Transmission Campaign Principal - East

over 1 year ago
Full time role
Washington, DC, US... more
Washington, DC, US... more

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Advanced Energy United educates, engages, and advocates for policies that allow our member companies to compete to repower our economy with 100% clean energy. We work with decision ...

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Job Description

Transmission Campaign Principal - East

Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) is a national association of businesses that are making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We work to accelerate the move to 100% clean energy and electrified transportation in the U.S. AEE is the only industry association in the U.S. that represents the full range of advanced energy technologies and services, both grid-scale and distributed. Advanced energy includes energy efficiency, demand response, energy storage, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and more. AEE represents more than 100 companies in the advanced energy industry, which employs 3.2 million U.S. workers.  

 AEE’s mission is transforming public policy to enable rapid growth of advanced energy businesses. We educate, engage, and advocate in states, in wholesale electricity markets, and at the federal level for executive actions, legislation, and regulations that speed the energy transition and expand the size and value of markets for advanced energy products and services.  

 

Position Description

AEE seeks a smart, innovative, and politically savvy Principal to join AEE’s policy and campaign team on transmission. The Principal will work collaboratively with existing project teams in the west/in the east to accelerate the buildout of needed transmission to achieve 100% clean energy.  

There is no silver bullet to reaching 100% clean energy as a country. It will require maximizing the use of demand side resources, as well as the buildout of utility scale clean energy resources and the needed transmission infrastructure to connect the nation’s clean energy resources with its energy demand. This campaign will build support for transmission at all levels of government that is responsive to local objectives and existing state policies. It will include a recognition of the critical role of distributed energy resources in achieving full decarbonization and ensuring that needed transmission buildout will be cost-effective and politically sustainable.  

Focus states for this position will likely include:  

  • Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Virginia

AEE is seeking a highly energetic, creative, and solutions-oriented professional with a background in issue advocacy and campaigns at the state or regional level. Experience working on campaigns to advance clean energy solutions is a plus. The Principal will work collaboratively as part of project teams under the direction of the Transmission Campaign Director and relevant Managing Directors. The Principal will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to build support for and advance AEE’s transmission agenda in priority states. Candidates should be creative and flexible, with the ability to work in multiple venues with diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will have the ability to find common ground both with a diverse corporate membership and external stakeholders. Candidates will need to have the ability to travel to meet with AEE members, coalition allies and stakeholders, and public officials.   

 

Responsibilities  

  • Work collaboratively with AEE team members on developing and implementing strategies to accelerate the development of transmission in the region. This work will result in policy victories at the state level and within wholesale markets.  
  • Work with AEE members to develop policy positions and reach consensus on policy positions in key states on transmission-related issues. Facilitate member calls and conduct policy discussions, in coordination with other AEE team members, to coalesce member input and prioritize areas of interest and engagement. 
  • Organize member engagement opportunities through direct decision maker engagement such as lobby days and candidate education, earned media, and expert testimony. 
  • Draft campaign collateral needed for education and advocacy efforts, and deliver verbal presentations as necessary.  
  • Serve as AEE’s point of contact in existing coalitions working to advance transmission projects in targeted states, as well as build new coalitions to advance our policy priorities in the region. 
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with coalition partners, allies, and key legislative, regulatory and administrative staff. 
  • Work with AEE’s communications team to identify opportunities for AEE to seek earned media coverage, including earned media, op-eds, editorial board meetings, etc., in key media outlets. Draft press statements, write blog posts, participate in webinars, and create opportunities to showcase the benefits of transmission to achieving 100% clean energy. 
  • Travel on an as needed basis (up to 30%) to targeted states for advocacy days, meetings with key allies and stakeholders, communications outreach, and other efforts on behalf of AEE. 

 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of three years of professional experience in campaign or issue organizing; experience advocating for clean energy is a plus. 
  • Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal 
  • Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, and excellent listening and problem-solving skills 
  • Experience working with business leaders is a plus.  
  • Must be willing to travel 

 

Job type: Full-time, remote 

Location: Eastern states preferred

Start Date: November 2022 (specific start date flexible)

 Salary: Starting at $75,000  

 

Advanced Energy Economy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.  

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