Policy Associate

The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) seeks a Policy Associate to join its U.S. climate change and air quality team, located in Washington, D.C.  Since 1985, CCAP has been a recognized world leader in climate and air quality policy and is the only independent, non-profit think-tank working exclusively on those issues at the local, national and international levels.  CCAP helps policymakers around the world to develop, promote and implement innovative, market-based solutions to major climate, air quality and energy problems that balance both environmental and economic interests.

Position Overview:

The Policy Associate will be responsible for conducting research and analysis on climate policy, specifically focusing on industrial energy efficiency, industrial modernization and electricity markets.  S/he will also support CCAP's U.S. Climate Policy Initiative Dialogue, a multi-stakeholder forum involving industry leaders, environmental groups and state and federal government officials.  S/he will report to the Manager of Energy, Air Quality & Climate Policy Dialogue.  This position affords tremendous opportunity to participate in the development of cutting edge climate change policy work.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis on industrial energy efficiency, industrial modernization, and electric utility markets related to climate change policies.
• Help assess the relative impact of different types of policy incentives to example industrial efficiency projects.
• Prepare high quality written deliverables such as policy reports, memos, presentations, and outreach materials.
• Work and liaise with outside technical and policy consultants/experts.
• Provide meeting support for the Climate Policy Initiative Dialogue, policy briefings, and other stakeholder meetings.
• Participate in fund-raising and relationship building efforts.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5 years of work experience in related policy issues within an NGO, government and/or corporate environment.
• BA/BS degree, with Master's degree preferred, in public policy, economics, business, or a related field.
• Experience in industrial energy efficiency, electricity markets, manufacturing processes and energy policy more broadly.
• Excellent research and quantitative skills required.
• Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders in the government, NGO, and private sectors.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and think critically.

Compensation: This position is available immediately and will be initially a one-year contract with the possibility to transition to a permanent position subject to availability of funding and overall success of the program.  Salary range is $45,000 - $55,000 depending on individual's qualifications. 

To Apply:

Applications including a cover letter describing your qualifications and a resume should be sent. Please also reference where you learned of the position.