Offshore Wind Policy Analyst II

  • Climate Jobs National Resource Center
  • Mar 30, 2022
Full time Public Policy

Job Description

Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is hiring an Offshore Wind Policy Analyst II. The Policy Analyst II will conduct research and identify national and state-specific policies to support development of OSW as a source of renewable energy and of domestic union construction and manufacturing jobs.

About Climate Jobs National Resource Center

The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization that works to combat climate change and reverse extreme inequality. CJNRC supports a network of union-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions in Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, New York, Rhode Island, Texas and a growing number of additional states. The coalitions we support have succeeded in winning the nation’s strongest labor and equity standards for climate investments, built campaigns to harness public funds to invest in carbon-free and healthy schools, and trained union members on the science of climate change.

Offshore wind has the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions, create thousands of good union jobs across the United States, and revitalize domestic manufacturing. The Biden Administration has established a goal of developing 30GW of offshore wind by 2030, moving quickly to issue leases for new offshore wind areas while progressive state governments advance their own ambitious offshore wind programs. The Offshore Wind Policy Analyst will support our national and state efforts to build crucial support for the rapid development of offshore wind as well as increased investment in the domestic offshore wind supply chain. The Policy Analyst will coordinate efforts to advance pro-worker federal and state policies to ensure that the development of offshore wind creates good union jobs in the construction, operations, maintenance and manufacturing sectors. The Offshore Wind Policy Analyst will report to the CJNRC Director of Strategic Campaigns and Offshore Wind Campaign Director.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and coordinate efforts to develop pro-worker offshore wind policies at the federal and state level to drive the development of a robust, domestic unionized offshore wind supply chain.
  • Lead efforts to engage with relevant federal agency staff to ensure the adoption of pro-worker offshore wind policies.
  • Track federal and state offshore wind developments, project approvals, policy issues and rule-making opportunities.
  • Engage with ally organizations in the environmental, environmental justice and climate justice movements to build broad support for pro-worker Offshore Wind policies.
  •  Engage with CJNRC national staff and state coalition leaders to identify state coalition needs and build state coalition capacity.

Qualifications:

  • The Offshore Wind Policy Coordinator does not need to have prior experience with offshore wind policy or technologies, although familiarity with the wind industry, other energy industries, and/or energy policy is a plus;
  • A strong commitment to progressive social change, racial justice, and a familiarity with the issues that are central to CJNRC’s work and vision;
  • At least four years of experience as a policy analyst, researcher, or campaigner for unions, advocacy organizations, or grassroots community organizations, or in financial analysis or investigative journalism;
  • Strong critical thinking skills;
  • Ability to work effectively in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments;
  • Demonstrated commitment to community and/or labor organizing;
  • Ability to work independently;
  • Effective time management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, with light
    supervision.

Working conditions: This is a full-time remote position. Long hours will be required on occasion. The position will require some travel. CJNRC will follow public health guidance related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $90,000-$98,000. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid medical and dental plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, life insurance, a dependent care assistance program, and generous time off.

To Apply:

SEND APPLICATION WITH RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND WRITING SAMPLE TO: info@cjnrc.org with the subject line “OSW Policy Analyst application”

This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time. Job descriptions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required.

CJNRC is committed to equal opportunity, and encourages applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, genders, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and veteran status. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply

URL

www.cjnrc.org

Salary

$90,000-$98,000, depending on experience