Position Announcement
Policy Director
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Washington, DC
Position open until filled.
For further information, please go to:
http://www.eesi.org/employment/policy_director_061707.html
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) in Washington, DC is
accepting applications for the position of Policy Director. EESI is a
non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally
sustainable societies. EESI believes meeting this goal requires
transitions to social and economic patterns that sustain people, the
environment, and the natural resources upon which present and future
generations depend. EESI produces credible, timely information and
innovative public policy initiatives that lead to these transitions.
These products take the form of publications, briefings, workshops, and
task forces.
Major responsibilities of the Policy Director position include:
- 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 and
energy efficient/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, and
performing 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.
Qualifications for the position include:
- 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 U.S. government, including familiarity with Capitol Hill
and federal executive agencies;
- 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; and
- self-starter, flexible, able to manage multiple tasks, and ability to
think strategically and creatively to help further EESI's mission.
Applications must consist of a cover letter explaining interest and
experience with U.S. climate policy, green building, renewable energy
and energy efficiency technology; current resume and list of
publications, if applicable; two- to five-page writing sample; list of
references; and salary history/requirements. Please reference "Policy
Director Position" in the subject field of an e-mail and submit the
above materials to: jobs [at] eesi.org.
The EESI Policy Director position is full time; start date is flexible.
The position is open until filled. EESI is an equal opportunity
employer.
For further information, please go to:
http://www.eesi.org/employment/policy_director_061707.html