Director, Corporate Communications

The posting, as NineDot Energy wrote it

FLSA Classification: Exempt

About The Company

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators.

Job Summary

NineDot Energy is seeking a Director, Corporate Communications to be responsible for developing and executing internal and external communication strategies that strengthen the company’s reputation, align stakeholders, and advance business objectives. This role oversees executive communications, employee communications, media relations, brand messaging, and change communications to ensure consistent, clear, and compelling storytelling across all audiences.

The Director serves as a strategic advisor to the whole company, from leadership to individual contributors, and helps shape how the company communicates its vision, priorities, achievements, and impact. This role partners closely with senior leaders across Project Development, Community Engagement, Policy & Regulatory, Operations, Construction & Engineering, Finance and People & Enterprise Services to build and protect NineDot's brand while increasing awareness of our mission, business impact, and industry leadership.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and has experience navigating complex stakeholder environments, managing media relationships, developing executive communications, and supporting high-growth organizations. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves leadership role requiring someone who can move seamlessly between long-term strategy, day-to-day execution, and everything in between.

Responsibilities

Corporate Communications Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with NineDot's business objectives and growth plans.
• Build and maintain a consistent com

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• Strong executive presence and ability to advise senior leaders.
• Ability to simplify complex technical, regulatory, and business topics for diverse audiences.
• Ability to influence colleagues and stakeholders without direct control.
• Experience managing agencies, consultants, and external communications partners.
• Experience overseeing and executing social media management.
• Experience using WordPress and Canva is a positive.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field is a plus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

At NineDot Energy, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and are the foundation of our success. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, age, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you're passionate about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills.

NineDot Employee benefits include but are not limited to

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 5% employer match on your 401k retirement account
• 20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary caregiver within the first year of birth or adoption
• Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend
• 16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year