Executive Director – Senior Leader in Clean Energy Policy

Renewable Northwest; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 

Employer retirement contribution of 5%

Seven weeks of paid time off in the 첫년

Unlimited paid time off thereafter

Twelve paid holidays

A paid day of service each year, after

Monthly cell phone stipend

Job summary

Renewable Northwest is seeking an Executive Director to lead strategy, governance, and financial health across four-state operations from Portland/Seattle bases. You’ll steward membership, policy advocacy, and coalition-building with utilities, lawmakers, and partners, ensuring reliable clean energy deployment.

Ideal candidates bring proven executive leadership in renewable energy or related sectors, strong fundraising instincts, and the ability to translate complex policy into practical action

Qualifications

• Experience in project development, permitting, procurement, or project finance.
• Ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders and lead coalitions.
• Executive-level strategic leadership and people development.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the 2027-2029 strategic plan.
• Steward relationships across RNW’s diverse membership.
• Represent RNW with utilities, legislators, and partner organizations.
• Oversee fundraising, membership growth, and diversified revenue.
• Develop and mentor director-level leadership and staff.
• Collaborate with boards on governance and strategy.

Skills

Renewable energy knowledge

Executive leadership

Policy advocacy

Job description

Renewable Northwest is seeking an Executive Director to lead strategy, governance, and financial health across four-state operations from Portland/Seattle bases. You’ll steward membership, policy advocacy, and coalition-building with utilities, lawmakers, and partners, ensuring reliable clean energy deployment.

Ideal candidates bring proven executive leadership in renewable energy or related sectors, strong fundraising instincts, and the ability to translate complex policy into practical action