REPORTS TO: Director, Electrification

Position Summary

The Program Associate will be responsible for supporting 2 Policy Directors related to Electricity and Electrification.

This role will support the administrative needs in implementing their roadmaps towards electrification and a clean, reliable power grid. This includes managing the Directors’ calendars which includes arranging meetings with policymakers, internal colleagues, and the media as well as travel arrangements; database management; reviewing, formatting, and contributing to research papers; and researching policy and media requests.

OUR COMMITMENT

Energy Innovation is committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to an accessible application process and employee experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email jobs@climateimperative.org;

Key Responsibilities

Communications:

Schedule and handle logistics for calls, meetings, and events and in correspondence use respectful and clear language, tone, and style
Act as the point of contact among staff and external partners for scheduling and act as a “gatekeeper” when necessary
Manage calendars and plan, coordinate, and ensure the schedules are followed and respected
Prepare initial drafts of documents and presentations for internal and external audiences, such as research memos, meeting summaries or agendas, and presentations

Policy & Research:

Conduct research and stakeholder outreach to assist policy projects as needed
Assist in writing, proof-reading, citing, fact-checking, and reviewing documents and presentations Support data collection and maintenance or expansion of internal databases including electricity/electrification newsletter recipients
Support the development and publication of the monthly Electrify This! Podcast

Experience & Skills

Experience reviewing and writing research papers, preference for experience writing about scientific topics, economics, energy, or policy
Bachelor's degree in political science (or related field) OR 3 years of experience reviewing policy
Experience as an administrative assistant, executive assistant, project assistant, or related is preferred
Attention to detail and ability to follow tasks through to the end
Effective and flexible interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
Ability to productively collaborate with peers and colleagues and to build strong professional relationships
Intermediate or advanced skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Deep interest, passion, and commitment to mitigating climate change
Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and collaborative environment

SALARY

Energy Innovation provides a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with local adjustments made for folks outside of the San Francisco and D.C. area due to the cost of living. The target salary range is $80,000 to $95,000 for San Francisco or D.C.

Benefits

Energy Innovation provides a comprehensive benefits package. The benefits include:

Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental and vision
Short and long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Carrot fertility and family planning benefits
Student loan repayment assistance
401k retirement plan with a company match contribution
Public transportation benefit options
Cell phone and health/wellness reimbursement
14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off (PTO)
Regular staff lunches and team building activities
SF and DC office stocked with healthy snacks and beverages
An innovative, collaborative, welcoming work culture

About Us

Climate change is governed by physical facts—about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing. It’s also caused by economic and political systems that have led to a fossil fuel dependent energy system. These facts must inform strategy: they show that avoiding dangerous climate change is only possible through strong policy to cut carbon, promptly, in the biggest countries.

To address these issues, Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology LLC (Energy Innovation) was established in 2012 as a clean energy and environmental policy firm to provide timely research and analysis on low-carbon energy policy options to policy makers, thought leaders, and members of the media. The Energy Innovation team has expertise in clean energy, industry, transportation, buildings, technological innovation, and energy policy design. In addition to conducting policy research, Energy Innovation also works with clients to inform philanthropic investments into technology and advocacy that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Innovation supports a hybrid work environment and requires all employees to come together in person at least once a quarter. To ensure everyone’s safety for in person work, all employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by their first day of employment.

Individuals will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, which will include the first and second round, upon signing an employment offer. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with local and federal laws.

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