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Clean Energy Markets – Public Policy Fellowship
For more than two decades, Conservation Services Group (CSG) has helped Americans make smart energy use decisions an important part of the way they live and work. CSG designs, develops, and delivers innovative, results-driven energy efficiency, energy conservation, sustainability, and renewable energy programs. We bring our experience, expertise, creativity, and commitment to our goals of using environmentally-responsible approaches in helping business and home owners lower costs, increase comfort, and improve indoor air quality; and in championing the development and use of renewable, alternative energy.
People who work at CSG say that it’s a unique kind of organization- one that nurtures individual talents and inspires dedication. We share a commitment to our work and our mission. CSG has a collegial atmosphere, where people respect and encourage each other to help the environment and change the way our country uses energy. How about you; do you see yourself as a part of our team?
Current Job Opportunity Summary:
CSG is currently seeking a Public Policy Fellow for its Westborough, MA office. The position will be a one-year fellowship to support tracking of- and influence on- public policy related to energy efficiency and renewable energy. The Fellow will report to the Deputy Director of the Clean Energy Markets Team.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate efforts of a national coalition of organizations led by CSG leadership and allies
- Coordinate meetings and operations of CSG’s Policy Network of 25+ managers from through CSG’s national operations
- Attend public hearings at regulatory agencies
- Assist in revising and submitting public comments to regulatory agencies
- Manage grant funds received for policy research and development
- Manage small business lines and track relevant policy developments
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Economics, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Business, or a related discipline
- Ability to communicate with senior staff and coordinate their efforts
- Ability to structure tasks for others to ensure timely follow through with little confusion.
· Some understanding of public policy development.
· Ability to provide timely research online and through phone calls.
· Superb written and oral communication skills
· Organized, self-starter and innovative thinker with problem solving skills
Reports to:
Deputy Director, Clean Energy Markets Team
Salary:
$36,000 - commensurate upon experience
Benefits:
The Fellow will also receive CSG's comprehensive benefits package which includes paid holidays, 80% paid medical, 50% paid dental, paid life & AD&D and paid STD & LTD insurance coverage, plus employer matching retirement plan.
Application Schedule:
Please apply online with cover letter and resume at: http://jobs-csg.icims.com <http://jobs-csg.icims.com/>
Application Deadline: May 29, 2009 (Applications will be considered on a rolling-basis beginning in March 2009)
Start Date: late August/early September 2009
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