Sr. Graphic Designer

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About the Company

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges. 

About the Job

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is looking for a highly skilled senior graphic and animation designer to lead the creation of compelling visual content, motion graphics, and animations that elevate our brand. This role requires expertise in graphic design and animation, as well as experience in video editing and photo editing.

As a key member of our Creative Team, you will collaborate closely with clients, the creative director, and the art director to deliver engaging digital assets, promotional materials, and print materials. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for top-notch graphic design and storytelling through motion and design, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality graphics and animations for digital and print media

• Develop engaging motion graphics for marketing campaigns, social media, and events

• Help maintain and evolve our brand identity through consistent design and animation styles, creating strong and logical guidelines for both

• Retouch, manipulate, and optimize photos for marketing and product visuals

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)

• Strong experience with motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and visual effects

• Knowledge of video editing, color correction, and sound editing

• Familiarity with photography and image manipulation techniques

• Experience with project management tools like Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or Jira

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in graphic design

• 5+ years of experience in animation design

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, animation, multimedia arts, or a related field or equivalent work experience

• Strong portfolio showcasing graphic design and animation

• Ability to work independently and on multiple projects with tight deadlines

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Experience with animation tools like Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya

• Background in interactive media

• Background in graphic design

• An understanding of branding and marketing strategies

• Ability to edit video content for ads, social media, and events

• Retouch, manipulate, and optimize photos for marketing and product visuals

• Experience with video production and sound design is a plus

• Experience in project management is a plus

• Experience in video production and sound design is a plus

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Project Manager, Creative

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About the Company

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges. 

About the Job

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a project manager to lead initiatives for our Creative Design Team, ensuring the seamless execution of creative elements for live events and marketing collateral. This role demands a strategic visionary with extensive project management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and hands-on experience in creative production and design, particularly in event execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the comprehensive execution of creative projects for events, from concept to completion

• Develop detailed timelines and resource plans to ensure smooth project execution

• Coordinate with design, client, and event planning teams to align project objectives

• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and success metrics

• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges

• Cultivate strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and event production teams to deliver exceptional activations and experiences

• Ensure creative outputs align with brand guidelines, marketing strategies, and business objectives

• Track project progress, report on key milestones, and provide updates to leadership

• Oversee event installations and teardowns in collaboration with event designers

• Partner with the director of project management to develop and refine project processes

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience, ideally within a creative agency or in-house design team

• Proven track record in managing creative projects related to event planning, live experiences, or marketing materials

• Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid)

• Experience collaborating with designers and production teams

• Proficiency in project management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar)

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and shifting deadlines

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and adaptable mindset

• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to work with ambiguity and define project success while collaborating with large teams

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with creativity and flexibility

• Familiarity with creative production workflows (graphic design, video production, branding)

• Background in managing projects related to event planning or live experiences

• Certifications in project management are a plus

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Sr. PM, Design & Events

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About the Company

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges. 

About the Job

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead initiatives for our Creative Design Team, ensuring the seamless execution of creative elements for live events and marketing collateral. This role demands a strategic problem solver with extensive project management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and hands-on experience in creative production and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the comprehensive execution of creative projects for events, from concept to completion

• Develop detailed timelines and resource plans to ensure smooth project execution

• Coordinate with design, client, and event planning teams to align project objectives

• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and success metrics

• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges

• Cultivate strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and event production teams to deliver exceptional activations and experiences

• Ensure that creative outputs align with brand guidelines, marketing strategies, and business objectives

• Track project progress, report on key milestones, and provide updates to leadership

• Oversee event installations and teardowns in collaboration with event designers

• Partner with the director of project management to develop and refine project processes

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of project management experience, ideally within a creative agency or in-house design team

• Proven track record in managing creative projects related to creative work within events, live experiences, or marketing materials

• Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid)

• Experience collaborating with designers and production teams

• Proficiency in project management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar)

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and shifting deadlines

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and adaptable mindset

• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to work with ambiguity and define project success while collaborating with large teams

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with creativity and flexibility

• Familiarity with creative production workflows (graphic design, video production, branding)

• Background in managing projects related to event planning or live experiences

• Certifications in project management are a plus

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Sr. Designer, Events

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About the Company

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges. 

About the Job

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Experiential Design Team, an essential part of the Creative and Marketing Department is committed to designing and executing impactful events and environmental activations. These efforts enhance the Chamber’s convening power across its divisions, the U.S. Chamber Foundation, and internal communications.

As key collaborators, the Experiential Team provides design leadership, creative strategy, and innovative concept development to internal teams and partnerships. Our work results in standout events that enrich our brand and amplify our content, crafting memorable experiences for audiences—whether in person, virtually, in D.C., nationwide, or globally. Our projects culminate in compelling graphic identities, experience mapping, brand activations, environmental graphics, captivating stage visuals, broadcast design, digital marketing materials, and supporting print materials.

As the senior designer, you will lead the creation of experiences across a diverse range of events—from in-person gatherings to virtual broadcasts and environmental projects. You will leverage your strong foundation in graphic principles to interpret and amplify our brand identity across various formats and products. Working closely with the experiential design director, you will develop attendee experiences that are highly creative, content promoting, and aligned with event and organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is an advocate for a design-led approach—innovative, curious, and adaptable and thrives in collaborative environments. We seek a critical thinker who can visualize and execute creative plans that resonate within physical spaces and speak to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of Chamber brand guidelines and the meaning of excellence in Chamber events

• Represent the Creative Department in meetings regarding project scope, experience goals, concept development, and creative deliverables

• Introduce fresh, innovative ideas to enhance event experiences

• Prepare graphic designs, environmental mockups, and presentation materials to illustrate concepts

• Confidently pitch and promote your work to stakeholders

• Adapt designs across a wide range of event products, including environmental design, programmatic visuals, 3D builds, stage design, digital marketing, promotional merchandise, and print products

• Coordinate with teams throughout the organization and with vendors to realize the creative vision, remaining hands-on with assigned events from concept to execution

• Oversee on-site installation, manage vendor relationships, attend rehearsals, and maintain files and documentation for projects

• Collaborate effectively within a large organization while also functioning independently

• Stay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies and pursue training and education relevant to your work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• 7 years of design experience with 3-5 years in a creative role with significant event design or environmental graphic work and a dynamic portfolio showcasing it

• Ability to visualize in two and three dimensions, illustrate complex concepts, and prepare environmental mocks

• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite—Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

• Experience presenting to clients, managing expectations, and communicating confidently and clearly

• Knowledge in design specifications across digital, video, print (large and small format), and physical build with the ability to explain to non-designers

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, project management, and time-management skills

• High attention to detail in fast-paced workflows

• Ability to understand architectural scale, read architectural drawings, and conduct site surveys

• Knowledge or experience in 3D design and fabrication, particularly providing direction and oversight of builds for events or exhibitions

• Experience with storyboarding, Adobe After Effects, or motion graphics

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Manager, Media & Data

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About the Company

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges. 

About the Job

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a manager of paid media and data to join our Communications team. This position focuses on developing, managing, and optimizing paid advertising campaigns and working closely with colleagues across the organization and at partner agencies to achieve specific performance objectives.

Leveraging advanced analytics tools, the ideal candidate will monitor campaign performance, conduct A/B testing, and provide actionable insights to refine strategies and continuously evolve. In addition, the candidate will use strong data analysis skills and expertise to help influence broader goals around audience strategy. This person will be an innovative team player who is proficient in various platforms but also loves to experiment with emerging trends and functionalities.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Planning and Implementation:

  • Develop and execute paid media strategies aligned with client objectives

  • Create and manage campaigns on various platforms, including Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and programmatic media

  • Working within defined campaign budgets, set bidding strategies and targeting parameters

  • Partner with the Creative team to develop compelling ad copy and creative assets

• Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

  • Regularly track campaign performance metrics (e.g., impressions, clicks, conversions, and cost per acquisition) and optimize accordingly

  • Conduct A/B testing on ad variations to maximize performance

  • Adjust targeting and bidding strategies based on campaign insights

• Reporting and Analysis:

  • Generate comprehensive performance reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and insights

  • Analyze data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations for future campaigns

  • Champion data collection, sharing, and analysis across the team, knowing that results from paid campaigns connect to and help inform overall audience strategies

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, media relations, public affairs, or a related field

• A strong understanding of paid digital advertising platforms

• Experience with campaign management tools and analytics platforms

• Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills with fluency in Excel

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy

• A basic understanding of marketing principles and campaign objectives

• Knowledge of GA4 and Google Tag Manager a plus

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PM, Innovation Partnerships

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About the Company

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving.

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that: attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy, overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York, and enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

About the Job

The purpose of this role is to build and manage an Innovation Partnership program comprising the network of universities, research centers, industry and investment groups, business incubators, accelerators, and other entities that engage with NYSERDA to support energy innovation in New York State. This role will also lead and manage some discretionary sponsorship contracts, and discretionary or competitive contracts for services and studies.

Responsibilities

• Innovation Partnership Team Responsibilities:

  • The Program Manager, Innovation Partnerships will lead the planning, launch, and management of program offerings that support partner organizations working to advance energy innovation in New York State

  • This role will work closely with the Assistant Director, Innovation Partnerships to develop and execute a program strategy to build the most effective partnership network possible, accelerating development and deployment of innovative energy technology by fostering connections between partner organizations, NYSERDA, and other state and federal entities

  • Key activities for this role are expected to include the design of program solicitations to competitively award sponsorships to prospective NYSERDA Innovation partners

  • The Program Manager will also be responsible for developing evaluation criteria, budgets, and marketing plans for these solicitations, as well as leading selection committees and negotiating program awards

  • The Program Manager will manage the resulting contracts along with additional project manager resources assigned to the role

  • The Program Manager will also work with the Assistant Director to develop effective mechanisms for receiving, packaging, and disseminating business and technical information resulting from funded sponsorships and other partnerships

• Strategic Leadership and Development:

  • Lead a team of NYSERDA staff in developing and implementing interventions and strategies for a Business Unit

  • Drive a program initiative

  • Leverage the capabilities of their team to achieve goals

  • Maintain a network of stakeholders

• Execution and Ongoing Improvement:

  • Evolve and continuously adapt strategies to optimize impact, cost-effectiveness and efficiency based on insights, critical program and research data, timely execution, and risk management

  • Ensure programs are built such that they: have effective go forward strategies; achieve intended outcomes; meet the expectations/needs of the market; maintain operational flexibility needed to evolve; and minimize administrative cost and unnecessary burdens

  • Develop strategy for RFP, PON and other solicitations, review all documents to ensure program objectives are likely to be met. Ensure programs align with the requirements from the funding source and have funds available in approved budgets

  • Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with vendors to ensure NYSERDA's interests are promoted and protected in support of the above, and in accordance with NYSERDA and New York State Procurement Policies

  • Develop Statements of Work, provide oversight, feedback and review of all tasks and deliverables and approve invoices for assigned contracts

  • Project program management – balanced, non-duplicative, and high impact

  • Project risk management

  • Manage financial, staff and other resources for efficiency and effectiveness

  • Coordination and collaboration with NYSERDA’s market development teams

• People Leadership and Development:

  • Foster and contribute to a culture of excellence grounded in people development, learning, problem solving, and teamwork

  • Develop staff and colleagues to meet NYSERDA's goals and their own professional goals

  • Serve as a mentor and a role model

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience in managing business partnerships or innovation projects from concept to commercialization

  • A demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and successfully delivering services or solutions at scale or scope within business or government operating environments including 4 years in a supervisory role

  • Ability to perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with demonstrated experience fostering respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion across the workforce

  • Strong computer skills (MS word, excel, and ppt)

  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills including confidently and clearly presenting in front of different audiences with various backgrounds including executive and C-suite level audiences

  • Strong program management skills including a track record of successfully managing external cross-functional consultants

  • Demonstrated problem solving ability, an entrepreneurial edge, resourcefulness, adaptability, ability to surface insights and solutions

  • Insight and understanding of NYSERDA programs

  • Skill in gaining and using insight to formulate strategy and design and evolve solutions

  • An exceptional manager, coach, mentor, and developer of talent

  • Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds

  • A relentless work ethic and resolute integrity

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree with 6 years’ of relevant experience in managing business partnerships or innovation projects from concept to commercialization

  • A demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and successfully delivering services or solutions at scale or scope within business or government operating environments including 4 years in a supervisory role

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Director of Scheduling

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About the Company

Jennifer Siebel Newsom is the First Partner of California, an award-winning filmmaker, and an influential thought leader on gender equality. Through her California for ALL Kids campaign, she is championing initiatives to support children’s mental and physical health, as well as provide families with the tools to build a solid learning foundation. And through her California for ALL Women campaign she’s making strides to build economic equity, equal representation, and advance a family-first agenda.Jennifer Siebel Newsom chose the title First Partner, as opposed to the traditional title of First Lady, to send a signal of inclusivity, recognizing that one day there will be a woman or LGBTQ+ Governor of California, and to elevate the importance of partnership and the need for, and benefits of, a caring, inclusive government.

About the Job

The Office of the First Partner seeks a Director of Scheduling and Special Assistant to the First Partner. This person works closely with the First Partner and her team to maintain a smooth workflow and productive schedule for the principal at all times. This is an incredible opportunity to work on a small, nimble, and fast-paced team at the center of the Governor's Office and further the work of the Newsom Administration.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage all aspects of the First Partner's calendar, coordinating in detail the logistical arrangements for all meetings and events

• Manage and mentor one staff scheduler

• Serve as the main liaison to the Governor’s Scheduling Team

• Regularly communicate with the Governor's Protective Detail and necessary staff regarding schedule and daily movements of the First Partner

• Regularly communicate with the home residence staff to synchronize the First Family’s schedule with the First Partner’s schedule

• Manage all aspects of the First Partner’s travel arrangements to ensure trip objectives and goals are met

• Produce and compile briefing materials for the First Partner and her Chief of Staff

• Manage the invitation process for all meeting and event requests, responding to inquiries with the highest level of professionalism

• Create and manage processes to streamline and increase efficiencies throughout the office

• Manage general office tasks including gift and calendar reporting, printing, mail sorting, and paper filing

• Handle confidential issues and information using discretion and excellent judgement

• Provide occasional staff support for First Partner events

• Ad hoc responsibilities as they arise to ensure the needs of the First Partner are met

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • 8+ experience in a fast-paced office environment

  • Ability to multitask and stay organized even among interruptions

  • Detail oriented with meticulous organizational skills

  • Excellent written and communication skills

  • Strong time management skills with ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously

  • Top-notch scheduling skills, including the ability to coordinate complex meetings and travel

  • Great research skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and G Suite

  • Flexibility outside of regular business hours for when scheduling issues arise

  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times

  • Prior work with c-suite and executive level officials is preferred

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Deputy Counsel, NS

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About the Company

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

About the Job

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Counsel within the Office of General Counsel (Insurance) located in NYC. The Deputy Counsel duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Assists the Insurance Division with the review and approval of holding company transactions, reorganizations, demutalizations, and mergers

• Renders professional regulatory legal services of a high degree of difficulty involving application of the New York Insurance Law and regulations promulgated thereunder to regulated persons, including providing legal advice to the Insurance Division on insurer investments, reinsurance, life insurance, retirement systems, financial guaranty insurance, and insurer taxation

• Assists the Research and Analysis Bureau with the run-off, rehabilitation, and restructuring of financial guaranty insurers

• Assists with policy and practical matters concerning the regulation of insurers doing business in New York

• Provides counsel and advice to management about complex legal matters and the interpretation and implementation of State and federal legislation and court decisions

• Develops and approves legal strategies for sensitive cases and matters

• Drafts, reviews, and edits insurance regulations, insurance-related legislation, and insurance-related industry guidance

• Researches and drafts memorandums in response to insurance-related legal inquiries

• Attends World Trade Center Captive and Medical Malpractice Insurance Pool (“MMIP”) meetings

• Sits in on NAIC task forces, committees, and working groups

• Serves as a hearing officer in select hearings

• May supervise less experienced attorneys within the Office of General Counsel

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Law degree from an accredited law school

  • Admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar

  • 6+ years of relevant post-bar experience

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong insurance experience and familiarity with the New York Insurance Law and regulations promulgated thereunder

  • Superior written and legal research skills

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PM, Local Governments

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About the Company

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that: attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy, overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York, and enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

About the Job

NYSERDA seeks an individual to join the Communities & Local Government team, which enables increased engagement and investment in decarbonization by local governments and communities throughout New York State. The position will support the continued success and evolution of the Clean Energy Communities program and other initiatives that advance decarbonization at the local level. The candidate will assist in developing and implementing a new option within the Clean Energy Communities program that offers peer learning cohorts for local governments to advance a specific decarbonization initiative or policy, and learn from other local governments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Manager, other team members, and consultant(s) in planning, strategy, and implementation of local government decarbonization cohorts, which may include:

  • Supporting the selection of cohort topics related to local decarbonization efforts

  • Performing research to inform cohort curriculum content and design

  • Structuring opportunities for local governments to learn from one another

  • Soliciting ongoing feedback from participants to ensure program is responsive to participant needs and achieves program objectives

  • Monitoring progress of local governments in meeting key milestones and objectives

  • Working with the team to develop accessible tools and resources to help New York State municipalities

  • Coordinating with other NYSERDA teams and state agencies to align local government offerings with Authority-wide objectives

• Managing grants awarded to New York State municipalities through the Clean Energy Communities cohorts initiative and others as assigned

• Provide subject matter support to NYSERDA programs serving New York State municipalities in one or more of the following fields (NOTE: candidates are not expected to have experience in all of the fields described below):

  • Planning, financing, and implementing clean energy upgrades and electrification of municipal facilities

  • Local energy, climate, and/or decarbonization planning and incorporation of climate considerations into municipal processes such as budgeting and capital planning

  • Municipal clean energy procurement, district energy networks, or other community energy strategies

  • Electrification of municipal fleets and local sustainable transportation policy

  • Design of municipal policy, services, and other mechanisms by which a local government can influence decarbonization efforts by residents, businesses, and institutions within their jurisdiction

  • Incorporating equity and resiliency into local climate policy and planning

• Maintain strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders, including municipal staff, local elected officials, community leaders, and partner organizations

• Manage external consultants to ensure contracted deliverables are high quality, on-time, and within budget

• Travel within New York State up to 10% of the time

• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience

  • Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community

  • Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems using available resources

  • Experience in at least one of the following subject areas: clean energy, energy efficiency, building or transportation electrification, urban planning, climate action planning

  • Strong organization, project management, and time management skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated skill in applying critical thinking, working collaboratively, and continual learning

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience organizing, leading, or participating in cohort, peer learning, or other programs geared towards addressing clean energy, climate change or other issues at the local level

  • Knowledge of municipal operations and local governments

  • Experience managing consultants or contracts, including development of statements of work and budgets

  • Experience with public speaking

  • Proficiency with Salesforce

  • A Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience

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VP, Workforce Dev.

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About the Company

In April 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an investment of $350 million for workforce development, including the creation of the Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) within Empire State Development (ESD). This new division is charged with better aligning workforce development efforts with the needs and priorities of today's employers. This investment represents a decisive shift toward a state workforce development strategy that is laser-focused on connecting New Yorkers to quality, in-demand jobs in the state’s fastest-growing industries. Funding supports a $150 million workforce development grant program, administered by OSWD, that will support employer-driven, high skilled workforce training programs. Investments are focused on statewide priority industry sectors. Through OSWD, ESD is helping to create new economic opportunities for unemployed, underemployed and underrepresented workers, while simultaneously meeting the labor needs of the state’s highest-growth industry sectors.

About the Job

Lead the Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) development. Strategic planning and strategy development and deployment for statewide workforce development efforts aligned with Empire State Development’s (ESD) priority industry sectors. Oversee OSWD’s workforce development grant programs and develop new programs as required to continue to meet the needs of New York employers and job seekers. Work collaboratively with fellow NYS agencies on data collection and reporting for workforce development programs. Provide direct supervision of key functions and staff to market, award, and administer grant funds, creating a robust pipeline of industry-driven workforce development programs to fulfill the job needs in high-growth, high-skilled target industry sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and hands-on leadership to direct ESD’s strategy on workforce development

• Represent ESD and NYS with employers and industry leaders across the state and regularly engage business and workforce development stakeholders in discussions on regional skills and occupation needs

• Deploy OSWD grant funding aligned with strategic priorities and goals

• Develop and deploy marketing and communication strategies to share OSWD opportunities to workforce development stakeholders across the state

• Lead and manage the development and marketing of program materials and information to business, industry, not-for-profit organizations, and other stakeholders

• Oversee the evaluation, monitoring and reporting of data for OSWD programs, and for the NYS agencies required to report to OSWD

• Lead the development of an annual report on OSWD programs, and state agency workforce program outcomes

• Work closely with the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs), regional and statewide economic and workforce development partners, and other NYS agencies to develop and deploy employer-driven workforce development models

• Scale best practices in workforce development across NYS, including but not limited to, those in training and education, deployment of wraparound services, and employer engagement

• Lead implementation of the One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships (ON-RAMP) centers across Upstate New York with ESD and program staff

• Coordinate with the Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion Management and Implementation (GO-SEMI) on workforce strategies for the semiconductor industry across NYS

• Build, maintain and strengthen relationships, alliances and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including businesses, organizations that provide wraparound services, training and education providers, workforce investment boards, local governments, economic development entities, labor unions and industry associations, and philanthropic organizations. Have a solid understanding of ESD policies, procedures and programs and initiatives offered not only by ESD but other state agencies and connect constituents with relevant programs and services

• Work closely with the press office, web team and colleagues to ensure information is publicized and clearly communicated on the website and handle coordination of cross-promotion where applicable

• Managing OSWD budget and identifying additional hiring needs as they arise

• Maintain a working knowledge of industry and workforce development trends and make recommendations for continuous improvement

• Represent the ESD and State of New York as the head of its collaborative workforce development strategy

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • 8+ years of full-time experience in the area of workforce development, adult and continuing education, training, or closely related field

  • Must have demonstrated understanding and command of workforce issues and policy

  • Demonstrated experience working with businesses to develop workforce programs; and experience in supervision and team-based management and experience managing a diverse group of projects and staff

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree preferred

  • 12 years of full-time experience in the area of workforce development, adult and continuing education, training or closely related field with experience in curriculum development leading and managing workforce development program contracts a plus (e.g., federally funded programs or WIOA program development and management)

  • Experience with developing and implementing marketing and communication plans and material

  • Prior experience with programs or activities associated with traditionally underrepresented groups

  • Experience in industry, particularly in a statewide priority industry or growing sector such as advanced manufacturing, technology, renewable energy, biotechnology and life sciences and an ability to translate industry workforce needs into programs

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Asst. Project Manager

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About the Company

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that: attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy, overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York, and enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

About the Job

As part of the Policy Development Team within the Policy & Analysis Department, this team member will have an integral role in developing, performing, and managing research and analysis to inform New York State energy policy and planning. In particular, this position will support collaborative development and production of major external reports and will coordinate teams of subject matter experts across NYSERDA and State government for the delivery of such reports. In addition, the team member will have and/or develop analytical and technical expertise to act as a subject expert in one or more policy area(s), with specific responsibility for related analysis and policy development.

For this role, NYSERDA seeks a creative, self-motivated, and knowledgeable individual with strong analytic skills, well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, and exceptional organizational and project management skills. A strong candidate will demonstrate knowledge of policies and programs that catalyze the clean energy transition, value collaboration, and be committed to NYSERDA’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teams from NYSERDA, other State agencies, and/or external contractors to advance analytic projects and produce policy and planning reports and roadmaps. The development of major external reports typically includes conducting and managing market and policy research; analyzing and synthesizing data from government, academic, and policy sources; developing and analyzing policy options; soliciting and incorporating stakeholder input; and drafting reports and outreach materials. This role will be responsible for leading project management for complex work groups and assignments that involve organizing multiple activities and collaborators to produce major reports and roadmaps

• Support the State Energy Plan, Climate Action Council, and similar processes, providing analytic, policy development, project management, and logistical support and collaborating with other subject-matter experts and stakeholders

• Serve as a subject expert and develop NYSERDA’s institutional capacity in one or more designated policy area(s). Perform related analysis, planning, and policy development. Monitor and help NYSERDA stay abreast of strategic trends, including with respect to federal and state government activities

• Develop policy briefings, memos, and internal informational resources on policy issues

• Collaborate with internal, interagency, and external stakeholders on issues related to energy and climate policy, market barriers and market creation, and the regulatory environment. Develop and maintain professional relationships with such stakeholders. Represent NYSERDA at relevant meetings and events

• Provide policy insights and formative advice to shape effective NYSERDA programs

• Manage external contractor teams engaged in analysis on behalf of NYSERDA, overseeing the work of contractors including writing statements of work, issuing contracts, managing workplans, evaluating work products, budgeting, and invoicing

• Contribute to a team culture of openness and collaboration

• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • For Assistant Project Manager (Salary range: $68,660-$93,946):

    • A Bachelor's degree with excellent academic performance and 3 years of relevant experience

  • For Project Manager (Salary range: $76,051-$127,474):

    • A Bachelor's degree with excellent academic performance and 5 years of relevant experience

  • For Project Manager II (Salary range: $90,931-$127,474):

    • A Bachelor’s degree with excellent academic performance and 6 years of relevant experience

  • Subject matter expertise pertaining to one or more sectors of the energy system or the energy transition consistent with the title of the position

  • Strong skills in critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative research, policy analysis, technical writing, and verbal communication

  • Project management skills (e.g., developing and managing workplans and budgets, overseeing work products) and time management, organizational, and planning skills to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines with accuracy and good judgment

  • Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally with other teams, as a team leader and active team member

  • Ability to navigate sensitive projects with diplomacy and discretion

  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, holding sometimes conflicting perspectives, to seek input and identify common objectives

  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability, curiosity, resourcefulness, adaptability, and ability to learn and apply new information and tools

  • Strong work ethic and resolute integrity

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • For Assistant Project Manager: A Master’s/Advanced degree and 1 years of relevant experience, particularly a degree in policy, public or business administration, urban planning, environmental science or engineering, or a related field is preferred

  • For Project Manager: A Master’s/Advanced degree and 4 years of relevant experience, particularly a degree in policy, public or business administration, urban planning, environmental science or engineering, or a related field is preferred

  • For Project Manager II: A Master’s /Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience, particularly a degree in policy, public or business administration, urban planning, environmental science or engineering, or a related field is preferred

  • Experience developing major external reports as described in the above primary responsibilities

  • Experience developing and/or utilizing data from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories

  • Familiarity with one or more short-lived climate pollutants – such as hydrofluorocarbons, methane, and anthropogenic black carbon – and options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from these pollutants

  • Existing professional relationships with clean energy stakeholders, in New York or nationally

  • Familiarity with New York’s Climate Act

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Director, Contract Mgmt.

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About the Company

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that: attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy, overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York, and enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

About the Job

The Director, Contract Management leads the Contract Management Team in providing ongoing oversight and improvement of NYSERDA's contracting process and to serve a critical leadership role in making NYSERDA more responsive and easier to use for customers, partners, and colleagues, while adhering to NYSERDA’s Policies and Practices. The Director will lead the full range of contracting and procurement activities in NYSERDA's high volume government contracting environment. The Director will enable colleagues to perform their work more seamlessly, timely, and effectively, while appropriately minimizing the risk NYSERDA undertakes in its contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead NYSERDA's contract management team in managing the Authority's contracting and procurement activities

• Drive and foster a customer-service orientation to contracting thereby enabling staff throughout NYSERDA to perform timely and effective contracting of the programs, projects, goods, and services that are critical to executing the Authority's strategy

• Oversee and manage the full lifecycle of contracting and procurement activities including competitive solicitations, contract negotiation, administration, modification, and closeout As an Authorized Signatory for NYSERDA, ensure all contracts are reviewed and signed in a timely and compliant manner

• Ensure development of and compliance with contracting policies and procedures consistent with regulations and NYSERDA policies

• Effectively manage risk, perform risk analysis for all contractual documents, and recommend mitigating options

• Serve as Procurement Officer for the MWBE and SDVOB programs overseeing compliance and reporting

• Collaborate with colleagues in program and administrative teams to identify contracting processes improvements, problem-solve, and overcome constraints

• Deploy improvements to contracting processes that enable the Authority to contract for new programs, manage risk, simplify customer and partner interfaces, reduce cycle times, support internal workflow, enable programmatic flexibility, support robust reporting, and reduce cost

• Partner with, train, and support colleagues throughout the Authority to enable their success in adhering to NYS Procurement regulations and managing the Authority's risk

• Seek opportunities to foster transparency in the Authority's contracting processes to ensure a shared sense of accountability for success in the Authority's contracting

• Manage department administrative and program budgets. Be proficient in budget and outcome reporting to ensure the allocated budget is used appropriately. Proactively manage variances to prevent cost overruns and effectively reallocate funds if needed

• Identify and execute opportunities to develop staff and colleagues to meet the Authority’s goals and their own professional goals serve as a mentor and a role model. Guide professional development (training, experience, and exposure) for each member of the team

• Build camaraderie, accountability, and execution excellence within the team

• Work with colleagues, partners and other State Agencies and Authorities to identify opportunities to establish and evolve solutions that advance supplier diversity or procurement activities

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or other science disciplines

  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in operations, contract management or program management including 7 years of progressive supervisory or management experience

  • Excellence in the Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in business, engineering or other science disciplines

  • 8 years of relevant experience in operations, contract management or program management including 7 years of progressive supervisory or management experience

  • Experience in Government Procurement

  • Experience in a Government service organization

  • Experiences with Salesforce, SharePoint, Oracle Peoplesoft (or other ERP system), Asana, Confluence, Tableau highly desirable

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Executive Speechwriter

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About the Company

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that: attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy, overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York, and enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

About the Job

NYSERDA is seeking and Executive Speechwriter to create executive speeches, talking points, briefings and select written collateral for the Chief Executive Officer/President. Working under the direction of the Director of Corporate Communications, the speechwriter will serve as a thought-partner to help articulate NYSERDA’s mission and vision in support of New York’s Climate Act. The ideal candidate for this role is an exceptional writer with strong interpersonal skills, strategically minded and mission oriented, and comfortable making recommendations for the application of existing and new content frameworks. In addition, this individual has an affinity for staying abreast of current national and international climate and clean energy trends and priorities, is an independent, self-motivated researcher who is comfortable reaching out to subject matter experts to solicit expertise (as needed), and is eager to immerse themselves in, and to get up to speed quickly on New York’s clean energy history, communities, and policy development to provide informed and strategic guidance for each executive-level opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead on drafting executive remarks and briefings for public speaking engagements with the ability to deliver them in a timely manner; coordinating with internal leadership and colleagues to ensure accuracy and consistency

• Be a creative storyteller with a keen understanding of audience, probing for details that will make messages relevant and relatable, and taking into consideration current events and the external environment, including industry news, energy and economic trends, and political and regulatory developments

• Provide suggestions on appropriate messages for various audiences and offering guidance on visuals, delivery, and tone; work with the Director of Corporate Communications and the Vice President of Corporate Communications, Events and Marketing as needed for sensitive and significant issues

• Provide suggestions on top tier/high-profile clean energy and climate conferences for President/CEO participation and attendance; work with the Director of Corporate Communications and the Vice President of Corporate Communications, Events and Marketing on advancing recommendations and track appropriate conference opportunities working with Corporate Events liaison

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and event organizers in development of executive materials

• Work closely with social media colleagues to develop and execute NYSERDA messaging across social media platforms

• Work jointly with other departments ensuring that all items meet the highest professional standards of accuracy, clarity and style. Liaise with internal departments including marketing, web and social media to ensure consistency of message

• Build networks within NYSERDA, NY Green Bank and other energy and environment agencies

• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5 years’ related experience directly working in a corporate or government communications or public relations with a Bachelor’s degree preferably in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field

  • Demonstrated success with formal and informal remarks at the executive level; experience in the climate and clean energy sectors preferred

  • Excellent work ethic, resolute integrity, detail oriented with a commitment to delivering a high-quality and accurate work product with a track record of putting the success of the team first

  • Ability to assess potential effects of NYSERDA decisions on public attitudes, effectively apprise Director of Corporate Communications and Vice President of Corporate Communications, Events and Marketing of such factors and help inform decision making for public response

  • Ability to work effectively with event organizers, members of the news media, executives in NYSERDA and colleagues in other state agencies and industry stakeholders and organizations

  • Excellent writing, journalistic, presentation, and interpersonal skills that resonate with a variety of audiences; ability to communicate persuasively, concisely and unambiguously

  • The ability to express complex technical and organizational concepts in terms understandable to the various audiences including the news media and public

  • Strong project management skills; ability to work well under pressure and a respect for internal and external deadlines; manage multiple diverse activities simultaneously, deliver on commitments and varying deadlines, and operate/make decisions with speed, accuracy and strong judgment

  • Strong computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Asana, etc.)

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree with 4 years’ experience directly working in a corporate or government communications or public relations department; demonstrated success with formal and informal remarks at the executive level; experience in the climate and clean energy sectors preferred

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Director, Special Projects

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About the Company

The New York Power Authority is the nation's largest state public power organization, with 17 generating facilities and more than 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. More than 70 percent of the electricity we produce is clean renewable hydropower. NYPA is a leader in promoting energy efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives.

Our lower-cost power production and electricity purchases support hundreds of thousands of jobs throughout the state. Our business customers range from Fortune 100 giants competing in international markets to small manufacturing or service firms that are vital to local economies.

We sell power to government agencies; to community-owned electric systems and rural electric cooperatives; to job-producing companies; to private utilities for resale—without profit—to their customers; and to neighboring states, under federal requirements.

About the Job

The Director, Projects is a key role in supporting the clean energy transition in the New York State. The Director, Projects is responsible for planning, leading, and managing a broad range of projects and initiatives for the Communications & External Affairs team. This role will serve as a key liaison between the SVP of Communications & External Affairs, the team, departments, and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication, collaboration, and execution of strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess high EQ and strong relationship building skills, coupled with exceptional organizational and leadership skills. This role will serve as a Special Projects advisor to the SVP.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and support to the Business Unit and strengthen management team relationships

• Act as a thought partner to the executive leadership and participate in executive level decision making

• Align Business Unit management and team on priority initiatives

• Directly assist Business Unit Leader with the identification, management and execution of emerging priority initiatives and special projects

• Prioritize and form key messages from stream of executive ideas and conversations

• Partner in the development and management of the Business Unit Leader’s messaging and presentations. Develop plans for communicating key messages throughout the organization. Develop briefing documents and organize preparation materials and sessions prior to meetings/events

• Provide insight to the Business Unit Leader about what the team and the division needs from them

• Execute project initiatives, provide internal customer support, and drive functional excellence and process improvement. Drive milestone completion, organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for Leadership to facilitate efficient decision making

• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives and productivity

• Interface with key personnel in business units and identify and elevate issues that need resolution. Facilitate meetings with external stakeholders including customers for developing strategic partnerships

• Manage staff or contingent staff/contractors

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree required

  • Advanced degree preferred

  • Demonstrated application of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools to improve processes is required; certification is desirable

  • Minimum 7 years of professional level experience preferred

  • Minimum 3 years combination of supervisory, project management, and project implementation, or similar experience. Certification in a Project Management discipline, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable

• Knowledge & Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate organizational change and foster linkage between business objectives and company Strategy

  • Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment

  • Resourceful with ability to take initiative, demonstrate strong sense of ownership over tasks, and work independently and creatively in a fast paced environment

  • Organization and the ability to establish and move forward in the execution of high-priority, cross-functional initiatives through coordinated project plans

  • Strategic, diligent and analytical thinker, with superior problem-solving skills

  • Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills in order to manage multiple competing priorities, simultaneously

  • Strong influencing and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability leverage relationships and work effectively across all levels of the business with all internal and external stakeholders

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including sharing ideas and information across diverse audiences and creating compelling presentations

  • Exceptional presentation and computer skills

  • Experience with executive management and board-level presentations and decision-making processes, preferred

  • Ability to observe confidentiality

  • Open-minded to experiment with new ways of working and business models

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment

  • Strategic thinker—ability to step back from the day-to-day to see the bigger picture

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Asst. Director, Shared Svcs.

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About the Company

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that: attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy, overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York, and enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

About the Job

The Large-Scale Renewables (LSR) team seeks a creative, self-motivated and knowledgeable individual with clean energy industry and program operational management experience to join the team as an Assistant Director in the Shared Services and Strategic Initiatives group. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on settling REC purchase contracts with large scale renewable generators, maintaining effective tracking and reporting of all LSR program data and manage LSR team operations including compliance with internal processes and policies and efficient and effective use of business systems such as Salesforce and Jira.

To be successful in this role, communication and writing skills are just as important as program management and operational experience. The Assistant Director will directly contribute to public-facing deliverables such as the annual CES Progress Report, CES Biennial Review, and yearly petitions to the New York State Public Service Commission for administrative funding. Not only will this role provide leadership for the creation of these documents, but the successful candidate will also author significant portions as needed along with ensuring a cohesive narrative throughout and between key program documents.

This role is an exciting opportunity to lead a small team of highly skilled and experienced individuals in a fast-paced operations environment. This team’s work is at the very core of the Clean Energy Standard and ultimately enables the LSR team to succeed in its mission. This is a new role reporting to the LSR Director of Shared Services and Strategic Initiatives and represents an exciting opportunity to provide leadership in critical aspects of the Clean Energy Standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of LSR operations specialists, providing guidance, training and support to ensure the team is well-positioned to provide business operations as a service to the larger LSR program team

• Oversee the end-to-end process of REC contract settlement ensuring continued accuracy and efficiency

• Provide forward-looking strategic leadership to ensure the contract settlement process has the resources and business systems needed to scale commensurate with the increasing number of operating generators in the Large-Scale Renewable program portfolio

• Oversee the continued evolution of NYSERDA’s business systems to track and report relevant programmatic data

• Provide strategic insights based on data analysis to optimize contract settlements and program performance and further develop tools to monitor key performance indicators

• Lead the Large-Scale Renewable program’s routine reporting tasks including the CES Annual Report, OPEN-NY data set and yearly administrative funding petition

• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Contracts and other relevant internal departments to ensure alignment across all deliverables

• Work closely with the finance team to establish LSR team budgets, monitor financial performance, and collaborate on quarterly and yearly financial reporting obligations

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience working actively in one or more areas relating to Large Scale Renewables markets

  • Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Atmospheric Science, Business Administration or related technical field; and related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience directly related to business process development, database management, real-time data acquisition and screening

  • Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines and budgets

  • A demonstrated record in managing multiple diverse and complex activities simultaneously, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment

  • Ability to quickly identify and drive to the best possible solution when presented with a series of opportunities and constraints

  • Ability to develop, lead, and coach a team to achieve their potential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skill, including the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate and influence across all organizational levels

  • The ability to effectively produce materials Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Tableau and PowerPoint

  • Should be able to present technical presentations to a technical and non-technical business audience

  • Operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability

• Additional Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of renewable energy technologies

  • PMP or similar certification

  • Preferred: Master's degree and 6 years experience in areas such as: utility operations, energy pricing, energy contracting, renewable electricity generation, renewable energy markets, renewable project development, emissions trading and accounting, and clean energy policy

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Sr. Policy Advisor

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About the Company

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

About the Job

The Senior Advisor to the Mayor, Community Revitalization, will work to advance the Mayor’s goals for catalytic revitalization of target disinvested neighborhoods across Atlanta. The Senior Advisor is responsible for leading this initiative, including overseeing project implementation, ensuring the progress and completion of capital projects, building community ownership, and managing key stakeholder relationships. The Senior Advisor must be a master facilitator, working collaboratively and swiftly across multiple departments, agencies, and sectors. A key component of the work is supporting the engagement of numerous working groups that focus the efforts of City departments, external agencies, non-profit and philanthropic organizations, development partners, and neighborhood leaders to implement the program in accordance with community goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the high-priority, cross-functional place-based neighborhood revitalization strategy

• Build an internal organizational framework and approach to strategy implementation that ensures regular, proactive, and strategic integration of broad mayoral priorities, maximizes community impact, and fully integrates racial equity and community inclusion

• Guide the design, implementation, and evaluation of cross-functional initiatives involving multiple City departments and agencies, overseeing working groups, developing and approving project plans and project managers, and tracking collaborative progress

• Serve as an expert resource for key internal leaders whose departments are critical implementers of strategy components (e.g., Commissioner of City Planning, Commissioner of Transportation, etc.)

• Serve as external spokesperson and surrogate for the Mayor and the Chief Policy Officer relating to this work

• Oversee a small team responsible for maintaining master project management/ tracking system for all major projects, programs, and initiatives contained within the strategy

• Support other high-priority mayoral programs and initiatives as needed by supplying a unique perspective and familiarity with the perspectives of stakeholder served by the team’s initiatives and using it to evaluate other programs and policies

• Develop and implement authentic, frequent community and resident engagement strategies, in and surrounding target neighborhoods, in collaboration with key stakeholders

• Manage the ongoing implementation of the initiative’s comprehensive communications plan, in collaboration with key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:

  • Undergraduate or equivalent experience in public policy, urban planning, community development, public administration, or related field

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in a related field

  • Master’s degree in public policy, urban planning, community development, public administration, or related field with 15+ years of progressive experience is preferred

    • Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis

• Knowledge & Skills:

  • Expertise in community development, neighborhood revitalization, community engagement, public administration, racial equity, economic mobility, and/or public policy principles

  • Extensive experience building public policy and/or cross-sector initiatives, especially relating to neighborhood revitalization, racial equity, and/or community development

  • Demonstrated experience successfully delivering large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget

  • Demonstrated success in the development, management, and implementation of major, high visibility, high impact strategic projects involving diverse stakeholders and sometimes competing priorities

  • Adept facilitator and team leader, with the ability to motivate and hold accountable diverse, cross-functional teams

  • Ability to work collaboratively to arrive at constructive solutions

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong and synergistic leadership skills

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Director, Grants Accounting

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About the Company

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

About the Job

The Director of Grants Accounting builds and maintains a long term financial plan for DOA that integrates revenue, expense, financing and capital expansion plans into cohesive program. This is a high level of strategic and operations management reporting to a top department executive or a department deputy. Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends operating policy and procedure subject to department executive approval. This level would be expected to manage a varied array of professionals and managers. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains a long term financial plan for DOA that integrates revenue, expense, financing and capital expansion plans into cohesive program

• Forecasts and plans for the financial needs of the Airport (Long Range Financial Plan - LRFP)

• Analyzes and measures financial risk

• Actualizes the plan through budgeting and performance management

• Directs and supports the LRFP updates

• Directs and supervises the annual budgeting process

• Provides reports and presentations to senior management regarding forecasting, planning and budgeting and financial performance

• Manages the day to day operations. Creates operating plans, forecasts and reporting systems

• Manages the budget preparation, submittal and administration

• Develops organizational structure and selects, develops and manages staff

• Establishes internal processes, interprets and applies organizational policies

• Provides input into policy and strategy

• Manages purchasing, inventory, equipment maintenance and other asset related functions and approves purchase/supply orders, expense accounts

• May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines

• Applies organizational policies

• May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field with 8-12 years' of accounting experience and demonstrated management experience

  • Master's degree in accounting, finance or related field with 5-8 years' of accounting management experience is preferred

    • Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis

• Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong general accounting and GAAP knowledge. Strong knowledge of spreadsheet modeling

  • In depth knowledge of airport operations

  • Strong leadership and management skills

  • Strong planning, organizational and presentation skills

  • Ability to perform economic analysis and modeling

  • Knowledge of operating procedures for Microsoft Office, accounting software and other financial databases

  • Ability to analyze situations or data requiring an in depth knowledge of selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

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Communications Director

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About the Company

Since her early days serving Phoenix on the City Council, Kate Gallego has been focused on creating the Phoenix of the future: a welcoming, thriving city with ample high-wage jobs and opportunities for all. As mayor, Kate spends every day focused on getting things done for Phoenix families. The results speak for themselves: Kate brought a historic $65 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant to Phoenix that’s creating thousands of great-paying career paths; she built coalitions to deliver critical improvements to parks, public safety, and city infrastructure; and she is partnering with ASU to build a brand-new medical school in downtown Phoenix. Kate is the second elected woman mayor in Phoenix history and one of the youngest big city mayors in the nation. She graduated from Harvard and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Though serving Phoenicians keeps her days busy and her heart full, her favorite job is being Michael’s mom.

About the Job

The Communications Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the Mayor's overall communication strategy, including developing and executing internal and external messaging, managing media relations, crafting press releases and written materials, and acting as the office’s primary spokesperson.

Responsibilities

• Core responsibilities:

  • Establish and drive a multi-channel communications strategy across traditional and online media platforms

  • Prepare and manage communications materials including talking points, opinion columns, and speeches

  • Manage media relations and develop contacts with journalists, influencers, and community leaders

  • Prepare and advise the mayor on high-stakes media appearances

  • Lead a team of press and digital staff to ensure priorities are reaching target audiences; supervise the creation of digital, video, audio and print content

  • Work cross-functionally with departmental communications staff to ensure consistent messaging throughout City of Phoenix operations and channels

  • Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions

  • Oversee the Mayor’s annual State of the City speech, including acting as the project manager and lead writer of the speech

  • Oversee the team’s management and maintenance of the mayor’s official website and social media channels

  • Empower team to create and curate unique, authentic content to ensure timely and relevant updates about her work for Phoenix residents

  • Monitor online engagement and respond to inquiries or comments as appropriate

• Spearheading Communications Strategies:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the office’s goals and priorities

  • Work closely with the Mayor's Chief of Staff and policy team to align messaging and branding

  • Work with departmental staff and external partners to develop compelling stories and foster community engagement through digital platforms, including interactive content when appropriate

  • Work closely with communications staff in Police, Fire, and other necessary departments to anticipate potential crises, prepare response strategies, and manage real-time communication during emergencies

  • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for improvement

• Media Management:

  • Foster long-term working relationships with local and national reporters and producers

  • Pitch stories to local and national media on mayoral priorities

  • Coordinate with necessary staff to ensure timely and accurate responses to incoming inquiries from reporters, whether off the record, on background, or on the record

Qualifications

• Strong initiative, assertiveness, and work ethic

• Excellent judgment and sound intuition

• Interest in public service and care for the people of Phoenix

• Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask and pivot quickly

• Strong writing skills with an eye for clarity and meaning

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as necessary

• Proficiency with major social media platforms and social media tools

• Experience working with members of the media and handling sensitive information with discretion

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Design Asst. Director

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About the Company

The City of Atlanta Department of City Planning (DCP) is committed to implementing Atlanta City Design and transforming Atlanta into the best possible version of itself. Adopted into the city charter in December 2017, Atlanta City Design articulates an aspiration for the future city that Atlantean's can fall in love with, knowing that if people love their city, they will make better decisions about it.

The Office of Design of the Department of City Planning provides leadership for the physical design of the city. It accomplishes this through the design of physical plans for the logical organization of our future city, creation of vibrant public spaces that cultivate public life, and architectural guidance, including preservation, of high-quality buildings that contribute to a cohesive public realm. This work is framed by Atlanta City Design and driven by the desire to design a city for everyone in the most inclusive way possible.

The Atlanta City Studio is the pop-up urban design studio operated by the Office of Design on behalf of the Department of City Planning. The studio’s mission is to provide leadership in the design of our city and the implementation of Atlanta City Design. It accomplishes this through project-specific design leadership and collaboration, educational programming, and inclusive community engagement. The Studio moves to different locations throughout the city to make its work and that of the Department of City Planning as publicly accessible as possible so that residents have an opportunity to play an integral role in the design of our city.

About the Job

The Assistant Director for the Public Space Studio is a senior level urban designer experienced in leading a team of design professionals to conceptualize, research, design, and implement public space projects throughout the city. These public space projects range from the more tactical, including oversight of the Love Our Places program, to permanent and larger improvements. This work is done in close collaboration with the Office of Design’s other teams—the Planning Studio and the Historic Preservation Studio—as well as other offices of the Department of City Planning, other City agencies, community members and leaders, and private sector partners. While this work is done throughout the city, there is also a focus centered around the location of the Atlanta City Studio.

Responsibilities

• Champion the need to create exceptional public spaces and experiences in our city using Atlanta City Design as the basis for the projects undertaken

• Develop effective and inclusive processes and methodologies by which the Atlanta City Studio undertakes, designs, manages, and implements project work

• Collaborate closely with team members in other offices of the Department of City Planning, as well as other departments within the City, to ensure the projects we undertake advance the City’s plans and priorities, and have a pathway towards long-term, permanent implementation

• Engage communities and neighborhoods in the design process in a meaningful and equitable way that productively informs design decisions using presentations, workshops, design charrettes, personal meetings, etc.

• Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of planners, designers, and other professionals in the design and implementation of public space projects that involve both in-house staff and outside consultant teams

• Select, develop, and manage staff for the Public Space Studio for the Office of Design

• Develop and manage the budget for the Public Space Studio for the Office of Design

• Manage purchasing, inventory, equipment maintenance and other asset related functions and approve purchase/supply orders, expense account for the Public Space Studio for the Office of Design

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban design, city and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental design, or related field

  • Five to seven (5-7) years of related experience in private sector or municipal urban design

  • At least 3 years’ experience managing design or planning professionals

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in urban design, city and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental design, or related field

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Sr. Budget Analyst

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About the Company

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

About the Job

This position performs complex budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions of the Office of Budget & Fiscal Policy. The position analyzes budget requests of assigned departments, programs and funds, and acts as a primary source providing advice in the development of operational needs, new initiatives, estimated costs and expenditures needed to finance programs and operations. Works with assigned departments, programs, and funds, in the development of the annual budget; participates in the development and analysis of budget recommendations, appropriations and allocations. Presents budget recommendations to the Budget Director, Deputy Budget Chief, and Budget Chief.

Responsibilities

• Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and control

• Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance

• Plans and carries out budget procedures for one or more departments including monthly monitoring of department expenditures and revenues

• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual variance and budget analysis for financial reports

• Assists departments in the preparation of department budgets and budget materials

• Reviews and makes recommendations on department budget proposals

• Assists in the development of multi-year forecast estimates for department expenditures and revenues

• Reviews department performance measures

• Develops and maintains budget monitoring models and coordinates production of the formal monitoring report

• Provides support and assists with special studies that require data compilation

• Analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations

• Assists in the fiscal evaluation of proposed legislation

• Performs ad hoc analysis and collaborates with senior peers on special projects

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business administration, or a closely related field

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a budget, finance, policy, and/or management analyst with direct responsibility for budget development, analysis and management.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or a closely related field

  • 5 years of experience as a budget, finance, policy, and/or management analyst with direct responsibility for budget development, analysis and management

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