Clean Energy Works is a ten-year old nonprofit that champions inclusive and equitable financial solutions that support the transition to a just clean energy economy. The climate, health, and economic benefits of clean energy are clear, but not everyone is able to pay for the upgrades needed.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Clean Energy Works primarily champions inclusive utility investments, a ground-breaking payment mechanism that enables utility companies to pay the upfront costs for qualified clean energy upgrades and allows the utilities to recover their cost through a fixed fee on the customer's bill that is lower than the estimated savings from the upgrades.
For more information about Clean Energy Works and inclusive utility investments visit our website (www.cleanenergyworks.org).
We center equity, integrity, and deep collaboration in all areas of our work. We demonstrate those values in our emphasis on empowering community partnerships, meaningful engagement with utility stakeholders and regulators, and through our leadership and management practices.
Work Conditions
This role is a full-time position that works remotely from anywhere in the continental United States. However, the position will require some travel consisting of one or two in-person staff retreats annually, and other professional events which could be more or less intensive at times based on workflow. Candidates must be flexible to work with employees in all US time zones. Our work environment is based on Google Suite applications and we will provide a laptop for daily work.
About The Position
We define Just Energy Transition as the framework that supports transforming the energy sector so that it centers 1) affordable energy efficiency, renewable and clean energy, and 2) collectively building power with communities that have disproportionately suffered from high energy burden, disinvestment, and the harmful impacts of an energy system based on fossil-fuels. This position reports to the Director of Just Energy Transition.
Candidates must be able to support a variety of stakeholders and their organizations through a purely virtual space and be able to meet the reporting and communication requirements associated with the Clean Energy Works culture of collaboration.
The ideal candidate knows the importance of this historical moment, has a racial justice analysis of our current contexts for organizing, and wants to drive systemic, lasting change to achieve an equitable clean energy economy.
PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYProgrammatic
Develop or deepen subject matter expertise on the Pay As You Save system and other models of inclusive utility investment as they emerge; with a focus and emphasis on how equity is being centered in the development and implementation of inclusive utility investments nationwide.Provide technical and policy support to key decision makers and strategic partners including school districts, community based organizations, and advocate groups.Support the development and management of our national Inclusive Utility Investments Fellowship which is our primary strategy to support community champions who want to motivate utilities and regulators to swiftly implement inclusive utility investment as a priority policy solution.- Lead the coordination of experts, existing community champions, and key coalition members to shape an Inclusive Utility Investment Fellowship program that expands the knowledge and fluency of community advocates, builds their field capacity, and provides financial support for their exploration of inclusive utility investment as a potential solution.
- Aid in the coordination of fellowship recruitment efforts to align with specific states where (1) we are already engaged with both regulators & community advocates demanding inclusive solutions and (2) adoption has not already occurred while connecting with stakeholder groups across multiple states and advocacy networks.
Stakeholder Engagement
Support partnerships with networks, coalitions, and campaigns led by frontline communities, allies, and intermediaries who are seeking to advance equitable financial solutions as a model of Just Energy Transition. This includes connecting partners to needed technical, policy, funding, and other resources while centering principles from impacted communities (such as the Jemez Principles) in order to equitably partner in non-extractive ways.Participate in the crafting of and utilize the key strategies identified by the Director of Just Energy Transition to connect these relationships with the goals and outcomes needed to accelerate the just, clean, energy transition.Develop educational materials in various formats (written reports, informational fliers, slide decks, guides etc.) that can be used by community partners and other advocacy groups to build support for program adoption.Attend and present publicly at partner meetings and events alongside the synthesizing and reporting on the activities and results of partner projects to inform and align Clean Energy Works strategic objectives and activities.Other duties as assigned.MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
The following are some of the core skills and competencies that we have identified as required for success in this position.
Education / Experience - At least 5 years of related field experience with specific knowledge in power mapping and analysis, equity centered organizing with diverse stakeholders, and connective movement making is preferred. NOTE: A successful candidate need not have a college degree if they can demonstrate relevant experience and skills.Equity: The ability to understand and apply the five dimensions of our equity framework (recognition, distributive, procedural, structural/reparative, and transformative). The ability to consistently see, learn from, and take strategic action related to demographic and socioeconomic power analyses. The ability to work with and for communities countering disinvestment, especially communities of color and low income communities.Analytical Thinking - The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Able to identify and separate out the key components of problems and situations. Able to manipulate and interpret information from a range of sources, to spot patterns and trends in information, and to deduce cause and effect from this. Can generate a range of creative solutions, evaluate them, and choose the most appropriate option.Communication - The ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form. Uses appropriate language, style and methods depending on the audience and the purpose of communication. Able to convey complex information clearly. Anticipates the information that others will need. Ability to work via the computer with little to no in-person interaction from day-to-day.Project Management - The ability to plan and organize individual and organizational resources to move a specific task, event, or duty towards completion including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple work tasks in parallel, work independently, and organize workflows effectively.Networking & Partnership Development - The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support to best achieve organizational goals and objectives. Ability to work in partnership while utilizing a digital space.Proven innovative and strategic thinker with passion, idealism, integrity, a positive attitude, and sense of humor.Passion - Deep commitment to environmental, social justice, racial justice, anti-oppression work, and Clean Energy Works' mission.“NICE TO HAVES”
If you have any of these be sure to include it in your application!
Training - Experience developing and/or leading training programs for frontline advocates including curricula development.Data Analytics & Presentation - Experience in data research and analysis and/or GIS mapping.Strategic Thinking - The ability to envision, analyze, and implement plans aligned with long-term goals and the broader vision of an organization.COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position is in the range of $75,000 to $85,000. Clean Energy Works is prepared to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, including healthcare benefits, 401(k) match, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, and 20 vacation days. A full-time workweek at Clean Energy Works is 35 hours.
Clean Energy Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under all applicable federal, state or local laws.
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