VP of Membership Services, Conference & Business Development

The VP of Membership Services, Conference & Business Development will be responsible for managing and providing strategic direction for member relations at AWEA in order to generate high member satisfaction and meet annual targets for membership participation and revenues.  Tasks will include:  managing the Member Service Center; planning and executing strategic marketing efforts, planning and executing member research and performance measurement efforts; ensuring that membership data has integrity and is as comprehensive as possible; overseeing selected member engagement programs; and serving as a representative of AWEA to the membership and leadership of the organization.  In addition, incumbent will plan and execute AWEA fundraising programs for legislative, policy and communication initiatives. 

Other responsibilities include: direct membership recruitment/retention programs and customized core member services, developing member communication programs, leading new member outreach, both domestic and international, assuming responsibility as  liaison to such AWEA committees as legislative, transmission and siting committees.  The incumbent will also lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Core Member Services Program in support of the Board of Directors and Leadership Council activities.

Qualifications: Degree plus five years experience in similar position is desirable.  In lieu of a degree, a minimum of nine years of directly related, increasingly responsible experience enabling incumbent to learn principles and practices needed for job success is required.  Applicants should demonstrate the ability to coordinate all phases of the association’s member service and benefit programs and be able to work in a team environment.  Qualified applicants must have: experience working in an association with committees and volunteers; proven budgeting and financial experience, strong membership and marketing background; supervisory and exceptional written and oral communication skills; familiarity researching non-dues revenue sources.  Knowledge of IMIS desirable.  Occasional travel.

To apply: Send resume and salary requirements to conferencejobs@... (please use “VP of Membership Services, Conference & Business Development” in subject line) or mail to AWEA, 1501 M Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005, attention HR.  

AWEA is Metro accessible and provides a generous benefit package. To learn more visit www.awea.org.

AWEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Media Relations & Communications Specialist

AWEA’s Communications team shares the story of wind energy’s hurdles and its successes every day. Their efforts raise awareness and secure the public support that will ensure the wind industry’s continued growth and long term success. As the Media Relations & Communications Specialist, you will be an integral part of this important work. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Communications you will: provide support for a broad array of media outreach and communications activities; assist in tracking media requests and ensuring they are fielded in a timely manner; help draft materials, maintain distribution lists, prepare media events, and coordinate media and communications activities in support of the industry’s goals.

Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. degree plus two years of experience, preferably in media relations or communications.  In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight years of directly related, increasingly responsible experience enabling incumbent to learn principles and practices needed for job success is required.  Masters degree in communications, policy or related field is a plus. Must have: excellent communications skills, both oral and written; excellent organizational skills and ability to track multiple tasks; a strong understanding of economic, policy, and other issues affecting wind energy industry and market, or ability to learn about those issues; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and the ability to work with tight deadlines and manage an ambitious work load.

To apply: Send resume with a writing sample and salary requirements to communicationsjobs@... (please use “Media Relations & Communications Specialist” in subject line) or mail to AWEA, 1501 M Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005, attention HR.  

AWEA is Metro accessible and provides a generous benefit package. To learn more visit www.awea.org.

AWEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Membership Services Associate

The Membership Services Associate is responsible for front-line responsiveness to members and customer service fulfillment. This position coordinates the management and maintenance of member records and will assist with the activities associated with developing, implementing and coordinating membership recruitment campaigns, retention programs, and coordinating non-member prospect lists used for recruitment.

The Member Services Associate will interact daily with internal staff, AWEA members, prospective members, industry partners, and the general public. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, be detail oriented, have excellent interpersonal and database management skills – experience with iMIS desirable (but not required), knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, experience in working under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects with competing priorities, and the ability to work in a team environment and coordinate all phases of member services.

AWEA is a fast-paced, high-energy organization with a very ambitious agenda and a staff that is highly motivated. This job may experience high work demands under tight timelines. Some light travel will be required.  While a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, applicants will be considered who possess any combination of education and experience enabling them to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position. 

To apply: Send resume with salary requirements to jobs@... (please use “Membership Services Associate” in subject line) or mail to AWEA, 1501 M Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005, attention HR.  

AWEA is Metro accessible and provides a generous benefit package. To learn more visit www.awea.org.

AWEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Supply Chain Manager

The U.S. wind industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and will require continued and significant expansion of the industry supply chain.  The chain encompasses a wide range of industries, manufacturers, workers, and transportation infrastructure needed to manufacture, install and operate an increasingly large array of wind projects.  The Supply Chain Manager will lead AWEA’s supply chain initiative, working with a cross-functional team within AWEA and a wide range of business members, to expand and grow the industry’s domestic and international supply chain. 

Incumbent should possess: Strong understanding of wind turbine technology; communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to make informative presentations to audiences; knowledge of manufacturing techniques, wind turbine technology, and transportation issues.   Demonstrated abilities should include: facilitating to reach a consensus among participants with diverse opinions; pursuit and initiation of programs with minimal supervision; effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously; working successfully with highly varied groups across a broad range of international and organizational lines.

Qualified applicants may possess any combination of education and experience enabling them to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.  Preferred qualifications are: BA/BS in technical field, certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Supply chain manufacturing, and/or procurement experience in a technical field; minimum of five years experience in a wind energy technical/program management position. 

Extensive travel is required.

To apply: Send resume with salary requirements to conferencejobs@... (please use “Supply Chain Manager” in subject line) or mail to AWEA, 1501 M Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005, attention HR.  Please title

AWEA is Metro accessible and provides a generous benefit package. To learn more visit www.awea.org.

AWEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

VP for Federal Legislative Affairs

·         AWEA’s Policy & Government Affairs Department leads the Association’s efforts to develop and shape policies that will promote wind, both at the national and state level, and advocates for those policies before Congress and federal agencies, and before state legislatures. The department also works with other AWEA departments to ensure that those policies are communicated effectively with AWEA’s members, and with the news media and the public.   As the VP for Federal Legislative Affairs, you will be the lead contact for the Administration and Members of Congress on matters before Congress, working under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs.  You will: lead development and implementation of the business plan for achieving legislative agenda of AWEA; work with Senior VP on oversight and development of broader public policy strategy and management; serve as lead contact with the administration and Congressional leadership; plan and lead lobbying with Congress and the Administration on all legislation related to renewable electricity standards, tax policy, carbon regulation, and transmission; hire and manage legislative staff; identify legislative analysis needs in coordination with Manager of Policy Analysis; identify legislative communications needs in cooperation with Communications group; oversee AWEA’s manager of industry grassroots engagement and the organization’s PAC; represent AWEA at political fundraising events; work with AWEA communications staff to develop fact sheets, action alerts, and newsletter articles; maintain, build and direct the WindPAC political action committee; help communicate legislative issues and developments to the membership through various means including writing articles for the Wind Energy Weekly publication; lead, direct, plan and appraise the work of AWEA’s Legislative team; perform the manager’s HR responsibilities for all persons reporting to this position.  Your work will help ensure the wind industry’s continued growth and long term success.

Qualifications: Must have: B.A. or B.S. with major in political science, or energy issues.  Masters degree preferred in law or political science. Ten years experience working on Federal legislation preferred including at least three years in a senior legislative post.  Exceptional written and oral communications skills, with an emphasis on the ability to craft advocacy communications and to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.  Ability to plan and execute work, manage staff, and balance numerous, frequently shifting, priorities.  Must have excellent public presentation skills.  Must be able to negotiate and guide stakeholders to consensus.  Extensive familiarity with energy policy issues is very helpful, as is familiarity with tax policy and environmental policy.

Travel: Occasional overnight travel required.

To apply: Send resume with salary requirements by email to legislativejobs@... or by regular mail to The American Wind Energy Association, 1501 M Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005, attention Human Resources Department.  

AWEA is located near several Metro lines in downtown Washington, DC, and provides a generous benefits package to all regular staff. To learn more about AWEA, please visit our website at www.awea.org.

The American Wind Energy Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer