About The Ad Hoc Group 

The Ad Hoc Group, LLC (AHG) is a highly specialized consulting firm that helps climate tech startups quickly grow successful businesses in complex, regulated markets. We are experts at the intersection of policy and business and we’re on a mission to help scale the technology businesses the world needs to fight and adapt to climate change. We’ve helped companies like Dandelion, Rondo Energy, Charm Industrial, VEIR, Octopus Energy, Stripe Climate, SPAN, Impulse and many more shape their market and accelerate growth.

AHG is a team of advisors and consultants with a wide range of professional backgrounds who are deeply passionate about solving the climate crisis and who believe that building successful climate tech companies is a critical part of the solution. We bring first-hand experience as startup operators, founders, and energy market experts, and put in the work required to empathize with startups, advocates, investors, regulators, customers, and other stakeholders in the climate tech community. We build authentic, long-term relationships rooted in human connections and a belief that a community is more powerful than a network. We challenge ourselves and our clients on where and how to drive more equitable outcomes, both within our organizations and in the market. You can read more about our values and company culture here.

About The Position 

The Associate position will collaborate with AHG team members to provide policy, business development, go-to-market, and fundraising support to AHG’s clients to help them seize opportunities and overcome obstacles to their successful growth. This is the perfect role for a climate, energy, and/or sustainability professional who wants to use their knowledge to help entrepreneurs transform markets and scale new products and technologies. The ideal candidate has a proven background working in climate and/or energy, is not afraid to dive into complex issues and data, and is also an effective networker and advocate with strong political and business instincts.

What You’ll Do:

• Become an expert in the policy and regulatory areas that will shape a sustainable future from building decarbonization to electrified mobility to resiliency and carbon removal
• Build relationships with AHG’s clients who include startup founders, VC partners, and corporate leaders
• Support in-depth policy and regulatory research and analysis to inform go-to-market, regulatory, and business development strategies for our clients
• Coordinate with AHG team members to craft thoughtful, detailed written memos and presentations to advance business outcomes for AHG’s clients, including comments and testimony before state public utility commissions and other federal, state and municipal regulatory bodies
• Lead build-out of key internal policy resources to help streamline AHG’s work across clients

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in climate or energy policy, including work with startups, consulting, and/or government with a preference for a diversity of experiences
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Strong base of technical knowledge in one or more climate-related segments, such as building decarbonization, transportation electrification, resilience, industrial decarbonization, grid services, or carbon removal.
• Experience navigating state energy regulation, wholesale energy markets, carbon removal policy landscapes, or a desire to build that expertise quickly.
• An agile networker and advocate who develops trusted relationships 
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment with frequent context switching
• A strong desire for ownership and accountability
• Passion for climate tech and energy
• A critical and empathetic thinker with an understanding of the complexities of climate policy and energy justice issues 

LOCATION:  Strong preference for hub city - we are a hybrid/remote firm with offices in four hub cities:  Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco and New York. Up to 10% travel expected, including for 2-3 teamwide retreats, annually.  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay for this role is typically between $85,000 and $100,000 commensurate with skills, experience, and qualifications. We determine pay based on experience, geography, internal equity, and any other factors related to the job. 

This position is eligible for an annual bonus (10%+) and participation in the company’s Equity Incentive Plan, which provides employees an opportunity to share in the future growth and success of AHG and its clients. AHG provides our employees with competitive benefits including a 401k plan with an automatic 3% employer contribution, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $1500 annual professional development benefit, 14 weeks fully paid parental leave, and a flexible PTO policy.

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter.

Interview process and timeline:

• Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
• Interviews will take place in April and May.
• Finalists will be asked to complete and present a short homework assignment.
• We anticipate extending an offer in May or June.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION:

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are not only company values but are essential for our success and that of our clients. The Ad Hoc Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives. AHG recognizes that climate change disproportionately affects people from historically marginalized backgrounds and that the solution to the climate crisis requires the leadership and inclusion of those most impacted. Our company is committed to building an inclusive and respectful culture, and we strive to build a firm that reflects the populations that our work serves. We highly encourage applications from people of color, women, and people from other backgrounds historically underrepresented in the climate tech community. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email taylor@theadhocgroup.com.

This position is an at-will role and this job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the incumbent may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.