Coordinator, Policy Operations

Organization Description

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,000 member companies and an industry workforce of more than 255,000 across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to advocate for policies that create jobs and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders who start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that values our employees' varied backgrounds and experiences and celebrates team success. The Association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named The Washington Post as a Top Workplace in 2023 and 2024 and by the Nonprofit Times as one of the "Best Nonprofits to Work For" in America in April 2022.

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Policy Operations is responsible for general administrative duties to support the teams under the Senior Vice President, Policy. The position reports to the Vice President, State Affairs, and will work in close collaboration with other SEIA departments, including State Affairs, Policy Analysis, Technical Services, Regulatory Affairs, Research, Communications, and Membership.

The ideal candidate should have the desire and demeanor to be able to work across departments, have strong organizational skills, literacy with databases and be a self-starter. The successful candidate must be able to build relationships and be a natural collaborator.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and tracking contracts for consultants, lobbyists, and partners within the SEIA software (HighQ)
• Enter regulatory filings into repositories/databases (HighQ, or FERC tracker)
• Assist in filing of FERC interventions
• Potentially manage legislative tracker
• Assist the technical services team with training program reviews to determine compliance with a published national standard
• Support SEIA recycling partner program
• Participate in or manage research and analysis projects on technical subjects
• Serve as lead in upkeep of listservs in Salesforce/Sphere (CRM platforms)
• Update web pages for the team (identify the content to be updated with SMEs)
• Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, webinars
• Answer general Q&A about solar energy, SEIA, etc.
• Develop agendas, take call notes
• Assist in PowerPoint and formatting of documents
• Other related projects and duties as required

Professional Experience, Education & Other Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, critical, thinking, and analytical skills, and client communication.
• Database / CRM software skills a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-starter - can work independently and remotely.

Working Conditions

• Position is full-time.
• This position is based in the Washington, D.C. office.
• SEIA employees in the Washington, D.C. region follow a hybrid remote and in-person office model. Employees are expected to work a minimum of 3 days a week in SEIA's offices (or engaged in in-person meetings on behalf of SEIA).

Compensation Range

• $50,000-$55,000 annually, based on experience, and excellent benefits package.

Working at SEIA

SEIA welcomes different perspectives, identities, and backgrounds, working collaboratively in support of our mission, regardless of job function. We believe this creates a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable solar industry. SEIA envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect for all.

SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA is an EVerify employer.