Senior Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Act as a key member of the EC team responsible for the daily execution of the Ameren Illinois Fleet Assessment Program.

• Engage in outreach activities, including phone calls, emails, meetings, and follow-ups, to establish a participant pipeline for the program.

• Assist participants in gathering and processing fleet data, such as vehicle inventories, usage patterns, fuel consumption, and maintenance expenses.

• Create total cost of ownership (TCO) fleet analysis models utilizing the EC’s DRVE tool.

• Review analysis findings with participants and aid in making decisions regarding vehicle prioritization and procurement strategies.

• Monitor participant progress and oversee projects to ensure they align with program objectives and timelines.

• Provide hands-on assistance to participating communities and partners transitioning from planning to execution.

• Work closely with Ameren Illinois staff.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with government entities, utilities, academia, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and planning sessions.

• Represent EC at conferences, webinars, and stakeholder meetings.

• Create presentations and showcase successful implementation stories.

• Promote information exchange and stakeholder connections to enhance best practices, program design, and knowledge transfer.

• Collaborate with colleagues involved in the Ameren Illinois CEC Program.

• Monitor transportation electrification policies, funding prospects, and industry trends.

• Analyze and summarize guidance and program documentation.

• Produce fact sheets, briefing memos, slide decks, and other implementation resources.

• Contribute content for EC publications, newsletters, and updates for funders.

• Collaborate with various EC teams, including Policy, Freight, and Campaigns.

• Assist in project and program management, including outcomes, deliverables, staffing plans, timelines, and budgets.

• Provide regular updates to project partners and stakeholders.

• Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of program outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices.

• Aid in proposal development and reporting processes for funders or clients as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in transportation electrification, energy policy, utility programs, nonprofits, local or state government, consulting, or a related field.

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, including ongoing outreach through phone, email, and meetings to recruit, retain, or influence participation in programs or initiatives.

• Strong comprehension of transportation electrification concepts, including EV fleets, charging infrastructure, utility programs, and/or federal and state funding mechanisms.

• Comfort in serving as an external-facing representative, including leading or supporting presentations, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a background in producing clear, audience-specific materials.

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while ensuring responsiveness, accountability, and proactive communication.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with project management tools like Monday.com is advantageous.

• Experience in supporting community engagement, technical assistance, or planning initiatives for municipalities, fleets, or other public-sector partners is preferred.

• Knowledge of Illinois energy policy, utility programs, or relevant state initiatives is a plus.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States as stipulated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% coverage for health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) premiums for employees and their dependents.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• 401k Retirement Plan (Roth option available) with a 3% employer match.

• Life insurance.

• 17 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and sick leave annually.

• $60 monthly cell phone allowance.

• Sabbatical available for eligible employees.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.