Entry Level Policy Associate - DMEE 12

Advanced Energy United is seeking an Entry Level Policy Associate for their DMEE team in Hawaii. The role involves supporting state-level campaigns and educating stakeholders on advanced energy solutions. Ideal candidates should have strong project coordination and relationship-building skills, with an interest in energy policy. The position is fully remote, allowing for collaboration with a diverse team, and requires occasional travel to meet with stakeholders.
About Advanced Energy United

Advanced Energy United is a national industry association representing businesses that provide the full range of advanced energy and transportation solutions.
Our team works to educate, advocate, and activate in decisionmaker venues acrossthe country.


We advocate for public policies that enable competition and work alongside our member companies to create economic opportunity, lower consumer costs, and bolster energy reliability and resilience across the country.
We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to build progress toward an economy built on advanced energy.


If you're an entrepreneurial, innovative, analytical and thoughtful person looking to make an impact in the clean energy space, United might be the perfect place for you to share your talents.
Team members at United are given the trust and responsibility to make big things happen, and myriad opportunities to learn new skills, explore new issue areas, and work with a broad cross section of the clean energy community.
Being a team member at United also means working with a talented and diverse group of people, some who bring decades of experience spanning advocacy, philanthropy, clean tech, government and more-and our collaborative approach means we get to learn from each other, expert and novice, every day.
And while our organization is fully remote, we are proud of the people-focused culture we have built and the connectedness of our team.


We work on serious issues, take our mission seriously, but never take ourselves too seriously.


Position Description

The DMEE team assists governors, state regulators, state energy office officials, and policymakers to better understand advanced energy products, services, and business models.
Through conferences, business roundtables, and educational forums, United educates key stakeholders about the benefits advanced energy technologies and services can provide to customers and helps to solve the challenges in obtaining these benefits.


Reporting directly to the Senior Policy Director, the Policy Associate will be responsible for supporting state-level campaigns dedicated to ensuring key decision-makers are equipped with strategies to deploy affordable advanced energy solutions quickly to support their state's economy.


The ideal candidate has strong project coordination, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with the ability to navigate evolving political and regulatory dynamics affecting the energy sector.
While prior expertise in state energy policy is not required, successful candidates should demonstrate an interest in energy policy issues, a foundational understanding of the sector, and the ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders and decision-makers regarding United's policy priorities.
The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Candidates should be willing to travel approximately 1-2 times per quarter to meet with key stakeholders.


Responsibilities Support the execution of state-level regulatory advocacy campaigns Conduct research on state energy markets, political landscapes, policy developments, and key stakeholders to help inform advocacy strategies and campaign priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, advocacy organizations, coalitions, industry stakeholders, and regulatory staff.
Support engagement with decision-makers and help communicate United's policy priorities clearly and professionally.
Use project management tools and internal systems to help track progress, manage deliverables, and support both short- and long-term campaign goals.
Maintain organized records and documentation to support program knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
Assist in preparing updates, reports, and presentations on campaign progress, outcomes, and key metrics for internal and external stakeholders, including United's member companies.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience 0 to 3 years of applicable work experience, preferably in policy analysis, campaigns, and/or policy advocacy.
Experience in the advanced energy industry or advocacy community.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate technical subject matter and to communicate key insights effectively to decision-makers.
Independent self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit; candidates must be very comfortable working with colleagues in a remote environment, creating new projects, managing their own calendar, and delivering on high expectations.
Strong interpersonal skills required; candidates must be able to successfully support productive relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, industry experts, and regulators.
Experience managing confidential information and intelligence.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Entrepreneurial sensibility comfortable with high levels of ambiguity and fluidity Experience in advancing a policy agenda and/or working with business leaders is a plus Willingness to travel as needed (up to 15%) Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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