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
Accountant, United States
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a member of a cutting-edge international team on clean energy and climate change topics!
Using generally accepted accounting principles, the Accountant will be working closely with the Director of Finance to accomplish all company financial and accounting functions. They manage all multi-currency banking transactions within accounts payable and receivable, prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation, and be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. Additional accounting functions may include interacting with our external auditors and preparing documents for annual audits and tax returns.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties may be done independently or as a key member of the headquarters team, working closely with and under the supervision of the Director of Finance.
Monthly reconciliation of all inter-company accounts and bank accounts while ensuring banking/accounting activity is in full compliance.
Complete monthly, quarterly and annual closings, including international currency conversions.
Record all financial transactions; compile, organize, verify and post details of transactions to RAP’s electronic accounting platform from timesheets, expense reports, invoices and other documents, while also auditing details for accuracy and compliance with RAP policies and procedures.
Process foreign entity transactions in partnership with external accounting partnerships.
Process all A/P and initiate payments within accounting and banking software.
Prepare accounts receivable billing and invoicing statements; maintain customer accounts and collection of accounts receivable.
Record journal entries and reconcile consolidated general ledger accounts.
Maintain record of assets including depreciation and amortization schedules.
Compile financial reports including cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, cash sources and uses, and departmental reports for review by
Maintain W9s for independent contracts and complete 1099 during year-end closing.
Prepare financial data and documents for the annual external audit and preparation of the IRS 990 filing. Respond to auditors’ requests, adjust and close entries to general ledger accounts as needed.
Assist in managing RAP’s online time and expense system, including liaising with vendor technical support, updating project and user information, assuring ongoing integration with RAP’s accounting platform, and providing technical support to staff.
Other duties as assigned by the Finance Director, depending on scope and project.
Minimum Qualifications and Personal Attributes
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent, and/or verifiable experience in a similar role in lieu of a degree.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
Thorough knowledge of cost accounting procedures.
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards for nonprofit organizations.
Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports.
Ability to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks.
Reports to: Director of Finance
FLSA status: Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: Will vary with project and strategic plan needs.
Compensation & Benefits
RAP recognizes the hard work and dedication of its staff members and provides best-in-class total rewards with generous paid time off (up to 33 days combined), comprehensive health & wellness package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary range in alignment with the market of $53,560. 00-59,280.00.
Hybrid (in-person attendance as needed) in reasonable commuting proximity of Montpelier, Vermont.
Managing Principal, U.S. Program
The managing principal shares responsibility for the leadership, management and financial viability of RAP’s work in the United States, including the overall direction and management of RAP’s U.S. program planning, policy initiatives, outreach and technical assistance efforts, and resource development.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The managing principal will work closely with the U.S. program director. Duties and responsibilities include:
Program and Staff Management: Under the guidance of the U.S. and in consultation with the U.S. team staff, manage a portfolio of programs and projects, including deliverables, budgets, and team resourcing. Core responsibilities include:
Develop short- and long-term goals for the core work pillars.
Manage a program portfolio and ensure goals are met by completing high-quality deliverables while maintaining in-line budgets and appropriate staff resourcing.
Monitor staff skills and progress and, with U.S. director, staff development needs.
Within the program portfolio, ensure that key relationships with government, corporate and nongovernmental organization leadership are developed and maintained to facilitate RAP’s mission.
Thought Leadership:
Continue development of RAP’s thought leadership on solutions to power, climate and economic challenges facing governments and partner organizations.
Make space for developing the team’s thought leadership and innovation.
Ensure high-quality, cutting-edge thought leadership through design and review of research papers, and other publications.
Actively support the development of RAP’s research capability and presence in energy regulatory policy.
Speak at and participate in select conferences, representing RAP.
Fundraising:
Assist U.S. program director and development manager with fundraising, particularly for assigned projects and initiatives.
Develop and sustain relationships with existing and future funders.
Help develop grant and contract proposals, including budgets and deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experienced manager, ideally with over 10 years of experience and a track record of building and managing a program and team.
Understanding of the energy sector, with 10 years’ experience.
Verifiable regulatory experience with understanding of the energy sector including electricity verticals from generation to distribution, regulatory structures including state commissions and other statutory bodies and experience in either policy or docket development.
Understanding of government and NGO involvement in energy decision-making.
Experience speaking publicly and to groups about complex issues related to energy regulation.
Dedication to advancing economic and environmental sustainability and equity in the energy sector.
Reports to: U.S. program director
Compensation & Benefits
RAP recognizes the hard work and dedication of its staff members and provides best-in-class total rewards with generous paid time off (up to 33 days combined), comprehensive health & wellness package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary range in alignment with the market of $150,00-177,000.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Will have managerial responsibility for the assigned team, including principals.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge clean energy topics, particularly Rate Design or Gas Transition, as part of a collaborative team. There is a single position available but two focus areas will be considered. The senior associate will contribute to RAP’s global effort to disseminate energy policy best practices. The position will focus on collaborating with principals on written materials and projects they are leading and may offer the opportunity to independently lead various aspects of individual projects. The position will provide expertise and professional experience in rate design, rate making and/or the gas transition to help guide RAP’s work in the U.S. and to deliver policy and technical assistance to governmental and industry decision-makers. The position requires the ability to think critically and develop thoughtful recommendations based on careful comparative analysis; it also requires excellent writing abilities. The senior associate will join a talented team based across the United States and may have opportunities to contribute to RAP’s work in Europe, China, India and other places.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Help create public policy ideas, select best practices for public and industry consideration and open opportunities to affect public policymaking throughout the region. Topics of focus of this position include rate design and rate making, and/or gas transition. The gas transition can include future of gas work, infrastructure, distribution and transmission planning and other fossil-fuel reduction topic areas.
Work with the program director, team members and others in substantive strategic and project planning and outreach to government agencies, regulatory bodies, power and gas enterprises, and nonprofit advocacy organizations.
Analyze policy development in the area of rate design, rate making and/or gas transition. This work will require, among other things, researching and writing policy and technical briefs, undertaking critical analysis, preparing reports, posting messages on social media and making presentations.
Provide continual, substantive engagement, technical assistance and leadership on various initiatives and work closely with partner organizations, government agencies and other institutions to build capacity.
Participate in substantive meetings and strategic planning for RAP’s U.S. Program.
Support program activity as assigned. This may include organizing or attending conferences and workshops, making presentations, networking, and identifying and developing opportunities for meaningful engagement.
Establish and strengthen channels of communication (in-person, phone, written and social media) and influence by building effective working relationships with internal and external technical experts, allied professionals, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders.
Participate in RAP’s network of experts and facilitate communication and information sharing across regions.
Develop and sustain relationships with key government, corporate and NGO leadership to facilitate future work for RAP.
Qualifications and Personal Attributes
Advanced academic degree in economics, engineering, law, energy/environmental science or a related field or equivalent experience.
At least eight years’ professional experience (five for Associate) in energy, climate change, environment or related policy fields. Regulatory or energy industry experience required. Seen as a respected peer by current leaders of energy regulatory organisations.
Minimum three years’ experience in analysing and/or preparing utility costs of service or rate design studies. Involvement and/or familiarity with the 2016 NARUC manual – Distributed Energy Resource Rate Design and Compensation – a plus. Or minimum three years’ experience in the gas transition including planning and permitting, infrastructure or innovative solutions to transitioning to clean energy.
Fluency in different approaches to rate design and an understanding of the impact that cost of service and rate design has on achieving broader public policy goals.
Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex policy issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with energy sector technical and one or more energy policy issues with focus on rate design or the gas transition.
Willingness to embrace, learn and adapt to RAP’s internal systems and work effectively and respectfully with team members.
Self-motivation and -direction and dedication.
Compensation & benefits
RAP recognizes the hard work and dedication of its staff members and provides best-in-class total rewards with generous paid time off (up to 33 days combined), comprehensive health & wellness package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary range in alignment with the market of $109,858-126,565.
