Communications

• Install, configure, program, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair land mobile radio (LMR) systems and related communications equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex equipment, system, programming, and installation issues to ensure reliable customer communications.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, firmware/software updates, and equipment upgrades to optimize system performance.
• Complete service tickets, work orders, and technical documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of communications systems, including associated network, power, and infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with customers, project teams, and management to coordinate service activities, site access, and project execution.
• Assist with project planning, system design support, scoping, and estimating for service, installation, and programming projects.
• Provide technical support and communicate effectively with customers regarding system performance, maintenance, and repair needs.

Communication Systems Technician II

• Identify and map RETI’s primary stakeholder audiences, including the National Science Foundation, federal and state agencies, congressional offices, industry partners, capital providers, academic collaborators, workforce organizations, community leaders, the press, and the public.
• Develop a comprehensive strategic communications plan that defines messaging priorities, channels, cadence, and engagement tactics for each stakeholder group.
• Establish and maintain a messaging architecture that articulates RETI’s mission, value proposition, and impact in language tailored to each audience.
• Continuously refine stakeholder strategies based on engagement data, feedback, and evolving consortium priorities.
• Serve as the principal storyteller for RETI, translating complex technical, commercial, workforce, and community work into clear and compelling narratives.
• Build and maintain a cohesive impact story that integrates progress and outcomes from across all four core verticals — technology, commercialization, workforce, and community engagement — into a unified consortium narrative.
• Identify and develop signature stories, case studies, and impact features that bring the consortium’s work to life for diverse audiences.
• Ensure that the consortium’s public-facing voice is consistent, authentic, and aligned with the values of West Virginia University and consortium partners.
• Partner closely with the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Commercialization Officer, Chief Workforce Officer, and community engagement leads to understand activities, milestones, and successes within each vertical.
• Work proactively across the leadership team and partner organizations to surface emerging stories, technical advances, partnership wins, training cohort results, and community outcomes.
• Translate vertical-specific accomplishments into broader narratives that demonstrate RETI’s integrated value to industry, government, and the region.
• Coordinate with partner communications teams across consortium organizations to amplify shared messaging and avoid conflicting or duplicative communications.
• Develop and oversee the production of high-quality communications content, including press releases, op-eds, website content, social media, newsletters, impact reports, briefing documents, and multimedia assets.
• Manage the consortium’s digital presence, including the RETI website, social media channels, and email communications, ensuring content is timely, accurate, and aligned with brand standards.
• Develop talking points, speeches, and presentation materials for the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Oversee design, video, photography, and other creative resources, working with internal staff and external vendors as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national, regional, and trade press covering energy, advanced manufacturing, innovation, workforce development, and Appalachian economic development.
• Manage media inquiries, press releases, and proactive media outreach to advance the consortium’s visibility and reputation.
• Prepare consortium executives and subject matter experts for interviews, press events, and public appearances.
• Monitor news coverage, social media, and public discourse related to consortium priorities and provide regular intelligence to leadership.
• Develop tailored communications products for federal, state, industry, academic, and community audiences, including stakeholder newsletters, briefing memos, impact dashboards, and event materials.
• Support the CEO, Chief Operations Officer, and Chief Officers in preparing for board meetings, congressional briefings, partner convenings, and community events.
• Support consortium engagement with West Virginia University leadership, the WVU University Relations team, and partner communications staff to ensure aligned messaging.
• Develop community-facing communications that build trust, transparency, and engagement with residents in West Virginia, western Pennsylvania, and central Appalachia.
• Work with RETI’s existing graphics and media contract to maintain RETI’s brand identity, visual standards, and editorial style guide.
• Manage the consortium’s communications archive and asset library so that materials are accessible, current, and well organized.

Director of Strategic Communications – Resilient Energy Technology & Infrastructure

• Support high-priority operational units, strategizing, developing, implementing, and managing communications and marketing plans
• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with leadership across all supporting units
• Serve as an internal resource to coordinate centralized communications support from Strategic Communications and Marketing
• Assist supporting units with the creation of internal and external messages
• Determine marketing tactics including internal and external communications, print pieces, websites, social media, and video
• Coordinate and provide support for major events, campaigns, or initiatives
• Stay current with emerging trends in marketing, web design, social media, etc.
• Determine and implement methods to assess the effectiveness of communications/marketing tactics
• Provide regular reports to key stakeholders regarding success of communication efforts

Senior Communications Specialist – Strategic Priorities

• Ensure that the message, story, and impact of the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium are told clearly, consistently, and compellingly to the audiences that matter most.
• Identify and map RETI’s primary stakeholder audiences.
• Develop a comprehensive strategic communications plan that defines messaging priorities, channels, cadence, and engagement tactics for each stakeholder group.
• Establish and maintain a messaging architecture that articulates RETI’s mission, value proposition, and impact.
• Serve as the principal storyteller for RETI, translating complex technical, commercial, workforce, and community work into clear and compelling narratives.
• Build and maintain a cohesive impact story that integrates progress and outcomes from across all four core verticals.
• Manage the consortium’s digital presence, including the RETI website, social media channels, and email communications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national, regional, and trade press.

Director of Strategic Communications – Office of Innovation and Commercialization

• Write engaging social media posts highlighting participant success stories, events, and organizational updates.
• Assist in drafting newsletters, blogs, website content, and email communications.
• Interview program participants and alumni to develop compelling stories demonstrating program impact.
• Support the creation of promotional materials for programs and events.
• Assist with planning and scheduling content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Monitor engagement and recommend strategies to increase audience reach.
• Research current social media trends and identify opportunities to improve engagement.
• Help maintain an organized content calendar.
• Design graphics using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Capture photos and video during Generation WV events and trainings.
• Edit short-form videos for social media and promotional campaigns.
• Organize and maintain the organization's digital photo and video library.
• Assist with website updates to ensure program information remains current.
• Support email marketing campaigns and monitor performance metrics.
• Help maintain consistent branding across digital platforms.
• Assist with promotion of workshops, conferences, networking events, and Fellowship gatherings.
• Provide on-site communications support including photography, social media coverage, and attendee engagement.
• Help prepare event materials, signage, and promotional items.
• Track social media and email marketing performance.
• Research best practices in nonprofit marketing and workforce development communications.
• Prepare basic reports summarizing engagement metrics and campaign results.
• Maintain organized communications files and marketing assets.
• Participate in staff meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Communications & Marketing Intern

• Overseeing the day-to-day field operations
• Developing project plans and monitoring performance
• Ensuring projects meet approved plans, specifications, and building codes
• Leading the development of Project Quality Plans and Safety Programs
• Reviewing and updating construction schedules, addressing delays, and contributing to project schedules
• Estimating activity durations and materials for complex projects
• Participating in subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement, and negotiations
• Setting priorities and allocating resources as needed for the entire field team
• Providing leadership and mentorship to project staff and Superintendents

Telecommunications Superintendent

• Draft marketing materials, website content, email newsletters, social media posts, press releases, articles, scripts, and talking points while adhering to the WVU writing styles and brand guidelines.
• Manage and create content, including copywriting and basic visual asset creation, for platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Support the creation of marketing tactics that are effective in both cost and impact, including internal communications, external communications, print pieces, websites, social media, and video.
• Coordinate and/or provide support for major events, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging trends in marketing, web design, social media, etc.
• Work with Strategic Priorities colleagues to support, strengthen, and extend the WVU brand and clearly articulate the mission, goals, and identity of the University through the look, feel, and tone of communications.
• Support project planning and help coordinate execution from start to finish, monitoring progress and deadlines with guidance from senior staff.
• Utilize research tools, critical thinking, and strong editorial capabilities in all communications.
• Participate in department meetings and other project meetings as required.

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