Job Oppty: Environmental and Energy Study Institute

Policy Associate, Transportation and Community Energy
Position is based in Washington, DC

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is seeking a policy associate to lead and
support our work on energy and climate issues, focusing on transportation and community-based
energy strategies. EESI’s core mission is to educate and assist Congressional offices and other
policymakers and stakeholders to advance innovative solutions to energy and environmental
challenges. Much of our work focuses on federal policy, however, we have several projects
underway to promote and support innovative efforts at the state and local level.

EESI’s transportation work covers all aspects of transportation related to energy and climate
change—including vehicles, fuels, public transportation, non-motorized and other travel alternatives,
land use, community design, travel demand reduction, and climate adaptation. Our work on
community energy is focused on local innovations to scale up the deployment of renewable energy
and energy efficiency measures. The ideal candidate will have strong interest, knowledge, and
experience in each of these areas, but candidates with a specialization in one or more areas with an ability and desire to build their expertise in other areas are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Desired qualifications:
• Bachelor degree (graduate degree a plus), preferably in a relevant field.
• Three or more years of directly relevant experience (or equivalent combination of
experience); experience working with Congress or state legislatures preferred.
• Knowledge and aptitude in science, technology, economics, and policy issues relevant to
transportation, energy, and climate change. Knowledge of one or more these areas desired:
vehicle and fuel technology, renewable energy, energy efficiency, economic/community
development, transportation and/or land use planning, urban design, etc.
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; critical thinking, research, and analytical
skills; quantitative skills a plus
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with partner organizations and
relevant coalitions, and work effectively with a wide diversity of interests and personalities
• Proficiency with websites, social media, and other online communications technology; other
media experience a plus.
• Self-starter, flexible, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Salary: commensurate with experience. EESI offers an excellent benefits package.

For a complete job description, please go to www.eesi.org/jobs. Please send cover letter, resume and a writing sample via e-mail to: jobs@eesi.org with your last name and “Policy Associate--
Transportation and Community Energy” in the subject line. No phone calls please.