The Southern Environmental Law Center has a new position for an Energy Analyst and Outreach Manager, which can sit in our Atlanta, GA. or Birmingham, AL. offices. This individual will focus on energy policy analysis and strategic energy campaign work to advance our Energy Program and Climate Initiative goals throughout Georgia and Alabama. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, nationally recognized organization that is effectively addressing some of the most pressing and challenging environmental issues throughout the South and the nation.
SELC has a hybrid work model that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. This is a full-time, exempt, three-year term position and employees must reside in our region.
Primary Responsibilities:
SELC’s new Energy Analyst and Outreach Manager will work in two core strategic areas:
50% – Policy Analysis: Track developments in energy policy, technology and regulation; develop and coordinate strategy; research, gather and analyze data; provide generally useful/necessary information as needed. Specific responsibilities include:
- Track energy and climate-related state legislation, identify policy opportunities and barriers to progress, and educate legislators about climate and energy policy.
- Maintain databases and files of relevant data and policy information to support the work of attorneys, analysts, campaign staff, communications, marketing, and development staff.
- Provide research support and guidance on energy issues and keep team informed of key in-state developments and issues related to siting of clean energy projects.
- Explore opportunities to commission research or short white papers on climate- and energy-related topics to support campaign goals and elevate issue visibility and SELC thought leadership, working with program teams and the Communications team.
50% – Campaigns: Identify policy priorities and barriers to progress, in close coordination with colleagues; support the development, launch and implementation of strategic campaigns to advance Climate Initiative and Energy Program goals. Specific responsibilities include:
- Create state opportunity assessments and tactical recommendations to advance clean energy policies in Georgia and Alabama.
- Support strategic messaging and communications planning.
- Build and cultivate strong relationships with key decision-makers including public officials and staff, partners and other external stakeholders.
- Serve as a resource for SELC advocacy in coalition calls and meetings, stakeholder processes, and similar venues. This includes representing SELC in meetings with partner groups as appropriate.
- Support SELC’s collegial, collaborative, inclusive approach to advancing climate and energy policy solutions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ work experience with energy policy.
- Understanding of electricity regulation, energy policy and technical issues.
- Understanding of basic financial concepts, analyses and metrics; proficiency with Excel-based tools.
- Demonstrated experience with translating technical and policy information into a clear, concise, and understandable written product for non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple, concurrent projects/tasks with varying timelines.
- Ability to identify and prioritize strategic objectives.
- Experience recognizing opportunities for initiative and reacting swiftly to capitalize. You can take responsibility for seeking out and disseminatingtechnical information and related policy developments key to the work of SELC’s Energy Program and Climate Initiative.
- Refined and collaborative interpersonal skills. Your experience has bolstered an ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse set of clients, partners, and coworkers.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- A genuine interest in and commitment to helping SELC create and foster a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. You engage in ongoing learning and are eager to contribute to our organizational efforts in this area.
Desired Qualifications:
- Significant advocacy or issue campaign experience.
- Prior related energy or campaign experience working in one of SELC’s six states, preferably Alabama or Georgia.
- Strong persuasive writing and verbal presentation skills.
About SELC:
The Southern Environmental Law Center is one of the nation’s most powerful defenders of the environment, rooted in the South. With a long track record, SELC takes on the toughest environmental challenges in court, in government, and in our communities to protect our region’s air, water, climate, wildlife, lands, and people. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, the organization has a staff of over 200, including more than 130 legal and policy experts, and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, with offices in Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Chapel Hill, Charleston, Nashville, Richmond, and Washington, DC.
At our core, we are place-based, rooted in our region, and connected with the communities and clients we serve. We believe in an equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the rich racial and cultural diversity of our region and allows diverse perspectives to come to the forefront. We approach our work with the highest level of integrity, holding ourselves to high standards with an emphasis on honesty, accountability, and thoughtfulness. We value collaboration and camaraderie, realizing we are strongest when we work together and knowing that everyone has a critical role to play. We strive for impact through a strategic, bold, pragmatic, and ambitious outlook that is dedicated to achieving powerful results. We believe in these values and in the power of SELC. We hope you consider joining us. Learn more at https://www.southernenvironment.org/.
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full-time, exempt, three-year term position. SELC offers salaries competitive with other leading environmental nonprofits nationally and provides an excellent benefits package. The starting salary range for this position is $70,000- $84,000 commensurate with experience. For more details about our benefits package, please visit our Careers page.
SELC is a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligible employer.
SELC will also provide relocation reimbursement for those relocating for an SELC position, up to a specific dollar amount and contingent on the move being at least 50 miles from the current primary address.
To Apply:
To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below to be directed to an online application where you may upload your application materials. Applicants must submit cover letter, resume, one relevant work or writing sample, and three references. The initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is 10/30/2024. However, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. We are eager to welcome new team members who share this commitment. We still have much progress to make, but our goal is to create and maintain a staff that, at every level, reflects the rich racial and cultural diversity of the communities where we work and the clients that we serve. Persons of all backgrounds—including people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ candidates—are strongly encouraged to apply.
