Job Tag: Law/Policy

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is seeking a Legislative Correspondent to join an active correspondence team and work on environment and energy issues. Responsibilities include batching and drafting constituent correspondence; representing the office in a high volume of meetings with constituents and stakeholders; and providing administrative and legislative support to Energy and Environment Counsel, as required.

A successful Legislative Correspondent must efficiently draft high quality constituent correspondence; independently organize daily and weekly schedules; enjoy working in a results-based, outcome-oriented environment with quantitative performance metrics; and be passionate about public service.

Annual salary is $50,000. Congressional experience and Illinois ties are preferred. The Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact us for any accommodations needed in the application process.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position manages site activities to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations for all assigned facilities. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring adherence to Amtrak’s Environment and Sustainability Management System (ESMS) policies, programs and procedures at these facilities. Depending on region, may cover maintenance facilities, rail yards, stations and other facilities. Estimated travel 30 – 40%.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates permit compliance for all facility environmental permits including, but not limited to: coordinating/conducting inspections and sampling; analyzing data, reviewing plan updates and revisions, preparing reports, and maintaining communications with regulatory agencies
Coordinates and conducts training for facility personnel on all applicable environmental regulatory and awareness programs
Assists with coordination of internal environmental audits, attends all such audits, coordinates development of the follow up Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and ensures CAP activities are completed
Coordinates environmental response activities (spills, etc.)
Works with facility management and corporate Environment and Sustainability Group to implement facility environment and sustainability programs, such as recycling and energy efficiency projects
Works with corporate Environment and Sustainability personnel to annually update the Facility Environmental Manual (FEM) and compliance calendar
Coordinates with corporate Environment and Sustainability personnel on communication and periodic reporting to external agencies
Manages contractors or consultants who perform work on site
Facilitates communications and exchange of information between facility personnel and the corporate Environment and Sustainability Group.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or related sciences, engineering or management, or equivalent combination of undergraduate education, training and work experience.
Three (3) years work experience including environmental compliance procedures and delivering training.
Working knowledge of environmental Federal, state, and local regulations.
Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Five (5) years of work experience including environmental compliance procedures and delivering training.
Hazardous materials management, prior railroad experience.
Experience with environmental auditing programs.

A fast-growing conservation organization, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), seeks to hire a government relations professional to join its advocacy team as the Director of Government Relations. In this position, you will be responsible for lobbying in support of a wide range of natural resource policy issues. This is not an entry level position and prior experience working on Capitol Hill or advocating before Congress is required.

The Director will be responsible for developing and participating in campaigns to support the TRCP’s legislative agenda, lobbying Congress and the Administration on conservation priorities and funding, and working in diverse issue-oriented coalitions.

The Director will report to the Chief Policy Officer, coordinate regularly with TRCP’s policy center directors and field staff, as well as partner organizations, and supervise the work of interns, fellows, and associates as appropriate. This position is based out of the TRCP’s Washington, D.C. office; candidates must be able to work in the office at least three days per week and may be required to travel two to three weeks total per year. An appreciation for hunting, angling, and outdoor recreation is required; experience doing so is preferred.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Developing and leading strategic legislative campaigns to support the TRCP’s priorities in Congress, including on the topics of public lands, climate, water, fisheries, and private lands.

Building relationships and representing the TRCP in meetings with members of Congress and congressional staff, and other federal decisionmakers.

Drafting blog content, letters, fact sheets, talking points, and other outreach materials.

Conducting policy research and analysis of legislation moving through Congress, such as the Farm Bill, annual appropriations, and the Water Resources Development Act.

Serving as the TRCP liaison to various partner-based coalitions.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

6+ years of experience in the legislative arena, including previous Hill, administration, campaign, and/or nonprofit experience.

Extensive knowledge of the federal legislative process.

The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with congressional staff.

Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple priorities within a diverse legislative portfolio.

Excellent communications, analytical, writing, and research skills.

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.

To support our growth in Southern California, we are seeking entry-level Environmental Planners to contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple tasks with all levels of staff. This position would support energy sector projects within the greater Southern California line of business.

Environmental Planners at ICF have an opportunity to gain exposure to a range of projects, interact with experts in a variety of fields, while building content knowledge and consulting skills. Our Southern, CA offices provide environmental planning and management services to both public and private sector clients. Currently, staff in the region offer a variety of services, including:

Environmental impact analysis in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Permitting and environmental compliance in accordance with agency regulations.

Strategic communications, impact assessments, natural and cultural resource surveys, air quality and noise modeling, and policy analysis for private entities.

Basic Qualifications

Associate degree in environmental studies, natural or physical science, public policy, environmental management, or related subjects.

1 year of related experience working within a complex team environment, supervising or mentoring to more junior staff, and developing process improvements to enhance product delivery.

Additional Skills

Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; experience with software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project desirable.

Ability to prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to initiative.

Interest in supporting a wide variety of projects which may include energy distribution and transmission, environmental desktop review of utility operations and maintenance activities and renewable energy clients regulatory permitting.

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Energy Analysis Environmental Impacts Division has an opening for a Policy Researcher to join the Energy Efficiency Standards Department (EES) team.

The Energy Efficiency Standards Department identifies the feasibility and cost of increased energy efficiency requirements for different appliances, commercial and industrial equipment, and lighting applications. EES conducts specific market, technical, and economic analyses for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Appliance Standards Program, such as life-cycle cost analyses, national impact assessments, environmental impact assessments, and non-regulatory policy impact analysis to support standards rulemaking.

The Energy Efficiency Standards Department is currently seeking a team-oriented Energy/Environmental Policy Researcher 3 (EEPR.3) with strong research and analytical experience and skills.

In this exciting role, you will make significant individual contributions, as well as lead key research in support of rulemaking projects related to one or more of the following appliances and equipment: space and water heating, home appliances, space conditioning, commercial and industrial pumps and fans, or other products.

You will exert significant latitude in determining the objectives and needs of projects or advanced analyses and select appropriate methods to obtain results. They will direct research into complex issues, including defining data needs, gathering and processing data, performing analyses, and developing advanced analytical and modeling tools.

What You Will Do:

Draw on wide-ranging experience to lead or make significant individual contributions to the development of energy, economic and environmental research and analysis in support of standards rulemakings of space and water heating appliances, home appliances, commercial and industrial equipment, as well as other research projects.
Exercise judgment within broadly defined procedures and practices to determine the objectives and needs of projects or advanced analyses and select appropriate methods to obtain results.
Lead and perform research on and analysis of installation costs, energy use, lifetime, market efficiency distribution, life-cycle costs, historical and future shipments, and product switching under new regulations, to support appliance standards rulemakings.
Define, lead, and develop complex methods and tools for processing and analyzing very large data sets using various types of software (such as simulation tools, spreadsheets, and database programs) to perform complex analyses.
Model and analyze complex energy-water-environment interactions.
Write or oversee the writing of sections of policy documents and supporting technical documentation for appliance standards rulemakings and scientific reports or papers, describing details of analyses performed, and preparing tables and figures for those documents.
Present complex technical concepts, methods, and results to policy stakeholders.
Interact with funders, collaborators, and policy stakeholders on technical and policy issues.

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

May supervise the activities of exempt and non-exempt personnel.

What is Required:

Minimum of 8 years of related experience in energy & resources, engineering, physics, economics, statistics, or related field with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD degree with 3 years of experience in energy & resources, engineering, physics, economics, statistics, or related field.
Wide-ranging experience in developing advanced quantitative and analytical models and working with complex spreadsheets and database programs to perform analyses using large amounts of information on complex subjects from diverse sources of data for advanced energy and economic analysis.
Demonstrated experience with planning and conducting both independent and team research on complex projects.
Advanced knowledge of, and wide-ranging experience with, energy, economic, environmental, market and/or technical research and analysis of space and water heating equipment and home appliances.
Familiarity with energy efficiency policies related to space and water heating equipment and home appliances, including objectives and constraints.
Strong statistical skills and use of R or Stata to conduct statistical analysis.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to provide substantial analysis of data and synthesis of results into coherent conclusions.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and VBA macros.
Demonstrated ability to work independently without considerable direction, coordinate with a team of researchers, and lead research of moderate scope.
Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems, with a track record of taking initiative, as well as strong organizational skills.
Proven ability to orally express complex technical concepts to policy stakeholders and to write clearly on technical subjects for varied audiences.
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision and general guidance, and to understand the research direction of projects.
Demonstrated ability to meet tight deliverable deadlines with high-quality results and adapt to rapidly changing work demands.

Desired Qualifications:

Advanced degree in energy & resources, engineering, physics, economics, statistics, or related field with a minimum of 6 years related technical experience.
Proficiency in Python.

Summary

A corporate-wide position involving professional technical skill and judgment in the integration of science, legal requirements, operational activities and environmental policy. The Program Manager, Environmental Policy is responsible for analysis, design, implementation and management of existing and new environmental programs, regulations and legislation to provide environmental support and strategy for business units in a proactive, cost-effective manner consistent with NiSource policy and business objectives. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of environmental program areas including, but not limited to, air, water, natural resource and waste management in accordance with local, state and federal requirements. The role will focus specifically on Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) regulation and strategy and other waste related programs and regulations associated with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Responsibilities also include supporting continuous improvement of environmental performance and enhancing processes to track, monitor, communicate and minimize environmental related risk. This position is intended to bring a wide range of challenging opportunities to someone who is eager to become part of and significantly contribute to an environmental leader in the energy industry.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Analyzes and interprets environmental related regulations, policies and guidelines as necessary to meet applicable requirements and/or corporate directives, specifically focused on CCR policy and strategy, and other RCRA programs
Prepares written summaries of environmental regulations and their impact on business operations
Develops, enhances and implements compliant and proactive environmental systems and programs
Develops or oversees the development of policies, plans or procedures, as applicable, across the organization
Prepares formal comments on proposed environmental regulations for submittal to state or federal agencies
Acts as a company representative for interaction with regulatory agencies, inspections, etc.
Works with diverse teams on program development and execution in a wide range of environmental areas
Contributes to existing team activities in policy, sustainability, compliance, permitting and remediation
Leads activities necessary to ensure environmental programs and permits are properly implemented and attain 100% compliance
Maintains knowledge of current environmental regulations and regulatory processes
Promotes and assures safe working environment and public safety
Utilizes existing systems, processes and procedures to identify and communicate opportunities for environmental related continuous improvement
Integrates business and regulatory needs and coordinates with multiple business partners within the organization to utilize change management tools and skills to facilitate action planning
Provides clear, concise and effective communication with business partners to keep leaders informed of new, emerging and existing environmental regulations and impacts on business operations
Coordinates with affected business partners to align business operational needs and constraints with efficient and effective environmental risk minimization and mitigation
Be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work both independently and within a team

Required Qualifications for Position

Program Manager:

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field
A minimum of 8+ years relevant experience is required for this position
Demonstrated experience leading CCR and other RCRA regulatory programs in the utility industry
Working knowledge of environmental air, water, natural resource and waste management requirements with ability to analyze environmental regulations, identify issues/opportunities, and communicate results
Strong learning agility and able to adapt to a consistently changing environment
Self-directed aptitude and willing to contribute to a wide array of environmental disciplines
Strong analytical skills and competencies with spreadsheets and word processing software
Must have excellent and clearly demonstrated analytical, written and oral communication skills
Ability to transform data into both short- and long-term plans to meet established goals
Ability to work cooperatively and build consensus within a diverse working group
Ability to use professional judgment and work in a self-directed manner with an appropriate level of direct supervision
Approximately 5% travel

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Master’s degree in environmental- or engineering-related field
Independently understand when to seek assistance from attorneys, other experts, government officials to assess and act on environmental circumstances
Knowledge of environmental regulations in the energy industry
Knowledge of energy industry operations
Knowledge of principals of project management and utility regulatory processes
Experience managing third party consultants
Understanding of project management principles

Become a Clean Energy Policy Advisor at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you will be a Case Manager on the Customer Program Policy team in the Energy & Environmental Policy department at SCE.

In this role, you will focus on customer facing programs and services that support SCE’s Clean Power and Electrification Pathway such as demand response and energy efficiency programs. You will lead cross-functional teams to plan, develop, and complete regulatory activities to achieve SCE policy goals.

You will lead the regulatory policy process including developing and reviewing testimony, advice letters, comments, and responses to data requests. You will also represent SCE in external engagement and advocacy activities.

Because this role is strategically aligned with the operational and regulatory goals for SCE, you will frequently interact with senior SCE management as well as external stakeholders including staff at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

A day in the life

Lead regulatory case management on regulatory policy proceedings before the CPUC. Prepare regulatory documents, accurately reflecting the company’s position.

Lead teams to address strategic issues and develop regulatory policies, strategies, and processes.

Lead policy development to achieve consistent positions across SCE regulatory proceedings. Communicate status to SCE executives and other internal partners.

Maintain detailed knowledge of regulations, rules, and procedures. Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to ensure compliance. Identify issues that require attention and raise them to management.

Qualifications

The essentials

Seven years of combined experience in project or program management, cross-functional coordination, energy markets, environmental sustainability and/or energy-related regulatory policy.

The preferred

Bachelor’s / Graduate Degree in Engineering, Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Environmental Policy, or related field.

Five years of experience in any of the following: advocating or analyzing regulations, public policy development, strategic analysis, or regulatory case management.

Experience developing regulatory documents such as Applications, Advice Letters, Testimony, and Comments.

Experience leading cross-functional project teams.

Utility industry experience.

Experience with regulatory and/or legislative processes.

Experience developing and delivering presentations to stakeholders and senior management.

Program Overview

Green For All fights for a world that is green for all, not green for some. We work at the intersection of environmental, economic, and racial justice movements to advance solutions to poverty and pollution.

Purpose:

Green For All seeks an experienced, mission-driven leader to serve as its Policy Director. The Policy Director will lead the execution of Green For All’s federal policy agenda, particularly legislation that advances common ground climate policies that unite Republicans and Democrats behind equitable climate and clean energy solutions. The Policy Director will provide policy research, analysis, legislative advocacy and coalition building leadership for Dream.Org’s Green For All team, and collaborate with Dream.Org’s Government Affairs division.

Green For All works to increase funding and dedicated investments for climate equity solutions in disadvantaged communities, prioritizing good, green jobs in programs related to infrastructure, transportation, and energy investments, expanding opportunities for Black and Brown clean energy and cleantech entrepreneurs, and strengthening funding flow via green banks. Expertise in NEPA and permitting as it pertains to accelerating clean energy deployment in disadvantaged communities is a priority, given the likely Congressional focus on permitting reform this session.

The Policy Director will interface with Congress, the administration, and national political organizations.

The Green For All Policy Director will report to the Vice President Political Strategy and serve on the Green For All leadership team. The Policy Director will manage consultants and work with staff across departments in order to advance our goals and priorities.

Responsibilities:

Policy Strategy, Advocacy & Research:

Work closely with the Vice President for Political Strategy, Government Affairs Director, and Green For All leadership team to establish Dream.Org’s federal climate & clean energy agenda
Maintain relationships with key members of Congress on climate & clean energy issues, including Congressional leadership and committees of jurisdiction Regularly conduct outreach meetings on Capitol Hill to share Dream.Org’s policy positions
Prepare issue briefs, one-pagers, talking points, internal memos, and other content as needed
Develop working relationships with advocates in climate and clean energy space, particularly advocates committed to common ground solutions, climate equity organizations, and conservatives working on climate solutions. Join and manage coalitions to advance those common ground solutions
Coordinate with VP of Political Strategy, Government Affairs Director, and Green For All leadership on annual federal budget advocacy with a focus on defending the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 federal investments and ensuring the agencies have the staff capacity to deploy resources to the communities hardest to serve
Coordinate closely with Green for All Climate Investments National Director on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 federal level implementation and Green For All Campaign Director on state-level campaigns associated with the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Review politically sensitive external communications, such as Dream.Org emails, petitions, and texts

Campaign Strategy and Coordination:

Lead the Green For All Campaign strategy on federal common ground climate legislation, with a focus on permitting reform and small business access to federal climate investments
Internally coordinate Dream.Org departments, including government affairs, development, and communications, while externally participating in coalitions and maintaining key external relationships
Support the Green For All Campaign Director to guide state strategies
Serve as Green for All’s spokesperson on common ground national legislative policy issues and handle related incoming media opportunities

Leadership:

Participate on the Green for All leadership team and provide effective leadership to interns and consultants
Assist the VP of Sustainability and the VP of Political Strategy with funder pitches and grant reports to resource our Green For All policy agenda as needed
Participate in strategic annual planning and regular campaign planning
Model organizational core values of solutions, servant leadership, and soul
Help build Dream.Org build its presence in Washington, D.C. as a values-based, common ground organization

Minimum Job Requirements:

A strong demonstrated commitment to racial and economic justice
A passion for bridging divides and bringing people together around a common cause
At least 3-4 years of experience working on federal policies related to these issues
5-6 years of relevant advocacy experience and a track record of success
Extensive knowledge of climate change issues and what is needed to transition the American economy including in-depth expertise on climate justice or clean energy
Strong written and verbal communications skills, including excellent writing and editing skills, persuasive communication, public presentation and/or meeting facilitation skills, and ability to be an effective media spokesperson
Demonstrated ability to develop and leverage strong working relationships with key decision makers, partners and diverse stakeholders, including both conservatives and liberals
Experience working in driven and fast-paced teams, often working under pressure while maintaining congenial relationships and a high quality of work
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work effectively while working in a remote environment
An appetite to work with unlikely allies to achieve common ground

Preferred Education/Skills/Experience:

We are especially interested in candidates who have spent significant time living and working in communities impacted by environmental justice issues

Travel / Office

If in DC, must be willing and able to travel to in-person staff meetings and retreats (estimated 10%). If not in DC, must be willing to relocate within the first three months of receiving the offer, and travel there regularly in the interim.
Dream.Org does have an office near the Capitol, though there is no required days in the office

Mission of Position: Leads environmental advocacy campaigns to fight threats to the Hudson River and natural resources that are the foundation of the Hudson Valley’s prosperity. Directs the organization’s legal programs and serves as lead counsel for the organization. Requires a combination of excellent legal and communication skills in the context of litigation, advocacy, risk management, negotiation, public education and coalition-building. Must value and have a commitment to working with diverse communities and treating complex issues with cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate and license to practice law in New York State required
Minimum of ten years of legal experience, including at least three years in a management role
Expertise and experience at a senior level in environmental and energy law
Knowledge and experience in broad areas of law including litigation, contract law, corporate/not-for-profit governance, compliance, municipal law, ethics and real estate
Must have a commitment to Scenic Hudson’s mission and environmental justice
Proven experience managing large-scale advocacy campaigns with a track record of success
Strong negotiation skills and experience negotiating complex transactions and agreements
Team management experience and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work as a leader with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and in a collaborative manner
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to translate complex legal issues for diverse audiences
Superior presentation and public speaking skills
Ability to handle multiple complex projects, cases and deadlines and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities

Background: Scenic Hudson preserves land and farms and creates parks that connect people with the inspirational power of the Hudson River, while fighting threats to the river and natural resources that are the foundation of the valley’s prosperity. www.scenichudson.org

Our work is guided by our vision for the Hudson Valley as a community of informed and engaged citizens working to make the region a model of vibrant riverfront cities and towns linked by inviting parks and trails, beautiful and resilient landscapes, and productive farms.

Principal Responsibilities include:

Setting strategy and priorities for Scenic Hudson’s advocacy and legal teams
Managing all facets of multi-disciplinary advocacy campaigns on a wide range of issues, including renewable energy, fossil fuel infrastructure, Superfund cleanups and development proposals that threaten the environment
Managing litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including supervising staff attorneys
Appearing before federal and state agencies to advance organizational priorities
Collaborating with the Board of Directors, Executive Team and other staff on a broad range of legal and risk management issues
Leading cross-functional legal team and overseeing all legal issues and engagements organization-wide
Selecting, retaining and managing outside counsel, as necessary to support programmatic and operational needs
Developing organizational policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance and manage risk
Identifying practical tools to support staff in understanding and complying with risk management policies and procedures
Serving as organizational spokesperson to media, government agencies and the public
Building and maintaining relationships with partners and coalitions
Writing and delivering reports and presentations to Executive Team and Board of Directors
Setting and managing program budget and managing staff, including professional development and performance assessments

Compensation: Full Time, Salary range $100,000 to $120,000 with benefits.

Contact: Cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to: jo**@**********on.org. Further information can be found on our website: www.scenichudson.org.

No phone calls please.

Scenic Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting cultural diversity and excellence. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and strive to serve all of the people of the Hudson Valley by evaluating our projects, strategic initiatives and outcomes through that lens.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is a nonprofit organization established in 1984 by a bipartisan Congressional caucus to provide timely, credible information for policymakers and influential stakeholders, and promote innovative environmental and energy solutions. Today, our mission is to advance scienceâ€based solutions for climate change, energy, and environmental challenges in order to achieve our vision of a sustainable, resilient, and equitable world.

EESI is committed to building a community of staff, board members, advisors, donors, interns, fellows and volunteers, and partners that holds diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values. This commitment strengthens the organization, improves our overall effectiveness, and helps ensure the policies we advance and programs we implement promote an equitable transition to a decarbonized, clean energy economy.

The Policy Associate will help advance climate, environment, and clean energy policies and solutions that will put the U.S. on a cleaner, more secure, and sustainable path. The Policy Associate will conduct research and analysis in support of EESI’s Congressional education and policy development activities on and off Capitol Hill, with a near-term emphasis on issues related to the Farm Bill and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act. The Policy Associate will work with a diverse range of people and contribute to outreach to a wide audience, including members of Congress and their staff, federal officials, business and industry leaders, other nonâ€governmental organizations, higher education institutions, embassies, and other constituencies.

The Policy Associate will report to the Executive Director and work closely with colleagues (including fellows and interns) across the entire organization.

In general, the Policy Associate will help advance EESI’s efforts to:

Draft and edit content for publication, including web articles, fact sheets, and other policyâ€oriented written materials, with a near-term (i.e., up to 18 months) focus on the Farm Bill and implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act.
Share topic and speaker ideas and help plan and execute EESI-convened Congressional briefings. EESI convenes multiple Congressional briefings each year on relevant and timely environmental, clean energy, climate and adaptation, and resilience topics.
Help respond to queries for information and analysis from Congressional committees and members of Congress and their staff.
Assist in the preparation of materials for staff testimony and presentations.
Perform background research to inform grant proposal narratives and help prepare reports to funders.
Build and grow EESI’s overall environment, clean energy, and climate policy and solutions knowledge and expertise by keeping abreast of news, relevant science and Congressional action.
Contribute to a collaborative, collegial, and supportive work environment.

Competitive candidates will have the following qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study and at least one year of full-time professional work experience.
Internship or work experience in a U.S. Senate or U.S. House of Representatives office (including committees) is preferred.
Undergraduateâ€ or graduateâ€level coursework in political science, American politics, or comparative politics, preferred.
Strong writing and research skills; clear and concise writing is required for newsletters, Congressional briefing writeâ€ups, and fact sheets.
Critical thinking, problemâ€solving, and research and analysis skills; keen attention to detail.
Knowledge and understanding of environment, clean energy, and climate topics.
Strong networking and interpersonal skills; a sense of humor, positive attitude, and interest in working collaboratively with other committed professionals.
Ability to represent EESI professionally.

Starting salary from $52,000.

EESI offers an excellent benefits package, including:

– family health insurance and dental coverage

– 15 days of paid vacation (year 1) to 20 days (year 2-5) and then 25 days

– 15 paid holidays

– 403(b) retirement plan- EESI contributes 9% of salary after one year of service (no employee match requirement)