Energy and Climate Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $55,000-$60,000

Organization Description :

From sandy beaches and salt marshes to freshwater swamps and farmland, the Coastal Conservation League is working to respond to rapid growth and development, as well as impacts from a changing climate on the South Carolina coastal plain.

We work from our headquarters in Charleston, our legislative office in Columbia, our South Coast office in Beaufort, which covers Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, and Hampton counties, our North Coast office, which works across Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Williamsburg, and Florence counties, and our food hub, GrowFood Carolina, in Charleston.

Our team of professionals works across the coastal plain to promote clean energy, protect land, water and wildlife, build strong cities and towns, and support local food and farmers to build healthy, resilient communities.

Our mission is to protect the health of the natural resources of the South Carolina coastal plain and ensure a high quality of life for all of the people who live in and love this special place.

Summary :

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Energy & Climate Project Manager will work on an array of projects related to energy and climate issues and regularly monitor agendas, media, public notices, and Public Service Commission filings to stay abreast of issues impacting the community.

The Energy & Climate Project Manager will work with the Program Director and multiple partners to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and decision makers in support of organizational goals.

Essential Functions :

• Maintain current knowledge of national, regional, and state energy policy, regulation, and market developments.
• Contribute to local and state-level climate action planning, while leveraging a strong understanding of climate-change impacts and strategies for mitigation and adaptation.
• Closely track regulatory proceedings and research and analyze issues that arise in electric utility resource planning, ratemaking, energy efficiency, renewable energy, distributed generation, and energy equity.
• Assess near- and long-term clean energy potential and strategies in SC.
• Identify regulatory barriers to deployment of clean energy in SC electric sector.
• Check the Public Service Commission docket search on a daily basis to identify proceedings of strategic importance and track new developments.
• Conduct technical research and analysis to inform formal testimony in utility regulatory proceedings.
• Draft, review, and edit comment letters, testimony, and exhibits for filing in regulatory proceedings.
• Organize and / or participate in meetings with utilities, regulatory staff, other government staff, business leaders, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and media relating to utility policy and regulation.
• Provide technical and strategic input to support Conservation League legislative efforts relating to energy and climate policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Authorities :

• Responsible for managing ongoing program-specific projects.
• Responsible for managing project coordinator(s) and interns and / or externs within department.

Competencies :

• Ability to handle multiple complex projects
• Ability to exercise flexibility and adapt quickly to changing situations
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively engage community members, elected officials, conservation partners, and the media
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with exceptional attention to details
• Ability to translate complex energy policy and analytical insights into engaging prose that prompts activist action
• Understanding of state and local governments in South Carolina
• Solid understanding of best practices for media and other audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organized with attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to meeting deadlines
• Very proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, empathy, and a commitment to and passion for the Coastal Conservation League’s missions and values

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated passion for environmental advocacy
• Familiarity with energy and climate policy and the inequitable impacts of climate change and energy cost burdens

Preferred Education and Experience :

• Master’s degree in a related field with at least 1-2 years of work or experiential intern / extern coursework
• Experience with environmental education / interpretation and / or knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations
• Experience working with electric vehicle policy, beneficial electrification, and local government energy policy.
• Deep knowledge of equity issues and experience leading grassroots advocacy campaigns
• Familiarity with GIS, Python, R, and other analytical tools
• Experience working in Agile project environments and comfort using project management applications, such as Asana
• Deep understanding of the electric-utility sector

Work Environment

The position operates in a professional office environment and may include working remotely.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and climb stairs.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel

Some travel is required and may include occasional overnight travel.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Other duties may be required in the job as requested by the Supervisor.

Benefits

The Coastal Conservation League offers a competitive suite of benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability;

life insurance, 403(b) retirement and generous paid time off policies.

Equal Opportunity

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive team is an essential component of the Conservation League’s commitment to advancing equity.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Coastal Conservation League is an equal opportunity employer. The Conservation League does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.