Communications & Policy Associate

About CGC

CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America.

We collaborate with the public and private sectorsto bridge financing gaps and mobilize private capital into projects that deliver measurable economic and environmental impact ry dollar we invest is structured to multiply, generating durable returns for people, markets, and the environment.

Over the past decade, CGC has demonstrated the power of public-private investment by helping catalyze economic accelerators nationwide and mobilizing billions of dollars toward affordable clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Our model fills market gaps, unlocks private capital, and proves that economic growth and environmental progress can advance together.

A Career at CGC

A career at the CGC is grounded in impact. Our six core values guide how we invest and how we work together.

Innovation drives creative solutions and continuous improvement.
Mission-Driven Focus keeps long-term impact at the center of every decision.
Partnership shapes how we mobilize capital and build trust-based relationships.
Accountability defines our stewardship and commitment to results.
Collaboration strengthens cross-functional teamwork and shared responsibility.
Transparency ensures open communication and integrity in how we operate.

Our culture is fast-paced, rigorous, and purpose-driven. If you are motivated by solving complex challenges, building new markets, and delivering measurable impact within a collaborative team, CGC offers a platform to do that work with purpose.

Position Summary

The Communications & Policy Associate will support CGC’s internal and external policy, communications, and strategic initiatives, helping ensure the organization is aligned internally, engaged effectively with external audiences, and able to communicate clearly about its mission, priorities, and work.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff & Head of External Affairs, the Associate will work across CGC to coordinate high-priority initiatives, support internal organizational communications, monitor and analyze relevant policy and media developments, and translate complex policy and market issues into clear and compelling materials for internal and external audiences.

This role will serve as an important connector across CGC. Internally, the Associate will help leadership and teams communicate priorities, coordinate projects, prepare for meetings and organizational events, track decisions and action items, create and strengthen systems for information sharing and execution. Externally, the Associate will support policy engagement, stakeholder communications, media and digital content, events, and other efforts to advance CGC’s mission and visibility.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and highly organized project manager who is intellectually curious, exercises strong judgment, is comfortable working across teams and under strict deadlines, and can quickly understand and communicate complex policy, financial, and organizational issues.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications & Organizational Coordination

• Support internal communications from leadership and help ensure staff have clear,timely information about organizational priorities, initiatives, decisions, and major developments.
• Draft and edit internal announcements, leadership updates, talking points, presentations, briefing materials, newsletters, and other internal communications documents.
• Support the planning and execution of organization-wide and team events, including CGC’s annual meeting and other key organizational convenings.
• Coordinate cross-functional…