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Every dollar we invest is structured to multiply, generating durable returns for people, markets, and the environment.\nOver 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.\nA Career at CGC\nA career at the CGC is grounded in impact. Our six core values guide how we invest and how we work together.\nInnovation drives creative solutions and continuous improvement.\nMission-Driven Focus keeps long-term impact at the center of every decision.\nPartnership shapes how we mobilize capital and build trust-based relationships.\nAccountability defines our stewardship and commitment to results.\nCollaboration strengthens cross-functional teamwork and shared responsibility.\nTransparency ensures open communication and integrity in how we operate.\nOur 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.\nPosition Summary \nThe Communications & Policy Associate will support CGC's internal and external policy, communications, and strategic initiatives, helping ensure the organization is aligned internally, engaged effectively with external audiences, and able to communicate clearly about its mission, priorities, and work. \nReporting to the Chief of Staff & Head of External Affairs, the Associate will work across CGC to coordinate high-priority initiatives, support internal organizational communications, monitor and analyze relevant policy and media developments, and translate complex policy and market issues into clear and compelling materials for internal and external audiences. \nThis role will serve as an important connector across CGC. Internally, the Associate will help leadership and teams communicate priorities, coordinate projects, prepare for meetings and organizational events, track decisions and action items, create and strengthen systems for information sharing and execution. Externally, the Associate will support policy engagement, stakeholder communications, media and digital content, events, and other efforts to advance CGC's mission and visibility. \nThe ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and highly organized project manager who is intellectually curious, exercises strong judgment, is comfortable working across teams and under strict deadlines, and can quickly understand and communicate complex policy, financial, and organizational issues.\nKey Responsibilities \nInternal Communications & Organizational Coordination \nSupport internal communications from leadership and help ensure staff have clear, timely information about organizational priorities, initiatives, decisions, and major developments. \nDraft and edit internal announcements, leadership updates, talking points, presentations, briefing materials, newsletters, and other internal communications documents. \nSupport the planning and execution of organization-wide and team events, including CGC's annual meeting and other key organizational convenings. \nCoordinate 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. \nPrepare agendas, briefing materials, meeting notes, decision logs, and action-item trackers for Senior Leadership team meetings and monthly all team town halls. \nCoordinate closely with Executive Office Executive Assistants to support leadership meetings, communications, events, briefings, and other organizational priorities. \nDevelop and improve templates, processes, and tools that strengthen internal information flow, project tracking, and organizational coordination. \nExercise discretion and strong judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, or not-yet-public information. \nCreate and maintain internal tools and systems of communication. \nExternal Affairs: \nPolicy Research & Engagement \nMonitor federal and state legislative, regulatory, policy, and market developments relevant to CGC's mission, investments, partners, and strategic priorities. \nConduct research and prepare concise policy memos, briefing materials, talking points, background materials, and other analyses for senior leadership, internal teams, and consultants. \nTranslate complex policy and regulatory developments into clear implications for CGC's work, partners, and external positioning. \nTrack emerging policy issues and identify developments that may create opportunities, risks, or communications needs for CGC. \nSupport preparation for meetings with policymakers, government officials, industry organizations, partners, and other external stakeholders. \nExternal Communications & Digital Content \nDraft and edit external communications, including website content, newsletters, announcements, press materials, talking points, presentations, and other public-facing materials. \nTranslate complex policy, project finance, investment, and market-development topics into clear and compelling content for a diverse audience. \nSupport communications highlighting CGC investments, partnerships, organizational milestones, market insights, events, and impact. \nManage routine website content updates and news postings and collaborate with the IT department and other relevant teams on website updates, functionality, and related needs. \nWork with the Digital Associate to support CGC's social media strategy and maintain a regular content calendar across priority platforms. \nMonitor 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. \nSupport communications surrounding conferences, announcements, partnerships, transactions, and other external events, including speeches, panels, public remarks, presentations, talking points, and briefing materials. \nHelp maintain consistent organizational messaging, voice, and brand standards across internal and external channels. \nTrack websites, social media, media, and other communications metrics and use insights to help improve reach and engagement. \nSupport coordination with external communications, government affairs, design, and other consultants and vendors. \nQualifications \nEducation & Experience\nRequired \nBachelor's degree in public policy, political science, communications, journalism, economics, environmental studies, business, or related field. \n4+ 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. \nExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely, and accurately. \nDemonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear and accessible materials for different audiences. \nStrong research and analytical skills and the ability to quickly become conversant in new policy, market, and organizational issues. \nStrong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously. \nExcellent attention to detail and a high level of follow-through. \nStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments, functions, and levels of an organization. \nSound judgment, professionalism, and discretion, particularly when working with confidential or not-yet-public information. \nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities and external conditions may evolve quickly. \nStrong proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite. \nStrong interest in CGC's mission and in clean energy, climate finance, infrastructure, economic development, public policy, or related issues. \nPreferred Qualifications \nFamiliarity with federal and/or state energy, environmental, infrastructure, economic, or financial policy. \nExperience drafting executive communications, policy briefs, talking points, presentations, newsletters, or public-facing content. \nExperience supporting internal communications, executive offices, or cross-functional organizational initiatives. \nExperience managing website content, social media channels, newsletters, or other digital communications. \nFamiliarity with Jira and Web flow. \nExperience coordinating projects involving multiple internal teams, senior leaders, and external partners or consultants or the desire to gain that experience. \nFamiliarity with project finance, green banks, public-private partnerships, or investment firms is a plus. \nCompensation & Benefits\nThe salary range for this role is $117,715 - $132,549. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications, and may vary from the stated range. \nCGC offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work environment\nCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. 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