Are you ready to put your passion for a cleaner energy future to work? Join the RAP team.
RAP is seeking collaborators who are enthusiastic about clean energy. We’re looking for curiosity, humor and intentionality. We strive to be people-centered in all we do, both our external work and our internal processes.
With offices in the U.S., Belgium, Germany and China, and a strong remote team, RAP is excited to meet and consider experts the world over. See below for positions for which we are currently hiring, if none are listed, please check back soon.
RAP is an equal opportunity employer.
RAP’s Culture
RAP is optimistic about the future.
Rappers wear the badge of ‘wonk’ with pride. We show up with intention, compassion and empathy, bringing our authentic selves to this impactful work. We relish making complex things understandable and appreciate fresh perspectives. Working at RAP means diving deep into clean energy challenges and solutions while also benefiting from a life-work balance. We offer competitive pay in all the regions where we work, and we encourage and enable staff to take advantage of professional development opportunities.
RAP is dedicated to fostering a people-centered workplace where everyone can collaborate with curiosity and purpose. We strive for continuous improvement, but understand that the goal is progress, not perfection.
We approach the clean energy transition with enthusiasm for the next big idea and we’d love your input in our next dialogue.
“[At RAP] We support each other, offer help, time, and anything we can to ensure that we remain committed to seeing each and every Rapper as a person first, rather than just a coworker. I also try to emulate this in my work by showing up for others when I can, and for myself when needed.”
Molly Caballero
Current Open Positions at RAP
Intern, U.S. Program
Are you interested in U.S. energy policies and developing solutions to challenges in the power sector? This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge clean energy topics as part of a collaborative international team.
RAP’s U.S. program is currently seeking two interns for the Summer 2024 to work on various policy initiatives in the US.
Interns will have the opportunity to attend NARUC Summer Session to learn more about how state utility commissioners think about these issues. At the end of the summer, interns will have the opportunity to present to RAP staff about their summer project or a particular policy focus area of interest.
Internships will be held during the summer of 2024 for 10-12 weeks. Start and end dates are flexible depending on school requirements.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong communications skills
Microsoft Office Suite/Google/Adobe proficiency
Research and analysis skills using primary and secondary sources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in-person and online
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Enthusiasm for subject matter
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTED
Strong research skills, preferably with previous application in the energy and/or power sector
General experience in either climate, environmental, clean energy, or other policy and regulations
COMPENSATION
RAP offers compensation for interns at $20 per hour and will cover costs incurred for any travel or conferences (to be approved by the RAP Internship Mentor).
INTERESTED?
If you’re interested in these opportunities, we want to hear from you! Please view the complete job description and send your cover letter and résumé by May 31, 2024 to [email protected], and refer to “U.S. Program Internship” in the subject line.
Location:
Remote in the United States, with the potential of spending time at RAP’s headquarters in Montpelier, Vermont. Travel and conference opportunities may also be offered. Ability to hire candidates in CA, CO, DC, MA, ME, MT, NH, NY, OK, RI, VA, VT, WI.
Intern, EU Programme
Join us as an intern for 3 – 6 months, based in Berlin (DE), and help build the clean, reliable, and equitable energy system of the future. This internship opportunity at RAP will give you an up-close view of how policy and regulation is developed for the energy sector, allow you to work with global experts in the field, and is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge clean energy topics as part of a collaborative, friendly, international team.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research support to projects focused on regulation to decarbonise the German electricity sector. This will involve:
Desk-based, background research on network prices and data, e.g. costs and loads, as well as analysing market developments of related dynamic tariffs and customer-centric offers of flexibility procurements.
Stakeholder interviews could be an additional measure to approve findings.
Occasional external representation of RAP as well as at project meetings with partner organisations.
Presentation of research findings including via briefing notes and in presentation format.
In addition to an opportunity to gain research and policy experience in these three highly relevant clean energy transition areas, RAP can also offer opportunities to build a network in both Berlin and Brussels and engage in policy debates in those locations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Completion or near completion of undergraduate degree in relevant field of (renewable) energy, environmental (policy) studies, economics, law, policy or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in both German and English
Strong communications skills
Research and analysis skills, both qualitative and quantitative, using primary and secondary sources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in-person and online
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Enthusiasm for subject matter.
HELPFUL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Evidenced research skills in the energy and/or electricity sector
General experience in either climate, environmental, clean energy, or other policy and regulations
Interest in and knowledge of European energy and climate policy.
INTERESTED?
If you’re interested in these opportunities, we want to hear from you! Please view the complete job description and send your cover letter and résumé by June 14, 2024 to [email protected], and refer to “EU Programme Internship” in the subject line.
Location:
Berlin, Germany with the flexibility to spend time remotely and in our office. Travel to other EU job sites may also be offered, on as-needed basis.
President & CEO
RAP seeks a proven, accomplished leader, with a deep passion for the mission and in service style leadership. This President and CEO will bring a courageous and inspiring vision to RAP as well as the ability to lead and execute bold strategic plans that produce effective and trusting international and domestic partnerships, dissemination and scaling of best practices, brand visibility and financial sustainability for the organization. The leader must demonstrate the capability to harmonize RAP’s traditional strengths and aspirations with long overlooked diversity and equity concerns that are now vital to energy sector success.
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The next leader will have experience writing and speaking publicly to groups about complex issues related to climate change, energy policy, energy and environmental regulation, and markets. This person will have a demonstrated ability to relate to the challenges and needs of regulators and other decision-makers in both developed and developing countries. The President and CEO will be comfortable working in a quickly evolving field where policy and regulation can lag. This person will be an outstanding communicator both internally and externally, will value openness, and will proactively foster collaboration. The President and CEO will have interpersonal skills and the ability to manage and work effectively with a diverse, high-energy entrepreneurial group of people. Technology is rapidly changing the options available to energy decision-makers, and the next President and CEO will stay abreast of these new opportunities.
This role requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. An advanced degree or equivalent qualification based on education and professional experience is preferred. This person is a respected peer by policymakers and current leaders of energy organizations. The ideal candidate will have a record of innovative leadership within an energy enterprise, nonprofit, philanthropic or public sector organization. The leader understands government and NGO involvement in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy, energy policy networks, and power sector decision-making and has experience or knowledge of working in more than one country.
The annual salary range for this position is between $250,000 and $300,000 and will be commensurable with experience. At RAP, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a best-in-class global benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future, along with generous leave policies that ensure you have the time you need for personal growth and relaxation.