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GoodPower

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2008

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

⚡ Energy

Consulting • Logistics • Energy

GoodPower is a research-driven strategic communications and campaigning organization that mobilizes public and political support for a renewable, decarbonized economy. It runs programs focused on renewable energy, political engagement, regenerative agriculture, global deployment of low-carbon technologies, and innovation—using its in-house Good Data Lab to develop evidence-based strategies and prototype AI tools to increase impact. GoodPower aims to lower energy costs, create clean jobs, strengthen food systems, and build broad-based political power for the energy transition.

📋 Description

• Develop and lead original research from question and hypothesis development through study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication • Design and analyze randomized controlled trials, field and survey experiments, quasi-experimental studies, longitudinal research, and other approaches to measure program and intervention effects • Integrate quantitative and qualitative methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups • Develop measures of attitudes, behavior, engagement, and program impact • Determine whether interventions should be refined, expanded, scaled, or discontinued • Identify high-value research questions, emerging methods, and opportunities to strengthen understanding of behavioral and social drivers of decarbonization • Partner with program, organizing, communications, advocacy, civic engagement, and digital teams • Collaborate with academic researchers, community partners, polling firms, vendors, and other external organizations • Synthesize research into findings, recommendations, presentations, and written products for technical and nontechnical audiences • Travel to departmental meetings, staff retreats, and other events to represent the department and organization

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in psychology, political science, sociology, communication, behavioral science, public policy, evaluation, or another relevant social science field, or equivalent advanced research training and experience • Ability to work as an independent scientist • Experience developing original research questions, designing studies, critically evaluating evidence, and drawing well-supported conclusions • Strong experience designing and conducting applied social or behavioral research • Experience with randomized controlled trials, field or survey experiments, and experimental or quasi-experimental designs • Strong quantitative research skills, including statistical analysis, research design, and causal inference • Experience with qualitative or mixed-methods research, including interviews, focus groups, or analysis of open-ended data • Proficiency with statistical and research software such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, SPSS, or similar tools • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Entrepreneurial and self-directed, with strong scientific judgment • Comfort independently leading multiple research projects • Three or more years of research experience following completion of a doctoral degree preferred • Experience in one or more GoodPower issue areas preferred • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily

🏖️ Benefits

• 95% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance • HSA and FSA plans • 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions • Paid vacation • Paid sick leave • Floating holidays • Volunteer days • 13 paid holidays • 2 weeks of US office closure • Monthly internet and wellness stipend • Paid parental leave • Paid sabbatical program • 95-100% employer-paid employee and dependent medical, dental, and vision premiums • 2-4 weeks of paid vacation annually, depending on seniority • 2 floating holidays • 10 days of paid sick leave annually • 403(b) with 3% employer contribution/match • 1:1 match for charitable contributions ($250 per year) • 2 paid days off for volunteering • Education reimbursement up to $1,500 per year • Stipend of $200/month for cell phone, wellness expenses, etc. • 8 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of employment • 8 weeks of paid parental leave