Careers
The dedicated team at Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is committed to promoting responsible and equitable energy choices to ensure clean, safe, and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.
We welcome highly qualified individuals with professional experience or education who demonstrate a solid understanding of energy policy issues to submit a resume and letter of interest for future opportunities at SACE.
We anticipate future openings for staff with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Solar development
• Utility system resource planning
• Transmission or distribution planning
• Energy efficiency or electrification programs
• Utility regulatory policy
Ideal candidates will have strong skills in the following:
• Writing and public speaking
• Analytical thinking and computer applications
Experience with state agencies, decision-makers, media, or nonprofit advocacy is strongly preferred.
SACE offers job location flexibility, with an expectation that staff are based in key Southeast states, including Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida. We have a central office in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Salary will be commensurate with nonprofit compensation in the Southeast and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring 401(k) matching, paid vacation, and sick leave. SACE also supports professional development and training to deepen skillsets when appropriate.
Diversity
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy recognizes that continued success requires a staff of hardworking, intelligent people from diverse backgrounds. SACE is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran, marital status, or sexual orientation. We encourage inquiries from women and persons of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
How to Inquire
Applicants should email a resume and letter of interest to apply@cleanenergy.org and note any restrictions regarding location, salary, and dates of availability. Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive, we are unable to personally contact all applicants. Please be assured that every application is reviewed and considered by a senior member of our staff.
About SACE
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is a regional, not-for-profit environmental advocacy organization that promotes responsible and equitable energy choices to ensure clean, safe and healthy communities throughout the Southeast. After more than 35 years, SACE remains the only regional organization solely focused on transforming the way energy is produced and consumed in the Southeast.