Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition · 23 hours ago
Managing Director
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expThe Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition is dedicated to advancing the interests of U.S. solar manufacturers. They are seeking a full-time Managing Director to scale advocacy, communications, and member engagement efforts, ensuring proactive and influential support in the evolving policy landscape.
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Hiring Manager
Dylan Kezele
Responsibilities
Track and analyze market, policy, and industry news; provide timely updates and strategic insights to coalition members
Engage with congressional offices and administration officials to identify champions, cultivate long-term relationships, and advance coalition priorities
Represent the coalition in stakeholder meetings to build partnerships and amplify the coalition’s influence
Monitor breaking legislative and regulatory developments and coordinate rapid coalition responses, ensuring timely advocacy
Facilitate communication with coalition members to identify emerging policy and market challenges early and coordinate proactive responses
Provide members with strategic guidance, briefings, and analysis that help them navigate the policy environment and align with coalition priorities
Support membership development by identifying and recruiting new members, onboarding them, and ensuring existing members see clear value in participation
Manage coalition meetings, including setting agendas, drafting and sharing follow-up notes, tracking action items, and ensuring accountability
Draft public comments, letters, fact sheets, talking points, and other coalition collateral
Regularly develop public-facing materials—including blogs, fact sheets, press releases, op-eds, and newsletters—and ensure the coalition website and social media channels are current and aligned with messaging
Coordinate public affairs initiatives, including public campaigns, or other initiatives that elevate the coalition’s profile
Plan and execute coalition events such as fly-ins, roundtables, webinars, and member briefings to showcase industry priorities and strengthen member and policymaker engagement
Ensure strong coalition presence at relevant industry and policy events, representing coalition priorities and broadening visibility
Lead SEMA-driven initiatives or other coalition campaigns that highlight best practices, showcase industry leadership, or respond to policy opportunities
Oversee administrative tasks such as calendar management, meeting logistics, membership database maintenance, and website upkeep
Track and manage coalition finances in coordination with leadership (e.g., membership dues, budget allocations, and reporting), as well as support on legal and other related operational tasks
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional experience in U.S. energy policy, government affairs, trade or industrial policy, manufacturing advocacy, or related roles within Congress, the Executive Branch, industry associations, coalitions, or the private sector
Strong understanding of the U.S. solar industry and manufacturing ecosystem, including upstream and downstream supply chains, trade dynamics, and the role of federal industrial, energy, and tax policy
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with congressional offices, federal agencies (e.g., DOE, DoW, Commerce, USTR, Treasury), and industry stakeholders
Strong familiarity with federal energy, manufacturing, tax and trade policy, including incentives, regulatory processes, and legislative pathways affecting U.S. solar manufacturing and deployment
Proven ability to advise, brief, and present to senior policymakers, industry executives, coalition members, and other high-level stakeholders
Experience developing and executing advocacy strategies, including drafting public comments, letters, fact sheets, and other policy and communications materials
Comfort leading meetings and engagements with policymakers and partners, driving discussions toward clear objectives and outcomes
Strong policy research, writing, and strategic communications skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, compelling messages
Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic policy environment
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with leadership, members, consultants, and internal teams while exercising sound judgement and discretion
Benefits
Competitive benefits package available.
Company
Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition
The Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition is a diverse group of non-Chinese solar manufacturers united to rebuild the domestic supply chain.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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