Market Engagement & Communications Lead

Job overview

The Market Engagement & Communications Lead is a hybrid position based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with at least two designated days each week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in the Berkeley office. Compensation is $125,000–$140,000 annually. New Energy Nexus California supports clean-energy entrepreneurs and works to accelerate California’s clean-energy transition.

What you'll do

• Design and execute messaging campaigns for portfolio startups, corporate buyers, and funding partners.
• Promote commercialization offerings and events, develop founder messaging tools, conduct structured outreach and interviews with corporate customers, and create case studies, reports, presentations, and storytelling assets that communicate program impact.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

market engagement

communications

berkeley ca

hybrid

clean energy

climate tech

startup marketing

corporate engagement

campaign strategy

storytelling

commercialization

new energy nexus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• flexible paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer contribution.

Why this role

Limited-term position through June 2028, with possible extension depending on funding and program needs; requires 5+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with California clean-energy or policy ecosystems.

About the employer

New Energy Nexus is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.