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How to Apply for Campaigns and Policy Principal - Counterspark

at Advanced Energy Economy

🏢 About Advanced Energy Economy

Advanced Energy Economy is unique as a national business association specifically focused on accelerating the transition to 100% clean energy through policy advocacy, with a dual mission of reducing costs and creating millions of jobs. Working here means joining a mission-driven organization that bridges business interests with climate action, offering the opportunity to influence state-level energy policy across the U.S. while working remotely.

About This Role

As Campaigns and Policy Principal for Counterspark, you'll be the research and communications engine behind state-level clean energy advocacy, transforming complex policy into public-facing materials. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape how legislative priorities are communicated to both policymakers and the general public, accelerating the adoption of clean energy policies across multiple states.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching new state legislation on renewable energy standards, collaborating with state teams to develop talking points for upcoming hearings, and drafting advocacy emails to mobilize support for clean energy bills. You'll balance long-term policy research with rapid-response communications needs as legislative sessions progress.

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🎯 Who Advanced Energy Economy Is Looking For

  • Has 3-6 years of hands-on experience with clean energy or climate policy, preferably with state-level legislative work
  • Demonstrates proven ability to translate technical policy language into accessible advocacy materials (talking points, ads, emails)
  • Possesses strong research skills with experience monitoring legislation and identifying emerging policy trends in the energy sector
  • Holds a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in policy communications

📝 Tips for Applying to Advanced Energy Economy

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Include specific examples in your resume of clean energy policy materials you've created (talking points, advocacy emails, website content)

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Highlight any experience with state-level legislative monitoring or working with state policy teams

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Demonstrate your ability to distill complex policy by including a writing sample that explains technical energy concepts to general audiences

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Research Counterspark's current state campaigns and reference specific initiatives in your application materials

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Emphasize any experience with rapid-response policy research and communications, as this role requires monitoring and summarizing legislation

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with clean energy or climate policy work, particularly at the state level', 'Examples of successfully translating complex policy into public-facing advocacy materials', 'Your research methodology for monitoring legislation and identifying policy opportunities', "Why you're passionate about AEE's dual mission of clean energy transition and job creation"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Counterspark's current state campaigns and recent advocacy materials on their website
  • → Study AEE's policy priorities and recent legislative wins in different states
  • → Research the specific clean energy technologies AEE focuses on (grid modernization, renewable energy, storage, etc.)
  • → Understand the political landscape for clean energy policy in 2-3 key states where AEE is active

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would research and summarize a new clean energy bill for advocacy materials
2 Describe your experience working with state policy teams to identify legislative priorities
3 How do you ensure advocacy materials remain accurate while being accessible to general audiences?
4 What emerging clean energy policy areas are you tracking, and why are they important?
5 Share an example of a time you had to quickly adapt communications materials based on legislative developments
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting generic advocacy writing samples without clean energy or climate policy context
  • Failing to demonstrate specific state-level policy experience when the role requires working with state teams
  • Using overly technical language in application materials instead of showing ability to communicate to general audiences

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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