Community Energy Resilience Policy Manager
Reports to: Community Energy Resilience Director
Location: Remote in California
Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,000
The Climate Center is seeking a Program Manager to advance our climate policy work and provide critical program support to achieve our Community Energy Resilience goals. They will work with the CER Director to develop and advocate for enactment of California policy to create what The Climate Center calls The Grid for the Future: dramatic acceleration in the construction of distributed clean energy. The Program Manager will gain a variety of skills integral to their development as a climate policy professional through independent work, coalition work, and as a part of a high-functioning, ambitious, and supportive team.
About The Climate Center
The Climate Center is a climate and energy policy nonprofit working to rapidly reduce climate pollution at scale, starting in California. We believe in vibrant, healthy communities. We envision a future where everyone in California enjoys clean air and water, renewable and reliable energy, healthy food, thriving nature, and more.
Since our founding in 2001, The Climate Center has been dedicated to making climate solutions a reality in California at speed and scale. We are a think-tank, do-tank working to turn bold ideas into action for a climate-safe future. We know that as goes California, so goes the world. We partner with business, local government, labor, academia, and environmental and environmental justice organizations to deliver the equitable climate solutions that science demands. We also pride ourselves in having a supportive organizational team culture.
All of The Climate Center's work is guided by three core principles: follow the latest science, prioritize climate justice, and secure a just transition for oil and gas workers. Our staff and experts are laser-focused on equitably reducing climate pollution at the speed and scale necessary to ensure that California is doing its part to secure a climate-safe future. We are committed to living our values of ambition, collaboration, equity, inclusion, innovation, and responsibility.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Community Energy Resilience Policy Manager will collaborate on developing Climate Center policy positions
 and program development. The Community Energy Resilience Policy Manager will research and draft climate center policy for legislative and regulatory purposes,
communicate with interested stakeholders, and work with others on the Community Energy
Resilience (CER) team on policy development and advocacy.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage research projects related to statewide community energy resilience policy;
- Work on policy with partners including but not limited to environmental justice groups, environmental organizations, industry and other nonprofits;
- Draft communications materials for policy campaigns, including bill background information, fact sheets, opinion pieces and policy research papers;
- Track bills in the California legislature related to Community Energy Resilience;
- Collaborate with the CER team to design effective, purposeful meetings including internal, external and coalition meetings via Zoom and in-person;
- Complete research and policy-related work and reporting for CER-related grants as directed;
- Follow and engage in relevant regulatory proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission and the California Energy Commission, including drafting and submitting comments for The Climate Center;
- Other related tasks and duties as assigned by the CER Director
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two years of related work experience
- Demonstrated acumen in climate science, policy, and environmental justice principles
- Familiarity with the legislative process and the distributed renewable energy landscape
- Experience working in coalitions and building partnerships
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle competing priorities
- Self-motivated and ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
- Highly organized and ability to pay close attention to detail
- Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and online platforms necessary for a remote work environment
Salary Range and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $68,000 - $80,000.
Benefits include:
- Paid vacation of 3 weeks per year to start
- 7 scheduled holidays, plus winter break (Dec. 25-Jan. 1) and 2 floating holidays
- Paid sick leave of 13 days per year
- Medical, Dental and Vision (100% employee premium and 50% dependent premium paid by The Climate Center)
- 401k retirement savings with annual employer match, budget permitting
- Life insurance
At The Climate Center, we care about and support each other in the workplace setting. We also recognize that each employee has a whole life that includes time outside of work. The Climate Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We value diversity and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.
To Apply
Please apply online (https://theclimatecenter.org/). Required for consideration is a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in making a difference on climate change along with a resume. Three to five references will be required for applicants moving beyond the first interview. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit materials by March 21, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you!
