Careers

Work with the Clean Coalition

The Clean Coalition team of talented, motivated, and passionate individuals is determined to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and a modern grid through technical, policy, and project development expertise.

We offer a flexible atmosphere of working remotely, but thrive as a high-performing team tackling challenging work. The Clean Coalition drives policy innovation to remove barriers to procurement and interconnection of distributed energy resources (DER) — such as local renewables, advanced inverters, demand response, and energy storage — and we establish market mechanisms that realize the full potential of integrating these solutions. The Clean Coalition also collaborates with utilities and municipalities to create near-term deployment opportunities that prove the technical and financial viability of local renewables and other DER.

The Clean Coalition is a growing organization and is looking for new team members to help achieve our mission. If you are qualified and eager to help advance clean local energy, then please apply to one of our open positions below.

Communications Director, Santa Barbara

The Clean Coalition seeks a full-time Communications Director, based in Santa Barbara, to lead communications efforts. Ideal candidates will have renewable energy experience, possess excellent writing skills, and have proven success in creating and implementing an overall communications strategy at a nonprofit in the renewable energy sector; developing media and collateral pieces from technical sources that are suitable for general audiences; and connecting with philanthropic funding sources, including foundations, family offices, Donor Advised Fund (DAF) principals, and high-net-worth individuals. The Development Director reports to the Executive Director and works with other Clean Coalition staff. To learn more, read the full job description.

Associate Engineer, Santa Barbara

The Clean Coalition seeks a full-time Associate Engineer based in the City of Santa Barbara to advance our Solar Microgrid and Community Microgrid work. Solar Microgrids are solar-driven microgrids that serve individual facilities, while Community Microgrids harness local solar and other distributed energy resources (DER) to achieve a new approach for designing and operating the electric grid and delivering an unparalleled trifecta of economic, environmental, and resilience benefits to communities. To learn more, read the full job description.

Program Engineer

The Clean Coalition seeks a full-time Program Engineer based in the Santa Barbara or Menlo Park, California areas to advance our Community Microgrid Initiative. Community Microgrids provide a new approach for designing and operating the electric grid, relying heavily on DER to achieve a more sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective energy system. Community resilience is a key driver for the microgrid systems we design and build. To learn more, read the full job description.

Santa Barbara Program Manager

The Clean Coalition seeks a full-time Program Manager based in the Santa Barbara, California area to advance the Clean Coalition’s Goleta Load Pocket Community Microgrid and related projects. This role requires an engineering background and project scoping, development, and management experience. This role reports to a Program Director. Much of the Program Manager’s work can be done from a home office located in Santa Barbara or Goleta. There will be regular requirements for in-person participation in meetings and events. To learn more, read the full job description.

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The latest in clean local energy

Learn about our innovative projects and initiatives on our blog, and see what others are reporting about our important work.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Pros & Cons

Craig Lewis of the Clean Coalition presented during City of Irwindale's City Council meeting on 11 December 2024.

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Climate Action Plan Win

Sierra Club Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter reports on Santa Barbara's Climate Action Plan which the Clean Coalition supported.

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Finding the Balance: Benchmarking Solar, Wind and Energy Storage Community Benefits Agreements

This blog post by the Clean Coalition details community benefits agreements for clean energy projects

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