Working title:

Energy Policy Outreach Specialist

Official title:

SR OUTREACH SPEC(S92BN) or OUTREACH SPECIALIST(S92DN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Bachelor's degree required. Master¿s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or related advanced study preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Demonstrated experience communicating and writing to diverse audiences, e.g. organized labor, community and environmental groups, public and private sectors. At least 3 years of professional experience working with the public required. At least 7 years of experience to be considered at the Sr. level. Successful candidate will be able to work independently and travel throughout the Great Lakes region.

Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
1) Demonstrated professional experience working in manufacturing or industrial extension, supply chains, and/or in industrial relations or manufacturing conversion.
2) Familiarity with local, state and national energy and environmental policy and issues.
3) Demonstrated professional experience working with or for labor unions.

Principal duties:

The Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS) is a national research policy center and field laboratory for high-road economic development. COWS' work is collaborative, experimental, and evidence-driven. Working with business, government, labor, and communities COWS tests the effectiveness of new ideas in high-road economic development and disseminates those with promise. COWS believes that the best way to predict the future is to start making it, particularly in our states and metro regions.

This position will primarily work on our project to link clean energy and good jobs in the new energy economy and will be involved in two facets of this project:
1) Serving as staff on "manufacturing conversion" project including research, writing and dissemination of reports on how to promote the conversion of existing manufacturing to renewable/efficient products and components; and outreach to business, labor and the environmental community to promote such conversion.
2) Serving as staff on "labor in the new energy economy" project --including reaching out to labor unions throughout the Great Lakes region to educate them on new energy options and opportunities, and to bring labor concerns and priorities to the table at broader energy and environmental forums.

We are seeking a well trained professional outreach specialist who will:


70% of time:
- Research, develop, recommend and communicate COWS' research findings and policy options on Great Lakes clean energy issues, especially as they relate to organized labor and economic development.
- Draft reports, briefing papers, press releases and other communications on Great Lakes clean energy options, including online resources.
- Travel throughout the Great Lakes region communicating COWS' research findings and policy options on key clean energy issues.
- Organize and participate in meetings and/or conferences on the role of labor in the new energy economy and/or manufacturing conversion

20% of Time:
- Attend internal meetings and discussions related to COWS' Great Lakes work.
- Participate and collaborate with other regional policy institutions on labor and manufacturing modernization issues.

10% of Time:
- Work on special projects as they develop.

A period of evaluation will be required.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: APRIL 23, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #58719 to