Manager Equity in the Energy Transition Initiative
Manager Equity in the Energy Transition Initiative
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$ 88500 - 105000
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Position Summary:
Resources for the Future (RFF) is seeking to hire a Research Initiative Manager to lead and conduct work in two related areas within RFFs Equity in the Energy Transition (EET) Initiative.
First the Manager will play a leading role in managing the activities of the Resilient Energy Economies (REE) initiative a collaboration between RFF Columbia University the University of Notre Dame and Montana State University that funds research and holds convenings across the United States. Managing the REE initiative includes overseeing an active portfolio of research grants to scholars across the United States and Canada helping to arrange convenings of scholars policymakers and economic development practitioners around the United States communicating with and expanding the REE community of practice and helping to coordinate other initiative activities.
Second the Manager will lead discrete research and project management activities related to specific research projects within EET. The EET initiative carries out research and policy engagement to inform policymakers seeking to design an equitable transition to a netzero emissions energy system. Research activities include gathering data and conducting analysis to understand how fossil fueldependent communities can develop more resilient economies as well as how lowemissions energy technologies affect host communitiesfor better and for worse. Policy engagement includes working with academics policymakers and other stakeholders from industry NGOs and elsewhere to share information and build a network of experts focused on delivering an equitable energy transition. Stakeholders have a range of perspectives on energy systems and policies so the research associate needs to be comfortable working with people from a wide range of backgrounds with varying policy preferences.
Please note that this position is currently grantfunded for two years with likelihood for extension.
Responsibilities:
- Lead in managing the activities of the Resilient Energy Economies initiative including coordinating research grants planning meetings at locations across the United States and supporting other initiative activities such as fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
- Working with the EET initiative leader lead the coordination of policy engagement activities and engage directly with policymakers and other stakeholders in Washington DC and elsewhere.
- Confidently and independently manage project tasks (such as data gathering analysis and writing) across a variety of research activities.
- Help produce a range of media based on research activities including journal articles reports blogs webinars and other formats.
- Participate in RFF institutional activities including team meetings staff presentations and other activities.
Qualifications:
- Minimum education/work experience: A masters degree in public policy economics political science geography or a related social science field AND 2 years of related work experience; OR a bachelors degree and 4 years of experience.
- Preferred education/work experience: A masters degree in public policy economics political science geography or a related social science field AND 4 years of related work experience; OR a bachelors degree and 6 years of experience.
- Experience working on energy policy issues ideally focused on issues related to coal oil and natural gas systems
- Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Experience managing complex professional projects.
- A high degree of independence in carrying out designated management and research activities.
- Excellent data analysis skills preferably including geospatial analysis.
- Ability to constructively engage with a wide range of stakeholders on energy policy issues including those in academia government industry and environmental nonprofits.
- Technical Requirements:
- Microsoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook
- Internal communications platforms like Teams Zoom
- R or another flexible programming language preferably with experience using and analyzing geospatial data
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary range: $88500 $105000
- Medical Dental and Vision through Cigna
- 35 hour work week
- Flexible summer hours 4 day work week JuneSept)
- Flexible work arrangement policy (hybrid work)
- 11 paid holidays
- Office closed the week between Christmas and New Years Day
- 4 weeks PTO to start increases to 5 weeks after 5 years
- 15 paid sick days per year
- On site amenities: State of the Art Fitness facilityon site and free to all employees with equipment and regular group classes (Yoga and HIIT also free to employees)Deli on site Parking on siteDC based Commuter benefit plans (pretax metro and parking)
- RFF contributes up to 15 of your salary to a 403(b) retirement account depending on employee age in addition to a 401(a)
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job some standing walking sitting bending and carrying of light items such as books and papers is required.
Working Conditions
The work may involve everyday light risks and discomforts which may require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices meetings and training rooms etc. The work area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position description may not describe all duties responsibilities and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job and is not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties or skills may be required.
Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
RFF (Resources for the Future) is committed to the letter and spirit of diversity equity and inclusion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment nor in the administration or other programs.RFFsVision for a Diverse Equitable and Inclusive Future.
RFF has made the safety of our staff and community a top priority. As a part of that commitment all staff and visitors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 as defined by the CDC. RFF will require all staff and visitors to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID19 to work in our office.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
