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Position Title: Director of Clean Energy Campaigns
Supervisor Supervisor: Director of Energy & Clean Air Programs
Salary and Benefits Salary and Benefits: The starting salary range is competitive, with excellent benefits that
include paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employer-matched retirement fund;
and paid vacation, personal, and holiday leave.
Posting Date Posting Date: 4/6/11. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
LoLoLoLocation cation cation: Columbus, Ohio
The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) seeks to hire a dynamic, energetic, and effective staffer
to help push forward a clean energy agenda in several campaigns. Our Director of Clean
Energy Campaigns will manage public policy efforts and be responsible for media and public
outreach. The Director of Clean Energy Campaigns will oversee public policy efforts at the
legislature and in the media, as well as with Ohio's executive agencies. The Director also will
build relationships with business, political, and environmental leaders and stakeholders.
Basic knowledge of Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency is essential. Work experience and/or
an advanced degree - a J.D., MPA, MBA, or similar - is highly preferred, but not required.
The Organ The Organization ization ization: The OEC's mission is to secure healthy air, land, and water for all who call
Ohio home. The OEC is a statewide, nonprofit environmental advocacy organization with a fulltime staff of 17, a 20-member Board of Directors, more than 100 group members, more than
3,000 individual members, and more than 6,000 e-activists. The OEC's annual budget is $1.5
million, with approximately three-quarters coming from foundation grants, and the rest coming
from private donors. The Ohio Environmental Council is Ohio's leading advocate for fresh air,
clean water, and sustainable land use and has a widely respected 40-year history of
innovation, pragmatism, and success. Using legislative initiatives, legal action, scientific
principles, and statewide partnerships, we secure a healthier environment for Ohio's families
and communities. Additional information about the organization and its programs can be
found on our website, www.theOEC.org.
The Position The Position: The OEC seeks to hire a unique, ahead-of-the-curve professional interested in
helping the Ohio Environmental Council to push forward a clean energy agenda on a variety of
fronts. Our Director of Clean Energy Programs will manage public policy efforts and be
responsible for media and public outreach. The Director also will assist the Director of Energy
& Clean Air Programs in overall planning and strategy development efforts. The Director's primary responsibility will be to provide leadership and expertise in coordinating
and carrying out policy campaigns. This includes:
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Pollution Controls and Clean Air
Sustainable Economic Development
The Director also will engage in statewide advocacy and organizing efforts and should have a
basic understanding of grassroots mobilization efforts. Project fundraising responsibilities
include researching funding prospects, writing concept papers, proposals, and reports, and
ensuring that all grant and other funding deliverables and deadlines are met.
Qualifications Qualifications: The Director of Clean Energy Campaigns must have significant leadership
qualities, with demonstrated skills in advocacy, outreach, and policy development. Basic
familiarity with clean energy and energy efficiency and familiarity with Ohio politics is
important. The Director should be comfortable in a demanding work environment, and have
good communication and team-building skills. Additionally, our new hire must possess the
willingness and ability to occasionally travel and work evening and weekend hours, strong
writing and speaking skills, proficiency in word processing and use of the Internet. Good
energy and strong self-motivation are critical. The minimum qualifications include graduation
from a recognized college or university with a Bachelors Degree. An advanced degree, and/or
professional accreditation, is strongly preferred, but not required.
Please email a cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and references to
Nolan@theOEC.org with "Director of Clean Energy Campaigns" in the subject line or mail to:
Nolan Moser
Ohio Environmental Council
1207 Grandview Ave, Suite 201
Columbus, OH 43212-3449
The Ohio Environmental Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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