’s Climate Mitigation and Resiliency goals and Strategic Plan goals.
• 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 to engage with that contribute to the achievement of the Climate Mitigation and Resiliency goals and Strategic Plan goals.
• support the development of reports to keep the community informed about the county’s progress toward the Climate Mitigation and Resiliency goals and the implementation of the Strategic Plan, including the county’s Environmental Sustainability Annual Report.

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.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Communications, Marketing, Environmental Sustainability, or a related area.
• Translating technical, scientific, or policy-related information into content that is easily understood by residents, employees, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
• Developing and executing strategic communications and outreach plans that support organizational goals.
• Creating clear, engaging content across multiple channels, including websites, newsletters, social media, presentations, reports, and other digital and print publications.
• Planning and implementing public engagement campaigns that build awareness, encourage participation, and strengthen community partnerships.
• Writing and editing a wide variety of communications products, including annual reports, media releases, feature stories, educational materials, presentations, and executive communications.
• Collaborating with communications professionals, technical staff, and organizational leadership to ensure consistent messaging and effective public engagement.
• Building relationships with community organizations, businesses, industry partners, and other stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives.
• Tracking legislative or policy developments, summarizing impacts, and preparing communications or briefing materials for leadership.
• Managing multiple communications projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities