Application Guide

How to Apply for Thought Leadership and Partnerships Advisor (Temporary)

at Good Food Institute

🏢 About Good Food Institute

Last Energy is a nuclear energy company with a unique business model as a designer-owner-operator, providing behind-the-meter power to energy-intensive industries. They focus on making decarbonized nuclear energy reliable and affordable at scale through proprietary reactor technology and a full-service delivery approach.

About This Role

This temporary part-time role involves developing thought leadership content and managing strategic partnerships to advance Last Energy's mission of industrial decarbonization. The advisor will help position the company as an authority in nuclear energy solutions while building relationships with key stakeholders in target industries.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching industry trends in target sectors, drafting thought leadership pieces that position Last Energy's solutions, and coordinating with partnership leads to identify and engage potential industrial clients. You'd balance content creation with relationship-building activities, all while working remotely to support their mission of scaling nuclear energy adoption.

🎯 Who Good Food Institute Is Looking For

  • Experience in energy sector thought leadership, particularly in nuclear, decarbonization, or industrial energy
  • Proven track record in partnership development with industrial companies, utilities, or energy-intensive sectors
  • Strong writing and communication skills for creating authoritative content that positions technical solutions as business advantages
  • Understanding of the regulatory and business landscape for behind-the-meter energy solutions

📝 Tips for Applying to Good Food Institute

1

Highlight specific experience with industrial energy partnerships or nuclear energy advocacy

2

Demonstrate understanding of Last Energy's unique business model as designer-owner-operator

3

Show how you've developed thought leadership that influenced business outcomes, not just awareness

4

Reference their target industries (data centers, manufacturing, chemicals, etc.) in your application

5

Emphasize remote work discipline and ability to deliver impact in a part-time, temporary capacity

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with industrial energy partnerships or nuclear sector engagement', "Examples of thought leadership you've developed that drove business results", "Understanding of Last Energy's unique position as both technology provider and operator", 'How you can help them reach and influence their specific target industries']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Their proprietary reactor technology and how it differs from traditional nuclear plants
  • The specific challenges of their target industries (data centers, manufacturing, etc.) regarding energy reliability and decarbonization
  • Their full-service delivery model and what being a designer-owner-operator means in practice
  • Recent press coverage or thought pieces from Last Energy leadership to understand their current messaging

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop thought leadership content that appeals to both technical and business audiences in their target industries?
2 What partnerships would you prioritize first and why, given their focus on industrial decarbonization?
3 How do you measure the impact of thought leadership initiatives on business development?
4 What challenges do you foresee in promoting nuclear energy solutions to industrial clients?
5 How would you approach creating content that addresses both the technical and economic advantages of their model?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic environmental advocacy without specific nuclear energy or industrial sector knowledge
  • Focusing only on awareness-building without connecting to business development outcomes
  • Not understanding the difference between Last Energy's behind-the-meter model and traditional utility-scale nuclear

📅 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

Offer

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