Regulatory Policy Advocate

212 3rd Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Job Description

Location
Hybrid – Need to be within commutable range of Minneapolis. 25-50% of the role will require local travel.
Join Our Dynamic Policy Team
We are looking for a Regulatory Policy Advocate to join our growing Policy team! This role will report to the Director of Policy. The Policy team is responsible for bringing CEE’s thought leadership in energy efficiency, electrification technologies and markets to bear in the public policy arena. As a Regulatory Policy Advocate, you will be responsible for assisting the Director of Policy in their work to analyze, develop, communicate, and advocate for CEE’s policy positions to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission), the Department of Commerce, and in other public venues. This position provides {what kind of support/to whom/direct reports.
Purpose
Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and St. Paul. We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest’s quality of life and economy. Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance.
What We Offer
Insurance Coverage Options: To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have got you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire.
Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program. Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vesting and company contribution.
Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges.
Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time.
Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance.
Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization.

What You’ll Do
Research:
  • Find, understand, compile, and communicate credible information from reliable sources on energy policies and related issues.
  • Research public policies and regulations and provide information and summaries of clean energy, energy efficiency, and electrification approaches from around the country.
  • Research topics as needed to support CEE regulatory filings and policy initiatives.
Communication:
  • Synthesize complex information and communicate clearly and concisely through written and spoken word and data visualization (e.g. graphs and tables).
  • Communicate and coordinate with regulatory stakeholders on policy issues and dockets.
  • Track regulatory dockets, read participant comments, and provide the Policy team with summaries and updates parties’ positions on issues, as well as regulatory schedules and deadlines.
Writing:
  • Work with the Director of Policy and other CEE staff to develop, draft, and then file formal regulatory filings with the Commission and Department of Commerce in key policy dockets
  • Write informal materials to communicate CEE’s policy positions for general audiences for CEE’s website and blog.
  • Maintain CEE’s energy dockets webpage with relevant energy dockets.
Relationship – Building:
  • Attend regulatory hearings, track regulator and advocate positions, dialogue, and questions. Summarize hearing activity for the Policy team.
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings with state agency staff, energy advocates, and other stakeholders. Represent CEE in meetings to reflect our positions and gather information from other parties.

Other duties as assigned or apparent.


Skills & Knowledge We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a four-year college degree and 2-4 years of experience with energy regulation, policy analysis, policy advocacy, and familiarity with Minnesota state energy policy. A graduate degree is a plus, but not required.
  • Very strong writing skills and the ability to write for regulators and policy professionals as well as general audiences.
  • Excellent people skills with an ability to build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders and advocates.
  • The ability to be highly organized, flexible, and agile within a fast-paced policy environment.
  • The ability to work independently, to contribute effectively as a member of a team, and to collaborate across the organization and with other energy stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation development skills.
  • Excellent project management, including time and deadline management.
  • Takes initiative to prioritize and accomplish daily activities with little direction.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of and commitment to CEE’s mission, vision, and values.
Compensation
Dependent on qualifications and experience, we expect the compensation range for this position will be $83,000-87,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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