Policy Analyst, Transportation and Sustainable Communities Programs

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities of the Transportation and Sustainable Communities Programs, whose issues include, but are not limited to, transit, advanced vehicle technologies (e.g. plug-in vehicles and hybrids), flexible fuel vehicles/biofuels, alternative strategies (e.g., idling reduction), and smart growth, all in pursuit of the larger goal of climate change mitigation.
• Lead authorship of EESI’s Clean Motion newsletter, a monthly electronic newsletter which provides an overview of clean transportation projects and current policy activities to a network of more than 1,400 stakeholders including local transit authorities, Clean Cities coalitions, local policy and decision makers, federal agency officials, clean bus manufacturers, and others.
• Track federal policy and relevant news.
• Serve as liaison to Congressional offices.
• Research and report on federal legislation.
• Produce briefing summaries, reports, press releases, news articles and policy documents.
• Represent EESI in meetings with other organizations.
• Attend and report on Congressional hearings, briefings and meetings.
• Establish and maintain contacts on Capitol Hill, in federal agencies, trade associations, and public interest groups.
• Maintain and update program’s database, website and communications system.
• Organize Congressional briefings on pertinent science, technology and policy issues.
• Public speaking.
• Assist in fundraising for the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in environmental science, policy or a related field.
• Masters or minimum 3 years experience working in energy or environmental policy.  Transportation experience preferred.
• Hill experience recommended.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently or in teams.
• Strong computer skills, preferably with database and website experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Self-starter, flexible and able to manage multiple tasks.

Salary: commensurate with experience.  EESI offers an excellent benefits package.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is a non-profit organization established in 1984 by Congressional leaders and dedicated to promoting innovative environmental and energy policies.  EESI’s program areas are: energy and global climate change; transportation; smart growth; and agriculture and energy.

Please send cover letter, resume and a writing sample via e-mail to: jobs@eesi.org with your last name and Transportation Analyst in the subject line. No phone calls please.