Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Communications Lead

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Communications Lead with 6+ years of experience to join our Boulder, CO team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive. 

About the Role:

As a Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Communications Lead supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to develop and implement marketing and outreach communications as well as lead event planning and facilitation. The role is an opportunity to support an emerging Federal agency focused developing a robust domestic research and development ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Managing the promotion of events (virtual and in-person) through marketing and outreach communications; this includes developing and executing campaigns, and overseeing the review process.
• Coordinate with internal staff, clients, and external stakeholders to establish the requirements for an event, and serve as liaison to program leadership throughout the planning process
• Aligning with client strategic communications and messaging goals, leading content development for various events and stakeholder engagements including webinars, conference presentations, blog posts, newsletters, and other platforms
• Overseeing the management of internal communications with Federal staff; this is inclusive of managing deadlines, leading content creation, and overseeing the review process
• Working closely with the client, developing presentations and facilitating webinars that showcase research updates in a digestible format
• Designing, facilitating, and leading follow-up report development for conferences and stakeholder workshops sponsored by the client
• Leveraging and recommending marketing tools and creative solutions based on marketing communications and outreach goals and challenges
• Collaborating to develop messaging and branding for campaigns, aligning with the client’s corporate messaging principles and brand style guide 
• Monitoring communications and outreach performance
• Supporting cross-team initiatives to include: virtual and in-person events, presentation development, meeting facilitation, and reporting
• Contributing to the firm’s business development and growth strategy
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location:

You will work as part of a hybrid team at the client site in Boulder, CO. Some remote work may be an option.

Required Experience/Skills: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 6+ years of experience working in marketing, event planning, or strategic communications
• 4+ years of experience developing content with an emphasis on writing for blogs, newsletters, social media and more
• 4+ years of experience managing client-facing project deliverables 
• 3+ years of experience managing a team of communications professionals and delegating tasks
• 1+ year of managing employees’ performance and career growth
• Must be comfortable presenting ideas and recommendations to teammates and clients; specifically, this position requires the ability to convey concepts verbally and visually
• Must be self-directed, responsible, accountable, and transparent in approach; ability to move on projects with minimal supervision is a must
• Self-starter who is confident in identifying the path forward, making recommendations, and taking action 
• Experience working with Salesforce or Salesforce Marketing Cloud (or comparable CRM and email marketing software)
• Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to work
• A team player; at times, you may be asked to help with projects or tasks that are not strictly in the job description 
• US citizenship or permanent resident and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• A firm grasp on the the importance of following a brand style guide 
• Familiarity with webinar software
• Proficiency working with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and a general desire to develop and practice graphic design skills that support digital content goals; confidence working with Adobe Spark or Canva will also be considered
• Experience working with Adobe Premiere Pro; similar video editing experience will be considered

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team. 

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity. We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek, recruit, and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. 

Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

*Approximate Salary Estimate: $85,000 - $100,000

*The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.