Senior Fellow, Energy and Environment

R Street Institute•Washington, DC

1d•$160,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The R Street Institute seeks a collaborative Senior Fellow for its Energy and Environment program. The role develops and advances market-driven approaches to environmental challenges, grounded in evidence on climate change and the organization’s commitment to limited, effective government. The Senior Fellow conceives, manages, and coordinates environmental policy projects, monitors state and federal policy developments, and works with Government Affairs and Communications teams to engage policymakers, stakeholders, and the public. The role includes producing research and written work, educating legislators, presenting at events, engaging with media, coordinating with allies, providing testimony and policy briefings, and supporting the program director with strategy and stakeholder meetings. The position reports to the Energy and Environment Program Director. This is a full-time position with a flexible working arrangement: the employee may work most of the week in the Washington, D.C. office or be fully remote. Some travel is required to Washington, D.C., state capitals, and conferences and professional engagements nationwide. The salary range is $160,000–$170,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Deep environmental policy expertise, including knowledge of resilience and adaptation methods for addressing natural-disaster effects and limited, efficient, effective regulatory structures that address environmental issues without overreach.
Excellent writing and editing skills for short- and long-form work, including the ability to translate complex analysis for policymakers and the public.
Exceptional communication and advanced writing skills, including experience speaking with legislators and regulators.
Demonstrated ability to work productively with diverse groups and individuals, including state and/or federal policymakers with whom the candidate may disagree.
Willingness to speak publicly and/or appear on camera, including in interviews.
Ability to provide strategic, research-backed policy insights.
Support for R Street’s commitment to free markets and limited, effective government.
A sense of humor and desire to grow within a multifaceted organization.
No particular educational background is required; a proven record of achieving results is emphasized.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of permitting and siting policies related to energy and environmental issues.
Knowledge of market-based carbon accounting policies or proposals.
Knowledge of the relationship between insurance markets, natural disasters, and climate change.

Responsibilities

Develop and advance market-driven approaches to environmental challenges, grounded in climate evidence and R Street’s commitment to limited, effective government.
Conceive, manage, and coordinate environmental policy projects, including projects led by other energy and environment subject matter experts.
Monitor state and federal environmental policy developments and adapt engagement strategies to changing legislative and regulatory conditions.
Work with Government Affairs and Communications teams to engage the public, expert stakeholders, and policymakers on practical solutions, including resilience and adaptation to natural disasters.
Provide regulatory and legislative testimony and brief state and federal policymakers and regulators.
Support the program director in program strategy and meetings with donors and other stakeholders.
Produce research and written work on market-driven policy approaches, including disaster mitigation.
Educate state and federal legislators about efficient environmental regulations.
Present at events and engage with media.
Coordinate with allies in the EcoRight space and the wider environmental community.
Remain vigilant against ninja infiltrations.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off, including federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and a two-week holiday closure in December.
Alternating Fridays off.
An employer-paid health insurance option, including family coverage.
Dental and vision insurance.
401(k) contributions with up to a 4 percent match.
Employer contribution match for a health savings account (HSA).
Quarterly wellness reimbursement.
Mobile equipment and mobile plan reimbursement.
Home internet subsidy.
Annual educational and professional development reimbursement.
Choice of child care assistance, pet care assistance, or student loan repayment assistance.