This person would need to be confident in working closely with Louisiana’s diverse communities to empower individuals to engage with elected officials in a potentially unfamiliar place.
The Civic Engagement Coordinator will educate Louisiana residents on state level, electric utility regulation and opportunities for engagement at the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC), as well as work with partner organizations on Get Out The Vote efforts.
We seek someone with existing ties to communities and civic organizations outside of New Orleans, with some organizing and outreach experience. This person would need to be confident in working closely with Louisiana’s diverse communities to empower individuals to engage with elected officials in a potentially unfamiliar place. A relevant college degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
The LPSC is often referred to as one of the most impactful, elected positions that no one knows about and we aim to change that through this position. Nearly all of Louisiana’s energy decisions are made at the LPSC, including the applications for new power plants, review of rate increases, intrastate oil pipelines, and the fate of our long-awaited Energy Efficiency rules. This year is an election year for two of the five elected Commissioners, whereas each term consists of six years, with a three-term limit, totaling up to 18 years in office. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that we have approximately 10 years to make drastic changes in order to limit the negative effects of climate change, meaning this election is crucial for Louisiana’s climate, and we need Louisianans engaged in the policy decisions that the LPSC is making that determine our future.
Conduct extensive outreach to residents, businesses and community groups to educate on the role and importance of the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC), with a focus on LPSC District 1 and 5.
Our mission at The Alliance for Affordable Energy is to safeguard Louisiana’s future by protecting consumers’ right to an affordable, equitable, and environmentally responsible energy system.
Our vision is a future where energy works for everyone.
Founded in 1985, the Alliance for Affordable Energy promotes fair, affordable, environmentally responsible energy. From the start, we have advanced a philosophy that there is no conflict between lower energy costs and lower pollution, between good jobs and regulation, or between serving the public interest and making a reasonable profit. Because we are both a consumer advocate and public health advocacy organization, our policy work meets at the crossroads of social justice, sustainable economic development, and environmental protection.
AAE adheres to the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing and The Principles of Environmental Justice (EJ).