PowerLines

Operations

• Maintain shared team Google Drive folder and ensure documents are properly organized
• Support processing of reimbursements, receipts, and other expenses
• Lead preparation for weekly team meetings, including developing of agendas, notetaking
• Provide operational support to PowerLines projects and teams as needed
• Lead preparation for weekly team close-outs and recaps
• Support drafting of role descriptions for new hires
• Support onboarding of new team members
• Support scheduling for Executive Director
• Support tracking of key contacts that Executive Director makes during external engagements and coordinate follow up
• Work with Executive Director on a regular basis to ensure that priorities and key tasks are completed
• Be several steps ahead of the Executive Director and anticipate challenges and opportunities for the organization
• Support building of organizational and team culture, including planning for team retreats, happy hours, and other team building events
• Support professional development opportunities for PowerLines team members
• Oversee fellowship and internship program
• Ensure PowerLines office space is well-maintained and conducive for team success
• Support research of funder prospects
• Support writing and development of grant proposals
• Identify and track metrics of impact and success
• Support development of annual PowerLines impact report
• Support planning and execution of logistics for events and convenings
• Coordinate travel and logistics for PowerLines team retreats and events

Operations Associate

Communications

• Provide logistical support for reporter and multimedia partnerships, including assisting in managing partnerships, tracking relationships, updating journalist contacts and media lists, gathering materials, and scheduling
• Manage internal tracker of communications hits and media clips, including PowerLines media mentions
• Assist with development of pitches to various media outlets
• Attend relevant events and conferences
• Support initial drafting of press releases
• Evaluate trends in national and local media coverage and social media discourse (e.g., Facebook, Reddit, TikTok, NextDoor) regarding the issue of rising utility bills
• Produce research memos and other prep materials to support media interviews
• Manage internal database tracker of external media pieces focused on rising utility bills, including press clips, social media mentions, and other materials
• Support planning, research, and implementation of multimedia efforts, including short and longform video and audio content
• Develop weekly internal utility bills communications report on utility bills coverage
• Develop social media content calendar and editorial calendar to inform PowerLines’ communications-related content development
• Manage PowerLines’ social media accounts and maintain regular posting schedule
• Lead development of social and digital media posts and toolkits for PowerLines and core partners
• Support identification and collection of stories of energy consumers impacted by rising utility bills
• Support production of multimedia content as needed
• Monitor social media trends, engagement analytics, and audience insights to inform and refine communications strategies
• Coordinate digital campaigns around key announcements, events, and launches
• Draft copy for PowerLines website, newsletter, blog posts, and reports

Communications Associate

Program Manager

• Develop and manage work plans, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects simultaneously
• Coordinate with internal staff, contractors, and external partners
• Track progress, identify roadblocks, and adapt plans to shifting stakeholder landscapes
• Produce project documentation including meeting agendas, action items, progress updates, and reports
• Coordinate with other team members and departments on key project tasks
• Conduct power mapping and landscape analysis to identify key stakeholders
• Support partnership development and ongoing relationship management
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis of key utility regulatory proceedings
• Track legislation and regulatory dockets related to utility regulation and energy market developments
• Identify strategic, high-impact opportunities
• Oversee strategic planning and implementation of state-level programs
• Serve as internal subject matter expert and strategic thought advisor