Senior Policy Specialist, Clean Energy

National Wildlife Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental advocacy organization seeks a Senior Policy Specialist in Washington, D.C. to act as an expert in clean energy technologies and policies. The role involves guiding organizational activities to promote renewable energy while addressing the impacts on wildlife and hosting communities. This position requires collaboration with various teams to shape effective clean energy policy that aligns with environmental justice. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in clean energy and a strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of clean energy technologies and policies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong understanding of environmental justice and community needs.

Responsibilities

• Advise and collaborate with teams on clean energy policy.
• Guide NWF activities for renewable energy buildout.
• Represent clean energy policy to various stakeholders.

Job description

Senior Policy Specialist, Clean Energy

As the Senior Policy Specialist, Clean Energy, you will serve as a primary in-house expert on clean energy technologies and policy options, helping guide NWF activities to advance the environmentally and socially responsible buildout of renewable and zero/low-carbon energy at the pace and scale needed to stabilize our rapidly changing climate while avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating negative impacts to wildlife habitat and elevating the needs of host communities. You will advise and collaborate with the AVP and colleagues from the climate, offshore wind, public and private lands, environmental justice, Tribal outreach, and other teams and regional offices in shaping and representing clean energy policy for NWF.