Director of Community Outreach & Communications

Director of Community Outreach & Communications

Director of Community Outreach & Communications

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At First State Hydrogen, we are committed to providing affordable and profitable clean hydrogen to support American energy independence. Our 60-megawatt pilot project, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is among the nation's first clean energy production facilities. Powered by clean energy, it has the capacity to produce 24 metric tons of green hydrogen per day using PEM electrolysers. We are dedicated to meeting your energy needs with 100% clean energy, helping you achieve your sustainability goals in a cost-effective manner.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Director of Community Outreach & Communications, based in Wilmington, DE with some flexibility for remote work. The Director will oversee community engagement initiatives, manage communications strategies, create and disseminate press releases, and spearhead community outreach programs. Daily tasks include building relationships with community stakeholders, ensuring effective communication across various channels, and managing budgets related to outreach projects. The Director will also be responsible for measuring the impact of outreach programs and adjusting strategies as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in Community Engagement and Community Outreach
• Strong Communication and Press Releases skills
• Proficiency in Budgeting and financial management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment
• Experience with sustainability and clean energy initiatives is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field

Key Responsibilities:

Communications & Community Outreach

• Drive Aterniums visibility in the community and fosterstrong stakeholder relationships.
• ExecuteCommunity Outreach Strategyin alignment with theCommercialization Plan.
• Develop and implement outreach initiatives to engage:
• Local influencers, community organizations, and advocacy groups
• Government officials and strategic partners
• Industrial sector customers and workforce development partners
• Organize and leadCommunity Advisory Board meetings, providing a platform for stakeholders to engage on:
• Government, Regulatory & Permitting
• Workforce Development

As part of a growing, entrepreneurial company, the successful candidate will be called on to do some of the tasks below and other items as needed.

Internal / Project Management

• Oversee and manageQuality Management System (QMS)/CORE systemto ensureUnited States DOE complianceand build towardsISO 9001:2015 certification.
• Coordinate with internal teams to draft and implementpolicy-compliant procedures, with a strong focus onRisk Management Planning.
• Establish and maintainISO-aligned document control system, ensuring all controlled documents aresecure and up-to-date.
• Serve as a liaison withOwners Engineer and Financial team regardingDOE reimbursement and engagement process for the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2).
• Work closely withIT partner(s)to maintain compliance acrossIT systemsand ensure operational efficiency.

Sales & Business Development

• SupportHydrogen & Oxygen business development efforts, expanding market reach and customer engagement.
• Conducttargeted customer outreachbased onCommercialization Plan priorities.
• Maintain and enhancecustomer pipeline, driving sustainablemarket growth.
• Gather and analyzemarket datato inform strategic sales decisions and optimizetarget market selection.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience inproject management, community engagement, regulatory compliance, and sales development.
• Strong knowledge ofISO requirements, risk management planning, and document control systems.
• Ability to engage and manage relationships withgovernment officials, community leaders, and strategic partners.
• Expertise inbusiness development, customer outreach, and market data analysis.
• Excellentcommunication skills, with an ability to executehigh-impact outreach strategies.
• Background inhydrogen industry, renewable energy, or chemical manufacturingis a plus.
• Insightful: Seeks deep understanding of stakeholders needs, motivations and behaviors, and translates them into insights to create value for our stakeholders.
• Delivers Results: Takes initiative and delivers results.Able to work independently.
• Thinks Holistically: Understands the overarching impact of actions/decisions on other areas of the business. Identifies synergies inside and outside the organization to create value for Aternium and clients.
• Learns: Demonstrates curiosity and learns from the experience of success and failure while sharing knowledge with others to affect continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Develops trustful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate corporate goals to improve outcomes.
• Champions Change: Seeks new opportunities to create value for clients and Aternium. Supports the implementation and acceptance of change across the organization.
• Leads Others: Inspires, motivates, influences and coaches others to create value for clients and Aternium; Creates a culture of accountability that provides space for colleagues to contribute to their fullest potential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

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