State Policy Advocate, Appliance Standards Awareness Project

Company: The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Econo
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

State Policy Advocate, Appliance Standards Awareness ProjectMay 5, 2025Are you passionate about making a positive impact through policy change? Would you like to use your advocacy skills to help reduce energy and water waste and save households money? Join our team and contribute to campaigns for new state-level laws that save energy and water, protect the environment, and cut costs.The Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP), housed at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), is seeking a State Policy Advocate. ASAP's current campaigns promote appliance energy and water efficiency and clean lighting standards. In 2025, we are launching a new effort focused on tire efficiency standards.About ACEEEThe American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit research organization, develops transformative policies to reduce energy waste and combat climate change. With our independent analysis, we aim to build a vibrant and equitable economy-one that uses energy more productively, reduces costs, protects the environment, and promotes health, safety, and well-being for everyone.Our organizational culture is collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong commitment to our mission and a focus on results. We strive to help staff develop professionally and to make ACEEE a flexible, fulfilling, and enjoyable place to work. ACEEE is dedicated to fostering a culture that values all individuals and ensures fairness, integrating these principles into our research and policy work.Position DescriptionThe state policy advocate is part of a small team working to secure specific policy changes (energy and water efficiency standards, clean lighting standards, tire efficiency standards) in targeted states. They report to the ASAP state policy manager but will often make decisions independently based on sound judgment. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead state-level policy advocacy campaigns in three to five states, working closely with in-state allies.

• Identify, recruit, and collaborate with advocacy partners.
• Build and mobilize coalitions.Become a trusted expert by acquiring substantive knowledge of product efficiency, clean lighting, and tire standards policies, along with the affected technologies and markets (prior knowledge of these topics is not required).
  • Provide technical and policy support to policymakers and stakeholders.
  • Write fact sheets, testimony, and other educational materials.
  • Represent ASAP at conferences and meetings.Develop deep and lasting collaborative relationships with key partners, including advocacy groups representing diverse interests (low-income consumers, environmental justice, business, public health, etc.), as well as state legislators and agency staff.The ideal candidate has a curiosity about energy- and water-saving technologies and policies and a strong desire to effect policy change. They are excellent listeners, quick learners, and effective communicators capable of conveying detailed information to diverse audiences. They value collaboration with teammates and external allies and possess a strong awareness of and respect for cultural and individual values.Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant work experience or a master's degree.
    • Experience with state or federal legislative advocacy campaigns, including coalition-building and stakeholder engagement.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including giving presentations.
    • Ability to take initiative and complete tasks independently to achieve goals.
    • Familiarity with climate, energy, and environmental policies or consumer protection policy frameworks is a plus but not required.Preferred start date: July 1, 2025, or as soon as a suitable candidate is found.Location: Flexible. This position can be fully remote or based in ACEEE's Washington DC office, on a full-time or hybrid basis. Responsibility for Midwestern and Eastern states suggests location in the Eastern or Central time zones is helpful.Salary: $57,000 to $77,250, commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; transportation and bike share benefits (if in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area); three weeks of vacation in the first year, four weeks thereafter, 11 federal holidays, and office closure during the week between Christmas and New Year's. This is a full-time, exempt position.To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and a brief (1-2 pages) writing sample through the Paylocity Recruitment portal. Phone inquiries are not accepted. Please indicate how you heard about this opening.ACEEE is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and diversity. We encourage applicants from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.
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