South Organizer

Summary

Join the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) as a Transmission Outreach Coordinator for a one-year contract in Louisiana! This remote/hybrid position focuses on advancing equitable and clean energy initiatives within the MISO South region. You will collaborate with MISO South Allies and stakeholders to overcome opposition to transmission upgrades and promote strategic investments. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a coalition campaign plan, identifying investment strategies, supporting partners in regulatory proceedings, and advocating for transmission priorities. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in energy policy, transmission advocacy, and coalition building, particularly within Louisiana.

Requirements

• Submit proposals addressing the consultant’s experience or exposure in areas of energy policy, transmission advocacy, or coalition building, particularly working with organizing in Louisiana
• Provide a detailed methodology and approach for developing and executing a coalition campaign plan
• Provide examples of past work relevant to transmission advocacy and stakeholder engagement
• Submit a proposed budget, including fees and estimated expenses
• Submit a timeline for project milestones and deliverables
• Demonstrate experience and expertise in energy policy, transmission advocacy, and coalition building
• Provide a clear and feasible methodology and approach
• Provide relevant and high-quality examples of past work

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive coalition campaign plan in collaboration with MISO South Allies
• Identify priorities and strategic investment strategies related to transmission and modern grid initiatives
• Support partners in state regulatory and legislative proceedings concerning transmission and grid modernization
• Advocate for agreed-upon transmission priorities at local, state, and regional levels, including engagement with the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator (MISO)
• Build and maintain relationships with organizations sharing aligned priorities
• Represent UCS at local events, providing messaging support, and conducting in-person advocacy

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with organizing in Louisiana

Benefits

• Remote/hybrid work option
• One-year contract term (25 hours/week)
• Payment of $60,000.00/year