Stakeholder Engagement (50%):

• Lead and support the execution of cohorts, convenings, and trainings designed to achieve project objectives and address barriers to equitable clean energy deployment in U.S. cities
• Coordinate recruitment, outreach, and participant management for webinars, cohorts, and stakeholder convenings
• Provide direct technical assistance to local governments on issues related to distributed and utility-scale solar, distributed wind, and other clean energy technologies
• Liaise with external partners and WRI colleagues across programs and countries

Energy Research & Knowledge (40%):

• Provide research support related to federal funding opportunities and regulatory issues to support equitable clean energy deployment
• Provide research support related to state and local clean energy planning and program and project implementation
• Lead literature reviews and qualitative and/or quantitative analysis, with senior support
• Co-author knowledge products (e.g. reports, briefs, data products) with senior guidance and adhering to WRI’s quality guidelines
• Develop short-form deliverable (e.g., one-pagers, pitch decks) to support various audiences deepen their understanding of clean energy issues
• Support or lead development of high-quality and impactful tools and resources for cities and other audiences
• Contribute to research for fundraising proposals
• Review knowledge products written by other WRI researchers

Communications & Administrative (10%):

• Lead or support development of communications products, for example, newsletters, webinar content and blogs
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, support hosting webinars and workshops, and other dissemination activities
• Track and update projects in an internal workforce management platform

Requirements:

What will you need:

• Education:You have completed abachelor’sdegreein a related field, such as environmental studies, economics, policy, sustainability, or engineering; master’s degree or other advanced degree preferred
• Experience: You have a minimum of 3 years of relevant, full-time work experience
• Experience with solar and wind energy technologies is preferred
• Experience or understanding of state and local government planning and operations, energy, electricity policy, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and utility and regulatory processes
• Excellent research, analytical, and computer skills
• Demonstrated writing skills with prior experience writing briefs, research products, and journal-based articles
• Prior experience developing or using Excel-based or other analysis tools preferred
• Preferred experience in financial and economic analysis and utility rates
• Strong oral communication skills with convening skills preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and part of a team
• Ability to present complex information in a clear, accurate, and concise manner
• Languages: Fluent in English, with additional languages a plus
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization