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Posted: 29-May-26
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Salary: 60,000 to 68,000
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Position Summary
The Hydropower Foundation is seeking a motivated and organized Outreach Specialist to lead engagement efforts with colleges and universities — including community colleges and trade schools — as well as industry professionals and veterans groups. This role is central to our mission, helping to connect students, veterans, and early-career professionals with career opportunities and industry professionals in the hydropower sector.
The ideal candidate is passionate about renewable energy and/or workforce development, skilled at building relationships across audiences, and comfortable engaging in both in-person and remote environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute outreach strategies targeting two- and four-year colleges, universities, community colleges, and trade and vocational schools to promote hydropower career pathways.
- Build and maintain relationships with student groups, faculty, career centers, industry professionals, and veterans’ groups.
- Plan, coordinate, and represent the Foundation at career expos, campus events, industry conferences, and outreach events.
- Develop presentations and deliver public-facing communications to students and professional audiences.
- Help manage and grow the Foundation’s social media presence across platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop outreach materials, digital content, and educational resources.
- Track outreach activities and key performance indicators, maintain databases, and provide regular progress reports to leadership.
- Research and identify new partnership opportunities with student groups, faculty, workforce development organizations, and veteran service programs.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in communications, public relations, environmental studies, energy policy, education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2-5 years of experience in outreach, communications, workforce development, education, or related field.
- Knowledge of outreach and engagement strategies for reaching college and university audiences, including community colleges and trade schools.
- Experience with social media and developing content strategies to engage students and young professional audiences.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with comfort engaging diverse audiences.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to also work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of or genuine passion for the energy industry, renewable energy, and/or energy workforce development.
- Experience working with or outreach to veterans’ groups or veteran service organizations.
- Experience in event planning, from coordination through execution.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on America’s renewable energy workforce.
- A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off and sick leave.
- Salary range: $60,000-$68,000
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter to info@hydrofoundation.org. Please include “Outreach Specialist Application” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
