Job

Clean Energy Policy Director

Location Indianapolis, IN 46007
Date Posted April 26, 2024
Job ID 11399
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is searching for a Policy Director to join an impactful nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming policy and powering the economy with 100% clean energyThis position is fully remote but candidates must reside in one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Arkansas, or Texas.

OVERVIEW
The Policy Director will work with other team members to develop and implement educational strategies designed to achieve policy successes at the state level that will expand markets for the advanced energy industry and accelerate the U.S. transition to 100% clean energy. 


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING 
  • Work with members and subject matter experts across the organization and externally to design and implement customized educational sessions and forums for decision-makers in central states to accelerate the U.S. transition to 100% clean energy.
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key regulatory, legislative, and administrative decision-makers and staff, as well as staff, members, and partners.
  • Travel on an as-needed basis (up to 15%) to targeted states for educational events and other efforts.
  • Manage/mentor/develop Associates, Principals, and Senior Principals.


WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
  • Bachelor’s and/or Advanced degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Law or Engineering preferred, or applicable comparable experience.
  • Extensive professional experience and engagement in the clean energy sector.
  • Experience managing/mentoring junior staff.
  • Experience engaging with state public utility commissions. 
  • Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to operate independently, making decisions consistent with the organization’s mission/vision.
  • Ability to manage a fast-paced environment comfortably.
  • Ability to engage members, customers, and funders.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative and commitment to achieving goals.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

COMPENSATION 
This position offers a salary of $125K DOE. Benefits include a flexible and remote schedule, medical, dental, and vision for employees and their families, PTO, 11 Federal Holidays, parental leave, 401K, tuition reimbursement, phone stipend, wellness reimbursement and more! This position works on an amazing team and makes an incredible impact on the future of clean energy!
 
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM 

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.


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