Full-Time Opening – Clean Energy Partnerships and Origination Specialist – New York Power Authority

Summary

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is leading New York State’s transition to a decarbonized energy system. As part of our expanding renewable and nuclear initiatives, we are seeking a Clean Energy Partnerships & Origination Specialist to support technical outreach, engagement strategy, and lead development that drives clean energy growth across the state. 


In this role, you will design and implement integrated outreach and engagement strategies, translate complex clean energy and market data into accessible materials, and strengthen CRM workflows and analytics to support partnership development. You will collaborate closely with NYPA’s Nuclear and Renewables development teams to prepare capability briefs, fact sheets, opportunity assessments, and presentations that communicate technical concepts clearly to external stakeholders. 


The position also supports multi‑channel engagement activities, including events, stakeholder outreach, and the development of high‑quality engagement collateral. You will help identify opportunities within New York’s evolving energy landscape, track lead engagement, and contribute to building strong relationships across industry, community, and government audiences. 


This is an excellent opportunity for an industry‑minded professional with a passion for clean energy, data‑driven insights, and cross‑functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, comfort with CRM and digital engagement tools, and a drive to contribute to NYPA’s mission of advancing a cleaner, more resilient energy future for New York. #LI-CJ1

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development, design and implementation of technically informed marketing strategies that align with overall business goals and brand positioning
  • Monitor and track lead engagement and outreach performance across marketing campaigns and events, ensuring data accuracy and updating lead statuses
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs
  • Evaluate outreach performance and recommend data‑driven improvements using quantitative analytics and CRM insights
  • Maintain, refine, and analyze Customer Relationship Management (CRM) workflows, ensuring high quality data management, segmentation logic, and performance dashboards
  • Translate market data into clear external facing materials including capability briefs, fact sheets, opportunity assessments, and presentations
  • Develop high quality engagement collateral that communicates complex energy concepts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work in a fast-moving, dynamic and team-oriented environment
  • Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Power Point
  • Strong knowledge of marketing, business development fundamentals and experience applying them in a technical or energy-sector environment
  • Familiarity with clean energy technologies (nuclear, renewables, storage) and policy drivers shaping New York’s clean energy markets
  • Proficiency in CRM platforms and data analytics with the ability to build and interpret performance dashboards and segmentation logic
  • Ability to synthesize technical information and communicate in clear, concise formats to external audiences
  • Strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and comfort working with quantitative data, energy metrics and market analyses

Education, Experience and Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Marketing, Communications, Business or relevant field
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience working preferred
  • CRM experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with marketing, technical communications, business development or related energy-sector work preferred
  • Experience with renewable energy, public-power environment or tech start-ups strongly preferred 

Physical Requirements

Approximate travel: 25%

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $106,000-$146,300. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.


The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. 
 
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.  To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov

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By Stanley Willard Jr.
Stanley Willard Jr. Assistant Director of Employer Relations