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Senior Manager of Advocacy Communications

    Senior Manager of Advocacy Communications

    Ready to advance a growing industry that provides the essential digital infrastructure making our modern lives possible and enabling the 21st-century economy?

    The Data Center Coalition (DCC) is the membership association for the data center industry, empowering and championing the data center community through public policy advocacy, thought leadership, stakeholder outreach, and community engagement.

    Data centers are the backbone of the modern economy, and our members are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in capital in new data center facilities across the country to meet unprecedented demand for the digital services that have become increasingly central to Americans’ daily routines and how we live. The way we work, learn, buy groceries, bank, and even access medical care now occurs online. Data centers make this possible by enabling the apps, platforms, and services we increasingly rely on every day to keep us connected in our modern digital lives.

    DCC represents and advances the interests of the data center industry by aggregating industry expertise and thought leadership, partnering with policymakers and other collaborators, and supporting communities where data center teams live and work through active engagement.

    To learn more, go to http://www.datacentercoalition.org.

     

    About the Role and Opportunity

    Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications and working collaboratively with the entire DCC team, the Senior Manager of Communications (Advocacy) will promote understanding of the data center industry by taking a leading role in project management for DCC’s external communications and public education efforts, primarily involving state, federal, and issue-based advocacy campaigns.

    The Senior Manager will help strategize and manage the implementation of various state and federal advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry, including strategic communications engagements, paid advertising campaigns, and stakeholder education efforts. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Senior Manager will work closely with DCC’s state and federal policy staff, DCC members, external consultants and vendors, and other stakeholders.

    This is a fully remote position. Occasional travel (up to 10%) required.

     

    Responsibilities

    • Help strategize, direct, and execute strategic communications campaigns to effectively promote understanding of the industry among policymakers and the general public.
    • Serve as a liaison between DCC’s Communications Team, DCC’s State and Federal Policy Teams, DCC members, as well as other internal and external stakeholders, to facilitate effective public education and advocacy campaigns.
    • Work collaboratively with DCC external consultants and vendors, as needed, to direct and manage DCC’s state and federal communications and advocacy efforts, with a strong emphasis on project management.
    • Contribute to the creation, editing, and approval of messaging and collateral for use in public education and advocacy efforts, in collaboration with DCC staff and members.
    • Effectively monitor the progress of external advocacy efforts and provide regular updates to DCC staff and members.
    • Organize, run, and participate in meetings, work groups, and other initiatives related to DCC’s involvement in state and federal advocacy efforts.
    • Represent DCC at meetings and events, as required. 
    • Other tasks as assigned. This position’s duties may evolve over time as the needs of the organization change. 

     

    Basic Qualifications:

    • At least 5 years of experience working in communications, public relations, politics, political campaigns, or a related field.
    • A deep understanding of strategic communications strategies and tactics, including experience managing multichannel communications campaigns.
    • Excellent project management and planning skills, with a high level of attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and experience managing teams or vendors.
    • The ability to translate technical or complex topics into compelling and persuasive public-facing messages.
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, and capable of balancing multiple projects and timelines. 
    • A member-services mindset and an aptitude for building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including energy and other policy area subject matter experts from DCC member companies.
    • Strong written and oral communication skills.
    • Intellectually curious, creative, and results-oriented.
    • Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, composure, and discretion.
    • Enthusiasm, flexibility, and interest in helping to build an organization.

     

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree.
    • Experience working in a PR agency, trade association, political campaign, advocacy organization, or political consulting firm.
    • Specific experience in digital advertising strategies, ad production, and ad buys.
    • Deep understanding of and experience working on behalf of the data center industry or related technology industries.

     

    Additional Details:

    • Full-time position with a growing benefits package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K matching, and vacation and sick leave that start accruing on Day 1!
    • This is a virtual position with the ability to work from a home office. DCC may provide office space at a co-working or shared office facility if preferred.
    • Travel (up to 10%) may be required.
    • Must be eligible to work in the United States.
    • Compensation is negotiable and will be based on your skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for Colorado is $100,000-$120,000.

     

    We would love to hear from you! Email resume: hiring@datacentercoalition.org to apply.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

    Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.