Manager, Renewable Energy Policy - 26017

Overview

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Manager, Renewable Energy Policy. 

The Manager directs WWF efforts to develop and execute policy priorities and to advance the nascent renewable thermal energy market and accelerate industrial decarbonization in the US and beyond. 

The manager is WWF’s policy lead for the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC), the leading coalition of industrial, commercial, and institutional energy users working to accelerate their use of renewable thermal and electrification solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow the economy, and create good jobs. The manager leads WWF’s RTC policy work and represents WWF on the RTC policy team to advance the solutions needed to transition thermal energy use to a net-zero pathway. Working in coordination with the Policy and Government Affairs team, the manager will bring WWF and RTC policy recommendations and the voices and expertise of industrial thermal energy users and solution providers to federal, state, and local policymakers with the goal of creating innovative, nonpartisan, durable policy solutions. 

Salary Range: $100,900  - $145,100

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

*This position is a 1-year assignment ~ with HIGH possibility for continued extensions*

**Travel up to ~15%**

Responsibilities

• Leads WWF’s day-to-day engagement with the RTC on its policy priorities.  

• Researches and identifies potential and emerging state and federal climate and energy policy opportunities with a primary focus on thermal energy and industrial decarbonization. These will be informed and developed through close engagement with companies and other NGOs as well as with state and federal policymakers, working in coordination with the WWF Policy and Government Affairs team.

• Stays current on developments relevant to RTC’s policy agenda, including tracking state and federal legislative proposals, attending relevant legislative hearings, and following and commenting on federal and state administrative and regulatory processes.

• Leads the development of policy materials on RTC priorities for WWF, including policy briefs, one-pagers, public comments, legislative recommendations and testimonies, etc.

• Keeps abreast of other developments in renewable thermal energy, such as key corporate actions and communications, and activities by NGOs and other stakeholders.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with representatives of institutions, companies, and other key external stakeholders. 

• Works in coordination with the Policy and Government Affairs team to establish, maintain and leverage WWF’s relationships with key state and federal government stakeholders in support of RTC priorities, including in Congress, the Administration, and federal and state agencies.

• Helps organize and lead policymaker education and advocacy activities, such as briefings and other events for congress, federal agencies, state legislatures and regulatory officials, and utility commissions related to RTC policy priorities. Works with RTC staff to mobilize companies in support of RTC policy priorities, including participation in policymaker education and advocacy activities. 

• Organizes and leads policy-related training and workshops for companies and develops knowledge products and other programs updates.

• Acts as an expert spokesperson for WWF on RTC policy priorities as needed.

• Leads development of WWF-US strategies, work plans, and budgets for policy-related work in the RTC. 

• Manages the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, identifies funding opportunities, cultivates donors, and, in cooperation with the Development Team at WWF-US, prepares funding proposals and reports to donors. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Key Competencies:

• Adaptability: The ability to remain flexible and effective in response to changing environments, shifting priorities, or unforeseen challenges, while maintaining productivity and composure.

• Communication: Clearly and effectively conveys information through verbal, written, and non-verbal means, actively listens, tailors messaging to the audience, and ensures mutual understanding across contexts and cultures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Builds, maintains, and leverages relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration, influence outcomes, and align around shared goals and initiatives.
• Intellectual Curiosity: Demonstrates a strong desire to learn, explore new ideas, question assumptions, and seek deeper understanding to enhance decision-making and drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8+ years of collective professional experience with policy (Federal and/or State) AND Renewable Energy/Carbon Industry required:

• • Desired State Policy exp: leading campaigns, partnerships, and various types of engagement (lobbying, energy policy, utilities, etc.,), working with coalitions

  • Proven policy expertise in clean energy issues, particularly related to industrial decarbonization;

  • Track record working on renewable energy (thermal and electricity), corporate climate strategy, sustainable supply chain management, and energy economics.  

  • State or federal legislative or policy experience strongly preferred.

  • Experience working in a coalition organization is an added asset.

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills. 

  • Excellent research and writing skills. 

• Ability to operate with independence, under pressure, to meet deadlines and commitments. 

• Ability to work easily with and communicate effectively with persons from a variety of backgrounds and representing a variety of stakeholder groups is essential. 

• Ability to work on initiatives with multiple and competing priorities. 

• Team player and good interpersonal skills. 

• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.

  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home. 

  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve. 

  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future. 

  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:

To Apply: 

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26017

• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone 

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.