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<h2>Clean Power Alliance believes in a clean energy future that is local, where communities are empowered and customers are given a choice about the source of their energy. We are Southern California’s locally operated electricity provider across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, offering clean renewable energy at competitive rates.</h2>
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<h4>Clean Power Alliance serves approximately three million customers and one million customer accounts across 32 communities throughout Southern California including unincorporated Los Angeles County, unincorporated Ventura County and the cities of: Agoura Hills, Alhambra, Arcadia, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Camarillo, Claremont, Carson, Culver City, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Paramount, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills Estates, Santa Monica, Sierra Madre, Simi Valley, South Pasadena, Temple City, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, West Hollywood, Westlake Village and Whittier.</h4>
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<h4>Clean Power Alliance purchases clean power and Southern California Edison (SCE) delivers it. SCE will continue to deliver power to your home or business, send one bill, and be responsible for resolving any issues with your electricity service.</h4>
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<h4>Each member agency selected a default rate option to begin service.&nbsp;<a href="https://cleanpoweralliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Clean-Power-Alliance-Member-Agency-Default-Tier-Choices.pdf">Click here to see your city's default.</a>&nbsp;Although you will be automatically enrolled based on your community's choice, you will have the ability to change your rate at any time. No matter what offering you choose, you will soon enjoy the shared benefits of Clean Power Alliance including local control, stable rates, and higher renewable content.</h4>
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<h2>The best part is: the choice is yours! For the first time, you now have a choice when it comes to your energy. Clean Power Alliance currently offers three rate options designed to suit the diverse needs of our communities. You will have the opportunity to choose the percentage of renewable content that suits your business or family best. No matter what offering you choose, our communities will enjoy the shared benefits of Clean Power Alliance.</h2>
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Empowering Southern California communities with choice and cleaner renewable energy solutions.

Who We Are <a href="http://www.cleanpoweralliance.org/">Clean Power Alliance</a> (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 35 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts. ￼ What You’ll Do CPA seeks a dynamic and experienced marketing professional to join our growing Communications and Marketing team.  This position will lead the development of various marketing campaigns and initiatives, assist in elevating CPA’s visibility and brand awareness, and drive customer program enrollment. This is the perfect role for someone who is strategic thinker, has strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of marketing principles and techniques.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading marketing campaigns and initiatives. Who You’ll Work With The Senior Associate reports to the Senior Marketing and Digital Strategy Manager.  You will work within the Communication and Marketing team, but also collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.   Commitment to Diversity At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Culture CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand.  Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities: <ul><li>Demonstrate good judgement and integrity. </li></ul><ul><li>High attention to detail with strong organizational skills. </li></ul><ul><li>Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language. </li></ul><ul><li>Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast paced, start-up environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Be highly collaborative and work well on diverse teams and with diverse stakeholders and consultants.  </li></ul><ul><li>Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. </li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate across departments and vendors to achieve CPA and Program recruitment objectives. </li></ul><ul> <li>Strategic Thinking: the capacity to develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with CPA goals, marketing trends, and proprietary and secondary research.  </li> <li>Social Media Strategy: develop and execute comprehensive social media content to increase program visibility and engagement across platforms.  </li> </ul><ul> <li>Analytical Skills: proficiency in analyzing market data, consumer behavior, and campaign and website performance such as Google Analytics, paid media, and email results. </li> <li>Website content strategy: ability to oversee user interface design and implementation of strategies to improve customer engagement, ensuring all touchpoints reflect brand values and program goals. </li> </ul><ul><li>Communication Skills: strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present marketing plans and creativity.  </li></ul><ul><li>Team Collaboration: ability to foster collaboration and communication among internal teams to ensure seamless execution of marketing initiatives. </li></ul><ul><li>Adaptability: ability to adapt quickly to the changing clean energy market and internal priorities. This includes the capacity to be creative with the resources available, finding innovative solutions, and maximizing impact within budget constraints.  </li></ul><ul><li>Project Management: strong organizational skills to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, delegating tasks and strategic planning. </li></ul><ul><li>Be culturally competent and comfortable with multicultural content to engage different customer segments (Experience managing multi-language marketing materials a plus) </li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding and practice of translating complex topics into engaging and informative content </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to develop various content such as webpages, videos, and paid media assets that encourage action. </li></ul>Duties and ResponsibilitiesMarketing Strategy Development: <ul><li>Develop and present detailed marketing plans to stakeholders, articulating our vision and strategy for promoting CPA’s initiatives.  </li></ul><ul><li>Develop comprehensive marketing strategies that align with our mission of promoting clean, renewable energy through collaborations with CPA management. </li></ul><ul><li>Create and inform brand and program strategy development by leveraging secondary and primary market research, analytics, and benchmarks, ensuring our approaches are data-driven and effective. </li></ul><ul><li>Vendor Management: </li></ul><ul><li>Manage relationships with external marketing vendors, including advertising agencies, translation companies, and printers, ensuring all deliverables meet CPA’s brand guidelines and are delivered on time and within budget. </li></ul><ul><li>Identify and select external vendors for marketing services and projects, ensuring they align with CPA’s goals and standards. </li></ul><ul><li>Negotiate project estimates with vendors to secure favorable terms that fit within CPA’s fiscal budgets. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop scopes for Requests for Proposals (RFPs). </li></ul><ul><li>Identify suitable external vendors for marketing services and projects. </li></ul>Campaign Planning and Execution: <ul><li>Manage the planning, execution, and optimization of paid media campaigns across traditional and digital channels, maximizing outreach and engagement.  </li></ul><ul><li>Responsible for ensuring brand consistency across all marketing channels and touchpoints, reinforcing CPA’s commitment to clean energy and community service. </li></ul><ul><li>Lead coordination with internal teams for seamless campaign executions and approvals, ensuring alignment with CPA’s overall objectives. </li></ul><ul><li>Monitor brand and program campaign performance and make data-driven recommendations for optimizations, continuously improving our marketing effectiveness. </li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to CPA’s yearly planning and goals, ensuring marketing strategies support our broader organizational objectives. </li></ul>Cross-functional Collaboration: <ul><li>Collaborate with External Affairs, Customer Care, Programs, Finance, and other departments to align marketing priorities and ensure cohesive communication. </li></ul><ul><li>Liaise between marketing and other departments, facilitating smooth interactions and project executions. </li></ul>Content Creation and Accuracy: <ul><li>Ensure all marketing materials, including original copy created or managed by the manager, are free from grammatical mistakes, factual inaccuracies, and inconsistencies in brand messaging. </li></ul><ul><li>Responsible for proofreading content and verifying all information before publication, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism. </li></ul>Data Analysis and Reporting: <ul><li>Analyze and track metrics, identify trends, and interpret data to ensure effective campaign adjustments and informed decision-making. </li></ul>Project Management and Coordination: <ul><li>Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring all components are executed as planned. </li></ul><ul><li>Manage and track the progress of marketing communications (Marcom) initiatives, promptly addressing any discrepancies or issues to maintain the overall quality of projects. </li></ul>Other duties as assigned  Qualifications <ul><li>Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in Marketing, Communications, or journalism OR  at least 9 years of related experience  journalism, marketing, communications, or related field. </li></ul><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or journalism preferred. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with Google analytics, social media, and media monitoring analytics </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with MailChimp, Survey Monkey, and Microsoft BI preferred program management platforms. </li></ul><ul><li>You must reside in Southern California to be available to attend field events within Los Angeles and Ventura Counties </li></ul> Work Location   Residing in Southern California is required for this position. This position is eligible for either Hybrid or Remote options. The Hybrid option requires 2-3 assigned days in the Downtown Los Angeles office and includes a transportation allowance. The Remote option requires you to reside in Southern California to be available to attend field events within Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The Remote &amp; Hybrid options require in-person attendance at organization or team-wide events 3 times per year for 3-5 days per event. Full-time staff are required to work during CPA’s office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm PST.     BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $116,359.32 - $167,557.83, with exact compensation to be determined by Clean Power Alliance, dependent on experience. Benefits include health care, a 401(k)-like match program, paid vacation, and sick leave. This is not a civil service position; however, all CPA employees are required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests form, also known as the Form 700.  How to Apply Candidates should apply on <a href="https://cleanpoweralliance.org/career-opportunities/">CPA’s Career Page</a>. The start date for the position is January 2, 2025 and will remain open until filled.

Senior Associate, Communications and Marketing

Who We Are <a href="http://www.cleanpoweralliance.org/">Clean Power Alliance</a> (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 35 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts. What You’ll Do CPA is seeking two graduate level or post-graduate interns to work on two public policy research projects to help inform CPA’s public policy advocacy strategies. These projects would be ideal for candidates who are looking to gain experience in energy and sustainability fields. The topics covered by the two research projects are: <ul> <li>Public, private, or public/private partnership financing options for large infrastructure projects </li> <li>Renewable energy projects and resource and transmission planning </li> </ul>CPA internships are typically for a length of 12 consecutive weeks, up to 25 hours/week (no term is guaranteed). Who You’ll Work With The Regulatory Affairs Interns report to the Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs. You will work closely with the Regulatory Affairs team, and have some interactions with the Government Affairs team.   Commitment to Diversity At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Culture CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand. Requirements<ul> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li> <li>Excellent time management skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to act with professionalism and confidentiality </li> <li>Ability to conduct presentations with professionalism</li> <li>Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint </li> </ul> Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities<ul> <li>Excellent reading and writing skills </li> <li>Organized, detail-oriented, highly self-motivated to stay on track of schedule</li> <li>Excellent verbal communicator </li> <li>Curious about the electricity/energy industry, with some basic knowledge of the electricity market and understanding of renewable energy technologies </li> </ul> Duties and Responsibilities <ul> <li>Conduct qualitative and quantitative research related to energy project financing options and renewable energy resources projects sited in California </li> <li>Provide various analyses on public policy options and make recommendations</li> <li>Present the findings to internal business units, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer, and potentially external stakeholders </li> </ul> Qualifications<ul> <li>Must be a graduate student or recent post-graduate student </li> <li>Background in public policy, public administration, or business (focus on energy, environmental policy, or finance is a plus)</li> <li>Experience in the energy industry is a plus </li> <li>Must be able to travel to the CPA offices in Downtown Los Angeles</li> <li>The Internship will be during the Spring 2025 or Summer 2025 semesters</li> <li>Must be available to schedule internship hours within CPA’s regular office hours of Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm PST </li> <li>Upon applying, candidate must submit a resume and writing sample </li> </ul>Work Location   Residing a commutable distance from CPA’s offices is required for this position. This position is eligible for either Hybrid or Remote options. The Hybrid option requires up to 2 assigned days in the Downtown Los Angeles office. The Remote option requires you to be available to commute to CPA offices if needed. BenefitsGraduate &amp; Post-Graduate Internship compensation ranges from $25.00-$35.00/hour, with exact compensation to be determined by Clean Power Alliance, dependent on skills and experience. This is a part-time/temporary position. Interns are only eligible for mandated benefits, such as sick pay, workers’ compensation, and Medicare contributions.     How to Apply Candidates should apply on <a href="https://cleanpoweralliance.org/career-opportunities/">CPA’s Career Page</a>. Please submit a resume and writing sample.  If both are not submitted, candidacy will not be considered.

Regulatory Affairs Intern

Who We Are <a href="http://www.cleanpoweralliance.org/">Clean Power Alliance</a> (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 35 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts. What You’ll Do CPA is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic professional to join our growing team as Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (FP&amp;A Manager). This position will be responsible for managing agency budgeting, financial planning and analysis, evaluating and recommending modifications to projections and budgets, assisting in the agency’s financial reporting, supporting credit risk management, and providing insight into CPA’s financial risk and performance.  The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will supervise, assign, and review the work of a Financial Analyst. Who You’ll Work With Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance and Accounting, the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will work closely with senior management as well as with staff members responsible for front, middle, and back-office functions, non-energy contract management, and information systems and technology to ensure the financial and analytical needs of the organization are met. The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will also work with board committees and key external vendors and partners, including CPA’s data manager, scheduling coordinator, and our operational business partner, Southern California Edison (SCE).   Commitment to Diversity At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Culture CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand. RequirementsRequired Skills  <ul> <li>Excellent Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.</li> <li>Knowledge and experience with commercial credit analysis and management, ideally in the energy sector</li> <li>In-depth experience with financial planning, financial analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.</li> <li>Deep understanding of the interactions between systems and how business processes are enabled and impacted by those systems.</li> <li>Experience in developing financial systems and performing analytics for an energy-related market participant is required.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Working knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) is preferred.</li> </ul>Duties and ResponsibilitiesBudgeting:<ul> <li>Develop, maintain, and oversee the implementation of annual budgeting and budget amendment processes.</li> <li>Collaborate with budget owners to develop cost center budgets and financial forecasts. Maintain and update cost center and consolidated budget reports and compile cost center budgets into the annual budget workbook.</li> <li>Manage the integration of the approved annual budget data with the accounting system and generate and distribute the monthly actual vs budget report for each cost center.</li> <li>Develop and present budgets and supporting analyses and reports to senior management and board committees.</li> </ul>Budget and Expense Tracking and Analysis:<ul> <li>Develop and maintain systems to reconcile financial forecasts (including budgets) to actual financial results.  Collaborate with cost center managers and subject matter experts to explain deviations between actuals and forecasts.</li> <li>Collaborate with cost center managers to develop and maintain systems for reporting cost center budget to actual variances and provide updated cost estimates.</li> <li>Collaborate with Non-energy Contract Manager to develop and maintain systems to capture contract data, report contract spending, and facilitate spending estimation for the balance of the contract term.</li> <li>Evaluate and recommend modifications to projections and preliminary actual financial results generated by analyses. </li> </ul>Data and Systems<ul> <li>Collaborate with the Data and Systems and Customer Care Teams to identify data needed in our data warehouse to support variances and other analyses.</li> <li>Support the evaluation and selection of a new budgeting system. Manage aspects of the new budget system implementation project and provide training to other system users.</li> </ul>Invoice Validation, Compliance Filings, and Month End Close:<ul> <li>Perform analysis and shadow calculation for non-energy service invoices from SCE using customer billing data.</li> <li>Assist in the month-end close process, prepare journal entries and perform monthly account reconciliations as assigned.</li> <li>Reconcile the monthly cost of energy expenses to budget and to forecasts; research the variances and provide explanations to the senior management. </li> <li>Manage compilation of financial data for the Agency’s compliance filings and audits and perform compliance filings as assigned.</li> <li>Assist in financial statement preparation and any internal and external financial reporting needs.</li> </ul> Accounts Receivables Reconciliations and Write-off Validation:<ul> <li>Manage monthly AR aging analysis, bad debt expenses analysis, and roll-forward schedules. </li> <li>Manage reconciliation of monthly data manager reports with lockbox deposit records and general ledger accounts and research variances as needed.   Analyze customer billing data to support accounting and financial control functions.</li> <li>Perform due diligence and reasonableness checks on the customer account write-off list provided by SCE.</li> <li>Perform cash cycle analysis, identify process improvement opportunities, and provide analytic reports for management as requested. Research, resolve, and document any variances and report discrepancies.</li> </ul>Credit Management Oversight and Exception Processing:<ul> <li>Implement, manage, and make recommendations for continuous performance improvement of third-party collection agent(s) in the customer accounts receivable collection process. </li> <li>Evaluate and propose energy supplier credit terms and conditions in consultation with legal counsel and CPA’s outsourced credit manager.</li> <li>Manage the periodic review process for credit policies and practices and make recommendations for improvement. </li> </ul>Ad-hoc Analyses and Research Projects:<ul><li>Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects as assigned.</li></ul>Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate the Following Abilities:<ul> <li>Effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.</li> <li>Be able to organize and carry out projects with minimal instruction and supervision.</li> <li>Be a strong communicator who can write compellingly and clearly and deliver well-drafted and effective presentations. </li> <li> Undertake financial planning, analysis, and reporting or perform similar financial functions.</li> <li>Demonstrate good knowledge of financial statements and working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).</li> <li>Exhibit strong interest and aptitude to develop and manage a direct report. </li> <li>Exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking skills.</li> <li>Have a strong understanding of and experience with the analysis of large data sets, including experience extracting and analyzing data from databases. </li> <li> Have a high tolerance for uncertainty and know how and when to bring things to resolution.</li> <li> Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Work well on diverse teams.</li> <li>Be able to translate complex technical information into non-technical messages for business users.</li> <li>Compose correspondence independently based on policy and guidelines and maintain complex records.</li> <li>Must be able to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.</li> </ul>Qualifications<ul> <li>Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree &amp; 5 years of financial, credit, and/or data analysis and modeling experience. </li> <li>Experience with California electricity or related energy markets is required . </li> </ul>Work Location  This position is eligible for either Hybrid or Remote options. The Hybrid option requires 2-3 assigned days in the Downtown Los Angeles office and includes a transportation allowance. The Remote &amp; Hybrid options require in-person attendance at organization or team-wide events 3 times per year for 3-5 days per event. Full-time staff are required to work during CPA’s office hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm PST.    BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $133,813.73-$192,690.38, with exact compensation to be determined by Clean Power Alliance, dependent on experience. Benefits include health care, a 401(k)-like match program, paid vacation, and sick leave. This is not a civil service position; however, all CPA employees are required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests form, also known as Form 700. How to Apply Candidates should apply on <a href="https://cleanpoweralliance.org/career-opportunities/">CPA’s Career Page</a>. The start date for the position is as soon as possible and will remain open until filled.

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