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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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