Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a strategic and dynamic Deputy Director to join our Clean Energy Program (CEP). The Clean Energy Program Deputy Director is a management-level position assisting in the direction of WRA’s work to address climate change and accelerate the transition to clean energy in the Western United States.
Location:
This position has the option to work from one of WRA’s offices, remotely within commuting distance of a WRA office, or a hybrid of the two. WRA has offices located in Boulder, CO; Carson City, NV; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; and Santa Fe, NM. However, there is a preference for a non-Colorado location.
Responsibilities Included:
CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
- Supervise program staff across the region, providing direction, guidance, professional development, and support to ensure state teams are highly functioning and impactful.
- Track grant deliverables across multiple teams.
- Ensure that the program is meeting its goals and objectives.
- Ensure appropriate coordination and alignment across the region and across internal WRA departments.
- Assist in management of consultants and contractors.
- Ensure the Clean Energy Program’s policy work and internal operations and culture are consistent with WRA’s DEI goals.
- Provide collaborative thought partnership to the CEP Director, including on emerging policy and regulatory issues.
EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT
- Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with clean energy policy makers and leaders at state agencies, utilities, conservation groups, consumer interests, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate with WRA’s Marketing and Communications team to develop and execute winning communications strategies that advance work of the Clean Energy Program.
FUNDRAISING/DEVELOPMENT
- Assist with development of grant proposals and reports to support the work of the Clean Energy Program.
- Help build, maintain and strengthen relationships with major funders and prospects.
TRAVEL
- Occasional travel to meetings and events, generally within the Interior West (post COVID-19).
Required Qualifications:
- College degree in economics, engineering, public policy analysis, or comparable focus; graduate degree preferred. Educational requirements may be adjusted for exceptional candidates.
- At least 7 years of experience working on clean energy policy, with a preference for analytical, engineering, or technical experience.
- Track record of successful supervising multiple direct reports and teams with a mix of experience levels – from entry level staff to senior level professionals and experts. Comfort with supervising remote teams.
- Extensive knowledge of utility sector and/or energy and climate policy.
- Proven record of advocacy leading to clean energy policy adoption by state legislatures, regulatory bodies, or state executive action.
- Intellectual curiosity, coupled with an innovative and entrepreneurial drive; comfortable with change. Strong relationship building skills and a commitment to open communication and collaboration.
- Commitment to WRA’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion goals.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $95,000-$125,000 annually; salary depends on relevant experience and new staff rarely start at the top of the range. WRA’s excellent benefits package includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life & disability insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation leave, sick leave, parental leave, and sabbatical leave after five years. WRA’s offices are closed December 25 – January 1 for Winter Break. Position is full-time exempt.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Deadline to apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH PRIORITY REVIEW STARTING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022
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