Research Fellow
Energy and Policy Institute
Remote, USA
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 annually
Deadline: January 3, 2025
Job Type: Temporary
Summary
The Energy and Policy Institute (EPI) is seeking a new team member to help hold the special interests blocking renewable energy and climate progress accountable for their actions. The Research Fellow will support investigations across the entire team.
About EPI
EPI is a watchdog group that exposes the anti-clean energy, anti-democracy behavior of fossil fuel companies, utilities, and their lobbying and public relations machines. Our team provides communities with the information they need to hold corporations and policymakers accountable when they advocate for cleaner and fairer energy systems.
We are a small, nimble, and growing team. The exact responsibilities of the position will be determined in part by the experience and skills of the selected candidate.
Required and Desired Experience
The ideal candidate should have experience in the following areas:
- Contributing to investigative research and reporting projects, including tracking money trails, filing public records requests, and analyzing government records and datasets.
- Organizing and analyzing data and documents.
- Working in a fast-paced environment and responding quickly and accurately to requests.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Ability to learn on the job continuously.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in previous roles or daily life.
More About EPI
We are a passionate, fun, and supportive team on a mission to accelerate climate progress and create more equitable and just energy systems. We value our relationships with each other, hard work, and a high level of impact.
Energy and Policy Institute is funded by charitable foundations. We do not receive funding from corporations or trade associations.
EPI values a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people who identify as women, people of color, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance; life and disability insurance; a generous vacation package; and three months of paid parental leave.
- After 18 months, fellows may be considered for longer-term employment.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application (including resume and cover letter) via the Google Form by January 3, 2025.
Apply within this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekKE_HHIKn9IneAvtGPGTfFJ2otsjBnHw1ULb_V_IQXOt2Lg/viewform
The form requires signing in with a Google account. If you don’t have a Google account and would like to apply for this job, or if you have technical issues submitting the form, please email admin@energyandpolicy.org.
We will be in touch by January 15 at the latest to inform you of the status of your application and next steps in the hiring process.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not rules, and if you meet most of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply! Experience can refer to both paid and unpaid work. Applying gives you an opportunity to be considered.
