Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is known for its pioneering Judicial Education Program, and in particular the Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), which provides the information and training needed to meet judges’ need for basic familiarity with current climate science in order to keep pace with the climate issues emerging in courtrooms around the world. The project conducts educational programs, produces resource materials, and fosters a better understanding of climate science and the law in the judicial community.

ELI is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as the CJP Director to lead the project team and, in partnership with the Vice President of Research and Policy (VP), the Project Founder, and the Director of Judicial Education, develop and implement its strategic vision and plan. The CJP Director conducts program development and fundraising, and is a thought leader in the climate law and policy community. The CJP Director works extensively with both the project leadership team as well as organizational leadership.
What Would You Be Doing Exactly?

As a part of ELI’s Research & Policy team, you would lead all aspects of the Climate Judiciary Project (CJP) including:

Plan and manage the implementation of CJP

Lead the CJP team and develop concrete project plans, including goals, objectives, activities, and key results.
In partnership with the Vice President of Research and Policy and the Project Founder, develop its strategic vision; and in collaboration with the President and others, develop the project’s fit with the rest of ELI projects and programs.
Develop and manage the project budget, including tracking and reporting actual expenditures versus budget.
With support of the CJP Senior Manager, manage implementation of project plans and meeting project goals, objectives, and key results.
Manage communication to and from the project team and integrating across ELI, building bridges that strengthen the project and the Institute and actively participating in connecting CJP’s work with ELI’s crosscutting priorities.
In collaboration with the Director of Communications, design and implement a CJP communications plan.
Define content of programming with leadership team (Vice President of Research and Policy, Project Founder, and Director of Judicial Education).
Lead the process for hiring project staff through established ELI procedures as positions become necessary and are approved, with special regard for building a diverse CJP team.
Ensure the project output contributes to achieving expected outcomes in agreed time, including advancing the climate science capacity of the judiciary through delivery of seminars, curriculum development and dissemination, training workshops, fundraising and other efforts to build engagement.

Build and manage relationships and raise funds

Together with the leadership team of CJP, identify, recruit, and work with external advisory groups such as the curriculum advisory committee and an external advisory board of influential climate leaders to suggest content, connect to climate, science, and legal communities, identify resources, and raise funds.
Build relationships with members of the climate science community, legal scholars, judicial educators, and judges to involve them on volunteer or contractor basis in planning and execution of CJP programs.
With ELI Development staff and CJP leadership team, assume responsibility for continuing to raise funds for the project. Help identify funding prospects, participate in cultivation and solicitation calls, write and submit proposals, and craft progress reports for funders. Oversee stewardship of suite of funders and prospects.

Provide thought leadership

Serve as thought leader within the climate and law community. Work with Vice President of Research & Policy, President, and other leaders organization-wide to set the strategic direction for ELI’s priorities related to climate issues.
Contribute to development of ELI strategy and priorities and support strategy development for climate-related programs.
Deliver talks, write articles, and cultivate media relations as part of total external relations plan for CJP.

Evaluate effectiveness of program

Mainstream evaluation as an integral part of all development of the project.
Monitor, evaluate progress against plan, and assess learning processes throughout the project. Work with contract assessment team to evaluate effectiveness of program against the articulated theory of change. Report results to multiple internal and external stakeholders through metrics and evaluator’s reports.

The Climate Judiciary Project Director supervises the growing dedicated CJP staff including the Senior Manager and the Science Fellow and assigns tasks to other staff including attorneys, policy analysts, and Research Associates related to specific programs.

Domestic and international travel may be required on occasion. The location, duration, and frequency of travel will depend on project activities.
What do you need to thrive in this role?

Advanced degree in science, management, or law such as MA, JD, PhD, or MBA.
10-15 years’ experience, with at least five years in a management role.
Requires knowledge, or capacity to acquire it quickly, in a broad range of climate science and climate-related litigation as well as a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary projects.
Preference will be given to management experience in the fields of environmental law, public communication of climate science, or science education at the higher education level.

The Research & Policy division is collaborative by nature and the CJP Director must be able to interact in a professional manner with people from diverse racial, ethnic, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We employ antiracist practices and principles while striving to support ELI’s culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Incoming Senate Budget Committee majority seeks policy experts with a deep background in climate and environmental matters. Ideal candidates will have experience assessing the costs of climate change, the economic benefits of transitioning to a low-carbon economy, pollution pricing, the regulatory process, and other climate and environment-related matters. Further, candidates must be able to demonstrate a history of thinking strategically and creatively, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment. Previous Hill experience and advanced degree are pluses. Salary commensurate with experience. This is not an entry level position. Office is an equal opportunity employer.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to se***************@********te.gov indicating the job referral number 228554 in the subject line.

At the Trust for Public Land, we don’t just save land—we save land for people to enjoy, from neighborhood parks to national parks. Our mission is to create parks and to connect people to the outdoors, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Every park, schoolyard, trail and public space we protect or create is an open invitation to explore, wonder, discover, and play.

We are also open to candidates in Philadelphia, Boston, Montpelier, and New York

Position Summary:
The Legal Assistant provides legal and other support to attorneys, program, project and other support staff including finance and philanthropy to further The Trust for Public Land’s park creation priorities and land protection, working primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Primary responsibilities are assisting in the documentation and completion of transactions and activities that are legally sound and consistent with The Trust for Public Land’s mission, authority, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Assists with community engagement agreements (i.e., memorandum of agreements, partnership agreements, and/or grant agreements), park and/or schoolyard design and construction contracts, and other legal documents under the supervision of legal counsel.
Requests and reviews warranty and insurance coverages from public agency partners, vendors, subcontractors, etc. as assigned by counsel.
Reviews, tracks, analyzes and completes forms and documents for internal and external reporting, such as public grant compliance forms.
Assists with preparing and coordinating bid packages, contractor selection, design and/or construction contracts, and donation agreements with TPL staff and legal counsel. Experience with AIA contracts a plus.
Orders and reviews title documents, surveys, environmental assessment, and other due diligence reports and researches as assigned by counsel.
Reviews, analyzes and summarizes legal documents necessary for tracking and reporting on the legal status of projects.
Independently interacts and coordinates with project/program staff and outside parties.
Word processes, edits, assembles, copies and distributes complex legal documents.
Creates and maintains files for the legal department.
Monitors and updates legal calendar; maintains form file and legal library.
Tracks timely payment of real estate taxes and prepares and files real estate tax exemption applications where appropriate.
Works as part of a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Other Responsibilities:

As needed, and as time allows, Legal Assistant will assist with additional legal services as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Normally requires a minimum of 2 to 4 years of progressively responsible complex project/construction and/or real estate transactional experience and legal administration.
Self-motivated with an ability to work without direct supervision, prioritize work in the absence of specific instructions, and exercise good judgment in identifying and solving problems.
Ability to interpret and take initiative within broadly defined policies and practices.
Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills with an ability to maintain a sense of humor and composure when dealing with diverse personalities and work styles.
Capable of multi-tasking, working under pressure, and meeting deadlines in a decentralized environment.
Detail and results oriented.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Acrobat and e-mail software and willingness to learn various proprietary platforms and portals. Experience with AIA agreements and software a plus.
A commitment to The Trust for Public Land’s mission.

Other Information:
As a full-time non-exempt employee, you will be eligible for The Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, three weeks of vacation annually plus ten holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan, with a 7% company match. The range for this role is $57,000-$63,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

The California Office has undertaken campaigns to protect lands and wildlife, improve air and water quality, promote clean energy and transportation policies, and ensure that state residents are protected from toxic substances. The California Regional Office currently has campaigns focusing on Clean Energy, Air Quality in the Central Valley, Pesticides and Health, and land management and conservation in the Sierra Nevada and Bay Delta. Our attorneys bring a mix of lawsuits under federal environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, as well as California statutes, to protect the environment and promote environmental justice.

The Earthjustice Summer Clerkship position includes a weekly stipend of $1,280 a week, with the average clerkship lasting 10 weeks (approximately $12,800 total). The total stipend amount will be dependent on the extent of a clerk’s ability to secure outside funding. Earthjustice will pay $1,280 a week less the total amount received from other sources. We strongly encourage candidates to pursue outside funding, but the ability to secure outside funding will not be considered as part of the hiring decision. Note the stipend is taxed, so stipend payments are less applicable taxes.

The Central Valley Water Policy Advocate will be central to the success of the Tuolumne River Trust (TRT) to achieving its goals to restore the ecological health of the lower Tuolumne River. The Water Policy Advocate will coordinate and support efforts to improve instream flows, advance habitat restoration policies, and promote sustainable agriculture and groundwater management in Stanislaus County.

Information

The Tuolumne River Trust is staffed by committed people who want to see the Tuolumne River and its surrounding communities thrive. The Water Policy Advocate will report to TRT’s Policy Director and coordinate closely with the Central Valley Program Director and Habitat Restoration Specialist. This is a great opportunity to join a fun, energetic team that continues to build on a forty-year history of successful campaigns.

Equity at TRT

TRT holds a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity, and access as core principles integral to the work we do. As we add new members across all levels of the organization, we welcome diverse perspectives and lived experiences that foster learning, creativity, innovation, and equity. To read our DEIA Vision & Values statement, click here.
Duties and Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of TRT’s water policy strategy in Stanislaus County and Sacramento.

Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of local and State water policy related to river health.

Help to lead TRT’s efforts to revive the Tuolumne River by through promoting and advocating for higher instream flows, sustainable surface and groundwater management, and ambitious habitat restoration policies.

Build alliances with conservation and fishing groups, community activists and other like-minded individuals and organizations.

Strengthen relationships with irrigation districts, groundwater sustainability agencies, the Farm Bureau, local cities, Stanislaus County, and other public agencies.

Communicate TRT’s work to the broader public, and recruiting and engaging advocates and supporters.

Support TRT’s efforts to promote sustainable agriculture, wise land use planning, and riverside community development.

Promote urban water conservation and the use of recycled water.

Helping to build TRT’s support base in Stanislaus County.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in environmental policy or a related field.

3-5 years of relevant experience.

Basic knowledge of California water policy and environmental science.

Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to develop relationships with a wide variety of people, even when there are disagreements on facts, science and preferred outcomes.

Highly organized and detail-oriented. Experience working independently with minimal supervision, but also a good team player.

Familiarity with Stanislaus County a plus.

Commitment to the long-term success of the Tuolumne River Trust and environmental conservation.

Bilingual is desirable but not required.

Location and Travel

This position is located in Modesto, California. Most work and meetings will take place in Stanislaus County, with occasional travel to Sacramento, the Bay Area and Sierra Nevada.
Additional Details

TRT is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse staff of qualified, highly-skilled, and creative individuals is necessary to achieve our vision and mission. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our workforce across a range of dimensions.

The salary range for the position is $65,000 to $85,000 depending on qualifications. TRT provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic care, life insurance, matched retirement, training, generous paid time off, parental leave, and a flexible schedule.

To Apply

Please send an email with cover letter and resume as attachments with subject heading “Water Policy Advocateâ€ to jo**@******ne.org.
This position will remain open until a candidate has been selected.

The Midwest Regional Office partners with tribal communities and other impacted communities to fight for clean air, drinking water, and soil; we fight to protect the region’s treasures, including the Great Lakes and the pristine Boundary Waters, and the fish and wildlife that inhabit these places; we work to transform the ways that our food is grown, and power is generated, to combat climate change and provide for a healthier, more sustainable future.

The Midwest Policy Advocate will be responsible for developing and implementing both legislative and administrative strategies in Michigan, focusing on a range of environmental issues of importance to Earthjustice, our clients, and partners. The Policy Advocate will be a member of Earthjustice’s Midwest Regional Office and will be working in Lansing, Michigan. In collaboration with the Midwest team, our partners, clients, and Earthjustice’s Policy and Legislative Team, the Policy Advocate will develop and coordinate regional policy priorities. This role will communicate across Earthjustice to maximize our impact on policy priorities. As needed, the Policy Advocate will also help us identify opportunities to work with lobbyists in other Midwest states to further our policy goals. This position is remote, based in Michigan, with semi-regular travel to the Midwest Regional Office in Chicago.

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups to engage on the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement legislative and administrative strategies with the Midwest Regional Office to advance our clients’ positions on a range of environmental issues in Michigan with an eye on legislative and advocacy opportunities across the Midwest.
Directly educate and lobby the Michigan State legislature, Governor’s Office, and key administrative agencies and commissions on priority issues.
Track and analyze legislation relating to priority issues.
Draft new legislation, policies, and amendments to existing laws and policies.
Work with existing partners and clients, and cultivate new allies, partnerships, and coalitions.
Participate in stakeholder processes convened by administrative agencies.
Partner with Midwest Regional Office litigators to develop effective coalition strategies in support of rulemaking proceedings before administrative agencies.
Develop advocacy materials such as letters, public comments, fact sheets, action alerts, and blogs.
Work with our communications team on media outreach efforts on priority issues.
Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice on priority issues.
Engage in city or county level work, depending on issues.
Supervise policy advocate contractor(s) on projects in other Midwest states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
Supervise projects and other efforts performed in connection with priority legislative and administrative issues by Earthjustice attorneys, assistants, interns, or contractors.

Qualifications

At least five years’ demonstrated experience working with legislative service, lobbying, and/or government relations.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Relevant advanced degree preferred.
Proven experience working in coalition to develop and execute a lobbying campaign.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
Excellent writing and oral communications skills, including experience in working with traditional and social media.
Detail oriented and good organizational skills.
Proven ability to work in coalitions and with allies.
Entrepreneurial spirit with proven ability to work independently and proactively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations.
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Ability to juggle competing demands while maintaining a cool head and sense of humor.
Experience with state and federal environmental laws, environmental justice, and/or clean energy issues a plus.
Multilingual skills a plus.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive. We also offer an extremely congenial work environment and a casual dress code. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Compensation is based on experience and location.

Salary Range for Michigan: $103,400 – $114,900.

The State Climate & Energy Policy Associate (Policy Associate) supports the development, implementation, and coordination of TNC’s state climate and energy policy priorities to meet the organization’s climate and clean energy goals. The Policy Associate will carry out policy research, track TNC state policy work and state policy trends, manage state policy and related information, and support the development of materials on policy and strategic outreach issues. They will support and help to coordinate communications across team(s) and with and between TNC state chapters to support internal alignment to advance policy goals.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The challenges facing our planet today require comprehensive solutions that address the well-being of people and nature and lay the foundation for future conservation efforts. Promoting policies that provide benefits to both people and nature is critical to securing lasting conservation outcomes. The work and expertise of The Nature Conservancy’s External Affairs programs are integral to this effort. External Affairs is helping to shape the government policies that help make possible achievement of transformative conservation outcomes to address climate change, enhance protection of lands, waters, and the ocean, and provide food and water sustainably. We have an awesome task at hand, and the work that you do here will have a direct impact on our success.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure.
• Experience with legislative, planning, policy or corporate initiatives at two or more of the following levels: international, country, sub-national, or local.
• Experience presenting to and communicating with government or corporate staff and/or program leadership.
• Experience working with partners/government agencies and the corporate sector.

To apply for job ID 52716, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/.

Energy Foundation’s (EF) mission is to secure a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis. We envision a healthy, safe, equitable economy powered by clean energy. We believe a thriving clean energy economy can create sustainable opportunities, spur innovation, and protect our climate—for today and future generations.

EF supports education and analysis to promote non-partisan policy solutions that advance renewable energy and energy efficiency while opening doors to greater innovation and productivity—growing the economy with dramatically less pollution. For more than 30 years, EF has supported grantees to help educate policymakers and the general public about the benefits of a clean energy economy. Our grantees include business, health, environmental, labor, equity, community, faith, and consumer groups, as well as policy experts, think tanks, universities, and more.

At EF, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are top organizational commitments. We are working daily to uproot racism and other forms of oppression and create equitable systems that support people to flourish. We aim to bring humility, transparency, respect, and an appreciation for others’ lived experiences to our interactions with colleagues, grantees, and partners.

EF is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and our more than 100 staff members are based in locations throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Western regions where they can best serve our programs, partners, operations, and other functions.
POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of the Program Manager, West Policy (PM) include managing the day-to-day execution of a set of West policy-related grantmaking and projects, while ensuring alignment with overall program strategy and goals. Using strong organizational, analytical, and communications skills, the person in this position is expected to manage the workflow of key West policy-related efforts, focusing on three to four states/projects, and to improve collaboration and alignment within the region and with EF’s National Policy programs. Additionally, this position will support the West team’s grantmaking budgeting systems and tracking, working closely with the Senior Regional Director, West. Percentage of time is approximately 75 percent West policy projects, 25 percent West budget administration.

Embodying EF’s values of community, equity, learning, service, and transformational impact, the PM also will help strengthen the West team. This involves generating and implementing ideas for systems, program, and operational improvement, collaborating closely with peers and colleagues, and contributing to a positive working environment.

EF actively prioritizes and seeks to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and through our work. We encourage people of color and candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage West policy-related projects and plans, ensuring milestones are met and deadlines are reached.
Lead the grantmaking for the portfolio of West policy-related grantees, ensuring alignment with strategic plans, state priorities, and team values.
Design, manage, and continually evaluate grants, contracts, and projects within the portfolio of policy-related work of the West team.

Collaborate closely with the West Program Associates to offer the highest quality grantee engagement throughout the year and ensure timely responses and clear feedback on proposals, while developing a deep understanding of grantees’ own priorities, strengths, and needs.
Work directly with West team leadership—particularly the Program Director, West Policy—to develop and track program strategic objectives and activities for broader communication internally. This may include consolidating reports or preparing visual presentations on behalf of the team.
Support the West team’s funding partner relations work, including regular reporting on program activity and milestones.
Participate actively in workstreams around budgeting and other organization- and team-wide systems and processes.
Manage the administrative aspects of the West regional grantmaking budget, working with the Senior Regional Director, West.
Provide support for program expansion and development.
Maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues. Contribute to a positive working environment.
With assistance from the supervisor and others, formulate your own learning and development plan. Identify and seek out professional development opportunities, including networking, information interviews, training, projects, etc.
Recognize that we are stronger when we are diverse and inclusive, and embody these values in internal and external EF work.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

Convene and facilitate cohorts of grantees around shared projects and structures; where relevant, directly manage consultants leading specific projects.
Advise Program Director, West Policy, on budgeting and grantmaking related to new and ongoing policy priorities throughout the region.

Maintain an awareness of shifting priorities to offer proactive and clear communications to grantees to avoid surprises and maintain trust throughout the network.
Manage the systems and tracking of the West regional budget on a weekly basis throughout the year. Support the team’s administrative needs on budgeting.
Actively track the implementation of states’ annual plans and proactively support grantees, consultants, and teammates in sharing updates and recommendations on any necessary adjustments or feedback.
Develop and provide clear timelines, templates, and schedules for projects led by EF staff or consultants on relevant projects.
Support the Program Director, West Policy, in determining policy goals for the EF West Program.

Use project management tools, such as Asana and Slack, to facilitate complex workflows.
Occasionally, EF hosts convenings with grantees and partners; the person in this position will be responsible for developing the content, identifying participants, and organizing an agenda for such an event. This is not more than once a year.
As requested by Program Director, West Policy, develop agendas, facilitate meetings, and track and manage action items across team meetings relevant to the West policy efforts.
Keep the West team informed of milestones and deadlines; help track and streamline requests for feedback and information from EF national teams to regional teams.

Program Development and Alignment

Serve as a West team representative on cross-cutting initiatives; develop and implement processes and systems to streamline information flow and ensure alignment across programs.
Research, document, and disseminate best practices across states and regions, with EF national teams, and with grantees and advocates in the field to promote shared learning.

Support West Team Partner Relations Work

Working closely with the Strategic Partnerships team and Senior Regional Director, West, design and manage reporting systems to ensure funders are kept up-to-date on program activity, milestones reached, shifts in strategy, program expansion status, etc.
Assist in the production and delivery of West team products with the Strategic Partnerships team.
Monitor and manage relevant deadlines for reports, proposals, and updates.
Draft or edit reports, proposals, and updates for funders.
Research and prepare briefing materials and board docket materials.

Research specific topics and prepare reports and visual aids, as requested.

SUPERVISION

Reports to the Program Director, West Policy

QUALIFICATIONS

Significant experience in project management and coordinating teams.
Experience advancing and/or managing multiple projects that involve various stakeholders and deadlines to a successful completion.
Demonstrated knowledge and work experience in one or more of the following areas: energy, climate, environmental studies, and public policy.
Hands-on experience in the non-profit advocacy community, ideally in relation to policy design, creation, and implementation; climate or clean energy expertise is preferred.

Ideal technical skills: intermediate to advanced skill level using Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook, preferably in a Mac environment; experience in budget planning and management processes using Excel and internal systems; familiarity with Google Drive/Google docs, Box, Salesforce, and project management software.
Experience supporting multiple priorities and juggling a variety of tasks in a team environment.

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America’s largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. The National Wildlife Federation believes that in order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that everyone in America has clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to the daily benefits of nature, and protection from the ravages of climate change.

To support our mission, we are seeking a Senior Agriculture Policy Specialist to join our Land Stewardship Team at the National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC. This is a two year position, with the possibility of becoming a longer term position, dependent upon funding.

Principal Duties (major areas of responsibility):

In this role, you will advise and assist the Senior Director of Agriculture Policy in NWF’s work on the conservation and climate provisions of the Farm Bill, and other agriculture related legislative and policy issues, working closely with the Agriculture Policy Specialist and Government Affairs team. You will also establish and maintain effective working relationships with congressional representatives and staff, and administration officials and help advance agriculture policy objectives.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Working with the Senior Policy Director and Agriculture Policy Specialist to develop and execute a lobbying and advocacy strategy around assigned legislative and administrative agriculture policy issues.
Building and maintaining strong bipartisan relationships with Congressional staff and key agency staff.
Leading NWF’s lobbying and advocacy around agriculture appropriations.
Tracking legislation, appropriations, political processes, and policymakers to find opportunities to advance NWF’s agriculture policy objectives.
Collaborating with and supporting NWF’s lobby team and policy staff to further key legislative goals and priorities.
Developing policy materials such as administrative comments and policy briefs as well as educational and outreach materials, including factsheets, white papers, and blog posts.

Minimum Experience:

Four-year degree required.
At least five years of relevant professional experience in policy analysis or development, advocacy, or lobbying at the federal, state, or local level.
Experience working with or for Congress and/or conducting Congressional outreach and relationships with key offices preferred.
Basic understanding of agriculture conservation practices and/or policy issues
Experience working on agriculture, conservation, climate, or related field preferred.
Experience working with coalitions or NGO partnerships preferred.

Minimum Skills:

Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to translate highly technical information for a public audience and for Congressional and agency offices.
Knowledge of federal legislative process.
Commitment to work collaboratively with a team
Takes initiative and is a self-starter and eager to learn
Well organized with excellent attention to detail.
Has ability to juggle multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and networking and relationship building skills.
Ability to work well with diverse interests, including sportsmen, conservation, agriculture, and environmental justice interests.

Common Energy is revolutionizing the energy sector. Our platform enables homeowners and businesses to connect their utility account to new clean energy community solar projects, dramatically lower carbon emissions, and save on their electricity. There is no on-site installation and signing up is free and only takes two minutes. As such, we are a key part of the solution to mitigate global climate change. Common Energy’s board and advisors include executives from Facebook, Google, and President Obama’s cabinet.

The Role

The Vice President of Public Policy is responsible for all aspects of regulatory policy regarding Common Energy’s business across a growing list of US States. This includes managing relationships with federal and state agencies that regulate solar policy and understanding new rules and regulations. In this role, you will work closely with Common Energy’s leadership and each of the functions to ensure there is clear understanding and compliance of all policies, rules, and regulations in each market we operate.
Requirements

Responsibilities

Provide strategic guidance on federal and state public policy and regulatory issues affecting the community solar industry,
Track, analyze and implement federal and state regulations affecting community solar in states in which Common Energy operates.
Own the relationship with regulatory bodies in each of our markets.
Collaborate with leaders across all other Common Energy teams, including finance, sales, marketing, and technology, to improve processes and technologies to uphold regulatory standards.
Serve as Common Energy’s Chief Compliance Officer, to set and implement standards and guidelines that assure Common Energy is in compliance with all regulations.
Contribute to a positive, fun work environment!

Who We’re Looking For

4 Year Bachelor’s Degree in a business, legal or technical area; MS, MBA or Law Degree a plus but not required
7 plus years of experience in energy compliance, regulatory, or risk management disciplines
Expertise in energy policies and regulations for the following states: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon
Experience evolving enterprise policies and governing the risk register of an organization
Direct experience managing senior stakeholders of policy and regulations in regulatory bodies and corporations
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
You want to work for a company with a high impact mission, and on problems that make the world a better place
You are passionate about problem solving and the potential to develop innovative solutions that enable quality and scale
You have outstanding relationship building skills and ability to quickly establish trust
You are driven, self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a “can doâ€ attitude
You thrive in a startup environment – you welcome change, and the opportunity to lead a team through ambiguous situations to deliver tangible results
You have permanent authorization to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship