Remote Climate & Data Center Policy Associate

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Flex time

Paid sick leave

Sabbatical

Generous holiday time off

Job summary

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) invites applications for a full-time Climate and Energy Associate to support a regional team addressing the energy, environmental, and community impacts of data center development in the Southeast. You will help with research, policy tracking, and creation of public education materials while advancing responsible data center policies and clean energy solutions.

This role offers remote work within the Southeast, collaboration with a telework-friendly

Qualifications

• Strong written communication and research skills.
• Ability to work remotely and manage virtual meetings.
• Comfort with public education materials and advocacy writing.
• Interest in data centers and clean energy policy.

Responsibilities

• Research and information analysis on data centers, climate, and clean energy issues.
• Tracking regional news relative to data centers and maintaining relevant databases.
• Development of written public education and advocacy materials such as website articles, pamphlets, and letters to the editor.
• Assist with outreach to community members, supporters, and partner organizations by phone, email, and social media.
• Develop foundational knowledge of data centers and the utility regulatory landscape in the Southeast.
• Research, monitor, and analyze state and local policy developments related to data center regulations, climate, and energy issues.
• Additional work to support SACE's mission to improve energy affordability through the reduction of reliance on fossil fuels across the Southeast.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Policy analysis

Job description

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) invites applications for a full-time Climate and Energy Associate to support a regional team addressing the energy, environmental, and community impacts of data center development in the Southeast. You will help with research, policy tracking, and creation of public education materials while advancing responsible data center policies and clean energy solutions.

This role offers remote work within the Southeast, collaboration with a telework-friendly