California Senior Campaigns Director — Solar Policy & Coalitions

Vote Solar; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation

12 days sick leave

4 days personal leave

16 paid holidays

Health, dental and vision care for you

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Job summary

Vote Solar seeks a strategic, results-oriented leader to guide statewide campaigns in California, accelerating solar adoption, storage deployment, grid modernization, and energy justice. The California Senior Campaigns Director will shape policy, build diverse coalitions, manage staff, and align strategy across legislative and regulatory venues.

The role requires deep understanding of California’s energy landscape, strong lobbying and advocacy skills, and a track record of leading high-impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Seven plus years of relevant work experience, including regulatory oversight, research or advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to execute advocacy strategies including direct lobbying, policy analysis, coalition building and policy writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop statewide legislative and advocacy campaigns advancing solar, storage, grid modernization and energy justice priorities.
• Build and sustain diverse coalitions with frontline communities, environmental justice advocates, consumer advocates, and industry partners.
• Lead California campaign strategy and staff, coordinating with regulatory, communications, and grassroots teams to ensure aligned campaigns.
• Mentor staff, foster growth, and build a culture of learning, accountability, and collaboration.
• Engage with lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders to advance Vote Solar’s priorities across venues.

Skills

Regulatory oversight

Advocacy

Coalition building

Policy analysis

Lobbying

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Vote Solar seeks a strategic, results-oriented leader to guide statewide campaigns in California, accelerating solar adoption, storage deployment, grid modernization, and energy justice. The California Senior Campaigns Director will shape policy, build diverse coalitions, manage staff, and align strategy across legislative and regulatory venues.

The role requires deep understanding of California’s energy landscape, strong lobbying and advocacy skills, and a track record of leading high-impact