Coordinator, Marketing & Communications

About Greentown Labs

Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accelerating climatetech innovation for the planet, people, and prosperity. As the world’s largest climatetech and energy startup incubator, Greentown catalyzes ecosystems to provide entrepreneurs mission-critical access to labs, equipment, customers, capital, talent, community, and resources for business and leadership growth. Greentown is home to more than 250 startups and has supported more than 675 since its founding in 2011; these startups, with a survival rate of 88 percent, have collectively created more than 16,600 jobs and raised more than $12.5B in funding. We are entering a new phase of growth—strengthening our platform, expanding globally, and building more structured, scalable ways to serve our two core customer bases: startups and corporate partners. For more information, visit www.greentownlabs.com or follow Greentown on LinkedIn.

Position Overview

Greentown Labs is seeking a sharp, mission-driven Coordinator to support the Marketing team's communications, content, and digital marketing work. This role is responsible for producing compelling content across diverse channels, amplifying the impact of our incubator, partnership, and programmatic work, and highlighting the work of our startup community.

You will work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager and collaborate with site-level teams in Boston and Houston to keep communications timely, on-brand, and impactful. This is an excellent entry point for a skilled storyteller who brings creativity, excellent writing skills, a keen eye for translating ecosystem narratives into compelling content, and who is passionate about the power of entrepreneurship to solve the world’s greatest climate and energy challenges. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to build a career in communications, marketing, or in the climate innovation space.

What you'll do

Communications & Copywriting

• Write and edit copy for email newsletters, blog posts, event descriptions, website updates, and organizational announcements
• Support the development of messaging and narrative content for programs, partnerships, and organizational initiatives
• Assist with copywriting for various audiences in support of evolving organizational messaging and positioning, including website copy and other written and digital communications channels
• Assist with the development of collateral including one-pagers, case studies, pitch decks, and brochures for member recruitment, partner business development, programmatic initiatives, and philanthropic efforts
• Proofread and copy edit materials produced across the team and organization

Social Media + Brand Management

• Draft and publish content for Greentown's social media channels, with a particular focus on LinkedIn
• Create compelling video and multimedia content to support marketing campaigns and spotlight Greentown’s startup community
• Support Greentown’s engagement with ecosystem events and partnerships, in coordination with site-level events and partnerships teams

Cross-Team Support

• Serve as a communications partner to internal teams — philanthropy, corporate partnerships, startup engagement — helping develop templates, cadences, and copy for their outreach
• Support on asset needs for content and events, including select event graphics, slides, one-pagers, swag, and other supporting collateral

Who You Are

You are a strong writer with a natural instinct for audience and tone, and a genuine enthusiasm for the work Greentown does. You are:

• An excellent writer—clear, warm, and adaptable across formats, from a LinkedIn post to a press release to an event invite to a newsletter lead, reflecting a consistent brand voice and identity
• Organized and proactive, with excellent project management skills and the ability to manage a content calendar and multiple workstreams without dropping the ball
• Creative with a proclivity for thinking outside the box and improving existing process or workflows
• Collaborative and communicative—you keep teammates informed and follow through on commitments
• Curious about the climatetech ecosystem and eager to learn the stories of the startups and organizations at Greentown
• Comfortable working across teams and with a variety of stakeholders, including senior staff and external partners

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in communications, marketing, content creation, events coordination, or a related field
• Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, marketing, or equivalent experience
• Writing: Exceptional written communication skills; a portfolio or writing samples strongly preferred
• Digital: Familiarity with social media platforms (especially LinkedIn), email marketing tools, and basic CMS platforms
• Organization: Strong project management and organizational skills; experience with content calendars or project tracking tools a plus
• Preferred: Familiarity with cleantech, climatetech, or startup ecosystems; experience with event promotion or coordination

What Success Looks Like

In your first 6–12 months, you will have:

• Established a consistent and on-brand content cadence across Greentown's social and email channels
• Developed strong working relationships with site-level teams to streamline event promotion workflows
• Contributed meaningfully to at least one major content initiative — brand refresh copy, impact report, or organizational campaign
• Become a trusted communications resource for internal teams across the organization

General Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to enable candidates to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Communication: Regularly required to communicate with others in person, via phone, and virtually/electronically
• Stationary Work: Prolonged periods working on a computer
• Mobility: Regularly moving around the office to interact with colleagues, access files, and attend meetings
• Physical Demands: Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

Additional Considerations

• Travel: Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site events or conferences.
• Late Hours: Evening work will be necessary for some events.

Work Location and Schedule

Greentown staff generally operate on a hybrid schedule, with expectations to be on-site at Greentown’s incubator in Somerville, MA at least three days per week, with the option to work remotely two days per week. Occasional evening work will be expected to support and capture content at events. Our standard business hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Be a part of a dynamic and growing organization committed to making a positive impact on the world
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for professional development
• Employees may be eligible for incentive compensation at year-end; incentive compensation is tied to organizational performance and individual performance

Equal Opportunity Statement

Greentown Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, status as a veteran, genetic information, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Greentown Labs seeks to fully represent our community and constituencies—particularly low-income communities and communities of color—to amplify those voices and provide opportunities to participate in the direction and leadership of the organization. We actively encourage candidates from broad, diverse backgrounds to apply.

Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), Greentown Labs will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact hr@greentownlabs.com.

At-will Employment

This job description is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract of employment for any specific duration. Employment with Greentown Labs is at-will, meaning that the employment relationship can be terminated by the employee or the Company at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

The pay range for this role is:
60,000 - 68,000 USD per year(Sommerville, MA)