This position is funded for a 1-year term, with the potential for extension based on the availability of grant funding.

PLEASE INCLUDE A RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A COVER LETTER IS OPTIONAL; HOWEVER, IT CAN BE A HELPFUL WAY FOR YOU TO COMMUNICATE YOUR FITNESS FOR THE POSITION IF YOU THINK THAT MAY NOT BE OBVIOUS FROM YOUR RESUME. WE WILL ALSO ASK ALL APPLICANTS TO BRIEFLY ANSWER IN WRITING A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF AND CONNECTIONS WITH RURAL REGIONS IN YOUR STATE.

The Nevada Rural Associate will work closely with the state program director and the regional support team to carry out SUN s goals in their respective state. The role will focus on creating informed and engaged rural solar advocates who can participate effectively in debates about the use of solar energy in their community.
This position reports to the Nevada Program Director.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 2 years of experience with advocacy campaigns, online engagement, and/or communications
Resident of or willing to relocate to Nevada
Ability to work remotely in an action-oriented environment, with frequent in-state travel (20%) and overnight stays within their state and biannual travel to staff retreats elsewhere in the United States
Proficient computer skills including online facilitation and comfort with social media
Knowledge in: Computer skills

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience (professionally or as a volunteer) with advocacy campaigns, online engagement, and/or communications
• Resident of Nevada
• Ability to work remotely in an action-oriented environment, with frequent in-state travel (20%) and overnight stays within their state and biannual travel to staff retreats elsewhere in the United States
• Proficient computer skills including online facilitation and comfort with social medi

Preferred Qualifications&

• Ability to collaborate, network, and build working relationships
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to engage with diverse groups of people
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of social, energy, and/or environmental issues affecting Nevada
• Spanish-fluency&
• Strong public speaking abilitie

Job responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing programs to help individuals and organizations go solar, cultivating partner relationships, engaging with the media, conducting public solar 101 sessions, communicating with and supporting people interested in going solar.
• Providing technical assistance to individuals and entities interested in going solar.
• Organizing and engaging with a diverse range of solar supporters in urban, suburban, and rural communities, with an emphasis on engaging solar supporters in rural areas.
• Conducting policy, regulatory, and market research to support the state s program goals, particularly related to solar messaging for rural outreach regarding utility scale solar siting and development. &
• Engaging with legislators, local governments, and partner organizations to advance the state program s policy and programmatic goals, especially related to rural-based solar issues.
• Creating resources and authoring timely content to provide in-depth information on relevant solar topics and helping our members become more effective and informed advocates for solar.
• Representing the state program in coalitions and at in-person and digital events.
• Providing technical assistance to individuals and entities interested in going solar.
• Growing and facilitating ongoing public education and volunteer engagement through regular communications, public-speaking at events, and leadership development that support the state program s policy and programmatic goals.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience (professionally or as a volunteer) with advocacy campaigns, online engagement, and/or communications
• Resident of Nevada
• Ability to work remotely in an action-oriented environment, with frequent in-state travel (20%) and overnight stays within their state and biannual travel to staff retreats elsewhere in the United States
• Proficient computer skills including online facilitation and comfort with social media

Preferred Qualifications&

• Ability to collaborate, network, and build working relationships
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability to engage with diverse groups of people
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of social, energy, and/or environmental issues affecting Nevada
• Spanish-fluency&
• Strong public speaking abilities