Clean Energy Policy Fellow, Biomass Thermal Energy Council – Washington, DC
Organization: Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Position Title: Clean Energy Fellow, Policy and Government Affairs
Location: Washington, DC
Dates and compensation: We seek candidates able to commit to terms through the mid-spring of 2015, but will consider extensions as determined by performance and needs. College student applicants are asked to provide dates of availability in cover letters.; A firm stipend of $500/month for full-time work will be provided, paid in bi-monthly installments. We cannot provide compensation for personal/sick time off or holidays, but fellows may opt to make up lost hours or be paid on an hourly basis for partial weeks worked.
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: Technology Transition Corporation (TTC), managers of the Biomass Thermal Energy Council, has several fellowship positions available in its Clean Energy Fellowship Program (www.ttcorp.com/fellows.asp) beginning as early as January 12, 2015. The fellowships support the American Biogas Council (ABC, www.americanbiogascouncil.org), another non-profit organization managed by TTC and include Policy/Government Affairs and Communications/Outreach opportunities.
TTC Clean Energy Fellows are typically qualified college-level, graduate students, and recent graduates but can also include individuals looking to expand their knowledge in the clean energy sector. You can expect to develop significant experience in a broad array of clean energy technologies and industries by becoming immediately active in the programs TTC manages to advance the use of clean energy.
Policy and Government Affairs
The American Biogas Council has a Policy/Government Affairs position available for researching, monitoring, and reporting on renewable energy legislation and regulations at the federal, state and regional level.
This position requires the candidate be familiar with a variety of online resources, databases, and news sources to research proposals and developments that impact renewable energy markets. The individual may also be asked to reach out to state agencies in collecting data. Some membership and potential member interaction may also be assigned.
Responsibilities:
Track legislation at the state level favorable to biogas and use of anaerobic digester technology.
Research, monitor, and report on biogas/AD legislation and regulations at the state level
Search for opportunities for biogas companies related to carbon credits, organics diversion and biomethane/CNG policies.
Attend relevant hearings related to biogas legislation and report to staff/co-chairs the results of those hearings.
Help organize meetings of the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs (LRA) Committee and subgroups.
Provide follow-up support to the LRA Committee co-chairs as needed.
Write letters of support to legislators and regulators.
Analyze the gap between our model legislation and proposed legislation.
Communicate complex policy language in layman’s terms through bi-monthly written reports.
The ideal candidates should have excellent research, writing, and communication skills. A political science background is desired.
How to Apply: Email [email protected] with your cover letter and resume to the attention of Brian Schorr, Director of Operations. Include either “Policy” or “Communications and Outreach” in the subject line.
