Associate, Policy and Programs
About The Position
The Associate, Policy and Programs is responsible for supporting the Policy and Programs team in engagement activities, research and analysis, and developing blogs, reports, presentations, and other deliverables. The Associate works across the team to support various projects, working groups, and technical assistance. If you possess a knack for both independent work and team coordination, you might be just who we're looking for. If you also have a deep interest in nonprofit work and the passion to champion mission-driven vision and values, we'd love to hear from you. You will thrive in NEEP's collaborative and fast-paced work environment and will respect and uphold our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. In this role, you will support stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and management, as well as research, analysis, and report development for the Policy and Programs team. This will include assisting with the planning and coordination of working groups, and preparing presentations and reports to increase the visibility and understanding of NEEP's strategies, activities, and results. Additionally, this position will conduct research and analysis to support strategy development, track relevant programs, technologies, policies, and market developments as well as coordinate across the organization on these activities. The Associate should also be willing to be flexible and work on tasks across a variety of project areas. This position will report to a Senior Manager on the Policy and Programs team.
Requirements
- Enrolled or recently graduated from college, graduate school, or similar training program
- Demonstrated passion and initiative in energy efficiency, environmental science, or clean energy
- Demonstrated ability to understand technical concepts and speak and write about them clearly and concisely
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong verbal, written, technical communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to take direction, work independently, and coordinate with others
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and internet tools
- Ability to be an advocate for NEEP's mission and vision
- Applicants must reside in one of NEEP's 13 states/jurisdictions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region (Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia).
Nice To Haves
- Website development
- Content management systems
Responsibilities
- Support stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and management
- Research, analysis, and report development for the Policy and Programs team
- Assist with the planning and coordination of working groups
- Prepare presentations and reports to increase the visibility and understanding of NEEP's strategies, activities, and results
- Conduct research and analysis to support strategy development
- Track relevant programs, technologies, policies, and market developments
- Coordinate across the organization on these activities
- Be flexible and work on tasks across a variety of project areas
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
- a 401(k)-retirement plan with a generous match
- a work from home stipend
- accrued paid time off
- 12 paid holidays (four of which are floating holidays – take them whenever you'd like!)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
