State Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
Administrative / Office
Washington DC Contract Apr 15, 2024
Employment Enterprises, Inc. is currently working with a national trade association for investor-owners within the utility’s domain. The State Regulatory Affairs Coordinator will work with member companies regarding state regulations and how they can remain in compliance with them. This requires the coordinator to engage with members, advocate for them, guide them in decision-making and assist members as needed. This is a hybrid position located in Washington, DC, paying $20 - $30 per hour.

State Regulatory Affairs Coordinator Responsibilities:
  • Conduct research on proceedings and dockets from public utility commissions, which regulate utilities – including electric companies. Proceedings may cover topics including battery storage, renewable energy, community solar, environmental justice, clean energy transition, and diversity equity and inclusion.
  • Produce written summaries on key orders, state trends or hearings for the state regulatory affairs team, or member companies, which include some of the biggest electric companies in the U.S.
  • Lead major research assignment and present findings to state regulatory affairs team at end of internship.
  • Collaborate on state regulatory summaries and research with other internal departments, including External Affairs, Environmental, Legal, Customer Solutions, and Finance.
  • Learn the different responsibilities state utility commissions, state legislatures, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, other federal agencies, and Congress all play in the electric industry.
  • Assist team members with key regulatory event management as needed.
  • Assist team members with database management as needed.

State Regulatory Affairs Coordinator Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required. All majors are accepted but preference is given to Communications, Political Science, Economics, Pre-Law, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Energy Policy, or related areas.
  • Interest in energy and/or government preferred.
  • Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple work streams, ability to complete tasks on time, self-motivation.
  • Web research skills and resourcefulness.
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
  • Ability and desire to learn about the energy industry.
  • Prior experience working in an office environment. 

What we offer:
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Medical and dental benefits for qualifying professionals
  • Flex spending account
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
“Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.”