Technical Writer & Editor

Resource Innovations is seeking a Technical Writer & Editor to join our Stakeholder Engagement and Communications team. This position will be part of a dynamic, cross-functional team implementing the engagement and communication strategy across channels and platforms for California’s new market transformation program. CalMTA is focused on developing initiatives that accelerate adoption of emerging and underutilized energy efficiency technologies, services, and practices resulting in significant environmental and social benefits. There is a strong preference for California residents, but remote candidates will be considered.

As a Technical Writer & Editor, you will perform a range of tasks supporting report and publication releases and other communications and outreach activities CalMTA. This includes writing and reviewing reports and other material explaining CalMTA’s work and outcomes. This position works collaboratively with internal teams as well as external parties to finalize market characterization and other studies, synthesize technical information into concise and informative narratives that help tell the story of how market transformation is progressing in California.

Candidates must have strong communication and time management skills with experience coordinating multiple high-quality deliverables on tight deadlines. Successful candidates will be proactive in developing new solutions and processes, adaptable to change and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. Our team is dedicated to energy efficiency through the tool of market transformation, and this is a unique opportunity to have a meaningful impact on energy efficiency program designs that support equity and will help solve climate change issues, while working for a great company.

Duties And Responsibilities

Works with our engagement and communications team in:
Researching and writing reports and creating content for other materials summarizing CalMTA’s work and initiatives.
Providing technical copy editing, fact check, and sourcing of reports and studies developed by partners and contractors
Concepting and creating high quality, data driven visuals to support the sharing of information
Developing presentation material that delivers on key messages and outcomes
Supporting document production and adherence to CalMTA brand standards and messaging
Participating in planning and execution of activities to promote CalMTA activities and progress.
Functions as a cooperative and cohesive member of project teams
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. preferred
5+ years work experience in energy efficiency and subject matter knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Experience writing and editing a range of technical documents and marketing documents
Comfortable working with technical material for editing, fact checking, and citing work
Experience with data visualization and concepting technical content for graphical representation
Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite particularly formatting styles in Word and PowerPoint
Highly motivated and positive attitude
Superior organization and time management skills
Commitment to high-quality partner and team service and the ability to address issues/concerns
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to work with a variety of team members and dynamic project demands
Interest or experience in a field related to energy or sustainability
High degree of inter-cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness