Head of Communications

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Arcadia is the technology company empowering energy innovators and consumers to fight the climate crisis. Our software and APIs are revolutionizing an industry held back by outdated systems and institutions by creating unprecedented access to the data and clean energy needed to make a decarbonized energy grid possible.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">In 2014, Arcadia set out on its mission to break the fossil fuel monopoly and since then we have been knocking down the institutional barriers to unlock decarbonization. To date, we have connected hundreds of thousands of consumers and small businesses with high-quality clean energy options. Fast forward to today, and now, we’re thinking even bigger. We have launched Arc, an industry-defining SaaS platform that empowers developers and energy innovators to deliver their own custom, personalized energy experiences, accelerating the transformation of the industry from an analog energy system into a digitized information network.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges requires out-of-the-box thinking &amp; diverse perspectives. We’re building a team of individuals from different backgrounds, industries, &amp; educational experiences. If you share our passion for ushering in the era of the clean electron, we look forward to learning what you would uniquely bring to Arcadia!</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">We are seeking a highly skilled Head of Communications to join the Marketing organization at Arcadia. This role will partner closely with the SVP of Marketing and executives at the company to advance our brand, product, and corporate narratives, establishing Arcadia as a trusted leader at the forefront of the climate technology landscape. As a creative storyteller and experienced leader, you will build a Communications function that will include efforts across internal communications, corporate, and product GTM communications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">You’re an ideal candidate for this role if you have experience driving the communications strategy through the transition from startup to public company. In addition, you have demonstrated success in scaling strategic coverage of technology brands and are comfortable with shaping ambiguous and new to market opportunities into simple and exciting narratives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Arcadia is headquartered in Washington, DC, and open to fully remote candidates. This role will be reporting to the SVP of Marketing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: #000000;">#LI-REMOTE</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>What you'll do:</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Build an integrated annual communications plan across internal and external business priorities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Work closely with the executive team on defining our corporate narrative.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Define and implement a global corporate comms strategy that leads to employees and external corporate partners deeply understanding and being encouraged by our company vision and strategic priorities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Be a great leader and mentor to an outstanding team of communications professionals.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Collaborate cross-functionally to identify proactive media opportunities and develop new programs to increase the impact of our communications</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Manage PR and Communications agency partners to implement PR strategies and processes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Use existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within tech, business and renewable energy media and industry leaders with vision.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>What will help you succeed:</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Must-haves:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Passion for our mission, sustainability, &amp; helping drive a decarbonized future</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">10+ years of communications experience, at least 5 years in a leadership role at a B2B/Saas technology company</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Consistent track record of creating positive relationships with cross-functional team members and media contacts</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Experience in leading executive, corporate, internal, and product communications</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">An egoless doer who is willing to roll up their sleeves when needed</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Strategic problem solver with the ability to think bigger picture, dive into the details, and deliver on communication, brand, and industry marketing needs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Strong leadership skills with a focus on collaboration, proactivity, and flexibility with a super power that rallys people and encourages others to get things done.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment &amp; adapt to shifting priorities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Experience building a function from a small team to full-scale organization</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Nice-to-haves:</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Experience acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in media interviews</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Prior success with ESG and sustainability related communication strategies</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Market-based compensation (salary + equity)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) and commuter benefits</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, professional development, volunteer, parental leave)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Professional development opportunities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">All-company lunches</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Free clean energy</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">A chance to decarbonize and disrupt the energy sector</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Eliminating carbon footprints, eliminating carbon copies.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Here at Arcadia, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in creating a clean energy future. Arcadia is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. While we are currently unable to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States.</span></p>