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Energy Policy Analyst – Population and Sustainability Program Full Time Tucson, Arizona, or Washington, D.C., preferred; other locations considered
General position overview: The Center for Biological Diversity, the nation’s leading endangered species organization, seeks an experienced policy analyst to lead campaigns on energy issues connected to unsustainable human population growth, overconsumption and the extinction crisis. This is an opportunity to help expand and lead the environmental movement’s most innovative campaign to raise awareness about the links between rampant human population growth, overconsumption and consumer choices, and species extinction due to resource depletion and environmental degradation. The ideal candidate for this position will be charismatic, driven and familiar with environmental and human population issues, as well as with assessing and calculating environmental impacts and degradation. The Energy Policy Analyst will be a national energy policy leader as part of our groundbreaking Population and Sustainability program, reporting to the Population and Sustainability Director and working closely with conservation, organizing and communications staff.
Play a key role in helping the Population and Sustainability program emerge as a national leader and voice on population, consumption and energy issues for media, policymakers, allies and Center supporters.
Serve as the program’s public expert on energy issues, including generating press releases, reports and op-eds; giving interviews; and otherwise working with the media.
Research current status and trends of energy extraction, production, use and efficiency standards in the United States to develop reports and press and advocacy strategies in support of our program’s mission.
Help develop our vision for America’s energy future with key Center staff, addressing renewable energy, fossil fuels and other key forms of energy production, conservation and use.
Develop and execute policy initiatives related to energy, population and sustainability.
Draft and produce materials for the program website, e-newsletter and social media pages regarding the energy campaign, including policy positions and sustainable-lifestyle information.
Work with program and communications staff to engage and activate allies and supporters through creative media, action alerts and other tools in support of a sustainable energy future.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in relevant fields. Master's or doctoral degree preferred.
Five years or more experience working in energy policy, preferably at the national level.
Desire and ability to be a national leader on energy and sustainability issues.
Proven experience working with the media and in public speaking, including but not limited to: giving interviews, participating in panels and other presentations, acting as spokesperson and writing press releases.
Familiarity with national issues related to human population, overconsumption, sustainable living, diet choices, endangered species and environmental effects — as well as a working knowledge of the current political and cultural context related to these issues.
Experience consolidating information and statistics to produce research documents.
Application process: To apply please send a résumé and thoughtful cover letter outlining your interest in the position to EnergyPolicyAnalyst@biologicaldiversity.org; include “Energy Policy Analyst” in the subject line. Due to the volume of applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The position will remain open until filled. Desired start date is May 2014.
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