Marketing & Communications Specialist

Launch your Sustainability Career with the Climate Corps Fellowship program!

SEI’s Climate Corps Fellowship program offers emerging professionals the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that address climate change and build community resilience—all while gaining paid, hands-on experience and professional development. This bridge-to-career opportunity pairs emerging leaders with host organizations that range from local governments and nonprofits to for-profit businesses, where fellows lead impactful projects that drive real-world change.

This is a remote position for those residing in California or Arizona. 

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about partner outreach, building relationships, and spreading the word to advance clean energy goals? As a Marketing & Communications Specialist in this Climate Corps Fellowship, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful clean energy initiatives with Optony Inc. This is a fully remote position for those residing in Arizona or California. 

In this role, you’ll collaborate with the U.S. DOE Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) team on a variety of marketing and communications initiatives. Your work will involve engaging with end-users, stakeholders, and partners through targeted outreach, writing reports and technical case studies that drive energy solutions forward, managing communications, coordinating schedules with external clients, and representing Optony and the team at conferences as a table or booth host. The role may also include opportunities to travel to locations such as Arizona, Nevada, California, or Hawaii.

This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead impactful clean energy projects, explore cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to a wide range of clean energy initiatives. You'll collaborate with both public and private sector partners, conduct studies across diverse industries and facility types, and work alongside motivated individuals and research teams from across the nation.

About Our Partner: Optony Inc.

Optony Inc is a global research and consulting firm focused on enabling government, utilities, schools, and commercial organizations to bridge the gap between clean energy goals and real-world results. Leveraging our independence, domain expertise, and unique market position, our clients are empowered to make informed decisions that reduce risk, optimize operations, and deliver the greatest long-term return on their investments.

What You’ll Do

• Play an integral role in the US Department of Energy Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) program team at Optony

• Identify and outreach to end-users/stakeholders/partners

• Manage meeting schedules; manage communications with external clients, stakeholders, industry partners, and program participants

• Curate email marketing distribution lists

• Accountable for the timely release of monthly newsletter releases 

• Monthly/quarterly newsletters

• Managing existing and new social media (i.e. LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)

• Assist in the coordination of conferences/webinars/events

• Attend conferences as table or booth host (this includes travel within the US, primarily AZ, NV, CA, HI)

• Create new case study writeups; review website content for out-of-date information and make updates to project descriptions

What We’re Looking For

• A college degree is preferred but not required.

• Coursework or related experience in environmental fields (e.g., internships, volunteer work) is preferred.

• Coursework or experience in marketing, communications, or creative writing is preferred.

• Some experience with graphic and/or web design is preferred.

• Excellent communication and writing skills.

• Strong technical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal abilities.

• Experience with analysis.

• Proficiency in digital marketing is a plus.

• A demonstrated commitment to addressing racism and advancing racial equity, both within team dynamics and programmatically.

• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas).

• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.

We encourage everyone interested in this position to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We value diverse perspectives and believe that a unique background can bring significant strengths to this role, even if some qualifications are not fully met.

What We Provide and Why This is a Game-Changer for Your Career

• A monthly stipend of $3150 per month 

• $2000 end-of-program financial award​

• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by the employer.

• Access to a national Member Assistance Program offering financial, legal, medical advocacy, and counseling services.

• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.

• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.

• Professional networking and learning opportunities.

• University of California Climate Stewards Certification, equipping you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives.

Join the Climate Corps Movement

Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate action. Our fellows work on cutting-edge sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, building essential skills and creating real-world impact. Since 2010, Climate Corps has empowered over 800 Fellows to work with 500+ partners on 1,350 transformative projects. With nearly 99% of Fellows continuing careers in sustainability—many hired by their host organizations—you could be the next environmental leader shaping a better future!

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We seek candidates who share SEI’s commitment to equity and environmental justice, and who share a commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. SEI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices.

How to Apply

By applying to the Climate Corps Fellowship, you'll automatically be considered for all relevant positions. Apply only once to the position in your geographic region that best matches your background.