What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clean Grid Director position at Environmental League of Massachusetts?
Reporting to : Vice President of Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Supporting : ELM and the ELM Action Fund
Salary Range : $95,000-$103,000
The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) and the ELM Action Fund (ELM AF) are committed to advocating for policy and building political power in Massachusetts to meet the scale and urgency of our environmental challenges. The Clean Grid Director will be an integral member of a collegial and effective Policy & Regulatory Affairs team and 23-person ELM staff. Read our purpose, mission, vision, and values for ELM and the ELM Action Fund.
We seek a passionate, energetic, and effective Clean Grid Director to lead ELM’s work to ensure that our modern, decarbonized, resilient grid is equitably planned, built, and financed in ways that reduce energy burdens and benefit communities. This experienced professional will provide subject matter expertise and policy guidance on solar, energy storage, grid-edge technologies, clean energy siting and permitting, and related regulatory processes such as interconnection, grid modernization, and distribution and transmission planning. They will work with regulators, municipal and community leaders, elected officials, and diverse coalitions to ensure that Massachusetts’s grid is equitably planned and built to facilitate electrification of buildings and transportation on pace with our statewide climate goals.
Responsibilities : Policy & Advocacy
- Identify regulatory and systemic barriers to creating the clean grid necessary for an equitable, decarbonized economy. Research and innovate policy solutions to address them.
- With ELM’s Advocacy Team, build legislative campaigns to advance clean energy priorities including distributed energy resources, system planning and procurements, and electric vehicle infrastructure buildout.
- Build ELM’s reputation as a thought leader through appearances in media, press, and events.
Regulatory Action
Partnerships & Outreach
Qualifications : Required
Preferred
Compensation & Benefits :
Salary range $95,000- $103,000, depending on credentials and experience. ELM provides generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, Health Savings Account, and a 403(b) retirement plan with organizational match.
This full-time role is based in our Boston office and requires occasional morning and evening commitments outside of the standard 9-5 office hours. ELM supports a hybrid work environment.
To Apply :
Please fill out our optional demographic survey :
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Then submit your resume : Resume Submission
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Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) candidates may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
ELM is an equal-opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from all interested candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, creed, religion, personal appearance, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, or sexual orientation.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $95,000.00 - $103,000.00 per year
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Work Location : Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02108
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Salary : $95,000 - $103,000