Job Tag: Law/Policy

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS), a national leader in environmental law and restorative justice, invites applications for a Senior or Staff Attorney in the VLGS Environmental Justice Clinic—an open-rank clinical faculty position with expertise in environmental justice law and policy. The precise start date is flexible, but the successful applicant must start no later than Fall 2023. Entry-level, junior, and senior lateral candidates will be considered. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of or potential for outstanding, innovative, and engaged clinical teaching.

The Environmental Justice (EJ) Clinic at VLGS is one of only a few law school clinics in the United States devoted to environmental justice, an interdisciplinary practice at the intersection of civil rights and the environment. Students represent clients from low-income communities and communities of color before administrative agencies, in filing Title VI complaints, and in court to address racial and economic disparities. The EJ Clinic is open to upper-level JD, LLM, and Master’s students.

In addition to teaching, faculty provide service to VLGS and engage with other professionals and the public to contribute to the intellectual exchange of ideas with an eye towards social justice. The clinic is taught residentially in South Royalton, Vermont, a small town on the bank of the beautiful White River. Less than thirty minutes away lie the amenities of Hanover, NH (home to Dartmouth College) and Lebanon, NH. Burlington, VT, Boston, MA, and Montreal, QC are all within a three-hour drive.

The University of Miami School of Law’s Clinical Program is pleased to announce that it is hiring a faculty position as Lecturer in Law and Associate Director of its Environmental Justice Clinic (EJC), one of ten clinics offered at Miami Law. The position is anticipated to begin on June 1, 2023. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and no later than March 31, 2023.

The Associate Director/Lecturer will partner with the Director of the EJC in developing and implementing the Clinic’s docket, cases, projects, curriculum, teaching, and other activities. The Associate Director/Lecturer will work independently and also collaboratively in managing cases/projects, teaching clinic classes, supervising students, and representing clients in litigation. The EJC is engaged in projects and cases before local, state, and federal administrative tribunals and courts, and other domestic and international fora, as well as other forms of advocacy, including factual investigations, report-writing, law reform and legislative initiatives, and community organizing campaigns.

The Associate Director/Lecturer will join the vibrant and supportive Miami Law clinical program, currently ranked in the top 30 on U.S. News and World Reports list of best clinical training programs. The position is designed for a lawyer with a deep commitment to environmental justice and its advancement in Miami, the region, and the world. The Associate Director/Lecturer will have the opportunity to participate in the academic life of the law school and in relevant academic and advocacy conferences and to collaborate with the University of Miami’s Abess Center for Ecosystem Science & Policy and Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science (RSMAS).

Qualifications

Applicants should have

· JD Degree (required);

· At least three years of legal practice experience;

· Experience in environmental law;

· Teaching experience or an enthusiasm for clinical teaching, student development, and training;

· A demonstrated commitment to social justice and public service;

· Strong oral and written communication skills;

· Strong organizational skills; and

· A Florida Bar license (or willingness to sit for the Florida Bar).

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include:

· Work with the Director in developing and implementing a vision for the Environmental Justice Clinic that achieves the highest quality legal experience for students, representation for clients, and contribution to the community.

· Contribute to teaching the classroom component of the clinic, including developing the syllabus, designing course materials, and delivering high quality instruction.

· Take primary responsibility for several of the Clinic’s claims and projects and participate in supervising students to ensure the highest standards of ethical representation.

· Contribute to the law school, legal education, the legal profession or the public good through leadership, service or publications that foster the professional development of our students or advance social justice.

Orange County Coastkeeper and its associated programs, including Inland Empire Waterkeeper, are seeking a legal director to lead the organization’s litigation and legal advocacy program. Coastkeeper’s legal team works to protect water resources to ensure they are swimmable, drinkable, and fishable for present and future generations through advocacy and environmental litigation. The legal director will be responsible for directing all legal advocacy initiatives and litigation – particularly Clean Water Act enforcement. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities

Direct all litigation and environmental enforcement.
Coordinate litigation with outside counsel, expert consultants, and pro bono attorneys.
Litigate Clean Water Act citizen suit matters through all stages of litigation, including investigation, discovery, trial, appeal, settlement, and compliance.
Supervise staff attorneys, legal internship and externship programs, and all pro bono legal work.
Develop and manage departmental budget.
Draft comment letters on permits, policies, and regulations related to water quality and water supply issues.
Represent Coastkeeper organizations at administrative agency hearings.
Research and write grants to fund environmental advocacy.
Provide general in-house counsel, including drafting and reviewing contracts, reviewing grant contract compliance, assisting in environmental permitting for in-house restoration projects, and other corporate matters.

Qualifications

California Bar admission.
Willing to work in Costa Mesa, CA office in person.
A commitment to public interest work and a passion for Coastkeeper’s mission.
Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience, including 4 years of litigation experience.
Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising attorneys.
Must have substantial experience as lead counsel on litigation matters.
Demonstrated experience in Clean Water Act litigation, permitting, and compliance.
Working knowledge of California regulatory agencies.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and ranges between $115,000 – $135,000 annually.
Health and dental insurance are provided at no cost to the employee.
Coastkeeper provides for 11 paid federal holidays, 6 days of paid sick leave annually, and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coastkeeper is an equal opportunity employer, highly values diversity, and provides advancement opportunities to everyone. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and ability.
How to Apply

If you are interested in and qualified for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter to le***@*********er.org, subject line “YOUR LAST NAME, Legal Director.â€ If your materials indicate a potential match for our requirements, we will contact you. Please, no phone calls or emails to the office regarding this opening. Posting will remain open until filled.

The Manager, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs will lead EDF Renewables’ public policy efforts related to wind (including offshore wind), solar, energy storage and green hydrogen, as well as other technologies as determined by EDF Renewables, in New York and other states identified by the company as priorities in the United States. The Manager will also support the public policy efforts of EDF Renewables affiliated companies, including Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC, a 50/50 joint venture. The Manager will provide ongoing analysis and information to development and asset management staff for the identification of new market opportunities, response to new opportunities, and optimization of EDFR’s project assets. The Manager will also assist with corporate communications efforts related to key state and federal policies. The Manager will contribute to programmatic federal political outreach as determined by the Director.

Policies to advance and protect include the following: demand-pull policies such as renewable portfolio standards and energy procurement policies, state integrated resource planning, and greenhouse gas regulation; grid operations such as interconnection, integration, resource adequacy and grid expansion; taxes including incentives, property tax, and sales tax at both the state and local level and project permitting/siting including local regulations.

Policymaking arenas will primarily be state legislatures, state executive agencies, governors’ offices, transmission authorities, and state public utility commissions. The position will also entail direct support and leadership for federal activities such as U.S. Congressional outreach and assisting in company representation in and monitoring of specific policy issue areas which include the areas of demand-pull, grid operations, tax, permitting/siting and international trade policy.
Responsibilities
External Representation

Advocate for EDFR and affiliated companies, including Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, in state legislatures, executive branch, and public utility.
Advocate for EDFR and affiliated companies with federal officials including members of Congress and their staff.
Represent EDFR and affiliated companies in various trade associations and on boards of such trade associations as Provide leadership on industry advocacy strategy on state issues.
Work productively with other, non-government stakeholders including electric utilities, renewable energy companies, energy consumer groups, environmental groups, trade unions, business associations, and others.
Create and execute advocacy strategies to advance public policy goals, potentially across multiple corporate regions.

Internal Planning and Coordination

Solicit internal input from key EDFR leaders, drive internal discussions on policy positions, and make policy recommendations to EDFR management.
Work closely with multiple EDFR regional development and asset optimization offices and corporate groups to support their efforts in expanding and maintaining markets and to support project-specific efforts on business development and asset management.
Hire and manage consultants and interns, as needed, to facilitate important regulatory and legislative goals and objectives when additional resources must be brought to bear.
Design and run corporate campaigns and outreach efforts to relevant policymaking bodies and the media to affect change in support of corporate goals, and in close coordination with corporate communications, human resources, and other relevant departments.
Assist with corporate efforts that can apply nationally on programmatic issues related to tax, demand-pull, siting, grid operation, and other policy areas.

Provision of Information/Analysis

Research/analyze legislative and regulatory issues in current markets, using both qualitative and quantitative techniques and frameworks.
Keep well informed on key regulatory and legislative developments that affect wind, solar, energy storage and green hydrogen development and operations, and apprise EDFR internal groups of such developments.
All other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs or his/her designee.

Supervision of Others: Supervises between 1-2 consultants.
Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, business, law, economics, communications/media, environment, and/or energy technologies, with advanced graduate degree highly preferred.
At least four years of relevant work experience, including energy policy, government affairs, project development, political organizing, deal origination, and/or energy asset management.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Strong familiarity with key renewable energy policies and market issues affecting renewable energy project development in the short term and long term. Ability to foresee market needs before they materialize and then act accordingly is a strong plus.
Ability to prioritize efforts based on internal priorities and external developments, given the vast array of issues in play in the given geographic area.
Experience in managing a budget and/or consultants to achieve organizational goals.
Ability to write and orally present clearly, concisely, and compellingly.
Extroverted nature with an ability to connect with individuals from diverse professional and social backgrounds.
Comfort with providing both in-depth analysis and conclusions by deliberately synthesizing economic, commercial, political and legal information, as well as policy positions in fast-paced situations with little lead time and based on limited information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
Willingness to travel 40% of the time for meetings or events on average.
Ability to work remotely to achieve objectives while maintaining a strong working relationship with internal staff located in various offices in the U.S.

Alaska Wilderness League is the only national conservation group devoted full-time to protecting Alaska’s public lands and waters focusing on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Western Arctic, and Tongass National Forest. They are committed to elevating voices and values related to protecting public lands, including providing for a safer climate future; supporting the human rights of Indigenous peoples; advocating for the right to clean, thriving, and healthy land, water and wildlife for all. They are committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion by deepening an understanding of the history of federal lands and waters in our country, by reimagining conservation as a tool for justice, and by advancing diversity and inclusion in the environmental community. You can learn more about Alaska Wilderness League‘s mission, vision, approach, and commitment to justice at www.alaskawild.org.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Government Affairs Director oversees the League’s legislative and administrative advocacy strategies, with a priority focus on Arctic campaigns. This position works with League directors to create a vision and plan for achieving the League’s mission, working to address Alaska conservation issues and Alaska’s role in the climate crisis through federal advocacy. The Government Affairs Director will work closely with the Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign’s Director, as well as with the League’s Arctic Campaigns Director, Alaska State Director, and Outreach Director to implement hill and administrative work to meet organizational goals. This position will also develop close working relationships with government affairs staff at partner conservation organizations to develop coordinated campaign strategies and will engage Indigenous leadership and partners in environmental justice, outdoor recreation, and climate change communities to this work. The Government Affairs Director will serve as staff support for Alaska Wilderness League Action (AWLA). This role will supervise the Legislative Associate.

The Government Affairs Director will be responsible for the following:

Government Affairs

Drive the internal and external government affairs work for the League, with a focus on Arctic campaigns

Lead coalition lobby teams to advance policy goals on Capitol Hill and with the administration, implement shared commitments and accountability

Spearhead the League’s Rapid Response efforts

Develop productive relationships with key Congressional decision-makers and agency officials/leaders, provide tactical and technical support to Hill champions

Provide regular assistance on lobbying for all League issues

Strategic Planning & Communications

Craft and regularly revisit strategies and activities that influence federal decisionmakers and work with partners to execute, including direct lobbying, Congressional briefings and events, communication events, legislative action, and administrative meeting planning and coordination

Provide strategic DC advice to coalition partners, drive implementation of shared plans

Facilitate information sharing and coordination between the Arctic campaign lobby teams

Draft and manage internal Hill focused Arctic content including alerts, factsheets, briefing memos, letters, and other materials as needed

Assist Arctic Campaigns Director in creating grassroots mobilization, paid and earned communications and other strategies to best influence national decision-makers

Participate in select external coalition calls/meetings, tracking possible opportunities in coordination with Alaska and national conservation communities

Organizational Collaboration & Engagement

Engage and build organizational relationships within and outside the coalition to expand the reach, diversity, and effectiveness of Alaska Wilderness Leagues presence in Washington, DC

Lead regular internal meetings to ensure the development and achievement of Congressional and administrative goals

Assist AWLA Executive Director with strategy and attend AWLA events

Collaborate with the Development Director on securing long-term funding strategies

Assist the DC outreach team with campaign activities/events and attend when necessary

Manage Legislative Assistant and consultants, as needed

Serve as DC liaison for Arctic constituency fly-ins and other fly-in activities

EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

Ideal candidates will have a background and resume that reflect the following:

5+ years’ experience on the Hill, in the administration, or on federal advocacy campaigns

Proven track record of working on progressive issues and driving success at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and politics working in or with Congress

Excellent oral and written communication skills that can convey nuanced information successfully to a variety of audiences

Demonstrated success managing staff with the ability to motivate and guide staff with enthusiasm, leadership, accountability, humility and respect

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage laterally and juggle multiple priorities while remaining flexible

Ability to drive action and bring Congressional offices and coalition partners along toward strategies

Trusted team member with success developing strong stakeholder relationships

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice with expert understanding of and ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies and interests

Passion for the mission of Alaska Wilderness League, land conservation and advocacy, climate justice, and indigenous rights

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Deep understanding or history of working with Native American and/or Alaskan Native communities

Experience with C4 and PAC organizational work

LOCATION

Washington, DC with opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

TRAVEL

Travel 10% of the year for campaign-related projects.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $85,000 – $100,000 annually. In addition, Alaska Wilderness League offers an outstanding benefits package to include:

92% of health insurance premiums for employees and 50% to their families

Health Savings Account for eligible medical expenses

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible childcare or elder care expenses

3% contribution of employee salary to a 401K Retirement Plan

24 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for employees with less than 5 years of employment, 29 days for employees with 5+ years of employment

12 Paid Holidays and Birthday leave

Parental Leave

Communication Stipend for business-related mobile expenses

Discounts on leading name-brand outdoor apparel and gear

The Policy Manager supports Elevate’s mission by ensuring its programs are well-adapted to the policy environment and by bringing Elevate’s practical expertise to policy discussions. The Policy Manager will work on behalf of Elevate and as a member of policy-oriented coalitions to advance legislative and regulatory policies that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building decarbonization in Wisconsin and Michigan.
The Policy Manager reports to the Principal Director, Policy and works closely with the Associate Director, Policy covering Michigan. This position is located in the Midwest with occasional travel, including to Elevate headquarters in Chicago. This position is currently remote.
Responsibilities

Represent Elevate at external policy forums, including in-person meetings, conference calls, and events that occur outside daytime working hours.
Manage a portion of the policy department’s projects, from genesis to completion.
Develop, support, and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and internal customers.
Track next steps resulting from multi-party coalition discussions and drive to completion.
Research policy and industry conditions related to Elevate’s mission.
Assist with development of Elevate positions and develop advocacy materials.
Work with program teams to develop advocacy efforts that meet their policy needs.
Draft comments and testimony to regulatory and legislative bodies.
Effectively communicate Elevate’s mission and policy positions within and outside Elevate.
Draft reports, presentations, and other deliverables.
Disseminate policy information internally to Elevate staff.
Manage travel, expense reports, timesheets, and other administrative needs following Elevate processes.
Provide occasional event planning and scheduling assistance.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area, Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of three (3+) years of experience in clean energy, workforce development, or environmental advocacy
Deep commitment to communities that have been historically disinvested
Familiarity with energy policy and its practical implications
Familiarity with workings of state, local and federal government
Demonstrated persistence, initiative, and creativity
Demonstrated ability to work within a team and with people of all backgrounds, ethnicity, cultures, and political viewpoints
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality required
Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight business travel

NECEC (the Northeast Clean Energy Council) is a regional non-profit clean energy business, policy, and innovation organization whose mission is to lead the just, equitable, and rapid transition to a clean energy future and a diverse climate economy. NECEC is the only organization in the Northeast that covers all of the clean energy market segments, representing the business perspectives of investors and clean energy companies across every stage of development. NECEC members span the broad spectrum of the clean energy industry, including clean transportation, energy efficiency, wind, solar, energy storage, microgrids, fuel cells, and advanced and “smart” technologies.

NECEC commits itself to doing the necessary work — both internally and within the climate economy ecosystem – to put issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion front and center. We have much work to do to fully integrate our values and ideals and make our organization, board, and membership reflect the diversity of the communities in which we live and work. A just transition to a clean energy future is only possible if the organizations working towards it are just and inclusive. NECEC is on a journey to be a model for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we invite all members of the equitable climate economy ecosystem to join us.

Purpose The NECEC Vice President of Government & Public Affairs leads NECEC’s work to bring about the just and rapid transition through strategic interventions within government. In collaboration with NECEC’s president, Public Policy and Government Affairs team, NECEC staff and management team, as well as the NECEC membership and strategic partners, the Vice President sets a bold agenda for progress across the six New England states and New York and develops effective strategies for achieving established goals. Strategies for intervention could include legislative, legal and advocacy.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Lead NECEC Public Policy and Government Affairs efforts and the staff supporting this work.
Incorporate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all work, including programmatic work as well as hiring, procurement, and supervisory work and foster a culture of respect and inclusion.
Develop strategies for and oversee all NECEC public policy and government affairs efforts and programs at the state, regional and national levels, including energy and environmental justice, distributed energy resources (e.g., energy efficiency, demand response, and distributed generation); grid-scale renewable and clean energy; grid modernization/21st-century electricity system/future utility business models/transmission; and clean transportation.
Coordinate and manage all state and national government affairs efforts and relationships, including managing consultants, external lobbyists and lobbying efforts.
Lead NECEC member policy committee, working groups and coalitions.
Lead NECEC’s research efforts to develop updated policy positions and the shared insights and education to make the case for the value of NECEC’s positions.
Coordinate with NECEC’s state partners to develop and advance state-specific agendas for change.
Establish new and shepherd existing strategic relationships with policy and research organizations, aligned with common goals and related interests.
Lead NECEC’s public policy and government affairs initiatives that combine proactive leadership positions along with reactive rapid responses to policy challenges and opportunities.
Develop state-wide issue advocacy or legislative campaigns to advance to goals of the organization.
Grow relationships with policymakers in state legislatures, governors’ offices and related executive agencies, and lead NECEC’s team effort to educate and influence legislative policy, responding quickly to new bills and proposals affecting clean energy.
Support, build and lead coalitions with advocacy organizations, NGOs and nonprofits to advance legislative goals.
Manage NECEC’s efforts in key regulatory reform initiatives, whether through interventions in utility cases, expert advisory committees to public sector initiatives, or the review and oversight of regulatory implementations of public laws.
Communicate effectively and professionally as a NECEC representative in public forums and with the media on clean energy and climate economy issues.
Identify and pursue opportunities for maintaining and/or expanding NECEC’s funding base through private foundation and corporate grants.
Establish and maintain key funder relationships in relation to NECEC’s public policy and government affairs work.
Identify current research, best practices and strategies for supporting NECEC advocacy and policy work, maintaining a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the clean energy industry.
Manage, contribute to, and edit development of policy briefs and other written products
Ensure high quality of products and deliverables for state, regional and federal policy
Manage NECEC annual Clean Energy Days in various Northeast state capitals and other policy-related events, including NECEC’s Emerging Trends Series.
Work with NECEC’s President and outsourced CFO to develop the Public Policy and Government Affairs annual budget.
Manage Public Policy and Government Affairs budgets, timelines and work plans.
Participate in the Management Team.
Ensure effective tracking of progress and results as well as regular evaluation of program elements to foster learning and to measure and communicate successes to key stakeholders, including funders, members, partners, and policymakers.
Travel required, primarily in the Northeast, including New York, and occasionally beyond the region, up to 25% of the time

Qualified candidates should have an advanced degree in public policy, public management, law or a related field and seven or more years of experience in the energy/environmental industry. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate:

Passion for the mission of NECEC.
Comprehensive content knowledge of clean energy and climate economy policies and regulations at the state, regional, and federal levels.
Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process at state and federal level.
Understanding of legislative, issue advocacy and electoral campaigns.
Experience developing state-wide coalitions with a variety of stakeholders from non-profits to businesses.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively about those policies in a way that is easily understood by non-experts.
Proven experience in legislative advocacy, policy development and practice, and policy
Highly regarded in professional circles for relevant skills and e
Effective leader and team member.
Self-starter, comfortable shaping priorities and agenda within broadly-set parameters.
Expertise at developing relationships across multi-stakeholder communities and working to align stakeholder coalitions around a common set of positions.
Ability to conceptualize, plan and manage major complex projects and multiple initiatives
Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative member and leader of a team.
Experience in effectively managing and supervising full and part-time staff, consultants, and volunteers.
Experience in fundraising and maintaining relationships with donors, including foundations and state agencies.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in clean energy policy research and report writing
Demonstrated networking/partnership-building skills

Goochland County is located in the heart of Central Virginia. Just over 289 square miles of rural countryside, our County is home to just over 23,000 residents and is ideally located within a short drive to beaches or mountain tops. We have great proximity to major cities including Charlottesville and Richmond. Our quality of life is unsurpassed, and our active community welcomes one and all. A community rich in history, the Goochland County Courthouse is widely considered to be the most well-maintained Jeffersonian courthouse in Virginia. Goochland County is the smallest county in the United States to have earned the highest rating from all three credit rating agencies which reflects the County’s exceptional financial resilience and is home to an award-winning public-school system.

Goochland County Department of Community Development is accepting applications for the position of Environmental Inspector I in the Environmental and Land Development Division. This position is responsible for inspections of commercial and residential projects for compliance with approved Plan of Development (site plan) and Land Disturbance Plans. The Inspector ensures that projects adhere to all approved plan construction specifications, Erosion-Sediment Control, Stormwater, and any other applicable regulatory requirements. The assigned duties are done under the supervision of the Environmental Manager.

Essential Functions

Performs all required erosion and sediment, stormwater management and pollution prevention inspections for applicable construction projects. Interprets complex plans and drawings.
Conducts preconstruction meetings and inspects construction sites for compliance with approved plans, including landscaping and lighting requirements, as well as bond reductions and releases. Issues inspection reports to site operators with required corrective actions and timeframes. Initiates enforcement action for non-compliance, such as issuance of Notices of Violation and Stop Work Orders, as needed.
Works with contractors, operators, and owners to identify and resolve problems during construction and makes necessary field changes to plan.
Assesses potential impacts of construction activities to wetlands, streams, and buffers, and to adjacent property owners.
Communicates and meets with various stakeholders, including state and federal agencies, on environmental issues as needed. Provides timely response to complaints from Goochland residents. Works individually and as a team member to attain desired outcomes.
Maintains and expands knowledge of environmental regulations, guidelines, and technical aspects as related to assigned duties and responsibilities.
Attends all scheduled meetings and required trainings.
Maintains all required certifications and participates in continuing education. Serve as local monitor for Biosolids applications throughout the county.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental law, regulations, policies and programs. Education and technical knowledge related to environmental and planning subjects and issues. Demonstrated ability to research and understand environmental matters, to summarize issues, and to draft policies and recommendations to present to citizens and public officials. Ability to read and interpret maps, development plans, technical reports, planning and zoning ordinances, environmental regulations, drawings, and specifications. Experience in researching, applying for, obtaining, and managing environmental grants. Knowledge of land use principles. Ability to manage special projects as assigned from conception to completion with little oversight. Ability to utilize a personal computer and utilize standard office and department-specific software. Ability to express self clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to perform physically demanding work including, but not limited to, walking over rough terrain, climbing, bending, driving, and working occasionally in adverse temperatures or weather conditions. Must be able to lift moderate loads.

Education, Experience and Training

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, biology, civil engineering, or related fields, or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience in environmental or construction inspections, land development, or related experience,
DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector and Stormwater Inspector Certifications are required (must become certified within 12 months of hire).
Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License and a good driving record.

The New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC), the country’s first local green bank, is a non-profit specialty financier of projects in buildings that save energy and reduce greenhouse gases. NYCEEC’s team is passionate about its mission to deliver financing solutions and advance markets for energy efficiency and clean energy in buildings. NYCEEC’s vision is energy efficiency and clean energy financing for buildings to achieve scale and be accessible to all. For more information: https://nyceec.com.

Position Overview

NYCEEC is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Legal team. As a member of a small but innovative and impactful organization, the Associate Director will support the General Counsel/Director, Legal and other members of NYCEEC’s team in efforts to manage NYCEEC’s legal and compliance affairs and help advise NYCEEC management and staff on various legal, compliance and risk management issues.

The NYCEEC team works in a hybrid model, presently in the office at least two days per week and remote the remainder. NYCEEC’s office is in midtown Manhattan. This is a full-time position; however, we may consider candidates seeking a more limited (e.g., 32-hour per week) schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Legal

Serve as NYCEEC’s primary counsel for assigned loan transactions, including: Help ensure that loans are underwritten and developed in a manner consistent with applicable policies, procedures and processes; advise on transaction structuring; perform legal due diligence of borrowers, projects and loans; prepare or review loan documentation (term sheets, loan agreements, security agreements, credit enhancement agreements and all related ancillary documentation); perform background, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering assessments; and manage outside counsel when applicable. Other transaction-related responsibilities may include:
Draft and negotiate loan participation agreements (and amendments thereto as necessary) and supervise preparation and submission of funding request process from participants;
Manage loan closings, including coordinating with outside counsel (if applicable), other members of NYCEEC staff and third-parties (e.g., borrowers, participating lenders, etc.) as necessary
Assist in the review of grant agreements, preparation of NDAs; and other miscellaneous contracts to which NYCEEC enters into from time to time;
Help supervise NYCEEC’s procurements of new vendors and renewals of existing vendor contracts to ensure they are undertaken in a manner consistent with all applicable policies, procedures and practices
Assist in managing various corporate governance matters, including drafting resolutions and preparation of board packages, recording board meeting minutes and regularly reviewing and updating corporate governance documents, as necessary, helping to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and onboarding of new board members
Support the maintenance of NYCEEC’s library of form documentation

Compliance

Help supervise organizational legal compliance, including: assist with annual reporting obligations under New York Public Authorities Law; advising on interactions with and responses to requests from City, State and Federal entities; monitoring for changes to applicable laws and regulations and making necessary updates to relevant NYCEEC policies, and loan and other documentation; and generally helping ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and contractual obligations;
Assist with ensuring NYCEEC compliance with applicable loan disbursement and draw policies as a part of NYCEEC’s portfolio risk management strategy

Other

Manage legal aspects of NYCEEC’s portfolio management functions, including: help manage NYCEEC loan collateral (e.g., maintain UCC financing statements and judgment affidavits); help supervise construction loans; provide legal advice in connection with non-performing loans, special situations, workouts, forbearances and loan modifications;

Qualifications

A strong interest in NYCEEC’s mission and the transition to a clean energy economy
Graduate of an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and admitted to the New York bar, and in good standing
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional legal experience (e.g., project-finance, renewable energy, commercial or real estate finance)

Skills and Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong drafting and negotiating skills and sound business judgment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to effectively supervise outside counsel and a willingness to “roll up sleevesâ€ as needed to help complete projects and achieve NYCEEC’s mission

Highly respected organizations, California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters), and EnviroVoters Education Fund, are excited to launch a search for a Legislative Affairs Manager to join our dynamic, fun, and high-performing team!

We are looking for candidates who can successfully organize policy priorities and manage a full team. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently and with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment—one that requires flexibility as we embark on new initiatives and grow our staff.

The Legislative Affairs Manager serves as one of California Environmental Voter’s main advocates working on the frontlines of holding the California State Legislature accountable to passing globally significant policy change that is needed to solve the climate crisis, as well as working to combat the corporate polluter agenda to delay climate action. Additionally, the Legislative Affairs Manager will build strong relationships with Legislators and key ally organizations, help shape EnviroVoters policy agenda, manage a dynamic team of passionate policy advocates and changemakers within the legislative affairs team, help to train future leaders and build out our team, develop strategies to hold elected leaders accountable to acting boldly on climate, and partner with stakeholders, coalitions, and networks to build a collective vision for change. This position will occasionally travel to attend meetings in Oakland and Los Angeles.

WHO WE ARE

We believe this moment requires transformative change.

The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s needed.

EnviroVoters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap. To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.

Our vision is to build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

EnviroVoters Education Fund, EnviroVoters’s 501(c)3 sister organization, works through programs focused on voter engagement and mobilization, issue advocacy, legislative accountability, and research and opinion polling to provide the public, policymakers, and environmental advocates with the resources they need to make California’s air, water and natural resources cleaner and greener through the democratic process. For more information, please visit www.envirovotersedfund.org

The work of EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice. Engaging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, among other key constituencies for the environment is an organizational priority. Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture and policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.

OUR CORE VALUES

Relationships are at the heart of our culture and our core values enable us to build ones that are strong, trusting, empowering, and thriving. Therefore, in our everyday interactions with each other and our partners, we strive to act with Equity, Courage, Integrity, Compassion, Impact, and Learning.

WORK SCHEDULE AND VACCINE POLICY

A focus on relationships also informs our work schedule. We believe time together in person is critical to team building. To that end, we currently work two days a week in person with the possibility of increasing to three in the future. As such, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Legislative Affairs Manager is critical to our overall organizational success and will be a pivotal individual that will contribute to the fight for climate justice in California. If you are looking for an exciting and innovative place to work to bring your passion, energy, and ideas, please take a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as one of EnviroVoters’ main liaisons with the legislature.
Make recommendations and provide valued input on positions that EnviroVoters should take on legislation and policy issues.
Work with the Senior Legislative Manager to develop and implement EnviroVoters’ legislative accountability campaigns and strategy.
Work with the legislative team to strategically plan and budget to achieve annual goals.
Work with the EnviroVoters Communications and Organizing teams to develop and implement strategies that amplify our efforts to hold elected leaders accountable, advocate for priority policies, apply public pressure to advance a climate justice agenda, and build public support through socializing policy solutions with voters.
Work with the Senior Legislative Manager to manage the legislative affairs team to ensure all EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Education Fund legislative and policy efforts are consistently aligned and are working to meet the organizations’ strategic direction.
Manage the legislative team to effectively and strategically advance the organization’s legislative and policy agenda and to coordinate coalitions and networks that EnviroVoters’ participates in or facilitates.
Assist in the production of the annual EnviroVoters Scorecard to provide voters with an invaluable tool to understand California Legislator’s voting records on climate and environmental legislation and to hold elected leaders accountable.
Provide timely and relevant updates to the EnviroVoters Program Committee, prepare materials, and participate in committee meetings.
Represent the organization in an array of coalitions, networks, and groups including the administration and elected officials, the nonprofit community, political community, funders, and the press as needed.
Occasionally serve as a spokesperson for the organization.
Assist in writing communications to the organization’s membership to keep our supporters and members updated on important climate legislation and opportunities for the public to engage.
Support the implementation of the EnviroVoters Education Fund Green California Program, a network of over 100 environmental, environmental justice, and health organizations who work together to pass climate and environmental policy priorities, which includes an annual Advocacy Day event which is a powerful event where advocates come together to advocate for collective priority legislation.
Partner with other staff to facilitate internal briefings on complex issues within the environmental community.
Conduct targeted education, outreach and relationship-building activities with policymakers in coordination and cooperation with EnviroVoters Political, Program and Education Fund staff.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

MUST HAVES

To be successful in this job, you must possess the following qualities and experience:

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the field of local, state, or federal environmental policy or advocacy
Management experience in a team-oriented workplace
Organizing and delegating assignments to team members
Outstanding interpersonal relationship building, employee coaching and development skills
Planning and development of projects
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
Excellent writing and editing skills
Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects
Skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with coalition partners

NICE to HAVES

Has experience working as an advocate with the California Legislature
Strong desire to manage a growing team
Strong desire to grow new leaders within the organization
Has demonstrated experience working with historically excluded low-income communities of color
Is passionate about climate action and environmental justice
Has a solid understanding of California politics
Is committed to engaging Californians in campaigns to elect climate champions and to hold elected officials accountable to acting on climate
Is willing and able to work in a fast-paced work environment
Exercises sound independent judgment and decision making
Thrives on change, innovation, and teamwork
Has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
Fluency in English and Spanish preferred

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to make a bold impact on solving the climate crisis and protecting the environment! California Environmental Voters offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage; a 401(k)-retirement program with employer match; flexible spending account (FSA) for health care expenses; commuter program; and optional life insurance.