Great Green Job of the Week: Nuclear Energy & Climate Change Project Manager

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is seeking a Nuclear Energy and Climate Change Project Manager to provide information to the public, policy-makers, and media on nuclear power in the context of climate change. Candidates must have a solid background in energy technologies and policies, and comfort with nuclear economics. UCS is a leading science-based nonprofit organization working for a healthy planet and a safer world, with a membership and activist base of more than 100,000, a staff of over 100, and offices in Cambridge (MA), Washington (DC), Berkeley (CA), and Chicago (IL).

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Clean Energy Program Director, the Project Manager will:

Develop and manage an education campaign on nuclear power in the context of climate change. The campaign will highlight issues of comparative energy economics, public subsidies, and safety and security issues with current and advanced reactor designs.
Develop position papers, fact sheets, presentations, talking points, web copy and other products for use in communication, educational, advocacy and outreach activities.
Work with in-house analysts and manage consultants on energy economic analyses.
Serve as UCS staff spokesperson on nuclear power issues, working proactively with media staff to engage broadcast and print media.

Work with UCS lobbyists to help educate members of Congress and the administration, governors, federal agency and regulatory leaders and their staffs about UCS positions, and help advance UCS’s legislative agenda.
Work with UCS Global Security Program analysts and advocates to advance goals of nuclear safety and security.
Participate in stakeholder dialogues and engagements.

Qualifications: Position requires broad knowledge of the energy sector and relevant technologies and policies, and working knowledge of nuclear economics. Ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of at least one key nuclear policy issue—nuclear economics, safety, security, or waste, generally acquired through completion of an advanced degree. Familiarity with climate change and national and international security policy is helpful. Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences (including media, policymakers, scientists, engineers, and other experts) about complex scientific, technical and economic issues. Must have leadership skills and demonstrated ability to build consensus and agreement, and to manage complex collaborative projects.

Experience: Requires 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in energy technology/economics and two or more years of experience in pubic policy. Additionally, 3-5 years experience in managing complex projects, including planning and successful implementation to achieve measurable results.

To get more information, including position details and how to apply, see the job posting over at Green Biz.

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