Solar Campaign Lead: Build support and policy wins for solar energy in Amherst, MA. Key Responsibilities: • Develop campaigns to promote solar energy • Engage with stakeholders to build public support • Craft communication materials to advocate for policies Requirements: • Substantial experience in social change or renewable energy • Strong communication skills • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
See More Details >>Go Solar Campaign Associate Department: Program Employment Type: Full Time Location: Amherst, MA Reporting To: Johanna Neumann Compensation: $38,250 - $39,500 / year Description Are you passionate about building public support to grow renewable energy? Do you want to bring your smarts and creativity to bear on campaigns that build the public support necessary for America to realize its renewable energy potential? Are you ready to work hard? If so, consider applying to be Environment America’s Go Solar Associate. Key Responsibilities As a Go Solar Campaign Associate you will run creative campaigns to build public support for solar energy and win policies that allow solar energy to flourish. Some of the things you will do: • Outreach and engagement: Attend events and talk with people about the benefits of renewable energy, including rooftop solar and energy storage, and give supporters the opportunity to take meaningful action. • Writing and communications: Author fact sheets, news releases, op-eds, coalition sign-on letters, articles, actions and updates for our website, emails to our members, and more about opportunities to grow solar energy. • Organize events: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings to build and demonstrate support for solar energy, including recruiting organizations and members of the public to attend and participate. • Build and mobilize coalitions: Represent Environment America in existing coalitions, lead efforts to build and expand coalitions, and cultivate relationships with diverse and powerful allies to demonstrate the breadth and depth of support for solar energy. • Advocate before decision-makers: Present a compelling case for policies that will grow solar energy through lobbying, testifying at hearings, providing briefings, producing written materials for decision-makers, and supporting the campaign team in its efforts to build relationships with key players on solar energy at the federal, state, local and boardroom level. • Recruit new people to your team: Play an important role in building your team by recruiting volunteers, interns and full-time staff. • Run a grassroots campaign office in the summer: In the summer, you will run a campaign office to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns while honing your organizing and management skills. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move. This position requires excellent judgment, discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects. Qualifications Entry-level candidates who have a passion for clean energy and an appreciation for Environment America’s approach and core values are encouraged to apply. Though we expect you to take your campaign and run with it, we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have: • Leadership experience • Top-notch writing and public speaking skills • An eagerness to learn, and be ready for a challenge • Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups Benefits Compensation and Benefits The target annual compensation for this entry level position is $38,250-$39,500, depending on start date. Environment America offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement. Why work with Environment America? Check out 10 reasons: https://environmentamerica.org/why-work-with-us/ Our Mission and Values Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit https://environmentamerica.org/core-values/ to learn more about our network when you apply. Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write. Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.
See More Details >>Solar Energy Campaign Specialist We are looking for a skilled Solar Energy Campaign Specialist to join our team. As a specialist in this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing campaigns to promote solar energy adoption. You will work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities to increase solar energy production and consumption, and develop strategies to overcome barriers to adoption. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the transition to a clean energy economy. • Campaign Development: Develop and implement campaigns to promote solar energy adoption, working closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop strategies. • Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including policymakers, business leaders, and community groups, to build support for solar energy policies. • Barriers Analysis: Analyze barriers to solar energy adoption and develop strategies to overcome them.
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Amherst Town, MA, typically begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships in the solar industry can last about two to three years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide, with a significant presence in Massachusetts, and projects a 167% job growth from 2010 to 2023. Apprentices in Amherst Town earn an average of $610 per week, with an annual overtime average of $31,760. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like NABCEP help aspiring solar professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $65,000 annually for experienced professionals.
