Senior Director of Renewables, Campaigns

Remote-based in the US, with a preference for Washington, DC.

Overview

GoodPower works globally to unlock the enormous economic potential of the energy transition—more affordable energy bills, better and more abundant jobs, healthier food, economic security for families and farmers, and a better economy that works for all of us.

We operate at the intersection of digital media, smart tech, civic participation, and advocacy to reach millions of people annually with our work to : lower costs and create jobs, shift culture to transform beliefs and behaviors, and accelerate the deployment of decarbonized technologies like renewables, regenerative agriculture and electric vehicles—one individual, one neighborhood, one community at a time.

GoodPower is at an exciting, pivotal moment as we launch our new strategic plan through 2030 to level up all areas of our work–growing our organization 5x over the next five years and relentlessly honing our skills and expertise to be the best that we can be to transform our renewable energy economy.

Job Summary

GoodPower employs a highly-skilled and professional global staff that bring diverse experiences from the private, public and nonprofit sectors. The landscape of challenges and opportunities in our field shifts rapidly—but what doesn’t is the need for the tools and capabilities at which we excel.

The Senior Director of Renewables, Campaigns will focus on advancing renewable energy siting and permitting campaigns, as well as related regulatory and policy advocacy. This role will help identify opportunities to flatten the curve of local opposition and disinformation, drive action-taking in support of renewable deployment, promote pro-development policies and regulations, and foster ideal conditions to facilitate faster renewable energy development. The Director will combine strategic leadership with hands-on campaign execution and research to support GoodPower’s mission of accelerating utility-scale renewable energy deployment.

Reporting to the Head of Renewables, Campaigns, this position is ideal for an individual with deep experience in renewable energy development, community engagement and related regulatory affairs who is eager to take on a leadership role in advancing renewable energy solutions at the state and local levels.

This is a full-time, remote role based anywhere in the United States. The incumbent will operate from a home office, participate in regular in-person events, field work, and both internal and external meetings. Frequent interactions through video chat with GoodPower team members, industry clients, partners, vendors, and funders are expected. Flexibility to occasionally work irregular hours as needed and a willingness to travel for field-based activities and partner meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Support strategy development including drafting internal and external plans, memos and playbooks for accelerating deployment
• Share and leverage subject matter expertise in community engagement, stakeholder relations, and project deployment across a variety of renewable energy technologies
• Develop guides and collateral for engaging with local officials, stakeholders, and communities to promote renewable energy projects

Stakeholder Engagement

Research

Campaign Design and Execution

Team Collaboration and Leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Desired Qualifications

Compensation

This description reflects GoodPower’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. GoodPower retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. GoodPower has a zero-tolerance standard for abuse and inappropriate behavior by staff members.

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