About NEMA:

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents over 300 electrical equipment manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and technologies that power, protect, connect, and light our world. Together, our members contribute a full 1% of U.S. GDP and directly provide over 580,000 American jobs, adding more than $330 billion to the U.S. economy. NEMA serves its members by living our core values in every aspect of our work: respect, integrity, teamwork, leadership, and agility.

Position Overview:

The Vice President, Communications is responsible for shaping, executing, and scaling NEMA’s external communications strategy across advocacy and regulatory affairs, technical affairs, member programs, and business intelligence in support of NEMA’s mission and members.

This senior leadership role ensures a clear, consistent narrative across key audiences and translates complex policy, regulatory, economic, and technical priorities into compelling messaging and campaigns across NEMA’s earned, owned, and shared communications ecosystem.

The Vice President oversees brand, creative, earned media, content strategy, and executive communications, and ensures coordinated, high-impact communications that advance NEMA’s objectives and elevate the voice of the electroindustry.

The Vice President supervises and mentors a high-performing team of communications professionals, fostering a culture of urgency, ownership, excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Working closely with NEMA’s President and CEO, and Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, the Vice President leads an executive communications agenda that elevates NEMA’s profile and visibility, strengthens relationships with key external audiences, and positions NEMA as a trusted authority on the electrical manufacturing industry. Partners with senior leadership to ensure communications solutions and services are integrated across all aspects of NEMA’s matrix operating model.

The successful candidate is strategic, decisive, highly collaborative, and results-oriented, with strong judgment, exceptional messaging skills, and deep experience navigating earned media, executive positioning, and issues management, with highly effective people leadership skills and experience.

The position reports to the Senior Vice President, Public Affiars, is based in Arlington, Virginia, and allows for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days in office.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with NEMA’s mission, strategic plan, and advocacy priorities.

Translate complex policy, regulatory, economic, and technical issues into crisp, persuasive messaging for diverse audiences.

Oversee NEMA’s brand, creative direction, content strategy, and editorial quality across communications platforms and products.

Direct the strategic execution of a proactive communications program, including press releases, blog posts, social media content, advocacy campaigns, op-eds, infographics, graphics, video, and speaking engagement support.

Serve as a core member of NEMA’s Leadership Team and act as a trusted resource, advisor, and partner across the organization.

Work closely with NEMA’s President and CEO to develop and deliver an executive communications agenda that strengthens NEMA’s national profile and thought leadership.

Work closely with NEMA’s Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and the Government Relations team to amplify and elevate NEMA’s advocacy agenda to help achieve advocacy goals.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with reporters, media partners, and allied trade organizations; proactively identify opportunities to elevate NEMA’s message and expertise.

Serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for NEMA and lead media engagement, including issues management and crisis communications response.

Lead NEMA’s standards promotion program to effectively communicate NEMA’s leadership and value as a standards-developing organization to key audiences.

Direct NEMA’s member communicators’ network and serve as the primary communications liaison for member companies.

Oversee NEMA’s member communications channels and website to ensure editorial consistency, quality control, and message alignment. Tracks and adapts to emerging media platforms to optimize impact and currency of NEMA’s messaging.

Supervise, mentor, and develop a highly productive team of communications professionals; foster a culture of accountability, performance, and professional growth.

Manage the communications budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to achieve strategic objectives.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, political science, or a related field required; graduate degree a plus.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, advocacy communications, or related fields; trade association or government experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading communications strategy across earned, owned, and shared channels, including media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership.
• Strong experience developing executive-level messaging and materials, including speeches, op-eds, talking points, rapid response statements, and strategic communications plans.
• Proven ability to translate complex policy, technical, and regulatory issues into clear, compelling narratives and campaigns.
• Strong media relations experience, including spokesperson responsibilities, reporter engagement, and issues/crisis communications management.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment with high expectations and tight timelines.
• Ability to collaborate across departments, incorporate feedback, and drive alignment and message discipline across stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong executive presence, and sound judgment.
• Familiarity with digital communications best practices, including content strategy, social media, and performance measurement; SEO knowledge a plus.
• Strong computer skills; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Hootsuite, and modern AI-enabled communications tools a plus.
• Willingness and ability to model NEMA’s core values in all aspects of work: respect, integrity, teamwork, leadership, and agility.

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including paid holidays, personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, health savings plan, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/M/F/V/D.

Lead the future of the built environment at NEMA, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, where industry comes together to shape the future of electrification, buildings, data centers, and industrial systems. Representing 300+ leading manufacturers, NEMA members account for 1% of U.S. GDP, support 580,000 American jobs, and deliver the technologies that power, protect, connect, and light the world.

We are seeking a Managing Technical Director, Built Environment & Industrial/Core—a senior technology leader ready to set a strategy and lead a team to accelerate adoption of the latest electrical technologies through building codes, standards, and technical education.

This is a high‑impact leadership role at the intersection of technology, markets, standards, and policy, with direct engagement with executive leadership and global manufacturers.

Lead the Technology Future of the Built Environment

As Managing Technical Director, you will set and execute the technical strategy for NEMA’s Built Environment and Industrial/Core portfolio, ensuring today’s work anticipates tomorrow’s technologies.

You will:

• Translate emerging technology and market trends into actionable, forward‑looking technical programs
• Lead and develop a team of high‑performing technical experts
• Partner with industry leaders, standards bodies, and policymakers to amplify NEMA’s influence
• Serve as a trusted advisor to members navigating complex technical, regulatory, and market challenges
  

You will sit on NEMA’s Leadership Team, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Technical Affairs, and play a visible role shaping the association’s long‑term strategy. The position is located in Arlington, Virginia and may include up to 20% travel.

Technical Strategy & Execution

• Define and deliver forward‑looking technical work plans aligned with NEMA’s Technology Roadmap, end‑market strategies, and organizational priorities
• Anticipate future technology evolution across buildings, industrial systems, and core electrical products
• Ensure consistent on‑time, on‑budget execution, using clear performance metrics to demonstrate member value
• Continuously refresh priorities based on member feedback, market signals, and policy developments
  

Industry & Market Leadership

• Serve as a recognized subject‑matter leader across building systems, industrial technologies, and core electrical infrastructure
• Convert technical insight into strategic guidance for standards development, codes, and advocacy
• Communicate complex issues clearly to key partners and stakeholders
• Represent NEMA at conferences, standards forums, and industry events
  

Partnerships & Influence

• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with domestic and international standards bodies and technical organizations
• Expand NEMA’s reach, relevance, and impact through collaboration and alignment
  

Member Value & Engagement

• Drive exceptional member satisfaction by listening actively and resolving issues decisively
• Partner with Membership colleagues to support recruitment, retention, and onboarding
• Maintain regular executive‑level engagement with member companies to surface needs and opportunities early
• Use engagement metrics and feedback to inform leadership decisions and continuous improvement
  

Team & Organizational Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Technical Program Managers
• Set clear expectations, foster accountability, and build a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate across NEMA departments to unlock staff development opportunities
• Model NEMA’s core values: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Leadership, and Agility
  

What You Bring

• 10+ years of senior‑level experience in relevant technical, industrial, or built environment fields
• Undergraduate degree required; advanced technical degree preferred
• Proven ability to set strategy and deliver results
• Deep knowledge of building systems and industrial technologies
• Exceptional executive‑level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with domestic and international standards development processes
  (ASP or CSP certification a plus)
• Track record of building trust, resolving conflict, and leading high‑performing teams
• A learning mindset and enthusiasm for tackling emerging technology challenges
  

Why NEMA?

At NEMA, you won’t just follow industry change—you’ll lead it.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401(k) with employer support
• Health and dental coverage
• Paid holidays, personal time, and commuter benefits
  

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the technical foundation of the built environment at scale, with impact, and alongside industry leaders, creating a safe, reliable, and sustainable electric future.

Interested individuals should apply directly to NEMA at: NEMA CAREERS

EOE/M/F/V/D.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is the leading organization representing the electroindustry.  NEMA provides policy leadership, advocacy, market intelligence, and standards for the industry.

The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to assigned members of NEMA’s executive team and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the following NEMA Management Team members (Chief Financial Officer, Sr Vice President, Public Affairs and Sr Vice President, Regulatory and Legal Affairs). This role requires a combination of analytical, organizational, communications, and problem-solving skills, as well as an innate ability to balance multiple priorities.

The Senior Administrative Assistant position is a non-exempt position reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and is located at NEMA headquarters in Arlington, VA. This position is hybrid, with a requirement of three days per week in person at the NEMA headquarters office.

 Key Responsibilities:

1. Executive Support for assigned Management Team members:
   • Manage and maintain the Management Team members’ calendars, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and handling logistics to ensure effective use of time and impact.
   • Proactively identify issues and prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports for executive meetings.
   • Manage expense reports, contracts and related invoices
   • Assist Executive Assistant with special projects and initiatives as assigned
   • Works with other administrative staff to ensure coverage for all executives within the NEMA Management Team as needed
   • Oversee administrative workflows, recommend process improvements, and lead special initiatives or project-based assignments with minimal oversight.
   • Manage confidential information with discretion
     
2. Support for Finance and IT Division:
   • Schedule and coordinate Finance and IT project meetings and status updates.  This includes meetings with the auditors, IT partner vendor (CEI) and Finance partner vendor (CBIZ)
   • Provides support for the billing/invoice process
   • Provide organizational training for expense reporting in Concur
   • Organize division and department meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes and help ensure that follow-up items, action plans and deliverables are completed on time.
   • Assist with NEMA Board and Finance and Audit Committee materials
   • Assists with internal communications and announcements (such as month-end and year-end calendar)
   • Assist with maintaining SharePoint filing system for both Finance and IT
     
3. Support for Legal and Regulatory Affairs Division:
   • Assist in planning, scheduling, and preparing for Leadership Committee meetings for each of NEMA’s four end-market Sectors.
   • Assist in planning, scheduling, and preparing internal staff training sessions.
   • Assist with preparing materials for NEMA Board meetings and Nominating and Membership Committee meetings.
   • Coordinate with the Paralegal as needed on tasks including regulatory tracking, corporate filings, and updates to the customer relationship management system. 
4. Support for Public Affairs and Communications Division
   • Assist in planning, scheduling, and preparing Public Affairs Committee, Federal Government Affairs Committee, and State Government Affairs Committee, and NEMA PAC Board meetings.
   • Assist in planning, scheduling, and preparing external speaking engagements, public profile opportunities, and other communications events.
   • Assist in planning, scheduling, and preparing for PAC events and PAC communications.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High school degree required, bachelor's degree a plus
• 3-5 years of experience supporting C-Level Executives experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, NEMA members, and other external partners
• Past experience supporting C-suite executives for Board of Governors/Directors interactions, including meeting preparation as well as meeting administration preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat
• Strong business acumen and analytical mindset, demonstrating highly effective problem-solving skills
• Highly resourceful team player, with ability to also be extremely effective taking initiative and acting independently to move priorities forward. Understands how to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive outlook and team player who demonstrates professional presence in all settings. Carries out responsibilities in a manner consistent with NEMA’s core values: respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership.

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays and personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/M/F/V/D. 

2026 Summer Internship

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is seeking an intern to undertake projects that will help them learn about the electrical industry and medical imaging industry and how NEMA operates as an industry trade association to promote the interests of the industries we represent. 

NEMA represents the manufacturers of electroindustry. Through the collective impact of our 325 member companies and 68 NEMA staff, we are leading a renaissance of ever-more electrified future—one defined by network-enabled devices and connectivity, high-performance transportation and building systems, more resilient electrical grids, advanced manufacturing automation, and nanogrid technologies. NEMA is committed to expanding market opportunities and removing business barriers by developing industry standards, advocating on behalf of the industry at the federal and state level, and delivering world-class market intelligence.  NEMA serves its members by living our core values in every aspect of our work: respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership.

Position Description and Responsibilities: 

NEMA offers 3 separate summer internships in one of the following areas: public policy, electrification and emerging technologies, communications, marketing, finance, and human resources. Under the direction and guidance of Vice Presidents, this hands-on internship will provide meaningful training and education opportunities across diverse topics and job functions.  The intern will learn from industry and subject matter leaders by engaging in meetings, strategizing with NEMA leaders and staff, and preparing research and analysis.  Topics of engagement may include electric vehicles and other electric transportation, microgrids, digitalization, electrification, supply chain challenges, infrastructure implementation, the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables, energy storage, and smart grids. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a college student or a recent graduate to gain experience working to promote the adoption of emerging electrical technologies. Approximately 20 hours a week of valuable experience will be offered over the summer period during a 90-day period. NEMA offers a hybrid schedule (working a minimum of two days per week in the office) located in Arlington (Rosslyn), Virginia.

Candidate Requirements and Qualities: 

• Demonstrated commitment to self-learning to advance personal professional goals
• Eager to take on new challenges and willingness to jump in where needed 
• Excellent Communication skills and analytical skills
• Evidence of enrollment in a program of studies at an accredited college or university in the United States, or newly graduated (in 2025) from an accredited college/university

Intern Pay Range: 

• Monthly stipend $1,000

Interested individuals can apply at: NEMA Careers