Greenlight America: Senior Manager, Campaign Research

Job Post; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance fully paid

Unlimited PTO

Tech stipend

401k and Roth retirement contributions

Job summary

Greenlight America is a leading grassroots campaign organization advancing the clean energy transition at the local level. The Senior Manager, Campaign Research will supervise researchers and shape the strategic direction of the organization’s research efforts while supporting campaign design and execution.

The role emphasizes creative strategy, strong writing and communication, and the ability to manage a growing team. Remote work with occasional in-person time is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience managing and performing research for advocacy and campaigns.
• Experience leading a core research area or defined scope of work.
• Experience supervising staff to build high-performing teams.
• Ability to identify and acquire data sources and tools in new areas.
• Creative thinker willing to take risks and iterate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage core research programs to support campaigns at the local level.
• Lead and supervise a team of researchers to produce high-quality research outputs.
• Develop processes for professional development and quality improvement of research products.
• Evaluate research quality and speed to drive campaign outcomes.
• Plan work by identifying data sources, vendors, and staffing needs.

Skills

Leadership

Campaign research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data sourcing

Job description

Greenlight America: Senior Manager, Campaign Research

LOCATION

Remote

SALARY

$90000 - $120000 (Yearly)

COMPANY

Greenlight America

DEPARTMENT

Research

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Non-Profit

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Senior Leadership (overseeing multiple Department Directors. Ex: Campaign Manager, Coordinated Manager)

APPLY BY

September 30, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Manager, Campaign Research

Reports to: Director, Campaign Research

Start Date: ASAP

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000

Location: Remote with occasional in-person time.

OVERVIEW:

Greenlight America is the leading grassroots campaign force powering the nation's clean energy transition at the local level. Our team supports local residents and organizations working to get clean energy built in their communities. Since our founding in 2023, we have enabled volunteers to advance thousands of megawatts' worth of utility-scale projects across the country, helping hundreds of communities to say yes to the benefits of a clean energy future.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Manager, Campaign Research plays a central role in Greenlight’s research and campaigns work, including supervising a team of researchers that evaluates clean energy projects seeking local approvals and provides strategic analysis to support the design and execution of effective campaigns. As a senior member of Greenlight’s research team, the Senior Manager, Campaign Research will also have an important voice in shaping the overall strategic direction of Greenlight’s research work and research-informed strategy, and in identifying opportunities in expansion states as Greenlight grows. A successful candidate for this position will be a skilled researcher and strategist, and an excellent writer and communicator. They will be highly creative and willing to take risks, and capable of managing early-career researchers in a fast-growing organization. The position is remote and reports to the Director, Campaign Research.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, execute and and manage core research program/s as assigned to identify, evaluate, and support Greenlight’s campaigns to enable clean energy approvals at the local level

• Lead a team of researchers to identify, evaluate, and support campaigns in support of Greenlight’s campaigns

• Supervise a team of researchers to develop and grow their ability to create research products to a high standard of quality, and put in place standards and processes to support professional development

• Regularly evaluate and improve the quality and speed of research products and processes to drive campaign outcomes

• Assess research needs and develop workplans to meet them, including identifying and acquiring unique data sources, hiring vendors and contractors, and determining and recruiting for staffing needs.

• Work closely with Greenlight’s research, campaigns, communications, and partnership staff to develop research products that meet strategic needs and advance organizational priorities.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience managing and performing research for advocacy and campaigns

• Demonstrated experience in leading a core research area or defined scope of work

• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff to ensure high performing teams that achieve organizational goals

• Experience identifying and acquiring data sources and tools, including in new research areas

• Willingness to think creatively, take risks, objectively evaluate results, and iterate

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Passion for accelerating the clean energy transition

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The base annual salary for this position is $90,000-$120,000. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, monthly technology stipend, and retirement contributions through 401k and Roth plans.

Due to the volume of applicants, we will only contact applicants whose skill sets, and experience meet our needs.

DIVERSITY AND EQUITY IN OPPORTUNITY:

Greenlight Action is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an anti-racist organization that prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance or for any other non-merit based factor. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and members of other historically and presently disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our goal is for a work experience that has meaning and impact on the world and on our professional lives, and a workplace where you can feel supported and proud. You can learn more about us at greenlightamerica.org.

This position also supports Greenlight America, an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization. While motivated by the same core values, Greenlight Action and Greenlight America operate independently of one another and each organization has its own board of directors.