Job o' the Day: Calling for a Safe Energy Program Director
By Lauren Forbes
We may be a little shaken up on the East Coast, so safety is exactly what the doctor ordered…
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) seeks a program director for PSR’s Safe Energy Program to educate Congress, media and the public about the economic, health and proliferation risks associated with nuclear reactors and to promote safe, clean renewable energy and efficiency as the lasting solution to climate change.
Policy
- Develop and promote proactive policies that advance program goals.
- Collaborate with allies and expert consultants to create and implement national and state strategies for achieving program goals.
- Create educational materials on nuclear energy issues for policymakers and the public, including fact sheets, policy analyses, and articles.
- Stay abreast of nuclear energy issues.
- Present at educational programs and conferences.
Legislative
- Develop national legislative strategy with allies and coordinate implementation of campaign to limit construction of new nuclear reactors in the U.S.
- Educate decision-makers, including members of Congress and the Administration, about nuclear energy issues and advocate for constructive policies.
- Monitor legislation related to nuclear energy and develop policy positions.
Media
- Develop and implement effective media strategies and messages related to nuclear energy.
- Serve as media spokesperson and respond to press inquiries on nuclear energy issues.
- Prepare media statements, advisories, and op-ed pieces.
Coalition Building
- Engage and coordinate new constituencies in advocacy for Safe Energy policies.
- Initiate and manage the development of educational events and tours for energy experts.
- Develop social media strategies to educate and mobilize concerned citizens.
Grassroots
- Collaborate with grassroots groups and integrate them into national and state strategies.
- Provide policy and technical expertise to grassroots on federal legislation and developments at the state level related to nuclear energy.
- Mobilize concerned citizens on nuclear energy issues via social media and other outreach strategies.
Management
- Serve on Executive Management Team.
- Supervise program staff and consultants.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of the Safe Energy section of PSR’s website.
- Serve as the primary contact with PSR’s Board of Directors on Safe Energy program work.
- Work with PSR’s Executive Director and Associate Director to develop and manage the Safe Energy program budget.
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