Communications Manager

Communications Manager

About CTE

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is a member-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that develops, promotes, and implements advanced transportation technologies, vehicles, and fuels that reduce environmental pollution and fossil fuel dependency. CTE is a passionate, progressive workplace open to employee-driven ideas and opportunities. CTE is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and St. Paul.

This job opportunity is located in the Atlanta office.

CTE’s mission is to improve the health of our climate and communities by bringing people together to develop and commercialize clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation technologies. Since 1993, CTE has managed a portfolio of over $600 million in team research, development, and demonstration projects. We’ve helped over 200 US companies move their technologies into the global energy and transportation mainstream. Currently, CTE is heavily involved in the deployment of electric vehicles across the U.S. CTE works closely with vehicle manufacturers, component providers, and fleet operators, including transit agencies and logistics organizations across the country. To learn more about CTE, please visit www.cte.tv.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CTE is committed to championing inclusivity, diversity, and equity through our pursuit of a zero-emission future. We are motivated by our mission to improve the health of our climate for all people. Our staff seek to create a community where your identity is not only embraced, but celebrated. Whatever your race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status may be, we welcome and encourage all individuals to join us in transforming transportation.

Position Summary  

CTE is seeking a Communications Manager to bring technical proficiencies, strategic planning, and leadership to our growing communications team. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining a full suite of brand-conscious materials for CTE’s internal and external projects, including reporting templates, marketing collateral, digital newsletters, and more as our reputation as a national leader in successfully deploying clean transportation technologies grows. The Communications Manager will enrich and strengthen CTE’s brand across all communications activities of the organization, with particular emphasis on digital marketing and deliverable development. The ideal candidate will also have graphic design and web design and development expertise.

Position Responsibilities

• Become well-versed in all aspects of the organization’s vision, mission, and programmatic execution
• Work with leadership and staff to implement an integrated, strategic marketing approach to disseminate core messages, internally and externally
• Ensure that priority issues and campaigns have a strong communications infrastructure
• Execute the development, design, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including email newsletters, event invitations and materials, press releases, reports, brochures, social media, web pages, and any additional marketing collateral

• Use CTE’s style guide to manage and standardize branding and design across all deliverables ensuring standards of appearance and content

• Supervise 1-2 internal communications staff, including the management of PR efforts, including press release distribution, media inquiries, and media requests

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4+ years of full-time experience in design, marketing, or nonprofit communications
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in HTML/CSS for email and web
• Knowledge of CRM and marketing automation tools
• Driven self-starter who works well independently but also with a team
• Passionate about climate and clean transportation

Desired Qualifications

• Salesforce
• Pardot
• Content creation for social media advertising
• Report design
• Issue-based communications campaigns

Salary Range

·       $60,000 - $75,000

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA
• 401k Match
• Annual Raises
• PTO (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Volunteer Time)
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Education Assistance
• Phone and Parking Subsidies
• Computer Equipment/Software
• Food and Beverage
• Valued at approximately $10,000-$15,000/year

How to Apply

Please submit a current resume, cover letter, and link to portfolio to recruiting@cte.tv. Preference is given to candidates with diverse portfolios across the communications discipline, including graphics, logos, reports, videos, campaigns, blogs, and other materials.

CTE is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, gender expression, marital status, HIV status, disability, or any other status protected by laws or regulations. All employment decisions are based on business need, qualifications, and merit.