Natural Resources Defense Council
Regional Campaign Manager, Energy Markets & Transmission
Natural Resources Defense Council, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Regional Campaign Manager, Energy Markets & Transmission
Job Locations
US-DC-Washington | US-NY-New York
Job ID
2024-5639
# of Openings
1
Group
Center for Campaigns & Organizing
Overview
NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of
3.1 million members
and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. NRDC is seeking a
Regional Campaign
Manager, Energy Markets & Transmission,
to work with the
Center for Campaigns and Organizing (CCO)
team in our
Washington, DC or New York, NY
office. Position Summary The
Regional Campaign
Manager
,
Energy Market & Transmission
,
will
be responsible for
developing and executing advocacy strategies and tactics to promote NRDC's clean energy policy agenda and influence federal, state, and regional policymakers. This person will report to the Northeast Campaigns Director with a secondary report to the Director of the FERC Project in the Power Sector. The
Regional Campaign
Manager,
Energy Market & Transmission
,
will initially focus on advancing transmission to support offshore wind development and other clean energy along the East Coast - particularly with states in PJM, New York Independent System Operator, and ISO New England. The person fulfilling this role will conceive, lead, and coordinate clean energy transmission and clean energy development initiatives at the state, regional, and federal levels, and work closely with external partners. The
Regional Campaign Manager,
Energy Market & Transmission
,
will
also
collaborate with Regional Campaign Directors and state leads in NRDC priority states to implement campaign strategies and tactics, ensuring alignment across the organization and with partners. The position you are applying for
is
part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG /
The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035
).
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign strategy and associated tactics to advance transmission policies and initiatives necessary to develop offshore wind and support other clean energy along the East Coast.
Collaborate closely with Program, Advocacy, and Communications partners, and with offshore wind transmission coalitions. Lead outreach and advocacy efforts to educate policymakers and the public about the importance of offshore wind transmission for clean energy development and climate action. Manage a broad coalition of partners - including leading weekly calls, agenda and follow-up. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, regulatory agencies, industry partners, environmental organizations, regional grid operators, and community groups. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to offshore wind transmission and provide timely analysis and recommendations. Prepare, or direct the preparation of, advocacy materials, including policy briefs, presentations, talking points, and press releases, to support campaign objectives. Organize events, meetings, and workshops to facilitate dialogue and consensus-building among stakeholders. Manage campaign consultants, communications consultants, and vendors as necessary to advance the objectives of the campaign. Ability and willingness to work occasional late nights and weekends with short notice. The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position's responsibility. Other duties may be assigned. Manage a campaign budget and develop workplans to advance the campaign's goals. Demonstrated track record of successfully leading advocacy campaigns, engaging stakeholders, and driving policy change. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to effectively convey complex issues to diverse audiences. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative campaign strategies and initiatives. Proven experience in managing internal processes, project teams, and budgets. Experience in advocacy, government relations, or campaign management.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Demonstrated
track record
of successfully leading advocacy campaigns, engaging stakeholders, and driving policy change. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to effectively convey complex issues to diverse audiences. Strategic
and innovative thinker
with the ability to develop and execute innovative campaign strategies and initiatives. Proven experience in managing internal processes, project teams, and budgets. 4-7 years of experience in
legislative
advocacy, government relations, or campaign management. Skills, Abilities, Competencies Ability to understand offshore wind energy, transmission infrastructure, and electricity markets in the United States
. Proven experience in managing staff, budgets, internal processes, and project teams. Exceptional ability to analyze information, formulate plans, and convey them in writing and through oral presentations. Track record
of cultivating high-level relationships with political, non-profit advocacy, and philanthropic leaders, with a well-established professional network in politics, government, and non-profit advocacy. Experienced in and well-prepared to frame issues, use polling and other research to guide advocacy communications, experience developing targeted audience strategies
utilizing
the voter file and other analytics tools, and organizing outreach to stakeholders and coalition partners through a variety of paid and earned campaign tactics. Ability to build relationships, effectively collaborate and engender trust from peers and colleagues. Aptitude for developing and sustaining a coherent and collective external advocacy message. Demonstrate good judgment, strong work ethic, collegiality. Ability to effectively prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with an ability to develop and navigate relationships with influential individuals. Capacity
to work efficiently, and independently
representing
NRDC with strong judgment and professionalism. Ability to travel, approximately 15% annually. Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles. NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment
on the basis of
race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pursuant to
the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We offer competitive salaries,
excellent benefits
, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale
and
is
commensurate
with skills and experience.
Internal equity will be reviewed and
considered
to
determine
a
final offer
.
For this position, the salary
range
is $113,000
to $121,000
. NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month. As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help
contain
the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption
in accordance with
state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine.
In accordance with
state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws. To apply, visit
www.nrdc.org/careers
and upload your resume and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any
additional
materials that
showcase
your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person resume drop-offs. If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need
assistance
applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care
at
1-800-889-4422. For
more
about
NRDC,
visit
www.nrdc.org
.
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Job Locations
US-DC-Washington | US-NY-New York
Job ID
2024-5639
# of Openings
1
Group
Center for Campaigns & Organizing
Overview
NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of
3.1 million members
and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. NRDC is seeking a
Regional Campaign
Manager, Energy Markets & Transmission,
to work with the
Center for Campaigns and Organizing (CCO)
team in our
Washington, DC or New York, NY
office. Position Summary The
Regional Campaign
Manager
,
Energy Market & Transmission
,
will
be responsible for
developing and executing advocacy strategies and tactics to promote NRDC's clean energy policy agenda and influence federal, state, and regional policymakers. This person will report to the Northeast Campaigns Director with a secondary report to the Director of the FERC Project in the Power Sector. The
Regional Campaign
Manager,
Energy Market & Transmission
,
will initially focus on advancing transmission to support offshore wind development and other clean energy along the East Coast - particularly with states in PJM, New York Independent System Operator, and ISO New England. The person fulfilling this role will conceive, lead, and coordinate clean energy transmission and clean energy development initiatives at the state, regional, and federal levels, and work closely with external partners. The
Regional Campaign Manager,
Energy Market & Transmission
,
will
also
collaborate with Regional Campaign Directors and state leads in NRDC priority states to implement campaign strategies and tactics, ensuring alignment across the organization and with partners. The position you are applying for
is
part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG /
The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035
).
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign strategy and associated tactics to advance transmission policies and initiatives necessary to develop offshore wind and support other clean energy along the East Coast.
Collaborate closely with Program, Advocacy, and Communications partners, and with offshore wind transmission coalitions. Lead outreach and advocacy efforts to educate policymakers and the public about the importance of offshore wind transmission for clean energy development and climate action. Manage a broad coalition of partners - including leading weekly calls, agenda and follow-up. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, regulatory agencies, industry partners, environmental organizations, regional grid operators, and community groups. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to offshore wind transmission and provide timely analysis and recommendations. Prepare, or direct the preparation of, advocacy materials, including policy briefs, presentations, talking points, and press releases, to support campaign objectives. Organize events, meetings, and workshops to facilitate dialogue and consensus-building among stakeholders. Manage campaign consultants, communications consultants, and vendors as necessary to advance the objectives of the campaign. Ability and willingness to work occasional late nights and weekends with short notice. The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position's responsibility. Other duties may be assigned. Manage a campaign budget and develop workplans to advance the campaign's goals. Demonstrated track record of successfully leading advocacy campaigns, engaging stakeholders, and driving policy change. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to effectively convey complex issues to diverse audiences. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative campaign strategies and initiatives. Proven experience in managing internal processes, project teams, and budgets. Experience in advocacy, government relations, or campaign management.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Demonstrated
track record
of successfully leading advocacy campaigns, engaging stakeholders, and driving policy change. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to effectively convey complex issues to diverse audiences. Strategic
and innovative thinker
with the ability to develop and execute innovative campaign strategies and initiatives. Proven experience in managing internal processes, project teams, and budgets. 4-7 years of experience in
legislative
advocacy, government relations, or campaign management. Skills, Abilities, Competencies Ability to understand offshore wind energy, transmission infrastructure, and electricity markets in the United States
. Proven experience in managing staff, budgets, internal processes, and project teams. Exceptional ability to analyze information, formulate plans, and convey them in writing and through oral presentations. Track record
of cultivating high-level relationships with political, non-profit advocacy, and philanthropic leaders, with a well-established professional network in politics, government, and non-profit advocacy. Experienced in and well-prepared to frame issues, use polling and other research to guide advocacy communications, experience developing targeted audience strategies
utilizing
the voter file and other analytics tools, and organizing outreach to stakeholders and coalition partners through a variety of paid and earned campaign tactics. Ability to build relationships, effectively collaborate and engender trust from peers and colleagues. Aptitude for developing and sustaining a coherent and collective external advocacy message. Demonstrate good judgment, strong work ethic, collegiality. Ability to effectively prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with an ability to develop and navigate relationships with influential individuals. Capacity
to work efficiently, and independently
representing
NRDC with strong judgment and professionalism. Ability to travel, approximately 15% annually. Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles. NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment
on the basis of
race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pursuant to
the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We offer competitive salaries,
excellent benefits
, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale
and
is
commensurate
with skills and experience.
Internal equity will be reviewed and
considered
to
determine
a
final offer
.
For this position, the salary
range
is $113,000
to $121,000
. NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month. As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help
contain
the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption
in accordance with
state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine.
In accordance with
state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws. To apply, visit
www.nrdc.org/careers
and upload your resume and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any
additional
materials that
showcase
your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person resume drop-offs. If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need
assistance
applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care
at
1-800-889-4422. For
more
about
NRDC,
visit
www.nrdc.org
.
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