Position Announcement: Energy Efficiency Fellow

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Energy Efficiency Fellow

Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Arlington, VA 

Starting Date: Early 2009

Duration: One-year term position (potentially renewable)

Position Description: The Pew Center seeks an Energy Efficiency Fellow to assist in the development of business and technology research initiatives focused on energy efficiency strategies. Principal duties will involve assisting with 1) the research phase of a new corporate energy efficiency project, 2) development of energy efficiency materials for the business and technology sections of the Pew Center’s Web site, and 3) research outreach and event coordination.

Application Deadline: Rolling until position is filled

Status: Full-time. Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, environmental policy, engineering or related discipline. Graduate degree preferred but not essential
• Interdisciplinary understanding of climate change and energy issues (technology, politics, economics)
• Prior work experience in energy efficiency and/or corporate sustainability
• Top-notch writing, editing, research, and analytic skills. Experience with web materials a significant plus 
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and pitch in at all levels

About the Pew Center on Global Climate Change:
The Pew Center is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization dedicated to providing credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. The Center was formed in 1998 with a large grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The Pew Center strives to inform the debate by publishing reports in the areas of domestic and international policy, economics, environmental impacts, and practical solutions relating to climate change. To facilitate dialogue among business, government, and non-governmental organizations, the Center hosts conferences and workshops on climate-relevant topics. Finally, Pew Center staff members participate in meetings on international climate change issues, including the ongoing negotiations on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. For more information about the Pew Center visit http://www.pewclimate.org/.

About the Center’s Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC):
The Center’s 44 company Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC) is comprised of major companies from diverse sectors representing $2 trillion in revenues and more than 3.8 million employees worldwide.  The BELC demonstrates leadership in addressing the challenge of global climate change by working with the Pew Center on climate policy, assessing opportunities for emissions reductions, establishing and meeting emissions reduction objectives, and investing in new, more efficient products, practices, and technologies.  The Center accepts no general support funding from corporations.  

To apply - send resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Administrator
Attn: Energy Efficiency Project Associate Search
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 550
Arlington, VA  22201
Fax: 703-841-1422
Or electronically to: hr@pewclimate.org