Policy Associate Temporary

About MCE

At MCE, we tackle the climate crisis with a shared commitment to innovation, community, and equity. Together, we foster an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment where creativity thrives, work-life balance is prioritized, and every voice is valued.

MCE is a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in our communities since 2010. We provide more renewable power at stable rates, and deliver cutting-edge energy programs to residents and businesses across four Bay Area counties:
Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano. Our team, drawn from all walks of life, embodies a shared passion for environmental stewardship and community service. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals innovating and collaborating to make our communities more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable.

MCE is in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in San Rafael and Concord. Employees have the option to work remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in the office, depending on the role responsibilities and any in-person meeting requirements. I am happy to provide more details if needed.

We value a range of experience. Even if you feel that you do not meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Under the general direction of the VP of Policy, thePolicy

Associatewillmanage a regulatory proceeding caseload and provide support for MCE’s state and federal legislative advocacy.

The Policy Associate supports MCE’s regulatory and legislative advocacy through activities including policy analysis, regulatory compliance,project management, and internal and external stakeholder engagement.

The Associate will help the Policy team with day-to-day tasks, regulatory and engagement tracking, policy analysis and strategy, project management, regulatory compliance, and assist with coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a temporary six-month position.

• Develop policyanalysesandrecommendedpositions for key issues affecting MCE and CCAs from a results-oriented perspective.
• Assist with and/ormanage a regulatory proceeding caseload, including drafting.responses and comments, coordinating with other CCAs and/or external counsel, and communicating with regulatory agency staff.
• In collaboration with other MCE departments, draft Advice Letters as required by the CPUC, and either lead or support associated with next steps and follow-up.
• Assist with regulatory compliance at CPUC, CEC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Monitorandassistwithcommunications from MCE’sinternal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare talking points for Policy team meetings with legislators and regulators.
• Build andmaintainrelationships with key policy stakeholders.
• Build andmaintainproject management tools for the Policy team.
• Manage andmaintaina database of regulatory and legislative contacts.
• Maintain an annual bill tracking spreadsheet.

Estimated Breakdown of Time Spent on Various Work Areas

• Regulatory and Legislative Tasks
  90%
• Other
  10%

A bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, public policy, environmental science, political science, environmental justice, or other closely related field. Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience and one (1) year of analytical or advocacy work, preferably for a public utility, or other public not-for-profit agency, or regulatory agency.

• Community Choice Aggregation and the California electric sector is preferred.
• California energy and environmental issues generally, including environmental justice and other equity concerns.
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Adobe suite.

• Utilize project management skills to coordinate among stakeholders, agency staff, and others to advance MCE’s policy positions.
• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Be thorough and detail-oriented.
• Take responsibility and work independently.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Establish andmaintaineffective working…