Position Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000-$52,000 per year, dependent on experience and education

Benefits: 457b plan, and matching; Medical coverage and 100% deductible coverage through HRA; Dental coverage; Vision coverage; Life insurance; Paid time off; Parental leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Monthly Remote Work Stipend; Supplemental Reitrement plan, and more.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9-5pm; occasionally work on off hours if required

Work Location: Hybrid; Home and Boston Office

 

Job Overview

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) seeks an Analyst to support the Investments team in sourcing, evaluating, executing and managing venture investments in the most promising clean energy and climate technology companies in Massachusetts. This is an opportunity for a motivated candidate to take on significant responsibilities within a growing organization, develop skills in venture capital, and build a strong network of relationships across the climate-tech and investing sectors.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interests in this field, a desire to contribute to MassCEC’s mission as a public strategic investor, and the willingness and ability to take on and manage a wide range of tasks independently. The Analyst will report to the Investment Principal, and will work closely with other Investment Team members, as well as collaborating regularly with staff across the wider MassCEC organization.

 

Job Duties:

The Analyst will gain valuable experience supporting a broad range of investment activities:

• New Investments and Transaction Support: Help our team identify promising clean energy companies and make new investments to grow our portfolio.
• Help identify, track, analyze, and evaluate new clean energy investment opportunities.
• Conduct market research and investment due diligence including business plan evaluation and general, financial, and technical due diligence
• Assist in preparing proposals for MassCEC management, Investments Committee and Board of Directors.
• Assist with preparing transaction documents and closing investments.

Investments Portfolio Management and Support: Work with other members of the Investments team as we engage with and provide support to companies that we’ve already invested in.

• Assist senior staff with advising and managing investments in portfolio companies.
• Maintain and update data on portfolio company financial and environmental performance, among other metrics.
• Conduct research as needed to understand trends in markets, technologies, regulations and other factors that may affect portfolio companies.

External Representation and Engagement: Build a strong network of energy and climate ventures, investors, and other partners of MassCEC.

• Represent MassCEC at meetings, conferences and other events.
• Coordinate and conduct regular engagement with partner organizations.
• Attend events in order to identify new opportunities for investment or partnership.

Administrative Support: Help the Investments group to operate efficiently and in coordination with the rest of MassCEC.

• Assist with administrative duties such as taking notes, preparing agendas, preparing documents, information requests, and scheduling meetings.
• Manage investment and payment approvals in MassCEC’s award management software.
• Provide guidance and training to MassCEC interns or co-op students as needed and directed by senior staff.

Position Qualifications:

Basic requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree with excellent academic results in a relevant subject.
• 0-2 years of work experience post-graduation.
• At least some internship, co-op, or other experience in relevant fields such as energy and climate, market research, finance, or investments.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Aptitude for working independently while juggling priorities and deadlines.
• Experience drawing conclusions and making recommendations from independent research.
• A good understanding of basic business, accounting and financial concepts.
• An interest in and some familiarity with clean energy and climate technology.
• Good skills with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Outstanding candidates may also have:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience working in or with start-ups or venture capital firms.
• Deeper knowledge of new technologies, business models, market trends and other developments in energy and climate industries.
• Familiarity with Pitchbook and other investment data sources.

 

About the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits, and secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state.

MassCEC’s mission is to accelerate the clean energy and climate solution innovation that is critical to meeting the Commonwealth’s climate goals, advancing Massachusetts’ position as an international climate leader while growing the state’s clean energy economy. MassCEC is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued. We are committed to incorporating principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in all aspects of our work in order to promote the equitable distribution of the health and economic benefits of clean energy and support a diverse and inclusive clean energy industry. MassCEC strives to lead and innovate in equitable clean energy and climate solutions.

 

To apply

Candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter through our Online Career Center.

Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives are encouraged