State Policy Manager
$60,000–$60,000 year
HybridGreenville, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Track and analyze legislation to inform Upstate Forever's legislative priorities and advocate for clean, renewable energy and efficiency. Cultivate partnerships with state agencies, partners, and coalitions while representing organizational interests in the South Carolina Statehouse and stakeholder meetings. Conduct research on utility integrated resource plans and support intervention in dockets at the Public Service Commission. Collaborate with communications teams to produce legislative updates, action alerts, and social media content, and respond to citizen inquiries. Assist with annual work planning, grant proposals, and reports. Requires a bachelor's degree, five years of experience, and ability to travel to Columbia and the ten-county Upstate region, with occasional weekend work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Five years professional work experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient with standard office software and digital communication (including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat)
- Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals from different backgrounds, ages and socio-economic levels
- Self-Motivated and Problem Solver
- Valid driver's license and insurance
- Capable of independent travel around the ten-county Upstate region and to Columbia, SC
- Weekend work is needed on rare occasions
- Must be available for nights and weekends
- Must be available for travel to Columbia, South Carolina during the legislative session (Jan-May)
- Must be available for occasional travel throughout the ten-county Upstate region
- Must be available for occasional work on nights and weekends
- Must be based in either the Greenville or Spartanburg office
- Must be able to work a hybrid work schedule
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with energy issues and policy
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