Community Energy Resilience Director

The Climate Center • Remote (CA, US), CA

3d • $90,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Community Energy Resilience Director leads the Community Energy Resilience (CER) Initiative, working to create a cleaner, more reliable and resilient electricity system for California, prioritizing clean energy development in vulnerable communities that suffer the most from air pollution and power outages. In addition, this position is responsible for supporting and promoting policy that builds community resilience in response to the impacts of climate change, including wildfire, heat, drought, and sea level rise. Responsibilities include fundraising, budgeting, strategic planning, communications, policy recommendations, and coordinating with staff and contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least seven years of related work experience
• Strong understanding of the distributed renewable energy landscape including vehicle to grid integration and both policies and technologies
• Demonstrated acumen in climate science, policy, and environmental justice principles
• Familiarity with the California legislative and regulatory process and experience with policy advocacy
• Able to think strategically and plan based on desired outcomes
• Experience working in coalitions and building partnerships toward a common goal
• Experience working with or in the clean energy industry
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle competing priorities
• Self-motivated and ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
• Highly organized and ability to pay close attention to detail
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and online platforms necessary for a remote work environment

Nice To Haves

• Any fundraising/grant experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitoring related legislation being considered by the California legislature and the US Congress; drafting and advocating for California legislation to advance CER goals; working with in-house and contract lobbyists and partner organizations to get initiative priorities through the legislature and signed by the governor
• Monitoring related California Public Utility Commission proceedings and California Energy Commission developments and programs, and directing The Climate Center (TCC) participation in CER-related proceedings, including drafting and filing comments with the relevant agencies
• Developing and maintaining coalitions of organizations supporting Community Resilience and CER legislative and regulatory policy goals; organizing in person and zoom meetings as needed
• Tracking trends in the industry and among relevant coalitions and partners and proposing policy that will support the goals of Climate-Safe California; and analyzing the policy of key partners; writing factsheets, FAQs, flyers, position papers, and white papers that explain CER policy priorities
• Assisting the communications team by writing blogs, social media posts, bill summaries, op-eds, and producing webinar and event content on Community Resilience and CER
• When relevant to refining or demonstrating TCC policy priorities, building the capacity of, and supporting the development of local community efforts in community energy resilience planning which leads to construction of community energy resilience projects in vulnerable communities
• Responsible for annual workplan and budget for the Community Energy Resilience initiative
• Helping write, execute on, and do the reporting for public and private grants
• Other work assigned by the CPO

Benefits

• Paid vacation of 3 weeks per year to start
• 7 scheduled holidays, plus winter break (Dec. 25-Jan. 1) and 2 floating holidays
• Paid sick leave of 13 days per year
• Medical, Dental and Vision (100% employee premium and 50% dependent premium paid by The Climate Center)
• 401k retirement savings with annual employer match, budget permitting
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior