Director, Renewables

GoodPower•,

23h•$110,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

GoodPower works globally to unlock the enormous economic potential of the energy transition—more affordable energy bills, better and more abundant jobs, healthier food, economic security for families and farmers, and a better economy that works for all of us. We operate at the intersection of digital media, smart tech, civic participation, and advocacy to reach millions of people annually with our work to: lower costs and create jobs, shift culture to transform beliefs and behaviors, and accelerate the deployment of decarbonized technologies like: renewables, regenerative agriculture and electric vehicles—one individual, one neighborhood, one community at a time. GoodPower is at an exciting, pivotal moment as we launch our new strategic plan through 2030 to level up all areas of our work–growing our organization 5x over the next five years and relentlessly honing our skills and expertise to be the best that we can be to transform our renewable energy economy.

Requirements

4 to 8 years running state or local political campaigns at scale, including hands-on experience in the renewable energy sector.
Self-starter with sound judgement who is proactive, flexible, and solutions-oriented.
Land-use, siting, or infrastructure approval experience.
Highly organized, with strong systems for managing competing priorities, tracking details, and keeping multiple workstreams moving against tight deadlines.
Track record of running multiple campaigns at once, setting priorities and holding timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication and writing skills, including the ability to make complex permitting and regulatory questions plain for local audiences.
Experience using renewable energy databases like Curate, Landgate and AI tools.
Experience managing budgets, vendors, and staff against hard external deadlines.
Demonstrated comfort working with rural communities and county board chambers.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with battery energy storage siting and the local politics specific to it.
Background in measurement and evaluation of campaigns, including both qualitative and quantitative research.
Experience working with renewable energy developers on project-level approvals.

Responsibilities

Own a live portfolio of county engagements end to end, from initial assessment through hearing, vote, and ordinance outcome
Stand up local support committees in priority counties and keep them active across the full approval timeline
Lead campaigns that move counties out of moratoria and into approved projects, working the ordinance and renewal clocks that govern them
Share and leverage subject matter expertise in community engagement, stakeholder relations, and project deployment across a variety of renewable energy technologies
Develop guides and collateral for engaging with local officials, stakeholders, and communities to promote renewable energy projects
Build and maintain relationships with county officials, planning and zoning staff, renewable energy developers, community leaders, funders, partners and other key stakeholders
Draft reports, memos, letters and other communications for stakeholders
Support advocacy efforts for policy and regulatory changes that streamline renewable energy deployment locally and at the state level
Support community engagement efforts with partners and other stakeholders, including town halls, community events, or other opportunities
Translate team-level strategy into tailored county and state campaign plans, then lead their execution based on local conditions and community dynamics.
Identify opposition early and engage communities proactively, rather than responding once opposition has already organized
Work with local partners, governments, developers, and stakeholders to craft messaging and build coalitions in favor of renewable projects
Keep campaign intelligence and project-tracking systems accurate and current for every county in the portfolio, so forecasting and reporting rest on live data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Report on campaign outcomes, risks and opportunities to senior leadership, ensuring accountability and alignment with strategic objectives

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee and dependent premiums paid at 95-100% by GoodPower.
2-4 weeks of paid vacation annually, depending on seniority
13 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
2 weeks of US office closure
10 days of paid sick leave annually.
403(b) with 3% employer contribution/match.
Charitable giving: 1:1 match for charitable contributions ($250 per year), plus 2 paid days off for volunteering.
Education reimbursement up to $1,500 per year.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings options
Stipend of $200/month (for cell phone, wellness expenses, etc.)
8 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment
8 weeks of paid parental leave