Director of Energy
Director of Energy
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06-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 100000 - 130000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-04-2025
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Donation matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Job Opportunity: Director of Energy
Los Angeles CA or Bay Area CA
This is a fulltime hybrid position
About the position
The Director of Energy plays a pivotal role in shaping the firms strategic direction for its Clean Energy practice and affirm its reputation as a reliable provider of highquality policy consulting and technical assistance in the energy sector in California the Western U.S. and nationally.
A successful candidate must have a commitment to systemic change by transforming cultures and ensuring that benefits resources and economic opportunities are equitably distributed to communities of color and Indigenous communities particularly those most affected by environmental injustice.
Major areas of responsibility
Practice Leadership and Management
- Guide and implement a strategic vision and plan for the Clean Energy practice area in concert with colleagues with the CEO and the firms Principals as part of the overall strategic vision for the firm.
- Oversee clean energy projects and provide technical input and guidance to clients and project teams for successful project performance that meets and exceeds client expectations; anticipate project implementation issues and propose mitigation or correction measures in a timely manner.
- Contribute to position Better World Group as a leader in the clean energy sector by participating in conferences panel discussions and other events that showcase the firms contributions to climate and clean energy policies and practices.
- Serve as a proactive adviser and thought partner to Principals on project planning development and implementation.
- Manage and coordinate complex campaigns coalitions or projects.
- Work directly with Principals and other senior team members managing upwards by advising on strategies and approaches and ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
Relationship Building and Business Development
- Encourage and nurture learning within the Clean Energy team and across Better World Groups practices to cross pollinate issue area expertise.
- Drive new business opportunities by identifying and pursuing funding and partnership prospects that support an equitable approach to innovative clean energy policies that address the needs of highly burdened frontline communities.
- Represent Better World Group in highlevel meetings conferences and public forums positioning the firm as a leader in clean energy innovation and policy.
- Leverage and expand an established network of climate and clean energy leaders to identify and cultivate partnerships that align with the firms strategic goals and values.
Staff Management Development and Collaboration
- Advise and lead clean energy project teams by setting clear expectations providing regular feedback and supporting professional growth through mentorship training opportunities and career development.
- Build and maintain a collaborative work environment by facilitating effective communications encouraging crosspractice teamwork and resolving conflicts.
- Ensure practice area alignment with organizational values goals and priorities.
Advocacy and Communications
- Design and implement effective advocacy campaigns that influence policy decisions and drive organizational change.
- Build coalitions engage diverse stakeholders and navigate complex political landscapes to advance key initiatives.
- Ability to foster clear and collaborative communication across project teams within and outside the practice area.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients partners decisionmakers and networks.
Other Responsibilities
- Contribute to a work environment and culture focused on equity and belonging
- Raise the visibility on various climate and environmental issues that impact communities of color and Indigenous communities by writing newsletter articles blogs and social media content
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed to meetings and conferences throughout the state and potentially other locations
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: Salary based on relevant experience; $annually.
Benefits:
- The firm will cover you and your qualified dependents for healthcare benefits including medical dental and vision with a total monthly premium equivalent to that of Kaiser Permanente Platinum HMO A. You may select coverage from options available via CalChoice.
- The Firm also provides Life and LongTerm Disability Insurance as well as a Flexible Spending Account option (pretax benefits used for unreimbursed medical expenses dependent care cost etc..
- Participation in the Firms 401 (k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing Plan from your first day with the Firms contributions of 3 of your compensation per plan year (subject to vesting requirements) regardless of how much you elect to contribute.
Paid time off:
- Holidays: 18 paid holidays 12 federal and/or state holidays and 1 additional day from a list of inclusive cultural religious holidays or your birthday) and 5 paid holiday days for the last week of December from Christmas to New Years.
- Vacation Days: 10 vacation days per year of employment with 1 additional day for each year worked up to a maximum of 15 days. Vacation day hours are accrued with each pay period.
- Sick Days: 48 hours per calendar year available from your first day.
*New benefit* Better World Group is piloting a Flexible Fridays schedule with work taking place on Fridays as needed. This position is fulltime. BWG may extend the pilot benefit beyond June 2025.
Additional benefits: We provide an annual professional development budget starting at $1000. For staff who commute to BWGs office we pay for Metro Rail Passes.
Application Process
We seek candidates with the relevant qualifications and experiences described above and who can demonstrate a strong commitment to racial environmental and climate justice. In your cover letter please provide examples of your past experiences highlighting your contributions towards progress or achievements in any of these areas. This could include but is not limited to your previous involvement in initiatives programs or projects that aim to address and rectify disparities advocate for equitable practices and/or facilitate conversations for just outcomes.
To apply please submit upload the following materials as a single PDF document. The file size limit is 10 MB. If you are experiencing issues uploading your application to the hiring platform please contact No phone calls please.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing sample (if part of a group project indicate sections written by the applicant)
- PowerPoint sample
- Three professional or academic references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 17 2025. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until filled. Those interested are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
About Better World Group
BWG works across all sectors to develop forwardthinking transformative strategies that address complex problems. Our clients philanthropies nongovernmental organizations and local and state government agencies turn to us for our ability to craft and implement creative strategy convene diverse stakeholders and build consensus towards equitable and sustainable outcomes. BWG is a Latinaowned small business located in Downtown Los Angeles.
BWG is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Better World Group requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID19 absent a legal exception for reasonable accommodation. Unvaccinated new hires have a 30day grace period after their start date to get fully vaccinated or if eligible obtain a reasonable accommodation.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $100000.00 $130000.00 per year
About Us
Our Vision
We believe in a better world where people and nature thrive and are cherished for their inherent value and where authentic democracies sustain climate stability and equitable economic prosperity.
We Are Guided by Our Core Values
Climate and economic justice
There is no climate justice without economic justice. Climate justice requires redressing existing harms in communities of color. We must create economic abundance by making equitable investments in natural systems water and clean energy infrastructure in lowincome communities and communities of color.
Collective action
We need powerful coalitions with lowincome communities and communities of color environmental advocates labor philanthropy government and Tribes to build a better world.
The rights of nature
Nature (including people) has a right to thrive. We must protect all species people and the natural world.
Democracy and transformation
We can achieve enduring climate resilience and economic prosperity for all through radical inclusion caring and democracy. Better World Group promotes communityled democracy to build power among those most burdened by pollution and climate change to transform institutions and systems.
Who We Are
Our team is motivated by an urgency to build a movement that is diverse bold and strong enough to heal the planet forge racial economic and climate justice and reinvigorate democracy. We elevate the voices of those who have been unheard and underrepresented and help to grow power among the people and places where investments are most needed. We excel at building bridges across communities finding common ground even on the most challenging issues facing our environment workplaces and economy. We are deep thinkers and passionate dreamers.
We are smart strategic focused pragmatic and impatient to build a better world that is worthy of future generations.
Heres Our Story
Founded in 1999 by Wendy James an indefatigable strategist with unique expertise in the media corporate and nonprofit sectors Better World Group has been behind some of the nations boldest climate policies and environmental programs. In its first 20 years Better World Group played a major role in passing key ballot measures. It forged coalitions with leading environmental environmental health labor and business groups to help California enact the first greenhouse gas standards for vehicles develop the first Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard for electricity and set the first CO2 standards in the nation.
In 2018 Wendy James passed the torch to Cecilia V. Estolano an urban planner land use and environmental lawyer and visionary leader. Building on Wendys legacy of accomplishment Cecilia grew the firms practice by attracting experienced policy leaders veteran campaigners and energetic emerging advocates.
We Are Guided by Our Core Values
Climate and economic justice
There is no climate justice without economic justice. Climate justice requires redressing existing harms in communities of color. We must create economic abundance by making equitable investments in natural systems water and clean energy infrastructure in lowincome communities and communities of color.
Collective action
We need powerful coalitions with lowincome communities and communities of color environmental advocates labor philanthropy government and Tribes to build a better world.
The rights of nature
Nature (including people) has a right to thrive. We must protect all species people and the natural world.
Democracy and transformation
We can achieve enduring climate resilience and economic prosperity for all through radical inclusion caring and democracy. Better World Group promotes communityled democracy to build power among those most burdened by pollution and climate change to transform institutions and systems.
Who We Are
Our team is motivated by an urgency to build a movement that is diverse bold and strong enough to heal the planet forge racial economic and climate justice and reinvigorate democracy. We elevate the voices of those who have been unheard and underrepresented and help to grow power among the people and places where investments are most needed. We excel at building bridges across communities finding common ground even on the most challenging issues facing our environment workplaces and economy. We are deep thinkers and passionate dreamers.
We are smart strategic focused pragmatic and impatient to build a better world that is worthy of future generations.
Heres Our Story
Founded in 1999 by Wendy James an indefatigable strategist with unique expertise in the media corporate and nonprofit sectors Better World Group has been behind some of the nations boldest climate policies and environmental programs. In its first 20 years Better World Group played a major role in passing key ballot measures. It forged coalitions with leading environmental environmental health labor and business groups to help California enact the first greenhouse gas standards for vehicles develop the first Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard for electricity and set the first CO2 standards in the nation.
In 2018 Wendy James passed the torch to Cecilia V. Estolano an urban planner land use and environmental lawyer and visionary leader. Building on Wendys legacy of accomplishment Cecilia grew the firms practice by attracting experienced policy leaders veteran campaigners and energetic emerging advocates.
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Employment Type
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