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Executive Director
Energy CENTS Coalition (ECC) members recognize the need to confront utility practices, promote regulatory policies, and encourage legislative bodies to create solutions to the problems that unaffordable energy costs impose on low-income people and communities. ECC promotes equitable energy policies, advocates for lower residential utility rates, and administers bill-payment and conservation assistance programs. ECC has leveraged over $400 million in non-federal resources for low-income energy consumers, including expanded low-income conservation program funding, the establishment of statewide gas and electric utility bill payment programs, and low-income electric rate discounts. More information can be found at www.energycents.org.
$115,000 - $135,000 plus benefits
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Policy and Advocacy: Develop effective policy solutions relevant to low-income energy consumers;
prepare written and oral comments and testimony in proceedings before the Public Utilities
Commission and legislative committees; advocate for responsive utility bill payment and energy
conservation assistance programs.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Board Governance: Work with the Board and committees in support of the mission as well as
organizational and financial stability and to inform the Board’s governing decisions.
• Financial Management and Operations: Work with accountant and program managers to ensure
Energy CENTS Coalition’s sound fiscal management and financial sustainability.
• Personnel Management: Work with the Associate Director to effectively lead, manage, and support
all staff; create a collaborative environment to leverage staff knowledge and expertise and create
opportunities for staff leadership and advancement.
• Outreach and Community Engagement: Partner with allies, community members, and stakeholders
to address issues critical to the mission; participate and provide leadership in relevant coalitions or
stakeholder processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to make concise and compelling written and oral arguments in public forums, respond to
proposed legislation, and present testimony to legislative bodies and regulatory agencies.
• Deep and demonstrated commitment to advocating on behalf of and assisting low-income
households.
• Policy and/or advocacy experience grounded in work with low-income households.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Legislative experience or familiarity with the legislative process.
• Experience in non-profit sector.
• Knowledge of foundations, grant writing, and fundraising.
• Working knowledge or experience with energy policy and low-income energy programs is preferred.
The position will remain open until filled with applicant screening on an ongoing basis. To apply, send a cover letter, including a statement explaining why you want to work for a low-income advocacy organization, resume, and three professional references as one .pdf document.
Applications should be sent to
[email protected].
Questions about the search can be directed to Melissa Martinez-Sones at
[email protected] or 651-808-3409.
