Energy Policy Analyst- Arizona or Washington DC

Organization: Center for Biological Diversity

Position Title: Energy Policy Analyst

Location: Tucson, Arizona or Washington DC preferred, other locations available

Hours and Compensation: full time salary  commensurate with experience

Application Deadline: until filled, desired start date is February 2014

Organization Overview

The Center for Biological Diversity works through science, law, and creative media to secure a future for all species, great or small, hovering on the brink of extinction.

Description

The Center for Biological Diversity, the nation’s leading endangered species organization, seeks an experienced policy analyst to lead campaigns on energy issues connected to unsustainable human population growth, overconsumption and the extinction crisis. This is an opportunity to help expand and lead the environmental movement’s most innovative campaign to raise awareness about the links between  rampant human population growth, overconsumption and consumer choices, and species extinction due to resource depletion and environmental degradation. The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with environmental and human population issues, as well as assessing and calculating environmental impacts and degradation. The Energy Policy Analyst is part of our groundbreaking Population and Sustainability Program, reports to the Population and Sustainability Director and will work closely with conservation, organizing and communications staff.

Responsibilities

• Research current status and trends of energy extraction, production, use and efficiency standards in the United States to develop reports and press and advocacy strategies in support of our Population and Sustainability program’s mission.
• Play a key role in helping our program emerge as a national leader and voice on population; consumption; and energy issues for media, policymakers, allies and Center supporters.
• Track national and international science, communications and trends on human population growth, energy production and use, sustainability issues and the environment.
• Develop and executing policy initiatives related to energy, population and sustainability.
• Help develop our vision for America’s energy future with key Center staff, addressing renewable energy, fossil fuels and other key forms of energy production, conservation, and use.
• Draft and produce materials for the Population and Sustainability program website, e-newsletter and social media pages regarding the energy campaign, including policy positions and sustainable-lifestyle information.
• Generate press releases reports and op-eds, as well as working with the media in general.
• Create and implement short- and long-range public education and action campaigns to connect population growth, energy and overconsumption with endangered species impacts.
• Engage and activate allies and supporters through creative media, action alerts and other tools in support of a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in relevant fields. Master or doctoral degree preferred.
• Five years or more experience working in energy policy.
• Demonstrated project leadership and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience consolidating information and statistics to produce research documents.
• Excellent analytical abilities, including the ability to translate complex policy into clear advocacy opportunities.
• Familiarity with issues related to human population, overconsumption, sustainable living, diet choices, endangered species and environmental effects — as well as a working knowledge of the current political and cultural context related to these issues.
• Passion for and experience with working on the effects of energy policy on the environment and endangered species.
• Experience working with the media, giving interviews, and writing press releases.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.

How to Apply

To apply please send a résumé and thoughtful cover letter outlining your interest in the position to [email protected]; include “Energy Policy Analyst” in the subject line. Due to the volume of applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The position will remain open until filled. Desired start date is February 2014.

Salary is commensurate with experience and comparable to that of other nonprofits. The Center offers an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.