Community Engagement Specialist
Job Description
Description:
This position will provide support services to the Clean Energy Solutions (CES) residential energy efficiency portfolio by engaging customer segments to spread awareness of energy-saving measures and offerings.
Act as an ambassador for the residential energy efficiency programs, advocating for enrollment while directly interfacing with a range of customer populations.
Proactively seek and secure networking opportunities and facilitate learning sessions with prospective program participants.
Serve as a community liaison on behalf of the portfolio, attending various functions, public events or prearranged customer-facing meetings to disseminate information, respond to inquiries, and capture interest.
Coordinate activities and deliverables in partnership with company sales or business development teams to promote energy efficiency programs to employee groups and other community-based organizations.
Customer facing and very involved in community outreach
Serving as point of contact for residential customers
Will work with marketing, customer outreach, business development, corporate communications
Be comfortable speaking with customers, representing company interests at events, proactively seeking customer audiences, working with sales
Networking and attending events
Majority done in Northern NJ with some travel to Southern NJ
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, communications/public relations, marketing or a related field.
Minimum three (3) years professional experience in corporate advocacy or outreach.
Experience representing company or business interests with community, customer or client-side audiences.
Demonstrated ability to develop educational & informational materials, including, but not limited to, presentations, targeted correspondence, and promotional messaging.
Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Background in event support, both on the logistics front, as well as general brand ambassadorship.
Capacity to build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, managing regular touchpoints and proposing partnership solutions.
Knowledge of, or direct experience dealing with, New Jersey residential associations or affiliations.
Sufficient knowledge of energy efficiency and program structure & customer incentives.
Experience with public relations or marketing or communications or have a business degree that's comparable
Well versed in being a spokesperson and company ambassador
Creative & strategic ideas for outreach/cold calling, etc.
Desirable to have interest and knowledge in renewables and energy efficiency
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities
