Executive Director, Clean Energy Works

About Us
Clean Energy Works is the nation’s leading advocate for inclusive utility
investments and a champion for equitable financial and technical solutions. Our
work supports the uptake of energy efficient technologies and energy affordability.
We work by empowering communities, and engaging productively with utility
stakeholders and regulators. Now in its 12th year, Clean Energy Works is a mature
organization with a highly skilled staff and substantial growth potential.
More information is available at our website: www.cleanenergyworks.org

About The Position
The Executive Director will be responsible for a smooth transition of Clean
Energy Works into its next stages. A successful candidate will be able to
understand current strategic and organizational goals, identify new opportunities,
and mobilize staff and resources to achieve them.
The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of leadership at Clean Energy
Works. These include, but are not limited to managing personnel and setting a tone
for leadership; strategy development; maintaining and growing partnerships and
funding relationships; promoting organizational growth and development;
managing Board relations; and establishing good public relations. In all these
areas, the Executive Director is supported by a skilled and professional staff.
This role is open to both external and internal candidates.

Required and Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in
public interest advocacy, public policy, utility engagement, financial
analysis, or other related fields is required. Recent experience supervising
and leading a remote staff is strongly preferred. A graduate degree in a
relevant field will be considered a strong asset but is not required.
Fund-raising and Financial Leadership: Senior leadership level experience
engaging with philanthropic funders and the development of successful
funding proposals and grant reports is required. Knowledge and experience
with the development of annual budgets, review of quarterly financial
position statements, and implementation of fiscal controls is required.
Domain Experience and Expertise: Demonstrated successful experience
engaging with government officials, utility representatives, trade
associations, utility commission staff and commissioners, oversight boards,
or other key stakeholders in the area of public utilities and energy policy is
required. Strong technical knowledge of energy policy and energy finance
are strongly preferred. A relevant scientific, technical, or engineering
background is highly desirable.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and
effectively, both in writing and orally is required. Experience serving as a
public spokesperson or organizational representative to the media or in
public hearings strongly preferred.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, Clean
Energy Works is not able to sponsor visas at this time.

Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $165,000 - $190,000 commensurate
with experience and qualifications. A full-time work week at Clean Energy Works
is 35 hours. Clean Energy Works is prepared to offer an attractive compensation
and benefits package, including healthcare benefits, 401(k) match, 11 paid
holidays, 12 sick days, and 23 vacation days.

Work Conditions
The Executive Director is a full-time remote role. Candidates in any location are
eligible, if they are able to work consistently within US Eastern working hours and
are able to travel conveniently by air to destinations within the continental United
States. Candidates must be able to collaborate effectively with employees and
external partners and stakeholders across all US time zones.

This role requires the ability to stand and sit for extended periods, travel by air and
car, manage substantial amounts of electronic communications, operate existing
and new platforms for remote work, and engage positively with the media and
general public. Candidates must be able to learn and use Google Workspace,
Asana, Hubspot and other organizational platforms quickly and effectively.

Application Process
Applications before December 1, 2026 are strongly encouraged. Applications will
be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. The position is
open until filled.
 
Applications should consist of a brief cover letter (not to exceed one page), a
resume or CV, and an existing writing sample authored by you of no more than 3
pages. The writing sample may be an excerpt from a longer work. Application
materials should be submitted through this portal.
Applications will be held in confidence. Finalist candidates will be asked to
provide a second sample of writing and analysis based on short prompts provided
by the hiring committee.

If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please
contact Stephanie Odaffer at stephanie.odaffer@cleanenergyworks.org or (812)
583-4295. For other questions regarding the role, please contact Richard Juang at
richard.juang@cleanenergyworks.org

Clean Energy Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, national
origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any
other classification considered discriminatory under all applicable federal, state
or local laws. We know that not all candidates may match every requirement listed
in this job description or follow a traditional career path. If you have a passion for
this work and believe you have the skills and experience to succeed, we strongly
encourage you to apply