Policy Analyst, Transportation and Sustainable Communities Programs - Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Responsibilities:
Coordinate activities of the Transportation and Sustainable Communities Programs, whose issues include, but are not limited to, transit, advanced vehicle technologies (e.g. plug-in vehicles and hybrids), flexible fuel vehicles/biofuels, alternative strategies (e.g., idling reduction), and smart growth, all in pursuit of the larger goal of climate change mitigation.
Lead authorship of EESI’s Clean Motion newsletter, a monthly electronic newsletter which provides an overview of clean transportation projects and current policy activities to a network of more than 1,400 stakeholders including local transit authorities, Clean Cities coalitions, local policy and decision makers, federal agency officials, clean bus manufacturers, and others.
Track federal policy and relevant news.
Serve as liaison to Congressional offices.
Research and report on federal legislation.
Produce briefing summaries, reports, press releases, news articles and policy documents.
Represent EESI in meetings with other organizations.
Attend and report on Congressional hearings, briefings and meetings.
Establish and maintain contacts on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies, trade associations, and public interest groups.
Maintain and update program’s database, website and communications system.
Organize Congressional briefings on pertinent science, technology and policy issues.
Public speaking.
Assist in fundraising for the program.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferably in environmental science, policy or a related field.
Masters or minimum 3 years experience working in energy or environmental policy. Transportation experience preferred.
Hill experience recommended.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well independently or in teams.
Strong computer skills, preferably with database and website experience.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Self-starter, flexible and able to manage multiple tasks.
Salary: commensurate with experience. EESI offers an excellent benefits package.
Please send cover letter, resume and a writing sample via e-mail to: jobs@eesi.org with your last name and Transportation Analyst in the subject line. No phone calls please.
