Senior Clean Energy Research Associate
About the role
Climate Power is seeking to add a Senior Research Associate, Clean Energy to our research department to generate actionable research focused on climate progress and the politics of climate action in key states. The Senior Clean Energy Research Associate will be a member of Climate Power’s Research Department and will support the team’s daily operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead data analysis and updates for longer-term research projects tracking the impacts of, and attacks on, the clean energy economy.
- Work with the Research Deputy Managing Director, the Accountability Research Director, and the Clean Energy campaign to deliver research-driven projects in the issue area.
- Draft reports, fact sheets, and other clean energy research and communications materials.
- Track and report on business news from the clean energy sector, including financial filings and earnings calls.
- Generate actionable research that can be used in communications materials, media pitches, and campaign tactics to hold elected and government officials accountable for rolling back and blocking clean energy investments.
- Produce paid and organic media ad backups on short deadlines, conduct fact-checks, and approve clean energy content in outbound materials.
- Pitch research findings to media outlets.
- General research needs, including creating research backgrounders and rapid response work.
Essential Qualifications
- 3 years of relevant prior work experience in political research, which may include working for a campaign or issue advocacy organization. Relevant work experience may include, but is not limited to:
- Working on energy policy or corporate accountability issues in a political, advocacy, or policymaking environment OR
- Working as an analyst or journalist covering the clean energy industry.
- Basic understanding of clean energy technologies, financial statements, and filings made by publicly-traded companies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities with minimal direct supervision.
- Strong news judgment and knowledge of the political media landscape.
- Strong familiarity with research tools, including LexisNexis, public records, and campaign finance filings.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Sheets or Excel, and Microsoft Word. Knowledge of Airtable is preferred.
- Interest in climate justice is a plus!
Salary & Benefits Package
Step Annual Salary 3rd-4th $74,675 4th-5th $76,542 5th-6th $78,409 6th-8th $80,276 8th-10th $82,143 10th-12th $84,009 12th-14th $85,876 14th-16th $87,743 16th+ $89,610- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances
- 100% paid for employee
- 50% for their dependents
- Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
- 401(k) with 5% match
- Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
- Sabbatical Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly Tech Allowance
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture
- Treat Yourself Funds
About Climate Power
Climate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. We’re educating Americans about our climate progress, highlighting how clean energy investments benefit local communities, and holding Big Oil accountable for polluting our air and water. We use data-backed messages to pave a path for bold action and shine a light on the price of ignoring the climate crisis would cost our health, economy, and future generations.
We call out disinformation from bad actors like the Big Oil lobby, and make the climate stakes real for voters.
The terms of your benefits and any applicable waiting period(s) are governed by relevant plan documents and any and all applicable policies, and are subject to change or discontinuation by the organization.
Research
Washington, DC
Remote (United States)