BlocPower is a clean energy leader creating smarter, greener, healthier buildings for all by reducing the barriers to money-saving, quality-of-life-improving green building upgrade. We provide engineering, financing and project implementation services for our clients, with a special focus in historically left out communities across the country. These communities, and their buildings, are underserved by traditional energy services companies because they are considered too small, too costly, or too risky. Our portfolio of projects include houses of worship, schools, non-profits, small businesses and multifamily buildings. Through our work, we save our clients money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve health and create local employment opportunities.

At BlocPower, we value our mission. We are trusted advisors that get things done for our customers by using data to make the right decisions. We support and expect excellence from our team members. We treat both our customers and ourselves with care and respect.

As our work is centered around systematically disenfranchised communities – including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people – we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

We are looking to bring a dynamic Press Secretary onto our growing marketing team with a specific focus on our workforce development initiatives.

This team member will oversee external relations and communications for BlocPower’s “Civilian Climate Corps,” serving as liaison for local (New York City in particular) and national press relationships.

A critical function of this role will be ensuring our mission, objectives and achievements are communicated clearly, consistently and efficiently.

What You'll Do

- Refine and develop our press strategy, respond to media inquiries, write press releases and pitch stories
- Coordinate interviews and manage press events
- Work closely with the workforce development team to understand program data and establish key talking points
- Enrich existing and form new relationships with press and partner organizations to amplify the work of our Civilian Climate Corps

Who You Are

- An experienced media relations professional, writer, and communicator who enjoys being in a deadline-centered, entrepreneurial environment
- Possess a strong familiarity with the New York City media market and ideally be positioned to leverage existing relationships
- BA/BS or equivalent combination of work experience and education preferably in degree/course work/experience in writing, communications and 4+ years of experience in an external communications role

What You'll Get From Us

- Base salary between $72,000 and $95,000
- Competitive equity in a growing, Series A startup
- Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) benefits, OneMedical membership (depending on geographic availability), Unlimited PTO, Parental Leave, Remote Work, the Best Team Ever

Bonus Points

- Experience with political campaigns, local politics and/or community based organizations
- Press contacts in New York City

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

BlocPower™ provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlocPower™ complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

BlocPower™ expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of BlocPower™ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.