Market Engagement & Communications Lead
New Energy Nexus
Market Engagement & Communications Lead
New Energy Nexus
Funding and accelerators for clean energy
New Energy Nexus · Berkeley, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-21
Salary: USD 125,000–140,000
Workplace: hybrid
Department: California
ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS
New Energy Nexus (NEX) is a not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, services, and networks. Our vision is a 100% clean energy economy where innovation and communities thrive.
As part of NEX’s global network, the New Energy Nexus California Chapter (NEX CA) is accelerating California’s clean energy transition by championing entrepreneurs, commercializing technologies, and co-designing strategies that scale innovation, build trust, and grow industries. With 20+ years of experience guiding entrepreneurs through the early stages of technology development into validation and scale-up, the NEX CA team focuses on the full lifecycle of entrepreneur support and technology commercialization.
ABOUT THE ROLE & OPPORTUNITY
NEX CA is seeking an experienced marketing leader and storyteller to help create new channels for startups across our long-standing portfolio of programs. These programs include CalSEED, which provides grant funding and wraparound services for the earliest-stage entrepreneurs; CalTestBed, which pairs startups with experts within universities and national labs to validate technologies; and PowerForward, which awards large grants to scale up battery manufacturing with partnerships for workforce development and community benefit. In total, these programs have supported 200 entrepreneurs across California over the past decade.
This is a pivotal point in the evolution of NEX CA programs as regulatory, market, and funding landscapes shift rapidly in the clean energy space. To respond to the needs of clean energy entrepreneurs today, we are developing new program offerings that will connect startups directly with the customers and partners that will allow them to commercialize at scale through corporate matchmaking, curated events, and commercial deployment support for our portfolio.
The Market Engagement & Communications Lead will design, launch, and execute campaign messaging across three distinct audiences: startups in our portfolio, corporate enterprise buyers, and external funding partners. This role will drive both the market positioning and campaign execution for our new customer-connection service. The Lead will market these offerings to startups to maximize participation, pitching corporate decision-makers to secure their involvement in matchmaking events, and crafting the overarching impact narrative to highlight program success to funders and prospective sponsors.
POSITION DETAILS
Term: This is a limited-term position through June 2028, with an opportunity for extension pending funding availability and programmatic need.
Reporting Relationship: This role will initially report to the Head of Programs but may later report to the Director of Commercialization & Corporate Partnerships.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Startup Marketing and Program Adoption
Corporate and Customer Engagement
Macro Narrative and Funder/Sponsor Storytelling
QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant Qualifications
Required Skills & Abilities
WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS
Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It offers an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.
This is a hybrid position based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with an expectation to work out of our Berkeley office a minimum of two designated days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Competitive compensation of $125-140K annually plus benefits including, medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, paid holidays and 401(k) with employer contribution.
TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS
Submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in the role and relevant experience that would lead to your success. Please treat the cover letter as an opportunity to demonstrate your writing skills.
Applications will be reviewed and screened on a rolling basis starting October 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Qualified applicants will participate in 3-4 rounds of interviews. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.
New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.
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Funding and accelerators for clean energy
New Energy Nexus coordinates a global ecosystem of funds and accelerators that support diverse clean energy entrepreneurs from early ideas to market adoption. It builds regionally tailored programs and runs accelerator services, provides capital, mentorship, skills training, and networks to help clean energy startups thrive. Programs are designed to fit local needs, combining financing, coaching, and connections to unlock resources at the right time. This approach distinguishes it through its large, multi-country network and its focus on broad inclusion of entrepreneurs across regions, not just one market. The goal is to empower 100,000 entrepreneurs by 2030 and bring 100% clean energy to 100% of the population as fast as possible.
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