Rhode Island Policy Advocate

Organization
Green Energy Consumer Alliance
Job Description
  • Participate in and represent the organization in all relevant Rhode Island policy discussions, coalitions, advisory bodies, etc.
  • Lead coalitions relating to decarbonization as assigned.
  • Engage in advocacy on state legislative efforts and regulatory activity related to energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, renewable energy development, and equitable clean energy and climate policy.  
  • Lobby legislative and executive branches on organizational priorities and state climate policy.
  • Work some evenings, particularly during the legislative session (January – June) to lobby the floor and attend hearings and events.
  • Nurture and cultivate strategic partnerships with Rhode Island climate and energy stakeholders, 
    including media representatives.
  • Research and draft organizational positions on state climate and energy policy.
  • Draft and present testimony at public hearings and meetings.  
  • Assist with member and prospect communications, especially related to advocacy with 
    newsletters, web site material, social media, emails, blogs, webinars, and podcasts.
  • Support organization events (i.e. renewable energy tours, annual meetings, etc.)
  • Assist in grant writing and reports to funders. 
  • Occasional travel within Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  
  • All other duties as requested by the executive director.
  • All of the above will focus on Rhode Island but will occasionally involve work in Massachusetts as well.  


 

FT/PT
Part Time
Application Deadline