Policy Associate - DMEE

Advanced Energy United

5d • Remote

About The Position

Advanced Energy United is seeking a candidate with strong project execution skills and excellent writing and communications skills, with an interest and/or experience in policy advocacy, for an entry-level Associate position. The Associate will support a variety of activities across the organization, including decision-maker meeting and event planning and execution, and educating decision-makers about advanced energy. The Associate will also help Advanced Energy United track regulatory policy developments around the country using the Insight Engine software platform, providing up-to-date policy intelligence. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with an interest in policy and clean energy, strong interpersonal and communications skills, and attention to detail. Candidates should be creative and flexible, with the ability to move between projects as needed to support Advanced Energy United’s work in a wide variety of areas. Candidates will need to have the ability to travel to meet with Advanced Energy United members and decision-makers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 0 to 3 years of applicable work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills required; candidates must be able to successfully develop and maintain productive relationships with members, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and other key contacts
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit; candidates must be very comfortable working in an environment with remote colleagues, creating new projects, building their own calendar, and delivering on high expectations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, required—inclusive of public speaking
• Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive, and excellent listening and problem-solving skills
• Strong project planning and execution skills, including attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects at the same time
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 25%)
• Residence in the U.S. required

Nice To Haves

• Interest and/or experience in policy advocacy
• Experience with the advanced energy industry is a plus
• Experience in advancing a policy agenda and/or working with business leaders is a plus

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Advanced Energy United project teams in executing priority projects.
• Prepare and assist in the execution of meetings and events.
• Assist in the drafting and creation of conference panels, presentations, and other written and visual materials, and deliver verbal presentations as requested.
• Act as project manager on a variety of tasks, create and track tasks, ensure teammates have resources they need to accomplish work.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Advanced Energy United staff, members, partners as well as key decision makers.
• Track, analyze, and summarize regulatory policy developments around the country, providing intelligence and insights.
• Execute research on assigned topics and deliver clear and concise results to inform decision-making.

Benefits

• Remote work and flexible schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Medical premiums covered for employees at 100%
• Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care
• Profit sharing opportunities and annual merit-based compensation increases
• $75/month personal wellness reimbursement
• $50/month phone stipend
• Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up
• Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 federal holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure
• Parental Leave
• Professional development reimbursement
• 401(k) plan (with matching incentives)
• WMATA Transit Smart Benefits (DC, MD, VA employees)

What This Job Offers

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