Employment

This page lists open employment opportunities at Clean Energy Group and the Clean Energy States Alliance.

Project Manager for Fossil Fuel Replacement Initiatives

Clean Energy Group (CEG) has an immediate opening for a Project Manager to advance the organization’s work to facilitate a just and equitable clean energy transition. Ideal candidates should have a passion for energy justice that recognizes and prioritizes the role and lived experience of environmental justice communities. They should have proven experience working on energy and/or environmental justice issues, particularly in coalition with community partners and local advocates. They can approach multiple tasks in an organized and proactive manner and are comfortable both working independently and as a collaborative team member.

CEG is a national nonprofit organization working at the forefront of clean energy innovation to enable affordable, reliable, clean energy for all. Its mission is to provide innovative technical, economic, and policy solutions to enable communities to participate equitably in the clean energy transition. For more information, see www.cleanegroup.org.

Position Description

This position is focused on supporting two of CEG’s innovative programs: Phase Out Peakers and Hydrogen Information and Public Education. The Project Manager’s activities will be performed under the guidance and direction of CEG Project Directors.

Phase Out Peakers works to accelerate the retirement of polluting fossil fuel peaker plants and advance the deployment of clean, cost-effective alternatives. It is the first national effort to systematically demonstrate with analysis and technical assessments how clean non-combustion alternatives can be used to meet peak electricity demand and capture health and wealth benefits for environmental justice communities. The project works closely with community-based organizations and advocates to identify the most harmful peaker plants and craft strategies to retire them.

Hydrogen Information and Public Education was created to combat the greenwashing and fossil fuel industry hype propelling the buildout of unnecessary hydrogen infrastructure. The project focuses on equipping communities, advocates, and policymakers nationwide with unbiased, fact-based information to critically evaluate hydrogen project proposals. The initiative maintains a repository of research on issues related to the production, transmission, and use of hydrogen, and provides advocacy and regulatory support to ensure hydrogen is not used to extend the life of fossil fuel assets and prolong harm to communities.

This role involves working closely with dedicated community-based partners and has the potential to catalyze significant change. The Project Manager will assist the Project Director by conducting outreach to community partners, developing educational tools and informational materials to help on-the-ground fossil fuel opposition efforts, and providing research and data analysis support. The Project Manager will need to stay up-to-date on related energy developments at the local, state, and federal levels.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Build relationships with new and existing community partners in project focus regions, including but not limited to New England and the Mid-Atlantic.
• Develop and maintain peaker power plant and hydrogen initiative tracker maps for public use.
• Research and draft blogs, white papers, reports, and presentations to address gaps in available literature on peaker and hydrogen issues, as well as clean energy technologies and policies to support fossil fuel retirement.
• Organize, prepare materials, and present at in-person and virtual events, such as webinars and community stakeholder convenings.
• Contribute to the preparation of materials for new funding opportunities and reporting on existing funded activities.
• Participate in strategic planning for existing and new areas of work.

Must-Have Qualifications:

Wondering whether you have the right credentials or background to apply? Clean Energy Group values lived experience and is serious about embracing diversity. To be successful in this role, the Project Manager will excel in these four areas:

• Commitment to social justice and racial equity: Recognizes role of race, gender, and other identities in shaping health disparities and energy poverty, is driven to improve conditions, and proactively learns re: race, equity, and identity
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented: Can work independently, either remotely or in the office. Stays on top of multiple projects, timelines, and task lists; plans backwards; anticipates obstacles; identifies and involves stakeholders appropriately; and asks for help when needed.
• Clear, precise, compassionate communication: Speaks and writes clearly on behalf of the organization and advocates for/with community members. Communicates well with others, including sharing context and using references and examples that speak to the experiences of a diverse audience, particularly the communities CEG aims to reach. Aims for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker: Quickly grasps the subtleties of complex issues and identifies patterns in challenges. Comes up with insightful, pragmatic, equitable, and sustainable ways to tackle common challenges and produce positive change. Has a successful track record of taking a concept from idea to implementation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Issue familiarity: Prior knowledge of fossil fuel technologies and policies, as well as hydrogen technologies and clean energy alternatives, such as renewable generation, energy storage, demand response, and virtual power plants.
• Relationship builder: Able to connect with individuals and build alliances across a wide range of players. Comfortable participating in and contributing to grassroots coalition efforts.
• Geographic familiarity: Prior knowledge of the working context of the New England and Mid-Atlantic energy space, particularly concerning fossil fuel opposition efforts and clean energy development.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of four years’ work experience or equivalent (such as a combination of work experience and higher education) in the clean energy and/or environment sector.

Availability: This is a full-time, exempt position, with responsibilities commencing immediately upon selection of the most qualified candidate.

Location and Work Environment: CEG employees can choose to work remotely or in the Montpelier, VT office. A combination of remote and in-office work is also possible. We offer a flexible workplace environment with a casual dress code. Employees currently work both from home and/or from our offices depending on their work style, preferences, and level of concern for public health and safety. CEG is committed to ensuring employees have all the tools they need to perform their job duties whether at home or in the office and can make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary and Benefits: Anticipated starting salary is $54,000 - $60,000, depending upon prior experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance with 10% employee cost contribution; life insurance; generous matching of retirement plan contributions; starting four-weeks paid time off; and paid sick days, parental leave, and holidays.

Travel: Occasional domestic travel will be required. Business travel typically lasts from two to three days with some weekend travel necessary.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (a document of at least two pages that you previously wrote for work, school, or some other purpose) via email to [email protected]. For the email’s subject line, enter “Project Manager for Fossil Fuel Replacement.” Applications accepted immediately. Review of applications will begin on August 19^th and will continue until the position is filled.

CEG is an equal opportunity employer. CEG does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, non-job-related disability, or status as a veteran. CEG is committed to learning more about and applying principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in its work.