The Associate Director, Policy supports Elevate’s mission by ensuring its programs are well-adapted to the policy environment and by bringing Elevate’s practical expertise to policy discussions. The Associate Director, Policy develops policy initiatives and advocacy efforts at the state and local level to further Elevate’s mission. The Associate Director, Policy works on behalf of Elevate and as a member of policy-oriented coalitions to advance legislative and regulatory policies that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building decarbonization in Michigan and Wisconsin.
The Associate Director, Policy reports to the Principal Director, Policy and works closely with the other Associate Director, Policy on the team. This position is located in either Michigan or Wisconsin with occasional travel, including to Elevate headquarters in Chicago. This position is currently remote.
Responsibilities
- Manage organization’s clean energy policy activities in coordination with relevant program teams and other policy staff.
- Manage organization’s state-centered (Michigan and Wisconsin) energy policy activities in coordination with relevant program teams and other policy staff.
- Inform program teams of changes to regulatory and legislative requirements for compliance purposes.
- Represent Elevate at external policy forums, including in-person meetings, conference calls, and events that occur outside daytime working hours.
- Develop, support, and maintain relationships with policymakers, external stakeholders, and internal customers.
- Assist with development of Elevate’s policy positions.
- Serve as Elevate’s energy policy expert in Michigan and Wisconsin and provide expert opinions as required.
- Research policy and industry conditions related to Elevate’s mission.
- Draft fact sheets, comments, testimony and other materials to educate policymakers and stakeholders on Elevate’s positions.
- Effectively communicate Elevate’s mission and policy positions within and outside Elevate.
- Draft grant reports, board reports, presentations, and other deliverables.
- Manage interns.
- Maintain law license, if applicable, to support regulatory advocacy.
- Disseminate policy information internally to Elevate staff.
- Manage travel, expense reports, timesheets, and other administrative needs following Elevate processes.
- Provide occasional event planning and scheduling assistance.
- Perform other duties as required.