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Government Relations Manager

About Our Organization:

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 to engage Republican policymakers and the public about responsible, conservative solutions to address our nation’s energy, economic, and environmental security while increasing America’s competitive edge. This work includes building out robust political and advocacy operations to support Republican clean energy champions in the U.S. House and Senate. In addition to working with Members of Congress and legislative staffs to discuss policy ideas, the CRES team members also collaborate with industry representatives and subject matter experts in their mission to bring Americans together to solve our most pressing issues. CRES policy goals include:

  • Reducing global emissions and growing the U.S. economy.
  • Enacting policy that builds off historically successful approaches to affordable clean energy.
  • Affordably reducing domestic emissions in a manner that can be leveraged globally. 

To further its mission, CRES established CRES Forum in 2017 to educate the public and influence the national conversation around clean energy solutions that are actionable, market-friendly and responsible. CRES Forum provides expert information to key decision makers, so they are empowered to act in addition to support annual forums and events, such as National Clean Energy Week, to demonstrate how clean energy policies strengthen the economy, enhance America’s vital national security interests, and help to preserve our environment for future generations. 

Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Vice President of Government Relations, the Government Relations Manager will be an essential addition to CRES’ growing Government Relations Team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant legislative, agency, and policy experience, including developing and advancing clean energy innovation policy and market-based solutions to address climate change.  The Government Relations Manager demonstrates rock-solid personal integrity and leadership by directing, developing, and motivating their one direct report: Government Relations Coordinator. 

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Vice President of Government Relations to develop a federal policy platform to lower global carbon emissions and expand clean energy technologies.
  • Assist with building and maintaining exceptional professional relationships with policymakers and their staff to gather legislative intelligence, garner support for key legislation, and build trust and credibility.
  • Assist in coordinating CRES’ support of legislation.
  • Monitor, analyze, and report on emerging legislation, regulations, and policy developments.
  • Research and prepare issue briefs, letters, one-pagers, action alerts, bill summaries, talking points, internal memos, and other content.
  • Manage systems to track committee activities.
  • Manage and coordinate internal and external meetings and events, including CRES’ annual congressional fly-in.
  • Work on state-level issues in support of National Clean Energy Week, a CRES-supported event highlighting clean energy innovation across the country.
  • Work cross-functionally with other CRES staff and consultants on projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.  

Skills, Qualifications, and Professional Attributes:

  • A keen understanding of politics and policy involved in right-of-center energy and environmental advocacy.
  • Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills; persuasive strategic communication skills and ability to effectively build consensus among internal and external stakeholders.
  • Self-directed with excellent project management skills managing large, long-term, complex projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize using time and resources to meet ambitious, measurable goals.
  • Ability to write bill summaries, track legislation, draft issue briefs, and various communications with stakeholders.
  • Ability to work with a dynamic and mission-driven team.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit – regularly identifying opportunities to advance the CRES agenda and maximizing those opportunities.
  • Willing and able to travel moderately.  

Education & Experience:

  • At least three years of relevant legislative, agency, or policy experience on climate/clean energy policy.
  • At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study. 

Competitive Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical & dental, and vision benefits, fully paid for the employee.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Observes federal holidays to include two floating holidays taken at employees’ discretion and office closings during Thanksgiving week and between December 25 and January 1.
  • Matching 401k.
  • Fully paid short- and long-term disability premiums.
  • Cell phone reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

CRES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CRES’ policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, or military status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)

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