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at Advanced Energy Economy

🏢 About Advanced Energy Economy

Advanced Energy Economy is unique as a national association of businesses driving the transition to 100% clean energy through policy advocacy, with a focus on reducing costs and creating jobs. Working here means being at the intersection of energy policy, business innovation, and climate action, contributing directly to accelerating the clean energy transition across the United States.

About This Role

This role involves contributing to policy teams at Advanced Energy United by executing priority projects, developing communication materials like presentations and fact sheets, and using project management tools to advance clean energy goals. It's impactful because you'll help shape policies that accelerate the achievement of 100% clean energy while building relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating with policy teams on priority projects, developing communication materials like presentations for stakeholders, using project management tools to track progress on multiple initiatives, and participating in meetings with members or decision-makers to advance clean energy policies. You'll balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals while staying current on energy policy developments.

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🎯 Who Advanced Energy Economy Is Looking For

  • Has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, or Engineering, or comparable experience in policy advocacy
  • Demonstrates specific interest in energy issues, industrial policy, and transportation electrification, with understanding of how policy advocacy advances organizational agendas
  • Possesses an entrepreneurial approach and flexibility to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills
  • Has experience with project management tools and systems to deliver on both short-term and long-term goals

📝 Tips for Applying to Advanced Energy Economy

1

Highlight specific experience with energy policy, industrial policy, or transportation electrification in your resume, not just general interest

2

Mention any experience with project management tools (like Asana, Trello, or Monday.com) used in policy or advocacy work

3

Research Advanced Energy United's recent policy initiatives and reference one specifically in your application materials

4

Demonstrate understanding of how policy advocacy differs from other types of advocacy work in the energy sector

5

Show examples of creating engaging presentations or fact sheets for policy audiences, not just general communications

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific interest in energy policy, industrial policy, or transportation electrification with concrete examples', 'Experience managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments, particularly in policy or advocacy settings', 'Examples of developing effective communication materials for policy audiences (presentations, fact sheets, etc.)', "Understanding of Advanced Energy United's role in accelerating clean energy transition through business-focused policy advocacy"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Advanced Energy United's recent policy wins and current priority campaigns at the state and federal level
  • → The organization's membership base and how business interests align with clean energy advocacy
  • → Specific policy areas mentioned: transportation electrification, industrial policy, and their intersection with clean energy
  • → How Advanced Energy United differs from environmental NGOs in its approach to policy advocacy

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach developing a fact sheet to advocate for a specific clean energy policy to state legislators?
2 Describe a time you managed multiple policy projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
3 What do you see as the biggest policy barriers to achieving 100% clean energy in the U.S., and how would you address them?
4 How would you build relationships with stakeholders who may have opposing views on energy policy?
5 Can you walk us through your experience with project management tools in a policy or advocacy context?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic statements about caring about the environment without specific knowledge of energy policy mechanisms
  • Focusing only on technical engineering aspects without understanding policy advocacy components
  • Not demonstrating understanding of how business interests and clean energy policy intersect in Advanced Energy United's work

📅 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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