Immediate Opening
October 2005

Research and Policy Associate

The Consumer Energy Council of America (CECA), the nation's senior consumer-focused public interest energy policy organization, is seeking a full-time staff member to play a lead role in research, and proposal writing. The successful candidate will have excellent research and writing skills, and will be expected to research and write publishable quality papers on pressing energy issues. He/she will work with senior staff members to develop new project proposals, including grant applications, and will establish and maintain relationships with key foundations and grant-making institutions. The Research and Policy Associate will interact with prominent energy leaders from the public and private sectors. The candidate will be expected to assist the senior staff in fundraising for the organization.

This position requires a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Must enjoy and be effective working on long-term projects as well as reacting to everyday project needs. The candidate should have a strong interest in public policy. A vibrant sense of humor is essential. Knowledge of the electricity sector and of fuels, including oil, gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable energy resources, is strongly desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

- BA required, Master's degree preferred
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent research skills
- Foundation grant writing and fundraising experience desired
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Business or public policy experience in the energy sector
- Understanding of legislative and regulatory process

Competitive vacation, sick leave, health insurance and retirement benefits. Salary is negotiable.

Please send (1) a cover letter, (2) resume, (3) two in-depth writing samples, (4) salary history and (5) the names and contact information of three references to: Consumer Energy Council of America, 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 802, Washington, DC 20036, or email same to outreach@cecarf.org, attn: Kim Kowalski, Office Manager. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

About CECA

Founded in 1973, CECA is a §501(c)(3) non-profit public policy organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to promoting public policy positions that advance the best interests of consumers on critical national energy issues. CECA has developed a nationally recognized consensus-building process for resolving complex and contentious energy issues. For more information about CECA, visit our websites at http://www.cecarf.org and www.deforum.org.