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Major Responsibilities:

Develop and manage an Institute-wide effort to contribute to the design and adoption of policies that control U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on the contribution that green buildings, energy efficient and renewable energy technologies can play. The applicant will provide strategic direction to a multi-disciplinary team of associates, analysts, and others working on U.S. climate policy
Develop and implement a Congressional strategy and engage with senior legislative staff as well as members of Congress to achieve desired federal policy outcomes. The applicant will also work with other stakeholders to design and help implement climate and energy policies. The applicant will be called on to provide media interviews, as well as represent EESI in meetings with government officials, industry representatives and others in the policy community. It is essential that the Policy Director be able to engage different constituencies and views with clarity and good humor.
EESI holds several briefings a year on various green building, renewable energy, energy efficiency and environmental topics which are timely to policymakers. The Policy Director will be responsible for helping to develop the briefing panels, writing related materials, outreach and follow-up for the briefing.
Give presentations at conferences, workshops and other events related to U.S. climate policy, green buildings and other energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
Build, maintain and update the green buildings network, including Congressional contacts.
Help set research and analysis agenda.
The Policy Director will be responsible for helping draft proposals and reports to funders and will be responsible for handling other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities may shift depending upon organizational resources and priorities and obligations to funders.

Additional Qualifications:

Advanced degree in public policy, law, economics, environmental policy, political science, public administration, natural sciences, engineering, or related field.
5-8 years work experience, with minimum of 2 years direct policy experience at the federal or state level.
Knowledge of the U.S. government, including familiarity with Capitol Hill and federal executive agencies.
A sound understanding of and demonstrated interest in climate change and energy policy.
Efficient, accurate, and timely research for program information and interest in being a public spokesperson on EESI’s activities.
Strong and demonstrable writing, quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to design and write original policy research.
Strong communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and independently from staff and consultants.
Self-starter, flexible and able to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to think strategically and creatively to help further EESI’s mission.
Application Requirements:
The EESI Policy Director position is full time; start date is flexible.

To apply please submit the following items via email to jobs@eesi.org. Please reference Policy Director Position in subject field.

a) cover letter explaining your interests and experience with U.S. climate policy, green building, renewable energy and energy efficiency technology.
b) current resume, list of publications if applicable
c) writing sample, two-five pages in length
d) list of references
e) salary history/requirements

Position is paid and open till filled.
EESI is an equal opportunity employer.