SEWC Program Director

The Southeast Wind Coalition (SEWC) is a non-profit coalition of industry, academia, partner NGOs, government, and utilities working to advance the land-based and offshore wind industry in the southeastern U.S. We take a business-minded and economically focused approach to building the case for wind energy, including the wind supply chain. SEWC regularly convenes stakeholders across our 11-state footprint and leads or participates in strategically important initiatives and discussions to bring wind to the region.

We are passionate about growing the wind industry in the Southeast. More information is available on our website at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

The Program Director will be an integral part of both internal and external organizational management; crafting and advancing SEWC’s program and policy priorities, leading internal operations, assisting with organizational strategy and funding development. The Director will manage staff career development, maintain and build new relationships with important stakeholders, and direct other high level business of the organization. Depending on location, this position will build and lead various outreach and education efforts, either directly or in conjunction with Program staff.

You will be a key staff member, working closely with SEWC’s President, in a small, energetic, growing, and mission-driven organization. This position requires a self-starter with a can-do attitude. Must be able to work independently, build strong relationships and provide effective staff development and internal organization. This position reports to the President.

• Development and execution of external organizational strategy
• Lead annual strategic planning efforts
• Identify and lead new initiatives to advance wind energy in the Southeast
• Support efforts with philanthropic funders interested in clean energy
• Lead internal organization efforts, including SOP development and implementation, staff meetings, manager trainings, and career development plans
• Align internal processes, resource planning and allocation across programs to support overall organizational strategy
• Serve as an industry expert in a variety of settings including industry events, educational forums, and media outlets
• Directly and indirectly manage staff, contractors, and interns
• Partner with staff to develop state strategy and programs
• Grow early career staff in ways that allow them to achieve success
• Develop and communicate SEWC’s position on wind specific policies at the state and federal levels, regulatory docket filings, etc.
• Perform research and analysis on legislation, regulation, economics, energy markets, and a variety of other topics (technology, wind impacts, etc.)
• Work with the team to educate/convene stakeholders and decision-makers
• Create/maintain relationships with various stakeholders including federal lawmakers, local governments, state/federal agencies, universities, NGOs, wind industry supply chain companies, wind developers, utilities, economic developers

• Minimum 10 years experience in energy, environment, and/or policy
• Proven track record of serving in a leadership role that focuses on convening stakeholders with varied perspectives
• Experience with strategic planning, understanding and shaping external goals and strategic initiatives to augment the reach of SEWC’s mission
• The candidate must be a self starter and be able to provide examples of proactive thinking and initiatives
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, work effectively from home and maintain a positive attitude
• Provide inspirational leadership, give constructive feedback, and understand the…