Manager, Electric Power Program

Ceres, Inc. is a national network of investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies and investors to address sustainability challenges such as global climate change.  Ceres also launched and directs the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR), a group of 90 leading institutional investors with collective assets of over $9 trillion. 

Ceres plays a unique role in the national environmental and sustainability movement by bringing the perspective and power of investors to environmental and sustainability issues and specifically to the performance, practices and policies of corporations.  Today Ceres is a growing organization with expanding influence in the investment, environmental, corporate and policy arenas.  Our program activities seek to foster greater public disclosure of environmental and social impacts by corporations, encourage engagement between companies and their stakeholders, and create opportunities for collaborative dialogue leading to positive change on key sustainability issues.  To this end, we are harnessing the influence of the nation’s largest investors to move high-impact companies, the financial and insurance industries, and policymakers toward bold action on climate and sustainability.

For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site.

Position Overview:

Ceres is looking to hire a Manager, Electric Power Program.  This is a full-time position based in Boston, MA that will report to the Director, Electric Power Programs. 

Responsibilities: 

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage research projects focused on the material environmental risks face the electric power, coal and carbon-intensive fuels industries.
• Collaborate with Ceres coalition organizations (investors and NGOs) interested in these key sectors, as well electric power companies in the Ceres Company Network. 
• Develop and implement analysis of regulatory and other risks facing the electric power, coal and carbon-intensive fuels industries.
• Review and assess disclosure of climate change and other material risks facing the electric power, coal and carbon-intensive fuels industries.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Accountability Program and Investor Programs to design and implement workshops, conference calls, and dialogue meeting with companies, investors and stakeholders.
• Manage research reports and other multi-media communications to reach companies and stakeholder groups with timely information on Ceres’ programs and keysustainability issues.
• Collaborate with Electric Power Program and Conference Committee to plan and organize workshops and/or program meetings for the Ceres Annual Conference.
• Collaborate with other program teams (such as Oil & Gas or Communications) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

• Master degree in business, environment, law or public policy or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, or 3-5 years relevant experience with a bachelor degree.
• Experience with industry sectors such as electric power, coal, and financial services industries.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations, the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements.
• Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
• Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.  
• Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.

To Apply:

We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying.  In addition to a résumé, 2 writing samples, and 3 references, interested applicants should include a cover letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution.  Applying by email is preferred.  Please use the words "Manager, Electric Power Program" in the subject line of your e-mail message.

Address all correspondence to:
Careers at Ceres
ATTN: Manager, Electric Power Program
99 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111

Ceres is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.