Job Openings

Energy Policy Research Associate
Development Associate
Florida Campus Organizers


Internships:
Web Site Assistant
Communications Intern
Energy/Environmental Intern
Solar Technology and Outreach
Graphics Design Intern
Campus Clean Energy Campaign Intern




Energy Policy Research Associate
Outcome-oriented analyst needed to conduct energy policy research for non-profit coalition. Position will focus on energy issues in Florida and may include some work in other southeastern states. Analyst will primarily study and recommend strategies to achieve significant increase in energy efficiency, but may also engage on renewable energy, and other strategies to reduce global warming pollution from the energy sector. Solid writing, public speaking, analytic and computer skills are necessary; experience with state agencies, decision-makers, media, and non-profit advocacy desired, Florida-specific experience a bonus. Advanced degree strongly preferred but willing to consider strong candidates with a bachelors degree only. Competitive non-profit salary w/ option of full benefits. Email jobs@cleanenergy.org to apply (no calls please).

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Development Associate
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is seeking a highly motivated, organized and creative individual to serve as a full time Development Associate.

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Florida Campus Organizers
Join the Southern Energy Network, a project of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, fighting global warming and supporting student and youth climate and energy work in the Southeast. We're a founding member of the Energy Action Coalition and are running the coalition's Campus Climate Challenge campaign here in the South. We are building up state networks to provide a student support network and leverage student power beyond campus to pressure utility, federal, state and local policies to include increased energy efficiency and renewable energy!

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Internships Available



Web Site Assistant
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is accepting applications for a Web Site Intern. The Intern position is flexible and is based in Asheville, NC. The Intern will be responsible for:
  • Working with SACE's current web maintenance consultant to update the site regularly
  • Routinely review the website for typos, necessary updates, enhancements
  • Communicating to SACE staff certain web-related needs and updates
  • Drafting web-ready documents and language to post on the site
  • Identifying photos and images for use in issue-related areas of the site
Primary activities will include routine calls with Southern Alliance for Clean Energy web supervisor, weekly updates of related material, learning the back-end web system to develop new areas for information, creating archives, and other related duties as necessary.

Position hours:
* 5-10 per week
* Number of weeks: Flexible

Applicants should have excellent writing skills, strong computer skills, attention to detail, experience with html code and back-end web maintenance and a commitment to health and environmental protection. Position available immediately


Communications Intern
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is accepting applications for a communications intern for placement in our Asheville office. The intern will be responsible for:
  • Tracking and managing articles that mention Southern Alliance for Clean Energy or relevant subject matter.
  • Assist the communications director in writing communications to our members and supporters including our monthly on-line newsletter, quarterly hard copy newsletter, and periodic action alerts.
Position hours:
* 5-10 per week
* Number of Weeks: Flexible

Applicants should have strong writing skills and excellent grammar. An interest in public relations, journalism, and/or public outreach is recommended. Layout experience a plus. 


Energy/Environmental Intern
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is accepting applications for an Energy / Environmental Intern for placement in our Atlanta or Savannah offices. The Intern will be responsible for:
  • Researching and compiling documentation on water quality concerns
  • Researching agricultural, biomass, and hydrogen production opportunities
  • Preparing materials and presentations for organizational program areas
  • Providing administrative assistance
  • Working under the supervision of the Safe Energy Director
Primary activities will focus on collecting and compiling research information for program areas and developing related educational materials. SACE will provide pertinent training as needed.

Position hours:
* Approximately 20 hours per week
* Approximately 12 weeks
* possible flexibility on number of hours and weeks

Applicants should have excellent writing skills, strong computer skills, experience with research, demonstrate an ability to develop professional presentations (such as PowerPoint), and a commitment to health and environmental protection. Position available immediately. 


Solar Technology and Outreach
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is accepting applications for a Solar Technology Intern for placement in our Knoxville office. The Intern will be responsible for:
  • Helping organize the Tennessee Solar Building Tours (during October)
  • Helping with our coalition work to develop Zero Energy Houses with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
  • Working on media promotion and technical seminars for the Generation Partners program
For candidates with the desire to really learn the ins and outs of the solar energy industry several advanced projects are available working on state policy and education.

Position hours:
* 4-20 hours a week (flexible depending on the needs of the Intern)
* Must be willing to make a regular schedule

Applicants should have commitment to advancing renewable energy technology. Position available immediately. 


Graphics Design Intern
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is accepting applications for a Graphics Design Specialist Intern for placement in our Atlanta office. The Intern will be responsible for:
  • Upgrading public education materials
  • Working with Power Point and Word documents
Position hours:
* 2-5 hours per week for 3 weeks

Applicants should have excellent graphics design skills, strong computer skills, and attention to detail. Position available immediately. 


Campus Clean Energy Campaign Intern
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is accepting applications for a University/ College Program Intern for placement in our Knoxville office. The Intern will be responsible for:
  • Tracking developments within Energy Action (www.energyaction.net), a coalition group with over 20 partner organizations working on clean energy solutions at the student youth level. This position would be a delegate to represent Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, a partner organization of the coalition
  • Participating in conference calls, list-serve and blog discussions, and otherwise be an active party in the decision-making and construction of program materials for the Campus Pillar - one of the four (4) pillars of focus
  • Report progress and decisions to Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Campus Program Coordinator, Nick Algee.
Primary activities include but are not limited to: communication with partner organizations; active participation in materials building, research and campus outreach; liaison between Energy Action and Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.

Position hours:
* Hours per week: 10 -20
* Number of weeks: 12 -16

Applicants should have excellent writing skills, strong computer skills, attention to detail, an interest in web-based research, and a commitment to health and environmental protection. Position available immediately.
 


To apply please submit a resume, cover letter and two references to:
Jennifer Todd
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
P.O. Box 1842
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 637-6055
jennifer@cleanenergy.org