Job Tag: Law/Policy

The North Carolina Justice Center is seeking a full-time Transportation and Energy Policy Advocate to support the Consumer and Energy Project of the NC Justice Center. They will provide policy analysis and advocacy related to transportation electrification, energy efficiency, clean energy, utility policy, and other energy and housing-related topics. One area of focus for this position will be on transportation topics, including an equitable transition to electrified transportation, transportation-related air pollution, infrastructure strategies, mass transit, alternate forms of transportation such as biking and ride-sharing programs, barriers to electric vehicle ownership, and electrification of public transit, school buses, freight, and delivery fleets. This position will also include advocacy on our broader energy policy areas related to promoting affordable, safe housing, energy efficiency, and renewable energy in NC, including energy insecurity, energy efficiency, weatherization, urgent repair, and payment assistance funding and programs. The Transportation and Energy Policy Advocate will serve as a resource for advocates and partners across the state, coordinate campaigns related to these issue areas, coalition-building, media outreach, research, and writing.

· Conduct policy research and evaluate effective strategies for promoting electrification of transportation in NC that benefits low-income communities.

· Develop and maintain expertise on transportation and energy policy issues that impact low-income individuals and communities; remain current on advancements in energy-related technology, state and local policy developments, and changing federal policy landscape.

· Monitor and advocate in the NC General Assembly on legislation related to transportation and energy policies that impact low-income individuals and communities.

· Meet with government officials and stakeholders and attend and testify at legislative or public agency meetings.

· In coordination with our Communications team, grow awareness and understanding of key transportation and energy issues via messaging, storytelling, traditional media (press releases, media alerts, press events), email campaigns, social media, website content, newsletters, and action alerts.

· Participate in and lead a diverse coalition of advocates, including transportation advocates, partners from community-based organizations, and environmental and environmental justice organizations.

· Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, community members, elected officials, decision-makers, allies, stakeholders, and others.

· Engage in advocacy and work to reduce energy insecurity in communities of color and low-income communities by improving energy efficiency, weatherization, and urgent repair programs to renters in multifamily and single-family homes and eligible single-family homeowners to increase the availability of LIEAP and CIP and other related programs.

· Participating in and or monitoring Duke Energy / Utility Commission rate filings and participating in working groups and collaboratives.

· Work collaboratively with other Justice Center projects and advocates to coordinate cross-project advocacy where appropriate.

Other duties that may be assigned to meet Justice Center advocacy needs.

Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone with a Masters’ Degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Planning, Law degree, or equivalent experience in transportation or other energy policy areas. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of advocacy experience in transportation, energy, sustainable development, environmental, or other similar policy issues. A successful candidate will have strong communication skills, including writing, speaking, and listening to a wide range of audiences, including state officials and community members. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work on multiple projects independently and with others, and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. They will have the interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with various colleagues, funders, and state and federal officials, as well as enthusiasm for collaboration and learning from colleagues. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to social justice and racial equity.
Requirements

Superior computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite; experience working with electronic communications and social media platforms is required.

Friends of the Inyo, a 501(c)(3) conservation nonprofit, is looking to hire a Policy Director. The right candidate will lead and provide strategic direction for Friends of the Inyo’s policy programs to help fulfill our mission “To protect and care for the public lands of the Eastern Sierra,” working to ensure the health and vibrancy of the ecosystems of public lands throughout California’s Inyo and Mono Counties.

The position reports directly to the Executive Director. The Policy Director is a permanent position that could be part- or full-time and could be remote, but frequent travel to California’s Eastern Sierra is required.

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.

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

American Progress has an immediate opening in its Energy and Environment department for a Research Assistant or Associate on the Conservation Policy team. This position will focus on conservation, natural climate solutions, agriculture, and/or energy policy, including moving toward pollution-free public lands and ocean as well as ensuring a just transition for communities.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong writing and project management skills; attention to detail; commitment to conservation, addressing climate change, and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in conservation policy; and willingness to work on a wide range of policy issues. The position will report to senior leadership on the Conservation Policy team, and the title will be determined by the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

This role will be driven by American Progress’ mission to improve the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. The Research Assistant or Associate will be part of a dynamic department that supports work across American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:

Strengthening health and ending the pandemic
Building an economy for all
Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
Advancing racial equity and justice
Restoring social trust in democracy

Responsibilities:

Help develop, implement, and manage the production and distribution of a variety of written products, such as reports, issue briefs, articles, and op-eds, that influence the policy debate on key conservation issues.
Conduct and support research and analysis on conservation issues.
Analyze and track pending state and federal legislative proposals, administrative policies, and regulatory changes.
Elicit and provide feedback on written products for both internal and external partners.
Engage in rapid response to policy developments as needed, including drafting articles, op-eds, fact sheets, social media posts, and shareables.
Provide research support for members of the Energy and Environment department.
Assist in coordinating and planning meetings and events, as needed.
Engage in issue-based coalitions and represent American Progress in external meetings with Capitol Hill staff, diverse coalition partners, and media contacts to advance the organization’s work.
Help embody a culture of justice, equity, and inclusion by performing tasks with these values at their core.
Develop and maintain expertise in assigned areas of responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least one year of professional experience in conservation and/or climate policy or a related field for the Research Assistant role; at least two years of professional experience in conservation and/or climate policy or a related field for the Research Associate role. Internships, activist roles, and volunteer experience may be considered.
Understanding of how environmental and conservation issues intersect with racism and economic and social inequality, and a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Knowledge of or interest in learning about policy issues related to conservation, energy, climate, and/or agriculture and the legislative and administrative policymaking process.
Research and analytical skills, including attention to detail.
Interest in developing quantitative skills, including the ability to work with large data sets and understand graphs and charts.
Proficient written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate policy matters to a nonpolicy audience.
Ability to independently plan, prioritize, allocate time, balance projects, and coordinate with internal and external partners.
Willingness to take ownership over independent projects.
Ability to work under and meet deadlines in a team setting.
Commitment to treating all partners with courtesy and respecting those of different cultural backgrounds.
Understanding of and willingness to learn how power, privilege, and oppression manifest at the individual, interpersonal, and team levels.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals, particularly progressive values such as environmental and social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70. The Research Assistant position has a minimum salary of $52,000, and the Research Associate position has a minimum salary of $55,000.

ICF seeks a senior level (Director) policy analyst to support the growth of our expanding Regulatory, Policy and Economics practice, with a focus on environmental policy and programs.

We are a $1 billion+ global consulting provider and work across a range of industries to make the world a better place through deep domain expertise, innovative thinking, and technology.

As Director, you will help our federal government clients tackle challenging and meaningful projects that address the most important issues facing our society. Your expertise in regulatory economics, research, and sound objective analysis will inform policy decisions and help improve program effectiveness. You will also interact and collaborate with other business and technical leaders across ICF to grow and expand our environmental policy portfolio with current and new clients (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, other federal, state, and local agencies, and select non-governmental organizations).

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the consulting industry, existing client relationships, and experience in business development, project operations, and staff management. The candidate will also demonstrate understanding of the regulatory process and economic analyses necessary to support federal government environmental policy decisions.

ICF offers a dynamic, progressive environment that requires adaptability, energy and active collaboration with everyone in the organization. We are looking for someone who has superb team-building skills, influencing skills, technical skills and business-building capabilities. ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving lives and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek to build a culture that encourages, embraces, and is inclusive of all dimensions of difference. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to continue to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success.

We are flexible on location, as you will be joining a team distributed across the Washington DC Metro area, Cambridge, MA, and other locations. Travel to client sites, ICF offices and conferences may be required depending on project and client needs.

What you will be doing

Lead the day-to-day project activities. Apply subject matter expertise and thought leadership to analyze the environmental effects and costs and benefits of policies and regulations affecting various areas including the environment, natural resources, transportation, and others. Oversee delivery of services to meet client needs for timely, high quality analyses and program support.
Develop business. Make substantive contributions to sales and proposals efforts on key client accounts and identified leads. Engage in capture, bid and proposal processes and assist with developing compelling technical solutions for client audiences. Leverage relationships within federal, state and local government and non-profit sectors to help identify opportunities and present ICF’s capabilities.
Grow the team. Mentor, coach, and supervise junior staff. Monitor workload, provide guidance, ensure quality work products and high levels of employee engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in public policy, economics/resource economics, or a related discipline, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience to include:

Demonstrated expertise in economic and regulatory analyses in one or more domestic US policy areas including environmental protection, pollution prevention, and natural resources management.
Experience working on programs or projects related to the environment, public health, and safety.
Demonstrated success managing projects of $750,000 and upwards.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated project and people leadership experience.
Strong technical project management and financial project management acumen.
As this is a client-facing role, strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills are essential.
Demonstrated success delivering policy solutions to clients in a professional services / consulting setting or within a federal agency setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of the federal government rulemaking process.
Experience using R (preferred) or other structured programming language for data analysis.
Positive, pragmatic and collaborative style, with an ability to generate enthusiasm, train and develop others, and be innovative in accomplishing goals in a large, complex, multi-cultural, and matrix environment.

The Director, International Policy leads the development and implementation of IFAW’s strategy for engagement with prioritized Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other international treaties, conventions, agreements, and institutions. These include the UN biodiversity and Rio conventions (CBD, CITES, CMS, UNFCCC, UNCCD) and the International Whaling Commission (IWC), as well as UN institutions such as UN Environment, UN Division on Oceans and Law of the Sea (DOALOS), and the UN General Assembly and High-Level Political Forum as necessary, and the World Conservation Union (IUCN). Other relevant agreements and institutions may also be included under the Director, International Policy’s management remit (for example, UNESCO/World Heritage Convention and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

By identifying opportunities for policy change at MEAs and other relevant agreements and institutions that align with IFAW’s Institutional Strategic Plan, the Director, International Policy, works in close collaboration with the Executive Management Team, Deputy Vice Presidents, Program Directors and Country/Regional Directors, to guide and oversee the delivery of priority IFAW campaigns and projects directly related to these MEAs, international agreements and institutions.

The Director, International Policy leads IFAW’s direct engagement with Secretariats, governing and advisory bodies to relevant MEAs, international agreements and institutions and provides leadership and direction to Program teams, country/regional campaigners, and other relevant staff in their engagement with Parties to relevant agreements and institutions, including mentoring, supporting, and training staff as required.

Role and Responsibilities

Work in close collaboration with relevant members of the Executive Management Team, Deputy Vice-Presidents, Country/Regional Directors, Program Directors, and their relevant staff to develop effective strategies for the achievement of international policy change in line with IFAW’s Institutional priority objectives and Program goals, guided by IFAW’s Institutional Strategic Plan.
Develop and implement IFAW’s international policy strategy and related project plans and be responsible for achievement of short- and medium-term outcomes as outlined in these, and for overseeing the development of related long-term Institutional and Program outcomes and continuous progression towards them.
Provide leadership to global Program staff in implementation of strategies/campaigns/projects to influence and change perceptions, policies, and practices of major stakeholders at relevant international agreements and institutions. Provide regular constructive feedback and mentorship to team members and staff, and support and training as required.
Under the direction of the Deputy Vice-President for Conservation and in conjunction with relevant EMT members, Vice Presidents, and Directors, identify and develop strategic relationships with key global institutions, both governmental and non-governmental, to advance Institutional and Programmatic strategies in the conservation and protection of wildlife.
Responsible for effective administration of Campaigns and Projects under the International Policy Program portfolio globally, including the development and management of budgets, staff, contractors, and regular reporting to the Supervisor and other IFAW audiences.
Work closely to support IFAW programs and staff to achieve institutional goals through initiatives in MEAs and other international forums.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

BA or equivalent preferred. Advanced degree in public policy, conservation, biological or environmental science ideal.
A minimum of 8 years relevant combined experience in management, global campaigns, and international conservation and/or closely related NGO field and proven history in successful and innovative strategy development and implementation.
Experience and background of working in Multi-Environmental Agreements or other wildlife conservation and animal welfare related international conventions or treaties, and/or demonstrable experience in equivalent international politics and political decision-making mechanisms.
Dedication to wildlife conservation and animal welfare
Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, including briefing documents, fundraising proposals, etc.
Highly effective interpersonal, communication skills with the ability to interact harmoniously, communicate effectively, and demonstrate diplomacy, discretion, and sensitivity with people from varying educational, social, and cultural backgrounds, especially government delegates to international agreements.
Experience of representing an organization at a senior level, to a range of diverse audiences, including government ministers, bureaucrats, and to media.
International leadership experience preferred, collaborating with diverse global teams to achieve common goals.
Fluency in English required. Fluency in another common language used in international institutions is preferred, while multiple languages are beneficial.

At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Evergreen seeks a Senior Policy Director to help us maximize our impact by advancing the policies that are needed to confront the climate crisis and build a just, thriving and inclusive clean energy economy. This role is responsible for leading a policy team that sits at the center of our theory of change, developing and advancing bold, actionable climate policies.

The Senior Policy Director leads the organization in moving aggressively to identify and seize new opportunities and respond to breaking developments that arise around climate policy in the Biden administration and in Congress. The Senior Policy Director will also work with the States team to help advance climate action at the state level, and with our Campaigns, Communications and Digital teams to maximize the reach and impact of Evergreen’s policy interventions, with policymakers, the press, and the public.

If you have a passion for policy and team leadership and want to work for an organization at the cutting-edge of taking on the climate crisis, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Lead Evergreen’s policy agenda, including primary responsibility for developing and advancing the organization’s policy priorities.

Manage a policy team of staff and consultants in their work researching, developing and communicating around policies needed to build a just, inclusive and thriving clean energy economy—including in the power sector, transportation, buildings, industrial sectors, environmental justice, and conservation.

Demonstrate thought leadership for the organization, and the climate movement, in advancing a bold, actionable policy agenda based on standards, investments and justice.

Work with Campaigns, Communications and Digital teams to communicate Evergreen policy positions to federal lawmakers, advocacy partners, the press, and the public.

Partner with the States team to help advance climate action at the nexus of federal and state policy.

First-Year Milestones

In your first 90 days you will have:

Established effective management systems and work plans for the Policy Team.

Worked with the Evergreen leadership team to identify and make progress on near-term priority policy products and areas of focus.

Managed or executed regular policy analyses, and organizational communique, on federal regulatory and legislative policy matters.

In 6 months you will have:

Built a strategy for the structure, operations and growth of the Policy Team to continue to meet core organization goals, over the intermediate and long term.

Exercised Evergreen’s policy input to inform federal policy that is advancing in federal agencies and Congress, and its debate in the public and press.

In 1 year you will have:

Advanced key policies across Evergreen’s range of sectoral priorities.

Maintained and expanded Evergreen’s voice as an authority on the federal policies necessary to tackle the climate crisis and build a thriving, just and inclusive clean energy economy.

What You Bring

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job so we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications as described

10+ years of experience in policy research, development and/or advocacy in government or for a non-profit or comparable organization

Excellent personnel management skills and ability to collaboratively and clearly lead multiple stakeholders to successful completion of numerous projects simultaneously

Expertise in federal climate policy

An ideas-generator mindset, and ability to ideate something new and see it through completion

Passion for the role of policy in building a better world

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: 170,000 – 185,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents, 3% employer match on retirement contributions, pre-tax transportation benefits, and paid holidays, vacation, sick, and volunteer time off.

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 Orleans, New York, Seattle, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.

Earthjustice’s DC Regional Program works to protect community health from pollution. We use litigation, administrative advocacy, and partnership to advocate for more-protective national air quality standards, national protections against hazardous air pollutants, prevention of chemical disasters at industrial facilities, clean waterways, and more, all with an eye toward advancing equity and justice.

This position provides paralegal and administrative support for the litigation and advocacy activities of the DC Regional office. The location for this role is Washington, DC. The Litigation Paralegal will: provide litigation paralegal services, including legal advocacy assistance, factual research, and drafting; assist in case development and management; help ensure the overall effectiveness of litigation support in the DC Regional office, including developing policies and best practices for litigation support; and training and developing more junior litigation assistants. The Litigation Paralegal will report to a Supervising Senior Attorney.

This position is located in Washington, DC, with some program support requiring office presence.

Responsibilities

Paralegal and Factual Support (90%):

Edit, cite-check, Bluebook, proofread, format, assemble, serve, and file legal documents in accordance with relevant court, agency, and case-specific requirements.
Perform and coordinate case management tasks, including preparing retainers, litigation holds, conflict checks; ensuring compliance with litigation holds, protective orders, and e-discovery requirements; tracking and computing deadlines;
Assist in case development, including conducting interviews;
Research, organize, and analyze legal and factual information and technical data; generate literature reviews, notes, memoranda, and summaries; develop tables, graphics, and other visual aids.
Support all aspects of discovery, including conducting document review, communicating with other parties regarding productions, and preparing deposition summaries and/or requests for and responses to discovery, etc.
Support all aspects of administrative record and FOIA reviews, including as appropriate document review, preparing summaries, communicating with agency staff regarding the production, etc.
Coordinate logistics for trials, administrative hearings, or other proceedings.
Participate in conference calls and meetings and communicate with courts, experts, and other parties, as part of regular or assigned responsibilities or as approved by attorneys.
Engage in advocacy and community outreach efforts. Help steward and develop relationships with community partners and clients.
Draft basic procedural pleadings, including motions, status reports, etc. Draft other case-related documents, including comment letters, FOIA and public records requests, FOIA appeals, etc.
Track and report agency activities, scientific developments, news, and docket updates related to the office’s practice.
Retrieve legal documents from agencies, libraries, and internet sources.
Maintain court-specific information, including filing checklists; collaborate with other litigation staff across the organization as needed to improve litigation support for the office and Earthjustice generally.
Maintain litigation calendars and schedule meetings and other work-related activities on request from attorneys and other program staff.

Administrative and Other Support (10%):

Conduct new employee training and orientation for litigation assistants and paralegals.
Partner with the Managing Attorney and/or other staff to evolve the effectiveness of litigation support and institute and implement best practices in the face of changing technology, norms, and rules.
Assist litigation assistants in career advancement by identifying and encouraging appropriate training and professional development opportunities and creating development plans.
Advance a learning culture by acting as an informal mentor or advisor.
Help ensure the advancement of Earthjustice’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and values.
Promote a respectful and inclusive work environment for the team and model respectful and inclusive behavior.
Communicate regularly with the team and encourage staff to raise concerns and to provide ongoing feedback.
Facilitate staff engagement with one another to strengthen teamwork, interaction, and collaboration. Create or identify strategic opportunities for team building.
Other tasks as assigned and as needed.

Qualifications:

College degree preferred.
Three plus years of experience in a related litigation position.
Paralegal certification or equal mastery of skills.
Expert user of software and other technology used to support litigation and program work, including Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, and PACER/ECF.
In-depth understanding of legal practice relevant to our work, including the rules and procedures in venues where office or program practices, primarily federal courts and in particular the federal courts located in the District of Columbia.
Ability to work independently to identify, analyze, and complete tasks.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex information.
Ability to handle a varied workload and prioritize as needed.
Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Excellent management skills, including the ability to foster effective communication, collaboration, decision-making, and mutual respect.
Familiarity with environmental and social justice issues preferred.
Support for Earthjustice’s mission.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive. We also offer a 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.

The American Forest Foundation seeks a highly motivated candidate to assist the AFF Policy Team in advancing forest carbon incentives and policies at the state and federal level. In the U.S., forests occupy more than 750 million acres and serve as the nation’s largest terrestrial carbon sink, capturing carbon and storing it in trees as well as in the forest products that you use every day. Forests represent one of our most promising natural climate solutions.

The Policy Manager will work with the Policy Team and consultants on advancing AFF policy priorities at the state and federal level. The Manager will focus on engaging Members of Congress, state legislators, federal agencies, and stakeholders in a policy strategy that delivers natural climate solutions and advances forest carbon sequestration. The Manager will also be responsible for advancing legislation that supports our conservation work to help family woodland owners sustainably manage their forests to ensure clean water, support quality wildlife habitat, and stimulate local economies.

AFF is a national conservation organization focused exclusively on cultivating these benefits and making sure they are converted into demonstrated value for communities, companies and landowners alike. We do not do this alone. AFF works across a broad coalition of conservation partners, corporations and policymakers to empower family forest landowners and make sure everybody understands and benefits from the essential conservation impact of these forests. So, we invite you to join us. Because all of us need to work together if we’re going to succeed in addressing our country’s most pressing conservation issues. For more information on the American Forest Foundation, please visit www.forestfoundation.org

Success means working in the government policy environment to create the right enabling conditions for family forest owners to manage their land in ways that help them and have a measurable and verifiable globally significant impact on climate change, wildfire risks, biodiversity protection, and many other issues.

What it is like to work with us
AFF is embarking on a bold new strategy for conservation impact across America’s family-owned forests. Our entire organization is in a mode of complex problem solving and rapid iteration. All teams at AFF are working to discover the root challenges in forest conservation issues, create solutions, and adapt based on constant learning, to develop viable and scalable models for impact. AFF is driven by values of our shared purpose, measurable and verifiable results, and learning for continuous improvement to tackle big conservation challenges in climate change mitigation, biodiversity loss, reducing threats of catastrophic wildfires, and ensuring a sustainable resource economy for rural communities.

Some specifics about the job
The Policy Manager will be responsible for ensuring policy supports AFF’s Family Forest Carbon Program and AFF’s regional conservation work. You will provide analytical support and research on specific issues related to carbon, taxation, climate policy, natural climate solutions, and forests as an integral role in the carbon cycle. Track federal policies that focus on climate mitigation goals, wildfire risk reduction, disaster recovery, markets for wood products, and more. You will work alongside an incredible team to advance both federal and state government policy and funding that empowers family forest owners to act on issues like climate change, biodiversity protection, and wildfire risk reduction. We thrive on a collaborative team environment at AFF that seeks to empower each other and the landowners, stakeholders, and customers we serve.

Support regional conservation work by engaging in policy that relates to incentive-based programs, proactive tax policies, and forest product markets. Develop and cultivate relationships with key congressional targets, and government agencies relevant to above noted policy issues. Attend meetings and briefings on behalf of the Executive Vice President as assigned and provides summaries, alerting the EVP of important issues and deadlines. This also includes providing talking points to the CEO, EVP, VPs, and Directors when needed. Oversee all logistics for fly-ins and field tours, in partnership with Policy coordinator. Helps facilitate grass tops engagement and advocacy campaigns that help push decision makers. Through oral and written communication present findings to internal and external stakeholders. This also include participating in and presenting at conferences, events and webinars, and evaluating collaborative opportunities with external organizations. Develop fact sheets, policy memos, and other materials for Hill staff, that represent AFF policy goals and supports organization-wide initiatives. Strong ability to work and build relationships with partners that represent broad interests and engage in coalitions with key stakeholders

Your First Year
After your first year on AFF’s Policy team, you’ll have built an understanding, always with room for continuous learning, of the critical conservation issues that family forest owners can impact and how we can leverage government policy and funding tools to empower family forest owners to achieve even greater conservation impact that also meets their needs.

You will have built reliable, collaborative, trust-based relationships with your AFF colleagues, in addition to coalition partners, family forest owners, and key contacts in the Administration and on Capitol Hill.
You will have developed a nuanced understanding of AFF’s federal policy priorities, as well as the most effective legislative and regulatory pathways to achieving those priorities; you will also have the acumen to know when a change in advocacy strategy and/or tactics is necessary and how to best execute such a change.
You will have made progress toward advancing AFF’s current federal forest carbon policy goals, in addition to identifying and prioritizing additional opportunities for AFF to provide thought leadership, influence policy outcomes, and deliver positive results for family forest owners.

What’s Attractive to the Right Candidate?

We are a high energy, passionate group of advocates who are always looking for policy opportunities to have the greatest impact. You’ll join a team that works collaboratively, is always willing to lend a hand, and values getting it done.
Your contributions and leadership will be appreciated. Our staff is passionate, dedicated, and good at what they do and will be deeply appreciative of your efforts to create and preserve an environment that is both fun and fair.
We offer a flexible work environment that respects your life outside of work.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
AFF offers a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package.
The ideal candidate will be based in at our Washington, DC national headquarters.

Qualifications and Experience that will help you succeed

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, communications or marketing field preferred.

At least 3 years of experience
Experience analyzing policy issues in climate, energy or related fields
Demonstrated ability to successfully implement program initiatives
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience working effectively with volunteers and staff
(Items specific to individual job)
Both personable and flexible with the ability to work under pressure and adapt based on what is learned through experience
A sound work ethic with the ability to act both independently and as part of a team
Strong initiative; a self-starter with tenacity, resilience, and high energy
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide variety of constituencies, including co-workers, business and community leaders, partners, donors, board members, volunteers, public officials, and the public at large, in a wide variety of settings
A client service orientation
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to effectively plan and problem solve
Results-oriented with a keen understanding of the steps necessary to achieve goals on deadline and within budget
Time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple priorities
Ability and willingness to travel as needed

We know there are great candidates who may not check all these boxes, and we also know you might bring important skills that we have not considered. If that applies to you, do not hesitate to apply, and tell us about yourself.

NEIWPCC is seeking collaborative, thoughtful and dedicated candidates for a full-time Staff Attorney (Program Manager) position within our established interstate water organization. This position would provide legal expertise on policy matters of significant importance, as well as independent advice and recommendations on a wide range of topics for senior management within the agency. This position requires knowledge and expertise in environmental law, experience writing and interpreting state and federal contracts, as well as the ability to provide expert and independent legal advice in both oral and written formats.

NEIWPCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health/dental/vision coverage, generous retirement plan contributions, tuition reimbursement and professional development support, as well as eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Incumbent must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and be in good standing. At least 5 years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of environmental law, construction law, and/or contracts law. Admission to the New York Bar is a plus. Supervisory, leadership, budget preparation, grant writing, and contract management experience desired.

Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.

This position is based at NEIWPCC’s Lowell, MA headquarters office. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting, but with a need for regional and national travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a partial telework schedule for office-based duties. COVID-19 vaccination required.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample to jo**@*****cc.org. Please reference #23-Lowell-005 in the email subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, accepting applications until the position is filled.