Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Advanced Energy United
Job overview
The Senior Policy Principal - Gubernatorial Engagement leads education and engagement efforts with gubernatorial candidates to promote clean energy policies, impacting the company's mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy in the U.S.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing the gubernatorial education program, collaborating with state teams to craft messaging and campaigns, building relationships with candidates and stakeholders, managing program tools, and reporting on campaign progress.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a starting salary of $90,000, remote work, flexible schedule, full medical, dental, and vision insurance with premiums fully covered for employees, profit sharing, merit-based raises, wellness and phone stipends, home office reimbursement, paid time off, parental leave, professional development reimbursement, 401(k) with matching, and transit benefits for certain locations.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 7-10 years of experience in political engagement, campaigns, or advocacy, with preferred experience in advanced energy or clean energy advocacy, strong project management, political communication skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Career development
The company offers opportunities to learn new skills, explore issue areas, and work with a diverse, experienced team in a collaborative environment.
Work environment and culture
Advanced Energy United has a people-focused, remote work culture valuing collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, with a mission-driven but lighthearted work environment.
Company information
Advanced Energy United is a clean energy advocacy organization working to repower the economy with 100% clean energy, representing businesses that lower costs and create jobs in the U.S. advanced energy market.
Team overview
The Senior Principal will join the state and regions policy team, working closely with state policy members, member companies, and external partners in a collaborative manner.
Job location and travel
The job is fully remote within the U.S., requiring residence in the country and willingness to travel up to 20%.
Unique job features
This role is a new position focused on gubernatorial engagement for 2025 and 2026 races, offering a unique opportunity to influence clean energy policy at the state leadership level with a flexible, entrepreneurial work environment.
Company overview
Advanced Energy United is a leading company specializing in innovative energy solutions, focusing on renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency. They generate revenue through the development and sale of advanced energy systems, consulting services, and strategic partnerships with other energy firms. Founded with a mission to drive the transition to sustainable energy, the company has a history of pioneering advancements in solar, wind, and energy storage technologies, making significant contributions to reducing global carbon footprints.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in political engagement, advocacy, and campaign management, especially related to gubernatorial or state-level initiatives, showcasing your ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
Emphasize your skills in relationship building, stakeholder engagement, and bipartisan communication, as well as your knowledge or interest in energy policy and clean energy technologies, to align with Advanced Energy United’s mission and the job’s core responsibilities.
Apply through multiple platforms including Advanced Energy United’s official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of Advanced Energy United’s policy and state teams; open conversations by referencing recent clean energy policies, the company’s mission to repower the economy with clean energy, or by asking about their experiences working remotely and managing gubernatorial engagement campaigns.
Optimize your resume for ATS by integrating keywords from the job description such as 'gubernatorial engagement,' 'policy advocacy,' 'campaign management,' 'stakeholder relationships,' 'clean energy,' and 'program management' to help your resume pass automated screenings.
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