Director of Energy
Full Time • Hybrid - US
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Donation matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Job Opportunity: Director of Energy
Los Angeles, CA or Bay Area, CA
This is a full-time, hybrid position
About the position
The Director of Energy plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction for its Clean Energy practice and affirm its reputation as a reliable provider of high-quality policy consulting and technical assistance in the energy sector in California, the Western U.S., and nationally.
A successful candidate must have a commitment to systemic change by transforming cultures and ensuring that benefits, resources, and economic opportunities are equitably distributed to communities of color and Indigenous communities, particularly those most affected by environmental injustice.
Major areas of responsibility
Practice Leadership and Management
- Guide and implement a strategic vision and plan for the Clean Energy practice area, in concert with colleagues, with the CEO and the firm’s Principals as part of the overall strategic vision for the firm.
- Oversee clean energy projects and provide technical input and guidance to clients and project teams for successful project performance that meets and exceeds client expectations; anticipate project implementation issues and propose mitigation or correction measures in a timely manner.
- Contribute to position Better World Group as a leader in the clean energy sector by participating in conferences, panel discussions, and other events that showcase the firm's contributions to climate and clean energy policies and practices.
- Serve as a proactive adviser and thought partner to Principals on project planning, development, and implementation.
- Manage and coordinate complex campaigns, coalitions, or projects.
- Work directly with Principals and other senior team members, managing upwards by advising on strategies and approaches, and ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
Relationship Building and Business Development
- Encourage and nurture learning within the Clean Energy team and across Better World Group’s practices to cross pollinate issue area expertise.
- Drive new business opportunities by identifying and pursuing funding and partnership prospects that support an equitable approach to innovative clean energy policies that address the needs of highly burdened frontline communities.
- Represent Better World Group in high-level meetings, conferences, and public forums positioning the firm as a leader in clean energy innovation and policy.
- Leverage and expand an established network of climate and clean energy leaders to identify and cultivate partnerships that align with the firm’s strategic goals and values.
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Staff Management, Development, and Collaboration
- Advise and lead clean energy project teams by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and supporting professional growth through mentorship, training opportunities and career development.
- Build and maintain a collaborative work environment by facilitating effective communications, encouraging cross-practice teamwork, and resolving conflicts.
- Ensure practice area alignment with organizational values, goals and priorities.
Advocacy and Communications
- Design and implement effective advocacy campaigns that influence policy decisions and drive organizational change.
- Build coalitions, engage diverse stakeholders, and navigate complex political landscapes to advance key initiatives.
- Ability to foster clear and collaborative communication across project teams within and outside the practice area.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, decision-makers, and networks.
Other Responsibilities
- Contribute to a work environment and culture focused on equity and belonging
- Raise the visibility on various climate and environmental issues that impact communities of color and Indigenous communities by writing newsletter articles, blogs, and social media content
- Ability and willingness to travel, as needed, to meetings and conferences throughout the state and potentially other locations
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: Salary based on relevant experience; $100,000-130,000 annually.
Benefits:
- The firm will cover you and your qualified dependents for healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision, with a total monthly premium equivalent to that of Kaiser Permanente Platinum HMO A. You may select coverage from options available via CalChoice.
- The Firm also provides Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance as well as a Flexible Spending Account option (pretax benefits used for unreimbursed medical expenses, dependent care cost, etc.).
- Participation in the Firm's 401 (k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing Plan from your first day, with the Firm’s contributions of 3% of your compensation per plan year (subject to vesting requirements) regardless of how much you elect to contribute.
Paid time off:
- Holidays: 18 paid holidays (12 federal and/or state holidays and 1 additional day from a list of inclusive cultural, religious holidays or your birthday), and 5 paid holiday days for the last week of December from Christmas to New Year’s.
- Vacation Days: 10 vacation days per year of employment with 1 additional day for each year worked, up to a maximum of 15 days. Vacation day hours are accrued with each pay period.
- Sick Days: 48 hours per calendar year, available from your first day.
*New benefit* Better World Group is piloting a Flexible Fridays schedule with work taking place on Fridays as needed. This position is full-time. BWG may extend the pilot benefit beyond June 2025.
Additional benefits: We provide an annual professional development budget starting at $1,000. For staff who commute to BWG’s office, we pay for Metro Rail Passes.
Application Process
We seek candidates with the relevant qualifications and experiences described above and who can demonstrate a strong commitment to racial, environmental, and climate justice. In your cover letter, please provide examples of your past experiences, highlighting your contributions towards progress or achievements in any of these areas. This could include, but is not limited to, your previous involvement in initiatives, programs, or projects that aim to address and rectify disparities, advocate for equitable practices, and/or facilitate conversations for just outcomes.
To apply, please submit upload the following materials as a single PDF document. The file size limit is 10 MB. If you are experiencing issues uploading your application to the hiring platform, please contact careers@betterworldgroup.com. No phone calls, please.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing sample (if part of a group project, indicate sections written by the applicant)
- PowerPoint sample
- Three professional or academic references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 17, 2025. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until filled. Those interested are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
About Better World Group
BWG works across all sectors to develop forward-thinking, transformative strategies that address complex problems. Our clients - philanthropies, non-governmental organizations, and local and state government agencies - turn to us for our ability to craft and implement creative strategy, convene diverse stakeholders, and build consensus towards equitable and sustainable outcomes. BWG is a Latina-owned small business located in Downtown Los Angeles.
BWG is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Better World Group requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, absent a legal exception for reasonable accommodation. Unvaccinated new hires have a 30-day grace period after their start date to get fully vaccinated or, if eligible, obtain a reasonable accommodation.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
About Us
Our Vision
We believe in a better world where people and nature thrive and are cherished for their inherent value, and where authentic democracies sustain climate stability and equitable economic prosperity.
We Are Guided by Our Core Values
Climate and economic justice
There is no climate justice without economic justice. Climate justice requires redressing existing harms in communities of color. We must create economic abundance by making equitable investments in natural systems, water, and clean energy infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color.
Collective action
We need powerful coalitions with low-income communities and communities of color, environmental advocates, labor, philanthropy, government, and Tribes to build a better world.
The rights of nature
Nature (including people) has a right to thrive. We must protect all species, people, and the natural world.
Democracy and transformation
We can achieve enduring climate resilience and economic prosperity for all through radical inclusion, caring, and democracy. Better World Group promotes community-led democracy to build power among those most burdened by pollution and climate change to transform institutions and systems.
Who We Are
Our team is motivated by an urgency to build a movement that is diverse, bold, and strong enough to heal the planet, forge racial, economic, and climate justice, and reinvigorate democracy. We elevate the voices of those who have been unheard and underrepresented and help to grow power among the people and places where investments are most needed. We excel at building bridges across communities, finding common ground even on the most challenging issues facing our environment, workplaces, and economy. We are deep thinkers and passionate dreamers.
We are smart, strategic, focused, pragmatic, and impatient to build a better world that is worthy of future generations.
Here’s Our Story
Founded in 1999 by Wendy James, an indefatigable strategist with unique expertise in the media, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, Better World Group has been behind some of the nation’s boldest climate policies and environmental programs. In its first 20 years, Better World Group played a major role in passing key ballot measures. It forged coalitions with leading environmental, environmental health, labor, and business groups to help California enact the first greenhouse gas standards for vehicles, develop the first Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard for electricity, and set the first CO2 standards in the nation.
In 2018, Wendy James passed the torch to Cecilia V. Estolano, an urban planner, land use and environmental lawyer, and visionary leader. Building on Wendy’s legacy of accomplishment, Cecilia grew the firm’s practice by attracting experienced policy leaders, veteran campaigners, and energetic, emerging advocates.
We Are Guided by Our Core Values
Climate and economic justice
There is no climate justice without economic justice. Climate justice requires redressing existing harms in communities of color. We must create economic abundance by making equitable investments in natural systems, water, and clean energy infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color.
Collective action
We need powerful coalitions with low-income communities and communities of color, environmental advocates, labor, philanthropy, government, and Tribes to build a better world.
The rights of nature
Nature (including people) has a right to thrive. We must protect all species, people, and the natural world.
Democracy and transformation
We can achieve enduring climate resilience and economic prosperity for all through radical inclusion, caring, and democracy. Better World Group promotes community-led democracy to build power among those most burdened by pollution and climate change to transform institutions and systems.
Who We Are
Our team is motivated by an urgency to build a movement that is diverse, bold, and strong enough to heal the planet, forge racial, economic, and climate justice, and reinvigorate democracy. We elevate the voices of those who have been unheard and underrepresented and help to grow power among the people and places where investments are most needed. We excel at building bridges across communities, finding common ground even on the most challenging issues facing our environment, workplaces, and economy. We are deep thinkers and passionate dreamers.
We are smart, strategic, focused, pragmatic, and impatient to build a better world that is worthy of future generations.
Here’s Our Story
Founded in 1999 by Wendy James, an indefatigable strategist with unique expertise in the media, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, Better World Group has been behind some of the nation’s boldest climate policies and environmental programs. In its first 20 years, Better World Group played a major role in passing key ballot measures. It forged coalitions with leading environmental, environmental health, labor, and business groups to help California enact the first greenhouse gas standards for vehicles, develop the first Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard for electricity, and set the first CO2 standards in the nation.
In 2018, Wendy James passed the torch to Cecilia V. Estolano, an urban planner, land use and environmental lawyer, and visionary leader. Building on Wendy’s legacy of accomplishment, Cecilia grew the firm’s practice by attracting experienced policy leaders, veteran campaigners, and energetic, emerging advocates.
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