Utah Clean Energy is a solution-based, non-partisan nonprofit organization that has been blazing the path to a healthy climate for over 20 years. Our multi-disciplinary team includes experts in the decarbonization of our buildings, electricity sector, transportation, and climate policy. We have spearheaded impactful and far-reaching clean energy and climate policies, programs, and utility regulatory outcomes, cementing us as Utahs foremost experts on win-win climate solutions. Our success is predicated on not only our expertise, but the strength of our partnerships, and our position that failure on climate solutions is not an option. We are committed to creating a future that ensures healthy, thriving communities for all, empowered and sustained by clean energies.
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah. We work hybrid work schedules in our new zero emission office headquarters, the Climate Innovation Center.
Utah Clean Energy is seeking a Deputy Director to support the Chief Executive Officer in providing leadership and support for the organizations strategic initiatives to ensure their cohesive and impactful implementation. Utah Clean Energys strategic imperatives focus on achieving four outcomes: decarbonizing our energy sector, transportation sector, and built environment, as well as moving beyond partisanship to make Utah a national leader on climate solutions.
The Deputy Director will also ensure strong operations that promote an environment in which Utah Clean Energys team can thrive, including a positive organizational culture and strategic human resources. The scope of this role is both ambitious and pragmatic and builds on the strength of Utah Clean Energys reputation as a high performing team. This position is part advisor and mentor, part problem-solver, and overall all-round strategic partner in advancing Utah Clean Energys mission. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of transformative change by steering our organizations strategic initiatives and implementing bold solutions to reduce pollution and champion climate leadership.
You are passionate:The opportunity for creating big change energizes you! You understand the work we are doing to address climate change requires resiliency and a steadfast commitment to the mission.
You are a doer and planner: You excel at laying out the possibilities. Planning and program design are second nature to you.
You are a problem-solver: You are able think ahead to identify possible obstacles, to search for and propose solutions, and help others pivot when necessary.
You are a relationship builder: You understand that implementation of high-impact initiatives requires strong stakeholder engagement. You have talents of collaboration and persuasive influence.
You invest in people: You recognize you are part of a whole. You learn from others, enjoy collaborating, teach those around you, and truly care about the people you work with.
You inspire: You are an inspiring visionary, a trusted broker, and an expert in moving climate and clean energy policy in partnership with others.
You are unyielding: Your determination to address climate change is unwavering, driven by a conviction that we can overcome the obstacles in our path.
The incoming Deputy Director is driven by a belief in and commitment to Utah Clean Energys vision and mission. You champion ambitious climate actions that demand an accelerated pace of clean energy development while understanding the complexity of advancing climate solutions in a politically conservative state. Through a track record as a clean energy advocate and nonprofit leader, the successful candidate drives Utah Clean Energys organizational development and programmatic management with a spirit of possibility and dogged determination. You know what it takes to influence the development and implementation of state and local policy that deals with climate change and clean energy, possessing a strong grasp of the economic, social, and political forces that shape clean energy policy
A successful candidate builds authentic and lasting relationships inside and outside the organization while contributing significantly to the organizations ambitious goals. You are self-directed, highly organized with a level-headed presence, an inspiring visionary, a trusted broker, and an expert in moving climate and clean energy policy forward in partnership with community leaders and other advocates. The successful candidate has a proven commitment to the principles of equitable access to clean energy. You understand that an organizations strongest asset is its team. The Deputy Director plays a pivotal role in inspiring high ambition and supporting individual development and collaborative success among Utah Clean Energys team.
Collaborate with staff and Development Director in identifying, connecting, and nurturing potential and existing funding relationships and opportunities. Partner with programmatic team leads to oversee the development of annual workplans, and develop systems/practices for regular evaluation, reinforcing the continual development, learning, and impact.
Serve as a member of the leadership team, facilitating strong communication, cross-team collaboration, and the co-creation of a positive organizational culture.
In partnership with the CEO, work to position Utah Clean Energy as one of the most impactful, well-run organizations with an engaged and empowered team.
Coordinate with the CEO and Finance Director as an additional liaison with the Board of Directors to support their fiduciary duties and deepen their engagement in Utah Clean Energys mission.
A strong commitment to the mission and goals of Utah Clean Energy and a passion for solving the climate crisis through policy advocacy and community engagement.
Utah Clean Energy understands that working towards equity and social justice is an ongoing, dynamic, and complicated process. To that end, we are committed to learning and adapting in order to embed equity into our daily work, programs, and office environment. To achieve these things, we focus on the following priorities: including and uplifting diverse voices, building relationships, staff engagement and awareness, and incorporating equity into our work.
Our goal is to have a diverse and inclusive team. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, creed, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability in recruitment, hiring, and promotion. We strongly encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply. If youve read this job announcement but do not meet 100% of the qualifications but are inspired by our vision and mission, we hope you will apply.
The salary range for this position is $130,000 – $150,000 and is a full-time exempt position. Salary is dependent on relevant and demonstrated experience, with most candidates starting under or close to the mid-point of the salary range. Utah Clean Energys benefits package includes company-paid health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan contributions, life & long- term disability insurance coverage, paid vacation leave, sick leave, holiday leave, and parental leave and a hybrid work environment that supports strong work-life harmony.
Open until filled with an initial application deadline September 30. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and responses to the two below candidate questions in the application form.
Q1) What motivates you to spend your time and talent on climate and clean energy?
Q2) Briefly share a successful program or policy you played a leadership role in developing. How did you work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the desired impact? What did you learn from the experience that you would bring to Utah Clean Energy?