Director - New York

• →Lead the development and implementation of strategies, in collaboration with Advanced Energy United policy team members, to accelerate New York’s clean energy transition in the electric and transportation sectors, and meet short- and long-term policy objectives as part of United's policy portfolio. These could be legislative, administrative, or regulatory, or a mix of all three. 

• →Work with Advanced Energy United member companies to develop policy positions and reach consensus on positions on key issues. 

• →Manage lobbyist and consultant relationships on the ground and their engagement in legislative matters and/or communications strategies. 

• →Organize member opportunities for direct decision-maker engagement including lobby days, legislator and candidate education, earned media, and participation in legislative, regulatory, and administrative processes, as needed. 

• →Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with coalition partners, allies, and key legislative and administrative staff. Engage in coordination and advocacy efforts with coalition allies in support of clean energy goals. 

• →Create reports, presentations, fact sheets, and other written and visual materials needed for education and advocacy efforts, draft comments, testimony, and deliver verbal presentations as necessary. 

• →Work with our communications team to identify opportunities for Advanced Energy United to seek earned media coverage. This may include drafting press statements, doing media interviews, writing blog posts, participating in webinars, and creating opportunities to showcase advanced energy. 

• →Travel on an as needed basis (up to 30%) for advocacy days, meetings with key allies and stakeholders, communications outreach, and other efforts on behalf of Advanced Energy United.

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, economics, engineering or arts and sciences preferred, or comparable experience; master’s degree in a relevant area is a plus.

• 7 – 15 years of professional experience in legislative policy development, campaign work, or organizing in the energy or transportation sector; working with business leaders is a plus.

• Interest in energy and transportation issues and an understanding of the importance of policy advocacy to advance an organizational agenda.

• Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to operate independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to independently draft clear, comprehensive, and persuasive written documents appropriate for intended audiences.

• Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, and excellent listening and problem-solving skills.

• Performance-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative, and commitment to achieving goals.

• Ability to engage members, customers, and funders, and sell Advanced Energy United and its value proposition to those audiences.

• Must have a sense of humor, recognize there is always more to learn, and not take oneself too seriously.

• Must be willing to travel.

Start date: September 2026 

Salary: Starting at $120,000

Advanced Energy United Perks include:  

•    Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families 

•    Medical premiums covered for employees at 100%  

•    Flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care   

•    Profit Sharing opportunities, and annual merit-based compensation increases  

•    $75/month personal wellness reimbursement  

•    $50/month phone stipend   

•    Up to $200 reimbursement for home office set-up  

•    Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Holidays, and an annual end-of-year closure  

•    Parental Leave  

•    Professional development reimbursement  

•    401(k) plan (with matching incentives)  

•    WMATA Transit Smart Benefits (DMV employees) 

Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@advancedenergyunited.org. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.