About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.
Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.
Position Summary: The Industrial Decarbonization Fellow will play an important role in advancing C2ES’ work to accelerate policies and technologies that are essential to transitioning emissions-intensive manufacturers to a net-zero economy. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Industrial Decarbonization, the Industrial Decarbonization Fellow will research potential and emerging policy opportunities, work with manufacturing companies to identify opportunities to leverage policy to deploy zero-carbon technologies, and support policymaker education and advocacy efforts to advance policy solutions that leverage the voices and expertise of manufacturing companies and technology providers. This role centers on the policy engagement of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative, a coalition co-led by C2ES that focuses on decarbonizing industrial heat. This position is for a two-year term, with the potential for a permanent posting contingent on future funding availability.
Requirements
Major Responsibilities:
Represent C2ES within the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC), a coalition of companies working to accelerate renewable solutions to thermal energy demand, and support the RTC’s policy engagement and advocacy;
Establish and maintain relationships with representatives of governments, institutions, companies, and other stakeholders, particularly congressional offices and federal agencies;
Work closely with C2ES’s Business Environmental Leadership Council, RTC members/sponsors, and other business and stakeholder representatives to identify and refine policy solutions for industrial decarbonization challenges and opportunities;
Research and analyze state, federal, and international climate and energy policy issues, with a primary focus on industrial decarbonization;
Drawing on research and engagement with companies and other stakeholders working on industrial decarbonization, communicate policy insights and needs on industrial decarbonization to policymakers
Organize workshops, briefings and other events engaging policymakers, experts, companies, and other stakeholders on issues relating to industrial decarbonization;
Represent C2ES in other coalitions, at industry working group meetings, conferences, and other events focused on industrial decarbonization;
Consistently deliver high-quality, well-written work products (e.g., quantitative analyses, policy briefs, talking points, white papers, blogs) for internal purposes and for publications targeted to C2ES’ audience of policymakers, media, and the general public;
Collaborate across C2ES on research and policy analysis, communications, organizing events, etc.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) expectations:
Participate in monthly all-staff DEI meetings;
Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment;
Complete trainings during on-boarding and on a yearly basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field plus five or more years of climate and energy experience or master’s degree in related field plus two or more years of climate and energy experience;
Strong research and writing skills;
Knowledge of climate and energy policies at the state and federal levels; some familiarity with industrial decarbonization challenges;
Prior experience analyzing climate policy and communicating insights, preferably in the United States;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and with guidance;
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills;
Commitment to, knowledge of, or experience in advancing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental/climate justice;
Flexibility, willingness to pitch in at all levels, and a team player.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of key policies and abatement options related to industrial emissions and energy-intensive industries (e.g., chemicals, cement, steel, food and beverage);
Experience communicating to diverse stakeholders and ability to present (e.g., oral and written) technical material to non-technical audiences;
Prior experience with climate policy engagement, including working with businesses and other stakeholders to provide policy education and insights (ideally in an area relevant to industrial decarbonization);
Prior experience organizing events and convenings;
Interdisciplinary understanding of climate/technology/energy issues (science, technology, economics, business, law and policy);
Understanding of state and federal climate and energy policies as well as political and legislative processes;
Demonstrated ability to prioritize among and efficiently manage multiple assignments and meet critical deadlines;
Status: Full-time, 2-year contract, benefits eligible; potential for permanent posting depending on future funding availability.
Reporting to: Senior Manager of Industrial Decarbonization
Salary Range: $74,000-$92,500
To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (authored alone).
Travel, Time & Location Requirements:?C2ES operates a hybrid work environment from our main office in Arlington, Virginia. If applicant is hired remotely, physical presence in the main office is expected at least five days per quarter.?
Preference will be given to applicants in the Washington, DC area. However, C2ES will also consider remote applicants for this position. Preference will be given to candidates that have the right to work in the United States. Some travel might be required.
Benefits Offered:
Health Insurance. C2ES covers 80% of the health insurance premiums. ?
Dental Insurance. C2ES covers 100% of the dental premiums.?
Vision Insurance: Employee covers the total cost of this plan.?
Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability.??
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).?
Group Life insurance and Voluntary Life insurance.?
Leave Time: New employees start accumulating 3 weeks’ vacation per year.?
Sick time: up to 10 days per year.?
Personal Leave: Up to Two personal leave days.?
FMLA Leave: Case by case is evaluated by the Supervisor and HR.?
Holidays: C2ES observes 12 holidays during the year. Additionally, the organization closes the last week of year.?
5% C2ES contribution towards 403b retirement Plan.
Hybrid and flexible environment.?
We also are fully committed to promoting?diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. ? We believe we will only be effective in developing and advocating for climate solutions if we have a diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within C2ES, in our work, and among our partners. C2ES is committed to creating and growing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and among the stakeholders we collaborate with and convene. By fostering this culture, we can enhance our work and amplify our impact. We encourage individuals of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, sexual identities, and abilities to apply for this position. For more on C2ES’s DEIJ policy, visit: https://www.c2es.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-justice/
Salary Description
$74,000-$92,500