Description
About Evergreen Action
Evergreen Action (Evergreen) is leading the fight to put bold climate action at the top of America’s agenda. They’re building the ambitious, actionable policy roadmap for an all-out mobilization to defeat climate change—and to create millions of jobs in a thriving, just, and inclusive clean energy future.
Evergreen was founded in 2020 by a group of former Inslee for America staffers and supporters who came together with a mission to build an all-out national mobilization to defeat the climate crisis and create millions of jobs in a clean energy economy.
Today, Evergreen combines movement partnerships with direct advocacy to deliver the greatest positive impact, as fast as possible. They mix bold policy products with campaign-style communications and shrewd advocacy tactics. And it’s working. Read the latest impact report.
For more information, please visit: https://www.evergreenaction.com
The Opportunity
Evergreen Action is seeking a Senior Regional Advocate to lead our work at the PJM Interconnection, and surrounding Mid-Atlantic states to advance the organization’s climate and clean energy goals.
Working closely with the Eastern States and Power Policy teams, the Senior Advocate will lead or co-lead state-based coalitions focused on PJM advocacy, as well as engage with key Governor’s office staff and state legislators. This is a specialized role that includes coordinating closely with external technical experts and representing Evergreen in external-facing venues, including engagement with environmental NGOs, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and PJM.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a strategic advocate with deep, specialized knowledge of PJM and energy markets, who is comfortable developing and leading this workstream for the organization.
They bring experience and relationships within the advocacy community around PJM. This individual is comfortable in corporate, shareholder-heavy, and technical settings, and can coordinate effectively with technical experts outside the organization. They move fluidly between legislative meetings, regulatory proceedings, and coalition tables.
Ideally, they bring existing trusted relationships with senior officials in the Governors’ offices of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey, as well as with utility commissions and regulators across the region, or a demonstrated ability to build relationships at that level quickly.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional experience in energy policy, advocacy, government, or the energy industry, with specialized, hands-on experience on PJM issues
- Experience engaging with senior public officials, utility commissions, and PJM stakeholders
- Comfort operating in corporate and utility environments in addition to grassroots organizing settings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex, technical energy market issues for a range of audiences
- Familiarity with PJM’s stakeholder processes, wholesale market rules, and relevant FERC rules
- Experience conducting policy or legislative research and producing written materials for advocacy purposes
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage external consultants.
- Willingness to travel regularly within the region (approximately up to 25%)
- A strong commitment to Evergreen’s mission and to advancing solutions that address the climate crisis
- Location within the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic region preferred, with priority consideration for candidates based in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland
- Location & Compensation
- This is a regular, full-time, exempt position within the bargaining unit. This is a remote position with a target salary of $130,000.
Application:
https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/evergreen-senior-regional-advocate-energy-markets/
