Executive Director

Executive Director, Clean Energy Works About Us Clean Energy Works is the nation’s leading advocate for inclusive utility investments and a champion for equitable financial and technical solutions. Our work supports the uptake of energy efficient technologies and energy affordability. We work by empowering communities, and engaging productively with utility stakeholders and regulators. Now in its 12th year, Clean Energy Works is a mature organization with a highly skilled staff and substantial growth potential. More information is available at our website: www.cleanenergyworks.org About The Position The Executive Director will be responsible for a smooth transition of Clean Energy Works into its next stages. A successful candidate will be able to understand current strategic and organizational goals, identify new opportunities, and mobilize staff and resources to achieve them. The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of leadership at Clean Energy Works. These include, but are not limited to managing personnel and setting a tone for leadership; strategy development; maintaining and growing partnerships and funding relationships; promoting organizational growth and development; managing Board relations; and establishing good public relations. In all these areas, the Executive Director is supported by a skilled and professional staff. This role is open to both external and internal candidates. Required and Preferred Qualifications Education and Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in public interest advocacy, public policy, utility engagement, financial analysis, or other related fields is required. Recent experience supervising and leading a remote staff is strongly preferred. A graduate degree in a relevant field will be considered a strong asset but is not required. Fund-raising and Financial Leadership: Senior leadership level experience engaging with philanthropic funders and the development of successful funding proposals and grant reports is required. Knowledge and experience with the development of annual budgets, review of quarterly financial position statements, and implementation of fiscal controls is required. Domain Experience and Expertise: Demonstrated successful experience engaging with government officials, utility representatives, trade associations, utility commission staff and commissioners, oversight boards, or other key stakeholders in the area of public utilities and energy policy is required. Strong technical knowledge of energy policy and energy finance are strongly preferred. A relevant scientific, technical, or engineering background is highly desirable. Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally is required. Experience serving as a public spokesperson or organizational representative to the media or in public hearings strongly preferred. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, Clean Energy Works is not able to sponsor visas at this time. Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $165,000 - $190,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. A full-time work week at Clean Energy Works is 35 hours. Clean Energy Works is prepared to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, including healthcare benefits, 401(k) match, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 23 vacation days. Work Conditions The Executive Director is a full-time remote role. Candidates in any location are eligible, if they are able to work consistently within US Eastern working hours and are able to travel conveniently by air to destinations within the continental United States. Candidates must be able to collaborate effectively with employees and external partners and stakeholders across all US time zones. This role requires the ability to stand and sit for extended periods, travel by air and car, manage substantial amounts of electronic communications, operate existing and new platforms for remote work, and engage positively with the media and general public. Candidates must be able to learn and use Google Workspace, Asana, Hubspot and other organizational platforms quickly and effectively. Application Process Applications before December 1, 2026 are strongly encouraged. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled. Applications should consist of a brief cover letter (not to exceed one page), a resume or CV, and an existing writing sample authored by you of no more than 3 pages. The writing sample may be an excerpt from a longer work. Application materials should be submitted through this portal. Applications will be held in confidence. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a second sample of writing and analysis based on short prompts provided by the hiring committee. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Stephanie Odaffer at stephanie.odaffer@cleanenergyworks.org or (812) 583-4295. For other questions regarding the role, please contact Richard Juang at richard.juang@cleanenergyworks.org Clean Energy Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under all applicable federal, state or local laws. We know that not all candidates may match every requirement listed in this job description or follow a traditional career path. If you have a passion for this work and believe you have the skills and experience to succeed, we strongly encourage you to apply