Acadia Center is seeking an energetic climate and clean energy advocacy professional based in Rhode Island. The position can be filled at either the Senior Policy Advocate or Policy Advocate level. The Policy Advocate will play a leadership role in advancing Acadia Center advocacy efforts with a primary focus on program work in Rhode Island and related regional forums.

Position

The Senior Policy Advocate/Policy Advocate will have a leadership role in advancing Acadia Center’s efforts to promote and implement energy and climate policy reforms in the state and in regional forums. We work in a wide array of forums, including legislative, government agency, community, and public engagement and outreach, and we work with numerous partner organizations and coalitions. Preparing externally focused policy and educational materials, drafting legislative and regulatory filings, and working with media are important aspects of the position. Depending on the candidate’s experience and interest, the position can include work on regional (multi-state) initiatives. Policy priorities include climate and clean energy decarbonization pathways and implementation, improving the energy performance of buildings, particularly lower quality housing, phasing out fossil gas, community and public engagement, utility and regional power grid policy reform and transportation, climate, and equity. The position reports to the Vice-President, Climate and Clean Energy Policy. Acadia Center employs a team approach to its work, and the position will interact with program staff, including advocates and policy researchers, and provide critical content and coordination with communications and development staff.

Key Qualifications

· A strong interest in energy and climate issues and ambition and urgency to address the climate crisis in a manner that will spur economic, consumer, public health, and environmental justice benefits

· Excitement connecting with decision-makers, communities, public speaking, writing, and media

· Interest in advancing work in regulatory and legislative actions.

· Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively

· Enthusiasm to engage with a diverse array of organizations, communities, and voices to build and strengthen effective partnerships and coalitions to advance shared work goals and represent the organization in a professional and respectful manner

· Experience in environmental and climate justice is highly valued

· Comfort using data to inform our advocacy

· Self-motivated with an ability to work both independently and with teams and an ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and seek direction when needed

· The Senior Policy Advocate would likely have earned an advanced degree (master’s, Ph.D., or J.D. with admission to the Rhode Island bar) and 5+ years of experience, including experience post-graduate or law degree

· The Policy Advocate would have 2-5 years of relevant experience regarding sustainable energy, regulatory, environmental, or climate issues

· Familiarity with Rhode Island is strongly preferred

· Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) familiarity is expected

Diversity and Climate Justice Commitment

Acadia Center is committed to a diverse work environment that advances goals to remedy racial, environmental, and climate justice issues. We value a workplace of mutual respect, the ability to learn from one another, and a team culture of inclusion, shared responsibilities, and decision-making. Acadia Center is devoted to the values and ethics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. People from diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position; requests for flex or part-time schedules will be considered. During the pandemic, Acadia Center offices are closed, and all work is remote. This position location is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Acadia Center compensation is highly competitive with peer non-profit groups, and salary is commensurate with the selected candidate’s experience and skill levels. The range of compensation for a Policy Advocate is expected to be from $78,000 to $95,000, and Senior Policy Advocate, from $86,000 - $101,000 depending on life and work experience, knowledge of the field, and skillsets. Benefits include health care, dental, retirement, disability, and vacation.

Organization

Since its founding in 1998, Acadia Center has been a leading non-profit working to advance a low-carbon, clean energy economy to benefit all residents in Rhode Island and the northeastern United States. The organization’s approach deploys in-house-staff research to shape recommendations and implement reforms to state, local and regional policies to reduce climate pollution, advance clean energy, and improve public health, consumer benefits, and economic productivity. Acadia Center’s team approach combines skills in economic, energy, climate, law, health, and consumer analysis into useful information for policymakers, the media, communities, consumers, and the public. Building strong, effective relationships in coalitions, partnerships, and engagement with diverse stakeholders is core to our approach. Acadia Center staff of lawyers, policy experts, researchers, and communicators are based in Rockport, ME; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; and New York, NY. For more information, please visit www.acadiacenter.org.

To Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter of interest, a resume, at least two professional references, and an example of your writing and communications skills to careers@acadiacenter.org. Please insert Rhode Island Advocate in the subject line and indicate where you saw the posting in the body of the email. Phone calls will not be accepted.

Acadia Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Acadia Center seeks to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital or civil union status, military service, citizenship, or any other characteristics and traits protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $101,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Providence, RI 02903

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