Coordinator, Carbon Capture Coalition

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 

Coordinator, Carbon Capture Coalition 

Program/Role: Carbon Capture Coalition Coordinator 

Location: Washington, D.C. (Carbon Capture Coalition office is located near the intersection of Connecticut & K St., NW) 

Reports to: Carbon Capture Coalition Executive Director 

Type of Position: Full-time position 

Ideal start date: June 14, 2021 

Compensation: Salary range: $58K-$63K, depending on experience and location of candidate. Benefits include health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, long-term and short-term disability, life, vision, dental, FSA/HSA, paid time off, and a communication stipend. 

ABOUT THE CARBON CAPTURE COALITION 

The Carbon Capture Coalition (the Coalition) brings together over 100 energy, industrial and technology companies, energy and industrial sector labor unions and conservation, environmental, and clean energy organizations. With a small but growing staff located in Washington D.C., this unprecedented partnership is rooted in bipartisan, consensus-based policymaking and dedicated to fostering economywide commercial deployment of carbon capture, transport, use and storage as an essential strategy for meeting midcentury climate goals, supporting domestic energy and industrial production, protecting and creating high-wage jobs and providing environmental and economic benefits to affected communities. Signature accomplishments of the Coalition and its partners include the 2018 congressional passage of the landmark bipartisan reform and expansion of the federal Section 45Q tax credit for geologic storage and beneficial use of carbon captured from industrial facilities and power plants, along with the historic carbon management investments included in the bipartisan 2021 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act.   

The Coalition is convened and staffed by the Great Plain’s Institute’s Carbon Management Program. We are a dedicated team of professionals working to foster deployment of solutions at climate scale for managing carbon emissions from energy, industry and manufacturing, while protecting and creating high-wage, family-sustaining jobs and providing economic and environmental benefits to affected communities. Through our staffing and coordination of the Carbon Capture Coalition at the federal level, the State Carbon Capture Work Group and Regional Deployment Initiative, and Industrial Innovation Initiative, the Carbon Management Program is playing a transformative role in building broad industry, labor, and NGO engagement and support for federal and state policies necessary to put our nation on a path to net-zero emissions and achieving midcentury climate goals. The Carbon Management Program is a fast-paced collaborative team with an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages and appreciates equal contribution from members at all levels of the team. 

ABOUT THE GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE  

The Coalition is convened by the Great Plains Institute (GPI), one of the nation’s leading energy and climate policy organizations. GPI’s mission is to accelerate the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for the benefit of people, the economy and environment. The successful candidate will be a GPI employee, subject to its mission, policies and practices. The Great Plains Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to building a diverse staff and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. GPI is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, MN, with more than 50 professionals spread across eight states and Washington, DC. Please visit www.betterenergy.org to learn more. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

Provide program assistance and administrative support to the Carbon Capture Coalition, including: 

• Direct administrative support (scheduling meetings with stakeholders and policymakers, communicating with project participants and other stakeholders, organizing meeting materials, etc.) for Coalition staff and consultants;  
• Materials preparation and note taking for regularly occurring Coalition work group meetings;   
• Draft weekly Coalition member newsletter; 
• Monitor and summarize resources for Coalition staff and consultants, including the Congressional record, federal register, relevant Congressional committees and hearings, executive branch activities and other relevant resources as needed;  
• Assist with tracking of relevant federal legislation and regulations; 
• Assist in drafting factsheets, blog posts, web content and other materials for the Coalition;  
• Assist with the planning, coordination and materials preparation for Coalition meetings which includes but not limited to regular work group meetings, media events, in-person meetings and conferences, Capitol Hill briefings, board meetings, webinars and other activities as needed;  
• Maintain up-to-date contact lists for Coalition members, including; work group members, congressional staff and others. Ensure data is entered accurately in the Coalition’s database; 
• Assist in maintaining the Coalition website, posting blogs, press releases and other content;  
• Prepare agendas for weekly team and project staff calls; 
• Assist with prospective and existing member engagement and outreach;  
• Assist in management of grants and donations to the Coalition, including grant tracking and progress reports and other administrative details; and 
• Provide other programmatic assistance as needed. 

Hours may be flexible and are typically Monday through Friday during the business day. Some travel will also be required. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant proven skills and 2-4 years related professional experience. 
• Good research, writing, and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience, professional or otherwise working on a diverse team and developing and maintaining relationships.  
• Experience on Capitol Hill a plus. 
• Ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds and political perspectives that may differ significantly from oneself. 
• Ability to work for several people, manage multiple tasks in an organized way, and take responsibility for following up on assignments without being reminded. 
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently. 
• Excellent time and deadline management, project management and team relationship skills. 
• Experience in using Microsoft Office. 
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the Carbon Capture Coalition and its parent organization, the Great Plains Institute. 

As the Coalition looks to expand on significant policy accomplishments to date, the successful candidate will play an integral role in helping build capacity and in building the administrative systems required of a more mature organization. The Carbon Capture Coalition is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

EQUIPMENT USED  

Desktop computer and/or laptop, copier, calculator, printer, telephone. 

HOW TO APPLY   

Complete your application here 

Required application materials include a resume and one-page cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.  

The Great Plains Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. GPI is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all.