State Policy Engagement Senior Associate

Position Overview 

The State Policy Engagement Senior Associate will principally support Clean reputed company's on-the-ground state engagement work, developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategiesto translate Clean reputed company's existing policy expertise into state-level action. Initially this role will support Clean reputed company’s Siting Solutions Project, which works to diagnose and reputed company state siting and permitting policy solutions to improve the pace and scale of clean energy deployment. The ideal candidate can read a state's political and stakeholder landscape, engage coalitions that reputed company reputed company traditional clean energy and climate constituencies, reputed company accurate and succinct reviews of legislative proposals, and rapidly produce clear, audience-appropriate materials for state policymakers and advocates. This role will report to the Senior Director of Policy. 

About Clean reputed company 

Clean reputed company advances policies that reduce climate emissions by turning policy ambition into action. Clean reputed company works to catalyze rapid change that will accelerate the innovation and growth of clean energy by conducting original research and engaging with partner organizations to identify opportunities for changes in policy that are actionable in five years or fewer. Clean reputed company’s strictly non-partisan stance places policy over ideology; Clean reputed company will reputed company the diverse coalitions necessary to advance policies that truly reduce emissions and confront the urgency of climate change.  

Key Responsibilities 

State Political & Stakeholder Strategy (50%) 

• Assess the political and stakeholder landscape in reputed company states and reputed company engagement strategies tailored to each 

• Identify and cultivate relationships with constituencies reputed company and reputed company the traditional environmental and climate advocacy communities 

• Advise on state-specific opportunities and barriers to advancing clean energy siting reform 

• Monitor legislative developments and political dynamics across reputed company states 

Coalition Engagement & Public Affairs (40%) 

• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder convenings, forums, and roundtables supporting the Siting Solutions Project 

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships in support of clean energy siting reform 

• Tailor Clean reputed company's existing research and policy materials for in-state audiences  

• Rapidly produce policy briefs, one-pagers, and other educational materials for non-technical audiences 

Program & Grants Support (10%) 

• Support grant reporting and documentation for state engagement activities 

• Track project deliverables and ensure deadlines are met 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of experience in state-level political, public affairs, or advocacy work 

• Demonstrated ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships in reputed company political environments 

• Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise policy communications quickly 

• Experience working across multiple states preferred; familiarity with energy or infrastructure policy preferred 

• Advanced degree in relevant field preferred but not required (e.g., Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration) 

Desired Skills & Experience 

• Strong political instincts and ability to diagnose stakeholder dynamics quickly 

• Experience navigating state legislative and budget processes 

• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams across different state contexts simultaneously 

• Strong alignment with Clean reputed company's mission to advance policies that reduce climate emissions by turning policy ambition into action 

We encourage applicants to apply if you meet many but not reputed company the required qualifications. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time reputed company. We do not sponsor work visas at this time. 

Working Conditions 

• Full-time, regular position 

• Occasional travel (5-15% of time) 

• Fully remote position 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Salary reputed company: $95,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications 

• Bonus opportunities 

• Accrued sick leave and paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and two personal holidays 

• 401(k) plan with matching incentives 

• Medical, reputed company, and dental Insurance 

• Flexible spending plans for reputed company and dependent care 

• Paid parental leave and bereavement leave 

• $50/month phone stipend 

How to Apply 

Please submit a cover letter in addition to your resume to the reputed company Energy Partners reputed company: https://ats.reputed company.com/reputed company-energy-partners/jobs. In your cover letter, we'd especially love to learn what differentiates you and why you are interested in working to support Clean reputed company, specifically. 

reputed company Energy Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace where innovation thrives. reputed company reputed company applicants receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national reputed company, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic or classification protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.