Senior Clean Energy Research Associate

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Senior Research Associate generating actionable research on climate progress for Climate Power. Leading data analysis and collaborating on research-driven projects with various teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead data analysis and updates for longer-term research projects tracking the impacts of, and attacks on, the clean energy economy.
  • Work with the Research Deputy Managing Director, the Accountability Research Director, and the Clean Energy campaign to deliver research-driven projects in the issue area.
  • Draft reports, fact sheets, and other clean energy research and communications materials.
  • Track and report on business news from the clean energy sector, including financial filings and earnings calls.
  • Generate actionable research that can be used in communications materials, media pitches, and campaign tactics to hold elected and government officials accountable for rolling back and blocking clean energy investments.
  • Produce paid and organic media ad backups on short deadlines, conduct fact-checks, and approve clean energy content in outbound materials.
  • Work with the Research Deputy Managing Director and Communications team to pitch research findings to media outlets.
  • General research needs, including creating research backgrounders and rapid response work. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as need and capacity dictates.

Requirements:

  • 3 years of relevant prior work experience in political research, which may include working for a campaign or issue advocacy organization.
  • Relevant work experience may include, but is not limited to: Working on energy policy or corporate accountability issues in a political, advocacy, or policymaking environment OR Working as an analyst or journalist covering the clean energy industry.
  • Basic understanding of clean energy technologies, financial statements, and filings made by publicly-traded companies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities with minimal direct supervision.
  • Strong news judgment and knowledge of the political media landscape.
  • Strong familiarity with research tools, including LexisNexis, public records, and campaign finance filings.
  • Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Sheets or Excel, and Microsoft Word.
  • Knowledge of Airtable is preferred.
  • Interest in climate justice is a plus!

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances 100% paid for employee 50% for their dependents
  • Unlimited Paid Time off, including every other Friday and extended summer, fall, and winter breaks
  • 401(k) with 5% match
  • Education Assistance, including student loan repayment program
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Monthly Tech Allowance
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Work From Home Stipend, for home office furniture
  • Treat Yourself Funds