Job Tag: Law/Policy

Duke University’s Nicholas Institute

* Is searching for a recognized leader in Energy and Climate Policy. The program’s work is global in scope, but the ideal candidate’s own area of expertise will be in domestic U.S. federal and state energy and climate policy to complement the expertise in the rest of the institute and university. The director will lead the Energy & Climate Policy program and strategically implement research that engages relevant decision makers and partners in the public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations. The work will produce research, analysis, and expert convenings on energy policy and environmental/climate policy affecting the energy sector, with particular emphasis on policy related to energy and decarbonization transitions. The director will also play a leadership role across campus, collaborating closely with Duke faculty, staff, and students in the area of climate change and energy decarbonization.

* Duke University has recently merged the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and Duke University Energy Initiative into one university-wide institute focused on discovery and solutions to climate change and other critical energy and environmental challenges. A new name and website are under development, but for now please see https://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/ and https://energy.duke.edu/ for more information on the legacy organizations.

Responsibilities

· Provide programmatic leadership in energy and climate policy, which sits within broader energy and climate efforts at the Institute.

· Actively participate with other Institute leaders in the development and execution of Institute strategy.

· Advance current Institute and University priorities in climate change and energy transformation policy, as well as seek opportunities to engage with and respond to related emerging policy issues.

· Lead interdisciplinary applied research efforts in climate & energy policy, especially at the interface of science, economics, law and policy.

· Leverage, where possible, collaborations with faculty at Duke to expand the impact of ongoing research efforts, bringing greater attention to the policy implications of ongoing Duke research in energy and climate.

· Organize and lead dialogue with experts across sectors and disciplines to find solutions to critical energy and climate problems.

· Develop project ideas, work with development team to secure funding for them, effectively manage funder relations, personnel and budget to produce rigorous results with strong positive impact.

· Teach one class per year at the graduate or undergraduate level on a topic related to energy and climate policy, and advise a limited number of student research projects on related topics.

Qualifications

· Nationally recognized leader in energy and climate policy.

· PhD or Juris Doctor degree strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated experience in energy and climate policy, including familiarity with policymakers and organizations in the field.

· Ability to interact effectively with elected officials, government agencies, business leaders, academics, non-governmental organizations and stakeholders’ groups.

· Ability to collaborate and engage with Duke University faculty, students, and other relevant experts across campus.

· Strong leadership and management skills.

· Excellent communications skills and a record of publications in a range of venues.

Position Summary: The Senior Manager will play a key role in advancing strategic efforts across the resilience program. A central responsibility for this position will be managing the Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator, a multi-year initiative that will engage cross-sectoral decision-makers in a series of regionally focused, hazard-based, and action-oriented convenings to build a stronger constituency for accelerated action around climate resilience. The Accelerator will support resilience-building in regions for critical climate hazards (to-be-determined) to create opportunities for new and stronger partnerships, reduce barriers to federal resources, engage disproportionately impactedand/or underserved communities, and identify federal policy needs to accelerate resilience. The Senior Manager will manage the initial pilot Accelerator in a chosen region, identify opportunities to improve and grow the initiative to reach other regions, and help to build out C2ES’s resilience-focused policy and programmatic efforts. The Senior Manager will report to the Director for Climate Resilience and Sustainability and will work closely with the Vice President for Business Engagement and other senior staff on select policy and program areas.

Position Status: – NEW

Major Responsibilities:

Manage the Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator. This initiative requires broad stakeholder engagement, beginning with understanding the needs of communities in the region, and will involve engaging appropriate federal agencies, private sector leaders in the selected region(s), local community organizations or representatives, and state, Tribal, and local governments. The Senior Manager will manage meeting logistics, project budgeting, stakeholder communications, meeting agendas and speaker preparation, etc. with the input ofthe Director, Climate Resilience and Sustainability. The Senior Manager will work with senior staff to build out the Accelerator strategy, implementation, and development efforts.

Lead key areas of C2ES’s researchand policy analysis related to climate resilience. Responsibilities include the following:

Develop and advance understanding of resilience solutions that enable communities, companies, states, and federal entitiesto take tangible steps to thrive in the face of a changing climate. This includes providing timely analysis of climate impacts and resilience solutions that contributes to research projects, communications goals, and internal C2ES staff knowledge. Common areas of analysis include government programs that support resilience, risk mitigation frameworks, nature-based resilience solutions, economic development, and federal, state, and local-level resilience, adaptive capacity, and adaptation strategies and opportunities, among others;

Develop and inform C2ES’s policy priorities for climate resilience and work with policy team to engage federal lawmakers in Congress and the Administration to advance resilience measures;

Develop written reports, presentations, talking points, webpages and other online materials that summarize information about climate impacts and resilience;

Serve as a subject matter expert on resilience and communicate knowledge, analysis, and other insights to diverse audiences, including members of C2ES’s Business Environmental Leadership Council and other businesses, policy makers, and the med

Collaborate with the C2ES management team and development staff to further design, build, and support continued development of the resilience program.

Represent and expand C2ES’s engagement with diverse resilience-focused stakeholders, including those across the federal government, state governments, and/or in different industry sectors;

Support C2ES events, including workshops and meetings involving the Business Environmental Leadership Council, NGOs, government agencies, media groups, and/or academic institutions;

Manage or support additional projects as needed;

Manage project consultants and/or interns;

Some travel required (within United States), up to 15 percent.

Qualifications:

Subject matter expertise in at least one area of, or professional discipline related to, climate resilience, including experience and familiarity with the risk management frameworks used in assessing vulnerability and adaptation planning;

Experience working collaboratively and constructively with a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, public officials, scientists, business and community leaders, andenvironmental justice organizations. Experience working on resilience with federal, state, Tribal, or local government agencies and programs a plus

Knowledge of major federal, state, Tribal, and/orlocal policies related to climate resilience, including their impacts on environmental justice;

Good networks and trusted relationships among climate resilience communities of practice at the national, state, Tribal, and/or community levels;

Interdisciplinary understanding of climate change impacts (including physical impacts, low-carbon transition impacts, and disproportionate effects on certain populations,)as well as climate resilience and decarbonization opportunities;

Demonstrated ability to write clearly on complex topics to non-expert audiences;

Strong strategic thinking ability;

Strong active listening skills;

Strong project management skills. Experience managing consultants a plus;

Master’s degree in related field plus 5-10 years relevant experience working on climate adaptation and/or climate resilience; ORBachelor’s degree plus 8-12 years of relevant experience;

Willingness to pitch in at all levels.

Employment Status: Full time, benefits-eligible; exempt from overtime.

Reporting to: Director, Climate Resilience and Sustainability

Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000.

Conservation Colorado is seeking a Political Program Manager based in Denver who will play a key role in the organization’s efforts to build and maintain racially-diverse, pro-conservation electoral majorities on the federal, statewide, state legislative, and local levels. This position will own components of our political work, including our local elections program. This position is also responsible for supporting our accountability work, development and execution of long term political plans, and in developing relationships with key decision-makers and coalition partners.

About Conservation Colorado
As the largest statewide environmental organization in Colorado, we work to protect our state’s climate, air, land, water, and communities. We play a unique role in Colorado as our work focuses on organizing communities, influencing decision-makers, and electing conservation-minded leaders. That work includes Protégete, which is focused on building Latino leadership and engagement on environmental issues. We believe that achieving racial, social, and environmental justice are critical to our mission. You can learn more about our mission here.

What You’ll Do
As the Political Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading Conservation Colorado’s local election work and supporting our broader political program. This position reports to the Political Director. This role can evolve over time, but you will have these areas of responsibility:

Win and support political campaigns

Develop and execute local electoral campaign plans and program development; Work across teams to ensure our local election work supports broader organizational goals such as building and racially diversifying the bench, engaging members, and developing relationships with local leadership.
Play a key supporting role in candidate recruitment including collaborating with key partners and political tables, working internally to develop effective membership recruitment, and supporting existing candidate training programs.
Own data collection and analysis necessary for political plans including district and voter data, candidate information and research, etc.

Political program support

Build relationships with candidates before and after endorsement; Support in the development and implementation of resources for local and state candidates post-endorsement
Support organizational efforts relating to Voter Registration, GOTV, or other nonpartisan electoral programs.
Support organizational efforts to hold elected officials accountable via a variety of tactics (digital, mail, etc.)
Work closely with the Political Director to create long and short term political plans

In addition to your regular responsibilities, all staff are expected to participate at some level in organizational priorities including helping in certain fundraising efforts, taking part in our election-related activities, and committing to our organizational efforts around equity & inclusivity.

Qualifications
To be successful in this job, you will demonstrate strategic thinking, dedication to authentic relationship development, and an analysis of power and its impact on electoral and policy spaces. We want someone who sees the role politics, and especially local politics, plays in building power for our environment and communities. More specifically, you will have or be most or all of the following:

At least two years of relevant experience, which could include political campaigns, working directly with decision makers (for example, state legislators, regulators, or local elected officials) to achieve policy or political victories, or organizing and working with communities historically excluded from the conservation movement including but not limited to BIPOC communities
Can articulate an understanding of how race, gender, socio-economic status and other social identities impact political campaigns, candidates, and voters. Demonstrated by successful experiences working in teams with people of different group identities and/or organizing in communities with different racial identities or from different socioeconomic backgrounds
Has a track record of authentic relationship building in policy and/or political spaces with partners, candidates, or individuals. Understands the role of relationships and coalitions to achieve political goals
Solid project management skills including the ability to manage several projects at once, while collaborating and working in teams, executing sideways management to successfully complete projects and achieve goals
Experience using VAN or other voter databases is desirable, but not required

This position does not have an undergraduate education requirement. Spanish/English bilingual is a skill we value, but it is not a requirement. This is a full-time job but there can be some flexibility in the exact schedule.

Compensation and Benefits
The full-time salary range for this role is between $63,000-$75,000, based on a wage analysis across the organization and new staff rarely starting at the top of the range.

The Climate Leadership Council (CLC) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to promote the most effective, fair, and politically viable climate solutions.

Position Overview: The Director, Policy and Research will serve as a policy expert for the Council and the Center for Climate and Trade. This person will help conceive of, oversee and direct research products and policy development. The position will work on all major policy workstreams for the organization including, but not limited to, carbon pricing, border carbon adjustments, and carbon clubs. The Director, Policy and Research will manage work of colleagues and outside consultants. The Director, Policy and Research will have external facing opportunities including representing the organization in meetings with government officials and their staff; collaborating with business, environmental organizations, and other organizational stakeholders; and speaking at conferences.

Responsibilities Include:

Research and analyze federal and international climate policy, with a particular focus on policy solutions that leverage the power of market forces.
Work with existing partners and other external stakeholders and contributors, including by discussing and presenting policy design and impacts, leading group meetings, and in some instances working to find consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Cultivate strategic relationships with stakeholders, researchers, and policy and advocacy organizations to support the overarching goals of the organization.
Identify, secure, and manage outside contractors, consultants, and influential scholars to conduct and publish research for the Council and the Center; manage contractual agreements and related processes, actions, and measurables for consultants.
Represent Council work in meetings with Members of Congress, Hill staff, Administration officials as directed.
Work with the Senior Vice President, Policy and Research/Executive Director of the Council’s Center for Climate and Trade to execute the research and policy agenda that shapes the public conversation on market-based climate solutions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience with demonstrated expertise in national and international climate policy research and analysis. Experience in consulting firms, law firm, think tanks, policy institutions preferred.
Experience and expertise in project management with ability to effectively manage outside consultants and complicated timelines.
Superior knowledge of climate and/or trade policy.
Experience working on or analyzing energy/environmental policy modeling.
Relationships to significant research and advocacy organizations a plus.
Ability to multi-task, meet pressing deadlines, anticipate needs, and adjust in a changing environment.
Strong verbal and written communications and the ability to present in a group setting.
Most importantly, we are seeking individuals who are highly ambitious, focused on positive outcomes, eager to work collaboratively while remaining resilient in a challenging political arena, and operate with impeccable integrity.

Location:
This position is based in DC in a traditional office setting, subject to the organization’s telework policy. Currently the organization is operating in a hybrid environment.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience; full benefits package.

Rural Investment to Protect our Environment (RIPE) is seeking a senior policy analyst to refine and promote a national bipartisan policy that supports farmers’ economic and environmental sustainability. This person is self-motivated and has experience working with agricultural producers, a deep understanding of agricultural economics and working land conservation program design, and a desire to improve the economic and environmental well-being of rural communities. Through research, analysis and partnership development, this position will refine RIPE’s federal-level policy recommendations, inform RIPE’s pilot program, and advocate among farmers, ranchers and lawmakers to support RIPE’s policy.

ABOUT RIPE

RIPE’s mission is to advance a fair value for voluntary agricultural stewardship. Our vision is a world in which agricultural producers and communities benefit in a system that aligns economic incentives with voluntary practices that enhance our soil, water and climate. Our RIPE100 proposal advances a payment above costs for voluntary conservation practices that deliver benefits to water, climate, soil, and other elements of the environment. With lead applicant Virginia Tech and other partners, RIPE secured an $80 million three-year USDA grant to pilot the concept in four states and lead stakeholder roundtables to shape a national program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

RIPE Partnership Pilot Research and Coordination

Undertake policy research and analysis for RIPE and other pilot partners to inform pilot design, such as literature review to develop stacked environmental benefits of conservation practices.
Coordinate and facilitate the livestock working group, which will convene stakeholders on how to design a national climate-smart livestock program.
Provide technical research support on stakeholder roundtable discussions, including those on defining payment terms, promoting productivity, and integrating private market considerations in a federal climate-smart program.
Assist with pilot events as needed, including by supporting planning, developing agendas and materials, participating and taking notes, and supporting the development and distribution of follow-up materials.
With pilot partners, analyze pilot results and integrate findings into RIPE’s policy design.

Policy Design

Integrate feedback from partner organizations, legislators and pilot partners to refine federal policy design recommendations.
Conduct cost estimates on various policy design options.
Conduct environmental impact estimates of various policy design options.
Strengthen partnerships with technical experts — including economic consultants and university extension program partners — who can help inform policy design questions; work with technical experts to refine policy design considerations.
Seek opportunities to design policy to be equitable and inclusive for all farmers, ranchers and types of operations.
Research and analyze current similar or competing proposed federal law, regulation and policy regarding climate intervention, sustainable agricultural practices, conservation policy, and/or federal tax credit and bond design.
Track and analyze relevant government and policy documents, including regulation and other agency guidance, as well as academic and policy research to inform policymaking.
Analyze complex data and identify best methods for distilling and presenting the results.
Write and edit a variety of documents ranging from detailed reports and policy briefs to memoranda and newsletter articles.
Compile environmental economic research on a wide array of working land conservation practices, including water, greenhouse gasses, soil health and biodiversity to understand their combined public value. This work includes coordinating with agricultural trade groups on the practices they find reasonable and overseeing volunteer research assistants’ work.
Identify trends in and policy implications of specific topics as assigned or self-identified.
Draw upon insights from USDA conservation programs including Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and state-level conservation programs about a wide array of program design elements including farm management plans, red-tape cutting opportunities to improve efficient programs, quantification of environmental value, practicality, and cost of best management practices.

Government Relations and Agricultural Stakeholder Support

Providing briefings and technical assistance to stakeholders, including RIPE leadership committees, congressional and agency staff, pilot partners, eNGO partners, and other audiences. This key component requires an understanding of each target audience, especially row crop and livestock producers, and commodity groups.
Create one-pagers and leave-behinds to support government affairs outreach.
Assist government affairs team by providing data on relevant research questions, including environmental and economic impact analysis, as needed.
Participate in and/or lead analysis and learning sessions with the broader RIPE community.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Proactive and talented in shaping secondary-research methods.
Five or more years of experience in agricultural conservation program and policy design.
Bachelor’s degree required with emphasis in agriculture, environmental or conservation research/policy preferred.
Advanced knowledge of livestock systems and climate mitigation strategies for livestock.
Strong research skills.
Strong network within the agricultural sector.
Creative thinker who can draw upon precedent and design new policy.
Practical, diplomatic and willing to put farmers first in all policy design considerations.
Knowledge of NRCS cost benefit analysis of conservation practices.
Motivated to work in a small, evolving organization and be part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Self-sufficient, independent and eager to learn.
Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage diverse projects simultaneously, solve problems creatively, and produce deliverables quickly and efficiently.
Thorough, solution-seeking and scientific.
Experience in managing an independent workstream in service of larger organizational efforts.
Comfort working collaboratively with an openness to others’ insights, opinions and feedback.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with and communicate clearly with row crop and livestock producers across the country.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

RIPE celebrates diversity and is committed to building teams and partnerships that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment. RIPE prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance, or for any other non merit-based factors.

We provide a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent medical and dental benefits, retirement savings, and generous vacation and sick leave policy. RIPE is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Work can be done from there or remotely. Work is conducted in the Eastern time zone and applicants are expected to be available during those business hours but may schedule the bulk of their work in their local time zone.

Please apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to Coalition Director Trey Cooke at TC****@*********ap.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We respectfully request no follow-up calls or emails. Please include the job title in the subject line.

The mission of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is to protect and restore the environment, conserve natural resources, and improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia. As the nation’s capital city, the District will become a model of environmental protection and sustainable environmental practices. In partnership with other District agencies, the federal government, business groups, non-profit organizations, and residents, the department will help instill environmental awareness through innovation and best practices.

This position is located in the Office of the Chief of Staff (COS), within DOEE’s Office of the Director. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Legislative Director will review legislation and regulations pertaining to the agency and recommend any needed changes, draft new legislation and regulations to address agency operations and policy, and liaise with the Executive Office of the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia, other District agencies, and other jurisdictions to ensure that agency interests are represented in policy development and issue resolution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring all legislation and rulemaking proposals affecting the Department from inception until final adoption; attending hearings at the Council of the District of Columbia and reporting findings to the Director and Chief of Staff; coordinating participation of DOEE staff and stakeholders in Council hearings, briefings, and meetings. The incumbent should possess strong verbal, technical writing and computer skills, and should have experience with legislation and rulemaking proposals affecting the Department, Office of the Mayor, and Council of the District of Columbia.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

The Director, Energy Policy & Environmental Justice provides leadership and is responsible energy equity policy and programs designed to serve Environmental Justice (EJ) Communities that intersect with the Power Authority’s strategic operations and statewide assets.

Under the direction of the VP, Environmental Justice, the Director cultivates new and existing relationships with EJ stakeholders, advocates for community-based organizations across NYS and identifies communities and municipal entities eligible for community energy demonstration projects.

The Director, serves as an advisor to senior management on issues related to Environmental Justice programming, public policy and industry trends related to EJ. Supports and analyzes NYPA programing to ensure adherence to state and federal legislation that prioritizes communities most impacted by historical and present energy burdens.

Works internally to ensure that environmental justice programing leverages NYPA resources for the benefit of historically disadvantaged communities; supports a Just clean energy transition and advances energy equity within NYPA strategic and commercial operations.
Responsibilities

Program Management and Governance

Cultivate productive relationships with Environmental Justice community leaders, advocates and other associated stakeholders including energy industry think tanks, academia, and other policy leaders.
Maintain a high level of expertise in the field of energy and the environment including but not limited to community energy projects, transmission, climate change, renewable generation and the marketplace.
Maintain a high level of expertise in the field of energy and the environment including but not limited to community energy projects, transmission, climate change, renewable generation and the marketplace.
Serve as subject matter expert to internal business units such as Commercial Operations, Utility Operations, Project and Business Development and others to ensure that an EJ lens is applied to business operations.

Program Evaluation

Review and enhance NYPAs strategic EJ plan to deliver programs and projects to the communities impacted by NYPA operations.
Assists the VP Environmental Justice in the development of business cases, scope of work, contract requirements and justification of capital and operational spend. Oversee the acquisition of external resources including management of external consultants and suppliers to ensure that they are performing against contracted requirements.

External Relations

Serves as a primary EJ liaison on Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), Executive Order 22 and other interagency and industry groups focused on energy equity and historically disadvantaged communities.
Serve as point of contact for EJ stakeholders and advocacy groups. Monitor activities and develop material to update leadership with strategic advice on governmental, political or communications issues to ensure the concerns of the community are understood.
Work to cultivate new and existing stakeholder relationships within key EJ areas. Identify possible communities and municipal entities for ongoing EJ energy efficiency demonstration projects recognizing opportunities to leverage NYPA resources to benefit communities.

Develop, coach, mentor and manage a team of environmental justice professionals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of the Power Authority, mission and strategic goals required. Familiarity with the state and federal regulatory energy environment in which NYPA operates, including expertise in the wider energy industry, generation transmission projects and renewable energy technology.
Essential working knowledge of the NYS Environmental Justice Community and Advocacy goals. Experience working with community groups.
Ability to leverage high-level relationships with key internal & external stakeholders. Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential material and issues
Excellent supervisory ability and experience managing diverse inter-disciplinary teams. Interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of management both internally & externally.
Excellent organization and planning and ability to adjust course to accommodate changes in strategic or political direction.
Problem solving skills and ability to be creative about leveraging companywide expertise.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelors’ degree in political science, environmental science, engineering, business, public relations, communications, finance, economics, or related field
Masters’ degree in environmental policy, public administration, business, or communications is preferred
Minimum 10 years of related experience. Community organization experience desirable.
Minimum 5 years in a utility industry.
Minimum 3 years of people management experience
Experience working with government officials, community activists on EJ issues.

Physical Requirements

Ability to drive with a valid Driver’s License.
Approximately 60% travel within NY State.
Ability to attend meetings/events outside of normal business hours.

New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is: $151,360-$185,000. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit. We started more than 15 years ago with a simple question. “Mom, can we go solar?” Since then, we’ve helped tens of thousands of people benefit from solar energy. We are dedicated to creating a clean, equitable, resilient energy system that benefits everyone – by helping people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights. Our organization is rapidly growing, and the environment is fast paced. This is an ideal place for someone looking to dive in and contribute to the growth of a dynamic non-profit focused on the exciting intersection of clean energy deployment, policy and energy democracy.

Summary
This position reports to the VP for Policy and Advocacy and will support the National Solar Activist Network, a SUN partnership with the residential and community solar industry, to engage their solar owners in state and national grassroots advocacy. The position will play a key role in a cross-cutting team to manage and execute the Network’s activities.

Job responsibilities include:

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with solar industry partners about legislative and regulatory national and state campaigns.
Understand and evaluate distributed solar policies and translate these issues in compelling language for solar advocates and a broad audience.
Help to create and implement effective online advocacy tactics and coordinate closely with internal staff and in some cases external consultants on drafting, scheduling, and deploying campaign collateral, including emails, web pages, earned media pieces, and paid and organic social media.
Work closely with SUN staff in our Communications and Outreach departments and ensure coordination between external partners and SUN teams.
Outreach to and coordinate with diverse advocacy partners and coalitions, including equity, environmental groups, religious institutions, rural community, and others.
Work closely with our Engagement team to turn successful, creative tactics into replicable toolkits.
Help identify and implement opportunities for SUN supporters in all 50 states to engage around solar policy issues and rights.
Participate in coalition calls, webinars, and meetings.
Help SUN track information about relationships with partners and other organizations (for example, keeping records in Salesforce).
Assist with tracking and reporting for grant reporting, annual reports, etc.
Participate in webinars and other communication outreach activities.

Qualifications

At least five years of experience in engaging and mobilizing activists and working with coalition partners required.
Organized, and able to track details, budgets, commitments, multiple partners, and moving parts.
Have digital savvy, with experience with online and social media tactics, getting noticed, and making a splash.
Keen strategic sense on how to build the strategy, alliances, narrative, and tactics to win issue campaigns.
Able to work collaboratively with complex internal and external teams.
Relentless, creative, and innovative.
Comfortable representing SUN with funders, partners, volunteers, supporters, and the press.
Passionate about the creation of an equitable energy system and deeply interested in major distributed solar policy issues.
Experience working in the solar industry a major plus.
Spanish language fluency a plus.

Parker McCay’s Environmental Law Practice is looking for an experienced environmental attorney who can help clients to navigate technical and regulatory complexities as well as lead the department forward. The ideal candidate will have a background that includes not only an extensive knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, but also engineering experience. This role will aid clients in complex compliance and liability issues including, but not limited to:

site remediation
the Industrial Site Recovery Act
solid and hazardous waste
surface water and stormwater permitting
contaminants of emerging concern, such as the PFAS family of chemicals

Parker McCay provides competitive salaries and benefits to all staff including 100% paid single health insurance plus a portion of dependent costs, 401(k) match and profit sharing.
Requirements

Requirements include, but are not limited to the below:

Law degree from an accredited law school with admission to the New Jersey Bar. Additional Bar admissions are a plus, but not required.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, efficiently and to establish work priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals and office staff.
Work to generate new clients through individual and firm-wide networking and marketing efforts.
Comfortable meeting with clients and public speaking.
Self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
Commitment to maintaining a high-level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques.

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is seeking a Director of Energy and Environmental Affairs Programs to join our team. The Director reports to the Vice President for Research and Programs, and will oversee NBR’s research and programs related to energy security, energy markets, the energy transition, and environmental policy in the Indo-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy policy issues in the region, experience managing programs and staff, and a proven track record of successful fundraising and project development.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement an annual research plan for NBR’s Energy and Environmental Affairs Programs that supports NBR’s strategic plan.
Manage a team of program staff (project managers, project associates, fellows, and interns), including providing guidance and support for program development, project management, and fundraising.
Develop project budgets, track project expenditures, and prepare regular budget reports.
Design and manage program-related conferences, workshops, presentations, and briefings.
Identify grant and business development opportunities, scope project concepts, and draft project proposals to expand energy programming; cultivate relationships with funders to secure ongoing financial support for program activities.
Produce high-quality written reports, briefings, and other materials for a variety of audiences.
Represent NBR at conferences, workshops, and other events related to energy and environmental affairs in the region.
Collaborate with other NBR programs and external partners to develop interdisciplinary research and policy projects.

Participate in and support other NBR activities as needed.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with substantive expertise on a range of energy and environmental policy issues, with an emphasis on Asia’s rising energy demands and energy security issues.
A graduate degree in a related field is preferred.
Advanced language skills in an Asian language (preferred).
Knowledge of key policy debates and stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region.
Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing teams and projects.
Proven ability to develop new programming, including experience fundraising, cultivating relationships with supporters, and managing funder relationships.
Excellent research and analytical skills, with a strong record of producing high-quality written products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
Familiarity with nonprofit research organizations and/or research institutions is preferred.