Associate, Marketing

ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America's growing energy demand.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Avantus is seeking a Marketing Associate with at least three years of experience to join our Communications & Policy team. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Communications, this role partners closely with teams across the organization to develop compelling content, manage conferences and events, strengthen internal communications, and grow our digital presence.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and deeply attentive to brand standards. We're looking for a positive, self-motivated professional who takes ownership of their work and adapts quickly to shifting priorities. Avantus offers opportunities to take on stretch projects and continue building new skills across marketing and communications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Creation & Digital Communications

- Develop and execute strategic marketing and communications programs in collaboration with internal teams and creative partners

- Create digital content and visual storytelling to support brand and project communications

- Manage Avantus' digital presence, including website updates and social media monitoring

- Produce project-related materials such as one-pagers, blog posts, and FAQs.

Brand Management & Design Support

- Ensure brand integrity and accuracy across all marketing and communications materials

- Provide design and formatting support for presentations and templates

- Coordinate with design partners to meet timelines and quality standards

- Support photo and video production and curate approved imagery

- Maintain visual asset library and press kit with up-to-date materials

Event Management

- Manage conference participation, sponsorships, and related logistics

- Support planning and execution of project-related and corporate events, including town halls, groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings and our annual employee offsite

Employee Engagement & Internal Communications

- Drive internal awareness of Avantus' mission, values, achievements, and business strategy

- Partner with HR and Recruiting on employee branding initiatives, including career fairs, recruitment materials, awards, and onboarding new hires

- Maintain and update the company intranet and communications resources

- Support data tracking, reporting, and implementation of internal sustainability initiatives

Administrative Support

- Manage branded merchandise with People & Workplace Experience team

- Support contract execution, coordinating vendors, approvals, and documentation

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or brand management. B2B, infrastructure or renewables experience preferred.

- Experience with digital media, including content strategy, copywriting, graphics and video development.

- Highly organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and follow-through

- Ability to conceive and write creatively, including complex technical details.

- Comfortable with ambiguity; able to prioritize, multitask, and meet tight deadlines

- Advanced PowerPoint and Microsoft Office skills; experience with website CMS tools and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

- Collaborative team player with strong verbal and interpersonal skills

- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to test new ideas

- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information

- Knowledge of current and emerging marketing trend

- Passionate about clean energy and contributing to a mission-driven team

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