We’re Hiring a New Orleans Policy Director

03.29.2018

AAE Annoucements

The Alliance for Affordable Energy is now accepting applications for New Orleans Policy Director!

The New Orleans Policy Director has primary responsibility for advancing The Alliance’s priorities at the New Orleans City Council to protect consumers from unfair costs and burdens. The Director is responsible for day-to-day management of the technical policy work, education, outreach, and activities associated with protecting consumers. Due to the nature of The Alliance’s work, unconventional work schedules and travel may be required.

To apply email your cover letter, resume/CV to info@all4energy.org

Responsibilities & Duties

Regulatory Policy Program Management

Direct The Alliance’s legal and policy work before the New Orleans City Council
Serve as Alliance contact person for all Alliance-instituted lawsuits on behalf of the public, working with other Alliance counsel and technical subject matter experts as needed.
Monitor New Orleans Council meetings and agendas, flag important dockets that relate to Alliance priorities and make recommendations to the Executive Director on dockets for intervention
File to Intervene in appropriate dockets
Make public comment/testimony when necessary
Write and submit comments into dockets in a timely manner
Stay current on new models of responsible energy policy and new technology
Research successful models of responsible energy policy and recruit national experts to support AAE regulatory policy work
Develop written support materials about Alliance positions on energy policy issues
Devise integrated strategies that advance the organization’s formal regulatory work with public relations, grass roots and stakeholder coordination, and direct engagement with decision makers and their staff
Develop good relationships with Council members, staff, and consultants
Educate decision-makers and staff about consumer issues
Develop rapport with other stakeholders including large industrial interests, utility personnel, and others as needed
Serve as spokesperson for The Alliance, representing the organization and its members in meetings with government agencies, officials, advisory committees, the press and other public forums
Direct the design and implementation of long and short-term strategies to promote the Alliance’s mission with local and national leaders, the media and the community
Initiate, develop and maintain partnerships with allied organizations both locally, regionally, and nationally
Develop annual budgets for policy campaigns and regulatory work and submit to Executive Director for approval
Monitor expenditures related to regulatory policy and stay on budget

Consultant Management

Direct the work of technical experts, additional legal counsel, media/PR, graphic designer, and / or other type of consultant related to New Orleans Policy Work
Write scope of work for policy-related consultants to be approved by the Executive Director
Make recommendations on best use of consultants for program goals
Manage time of consultants to ensure time budgets are maintained

Donor Development

Strive to identify and secure additional resources to expand the organizations technical and financial capacity for New Orleans policy efforts
Use The Alliance’s established contacts to cultivate new donor contacts
Ensure timely “Thank you note” protocol

Communications

Maintain and cultivate relationships with local and national press; including but not limited to initiating ideas for press stories and/or offering background research and general information to various types of media outlets
Work with ED and communications consultant to secure earned Media hits, TV, Radio, Online, and Print
Write or solicit articles on current energy policy for Alliance newsletter and other publications
Write At least 1 new blog per month
Run live twitter feed during public meetings
Contribute to press releases and give quotes to media
Organize press conferences when appropriate
Meet with Editorial Boards when appropriate
Ensure messaging consistent with Alliance mission and brand
Provide written support materials about Alliance position on energy policy and other issues of interest to consumers

Staff & Intern Management

Comply with the Alliance’s non-discriminatory policy
Supervise and delegate responsibilities to assigned interns
Ensure assigned interns perform work that is in line with Alliance mission
Help Alliance recruit interns for New Orleans programs
Help with interviewing and hiring as needed
Mentor assigned intern staff
Write letter of support for interns that accomplished quality work

Qualifications

Required

5-10 years experience in law, energy, regulatory, or other policy
Proven track record of victories
Developing, executing, and managing policy campaigns
Ability to work effectively within budget
Ability to leverage partnerships and volunteers to maximize impact
Experience working with regulators, government, and/or policy leaders
Established relationships with government, community, and clean energy leaders
Ability to work with communities and professionals that are different than you in culture, ethnicity, political viewpoints, age, economic situation, or other difference.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Published blogs, newsletter articles, or other content
Published LTEs or OpEd
Quoted in a print, online, tv, and/or radio story or secured earned media

Preferred

Conflict resolution skills
Recognized as a thought leader among consumer protection, energy efficiency, renewable energy, or other policy advocates
Excellent prioritization and organizational skills
Superior oral and written communication skills
Proficient in computers and commonly used office software

Salary commensurate with experience, plus standard AAE benefits package including health care, 401K matching, comp time, starting vacation at 15 days per year, plus Christmas week and all national holidays.