Director of Clean Energy Policy

OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Environmental Council is seeking a full-time Director of Clean Energy Policy to lead the Energy Program in advancing affordable electricity, data center regulation, and utility-scale energy deployment across Ohio. This role serves as the program's energy policy expert and external-facing representative.

The Director will report to the Managing Director of Energy Policy and work with the Climate and Justice Manager, collaborating with government affairs and campaigns teams to build a

Responsibilities

• Advise on energy affordability policy and grid modernization strategies.
• Represent OEC on data center regulation and utility-scale energy initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders, community members, and elected officials to advance Ohio's clean energy goals.
• Collaborate with energy policy, government affairs, campaigns, and legal teams.

Job description

The Ohio Environmental Council seeks a full-time Director of Clean Energy Policy to support the operation of the Energy Program. The Director of Clean Energy Policy will serve as an expert on energy affordability policy, data center regulation, and utility scale energy representing the OEC in its efforts to lower energy costs and expand clean energy deployment across the state. The Director of Clean Energy Policy will serve as the energy programs point person on external facing issues campaigns, working closely with OEC’s government affairs and campaigns teams.

The Director of Clean Energy Policy will engage directly with stakeholders, community members, and elected officials to advance the Energy Team’s goals of developing a clean, reliable, and affordable electric system in Ohio. As a member of the OEC’s Energy Team, this position, along with Climate and Justice Manager, will report to the Managing Director of Energy Policy, and will work closely with the Senior Clean Energy Attorney.