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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 across the 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 a 100% clean energy future in the US.
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 serious.
Position Description
Advanced Energy United is actively recruiting for future opportunities. We continuously seek smart, innovative, energetic, creative, and self-starting professionals who are interested in, or have a background in clean energy advocacy.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, entrepreneurial with an interest in policy, politics, and clean energy, and will have a balanced skill set. Candidates should be creative and flexible, with the ability to move between projects as needed to support Advanced Energy United's member priorities.
If you're passionate about clean energy advocacy and want to work with a diverse group of talented, energetic, and collaborative professionals, Advanced Energy United may be the right organization for you.
General Responsibilities

• Contribute to Advanced Energy United policy teams in executing priority projects to accelerate achievement of 100% clean energy
• Contribute to the development of engaging presentations, fact sheets, and other communication materials
• Commitment to professional development
• Use project management tools and systems effectively to deliver success on both short and long-term goals
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Advanced Energy United staff, our members, stakeholders, and decision makers
• The ability to collaborate with team members across the organization and across time zones
• Commitment to embracing United's core values

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics or Engineering preferred or applicable comparable experience for level sought
• A demonstrated interest in energy issues, industrial policy, and transportation electrification, as well as an understanding of the importance of policy advocacy to advance an organizational agenda
• The ability to present to internal team members, external stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial approach, flexible attitude, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
• Intellectual curiosity, inquisitive nature, and excellent listening and problem-solving skills
• Performance-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative and commitment to achieve goals
• Ability to distill complicated topics into easy-to-digest key takeaways

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.
The employee is regularly required to use hands and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time; reach with hands and arms; may need to balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, walk up and down stairs.
Special Application Instructions
This is an open-ended posting for future opportunities. To be considered, please complete the application which includes a questionnaire. The questionnaire must be completed in full to be considered. Please also include a cover letter outlining your interest in our organization.
Advanced Energy United Perks include:
• Remote work and flexible schedule
• 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 (DC, MD, VA 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.