Marketing and Communications Associate

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We are seeking motivated, dynamic professionals who are passionate about serving their local communities. Join our team: Apply to our open position(s) below. OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT! Marketing and Communications Associate Open until filled. Posted 05/12/2026 San Diego County - hybrid work schedule set by Community Power ABOUT THE ROLE : San Diego Community Power seeks a creative and proactive Marketing and Communications Associate to encourage participation in programs that benefit diverse customer segments in concert with the agency's mission to provide cleaner, cost-competitive electricity for nearly 1 million customers. The Marketing and Communications Associate will be responsible for developing and executing marketing and communications strategies that drive engagement and awareness of Community Power's programs, specifically from its San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN) initiative. You will be a key player in our efforts to continue building a strong brand identity and establish Community Power as a leader in the clean energy industry. Self-motivation, organization, flexibility, and attention to detail are essential to this position. A successful candidate will have a track record of coordinating innovative and successful marketing campaigns that have spurred meaningful program participation, an ability to set up and improve systems that build strong relationships and efficiencies across multiple marketing teams, and excellent writing and editing skills. WHO IS COMMUNITY POWER? Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California , serv ing nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. OUR HISTORY Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. Community Power was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY At Community Power , we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Implements the planning, development, content creation and evaluation of program campaigns and collateral Collaborates with internal staff and contracted program implementers to ensure all content aligns with other strategic messaging Aligns common messaging and marketing strategies across programs Helps build and maintain a consistent brand, coaches others on brand, style, and messaging guidelines Develops and executes effective marketing and communications strategies to increase program awareness and participation Creates and curates engaging and informative content for SDREN.org, email campaigns and other channels Supports integration of SDREN into Community Power's public relations strategy and collaborates with the organizational communications team for broader efforts Stays up to date with related industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs Attends and/or travels to meetings, and community events locally in San Diego to meet with stakeholders. May attend conferences in California and out of state as needed. Access to reliable transportation, and if driving an automobile, a good driving record. Community Power reimburses mileage expense at the IRS mileage rate Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously, meet deadlines and work under pressure Strong writer, with a track record of writing compelling content for many audiences in a fast-paced environment Strong passion for public service and supporting underserved communities Excellent time managemen

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