Communications & Policy Associate

About CGC CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America. CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America. We collaborate with the public and private sectors to bridge financing gaps and mobilize private capital into projects that deliver measurable economic and environmental impact at scale. Every dollar we invest is structured to multiply, generating durable returns for people, markets, and the environment. Over the past decade, CGC has demonstrated the power of public-private investment by helping catalyze economic accelerators nationwide and mobilizing billions of dollars toward affordable clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Our model fills market gaps, unlocks private capital, and proves that economic growth and environmental progress can advance together. A Career at CGC Our culture is fast-paced, rigorous, and purpose-driven. If you are motivated by solving complex challenges, building new markets, and delivering measurable impact within a collaborative team, CGC offers a platform to do that work with purpose. Innovation drives creative solutions and continuous improvement. Mission-Driven Focus keeps long-term impact at the center of every decision. Partnership shapes how we mobilize capital and build trust-based relationships. Accountability defines our stewardship and commitment to results. Collaboration strengthens cross-functional teamwork and shared responsibility. Transparency ensures open communication and integrity in how we operate.

Support internal communications from leadership and help ensure staff have clear, timely information about organizational priorities, initiatives, decisions, and major developments. Draft and edit internal announcements, leadership updates, talking points, presentations, briefing materials, newsletters, and other internal communications documents. Support the planning and execution of organization-wide and team events, including CGC's annual meeting and other key organizational convenings. Coordinate cross-functional projects and initiatives on behalf of the Chief of Staff & Head of External Affairs, including developing timelines, tracking deliverables, and following up with stakeholders. Prepare agendas, briefing materials, meeting notes, decision logs, and action-item trackers for Senior Leadership team meetings and monthly all team town halls. Coordinate closely with Executive Office Executive Assistants to support leadership meetings, communications, events, briefings, and other organizational priorities. Develop and improve templates, processes, and tools that strengthen internal information flow, project tracking, and organizational coordination. Exercise discretion and strong judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, or not-yet-public information. Create and maintain internal tools and systems of communication. External Affairs Policy Research & Engagement Monitor federal and state legislative, regulatory, policy, and market developments relevant to CGC's mission, investments, partners, and strategic priorities. Conduct research and prepare concise policy memos, briefing materials, talking points, background materials, and other analyses for senior leadership, internal teams, and consultants. Translate complex policy and regulatory developments into clear implications for CGC's work, partners, and external positioning. Track emerging policy issues and identify developments that may create opportunities, risks, or communications needs for CGC. Support preparation for meetings with policymakers, government officials, industry organizations, partners, and other external stakeholders. External Communications & Digital Content Draft and edit external communications, including website content, newsletters, announcements, press materials, talking points, presentations, and other public-facing materials. Translate complex policy, project finance, investment, and market-development topics into clear and compelling content for a diverse audience. Support communications highlighting CGC investments, partnerships, organizational milestones, market insights, events, and impact. Manage routine website content updates and news postings and collaborate with the IT department and other relevant teams on website updates, functionality, and related needs. Work with the Digital Associate to support CGC's social media strategy and maintain a regular content calendar across priority platforms. Monitor the media landscape across print, digital, and social media; provide timely updates as relevant developments occur and prepare a weekly overview of key coverage, issues, and trends for leadership. Support communications surrounding conferences, announcements, partnerships, transactions, and other external events, including speeches, panels, public remarks, presentations, talking points, and briefing materials. Help maintain consistent organizational messaging, voice, and brand standards across internal and external channels. Track websites, social media, media, and other communications metrics and use insights to help improve reach and engagement. Support coordination with external communications, government affairs, design, and other consultants and vendors.

Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, communications, journalism, economics, environmental studies, business, or related field. 4+ years of relevant professional experience in communications, public policy, government affairs, public affairs, research, project management, or related field. Relevant internships and fellowships may count toward experience. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely, and accurately. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear and accessible materials for different audiences. Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to quickly become conversant in new policy, market, and organizational issues. Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of follow-through. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments, functions, and levels of an organization. Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion, particularly when working with confidential or not-yet-public information. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities and external conditions may evolve quickly. Strong proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite. Strong interest in CGC's mission and in clean energy, climate finance, infrastructure, economic development, public policy, or related issues.