Position Title: Director, Grid Campaigns
Department: Development & Public Affairs
Reporting To: SVP, Development & Public Affairs
Who We Are:
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is the nation’s leading voice on the issues most essential to clean energy expansion – and we’ve been doing it for over 20 years. The ACORE staff bring decades of experience, passion, and dedication to their jobs, which translates into tenacious execution for our members and partners in driving the clean energy revolution forward. We believe in a clean energy future. We also believe in enjoying where you work. ACORE is proud to be named by The Nonprofit Times as one of the best nonprofits to work for in 2023.
Who We’re Looking For:
ACORE is seeking a director to manage campaigns related to our grid and transmission strategy including the implementation of the Macro Grid Initiative (MGI), an educational program focused on bolstering the nation’s transmission capacity by building new high-voltage regional and interregional power lines, deploying advanced transmission technologies, and developing an offshore grid.
The Director oversees day-to-day coordination with regional partners and allies, and supports advocacy at the federal, regional, and state levels. This position is ideal for a policy-savvy campaigner with subject-matter expertise in transmission and clean energy, strong coalition-building experience, and excellent communication and project management skills.
What You’ll Do:
Program Leadership & Coordination
Supervise two MGI team members and designated consultants and serve as the primary day-to-day lead for internal and external teams working on grid campaigns, including staff, consultants, and regional partners.
Program Operations & Grant Support
Federal & Regional Advocacy Support
Oversee engagement with regional clean energy partners including: management of subgrants, the coordination of regional engagement in Washington, D.C., and promotion of interregional planning efforts.
Communication & External Engagement
Guide campaign communications and Speakers’ Bureau strategy and create communications materials, including op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, slide decks, blogs, and briefings.
The Must-Haves:
7+ years of experience in energy policy, advocacy campaigns, or nonprofit program leadership, ideally with a focus on transmission or infrastructure.
Knowledge of federal and regional energy policy processes, particularly at FERC, DOE, and RTOs/ISOs.
The Perks of Working at ACORE:
Non-Discrimination
ACORE is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Compensation: $135,000-$160,000
