Director, co-lead, Interior West

Job Description

We are looking to add a second director to co-lead our Interior West portfolio, working primarily in AZ, ID, MT, NV, UT, or WY. We seek someone with energy policy experience, strong communication skills (both oral and written), project leadership, and connections to these Interior West states. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage leaders of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of projects: set project vision and goals, draft work plans, design and facilitate workshops, manage client interactions, and determine steps to accomplish project objectives
• Write reports, literature reviews, fact sheets, policy positions, newsletters, and meeting summaries to support project work
• Design and lead stakeholder workshops, client meetings, and presentations to meet project objectives
• Hire and supervise a project manager to support successful completion of Gridworks initiatives
• Work collaboratively with the Gridworks team (executive director, fellows, other directors, project managers); provide feedback and guidance to fellows and project managers working on Interior West projects
• Seek project leads and funding opportunities to further Gridworks’ mission in the Interior West; produce project proposals and concept notes responding to leads
• Develop a network of contacts in the Interior West (subject-matter experts, stakeholders, thought-leaders, and policymakers)
• Work independently to manage time, project load, and client development; apprise the Executive Director as needed
• Support the development of Gridworks' best practices on a wide range of issues, including: facilitation, project management, hiring, HR, external communications, etc.
• Track and manage project budgets
• Occasional travel to in-person meetings and quarterly staff retreats
• Report to Gridworks’ Executive Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Eight years of professional experience, including at least four years working in some aspect of the energy or environmental industry
• Knowledge of Western state regulatory affairs and energy policy landscape
• Facilitation, presentation, and/or meeting leadership experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and proficiency in project management best practices
• Experience working with subject-matter experts and the ability to synthesize and communicate complex, technical matters
• A commitment to uphold Gridworks' harassment policies
• Professional or lived experience in AZ, ID, MT, NV, UT, or WY
• Gridworks is not able to support H-1 or work visa applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, etc.), and online meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx).

Benefits

• Salary: $125,000 – $150,000, depending on experience level and location
• Unlimited paid time off, and we encourage our employees to use it!
• Reimbursement to cover dental, vision, and medical benefits
• 403(b) plan (the non-profit equivalent to a 401(k)) with an employer matching contribution

To Apply

Email the following to info@gridworks.org by May 23, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Two writing samples that demonstrate your ability to synthesize complex, technical information
4. Three references that we may contact, preferably one from someone you supervised

About Gridworks

Gridworks is a non-profit organization with a mission to lead collaboration to build a stronger, more modern energy grid. We specialize in expert facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and policy guidance to build durable solutions for challenging energy issues. For more information, see our website, LinkedIn, and recent publications.