Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Climate Action Campaign (CAC) Program Manager for Congressional Advocacy is a dynamic team player who is a self-starter, excels at building strong relationships, and can manage and execute CAC’s work on Capitol Hill. This role coordinates with Government Affairs professionals at CAC and beyond, as well as staff and Members on Capitol Hill, to support and advance climate policy goals. It utilizes project management and collaboration skills to develop strategies and execute coalition advocacy tactics. This position also gathers information, maintains consistent and clear lines of communication, and supports the Government Affairs team in planning, reporting, and scheduling.

Required Qualifications

At least 2-4 years of experience working on advocacy or political campaigns, on Capitol Hill or with an advocacy nonprofit organization.

A high degree of professionalism and cultural competency in dealing with diverse groups of people.

Must have the ability to communicate, build and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the organization and with members of Congress, staff, key federal agency officials, CAC coalition partners, their working groups, and their consultants, funders, and vendors.

Demonstrated knowledge of Congress, Congressional committees, the legislative and regulatory process and oversight of the federal government by Congress, and Congressional procedure and protocol.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative, enthusiastic and friendly manner.

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements with impeccable attention to detail.

Intermediate Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps equivalents, and database/spreadsheet functions; knowledge of Congress Plus is preferred.

Strong communication, writing and project management skills.

Ability to identify and act upon opportunities to enhance results and manage problems without needing to be asked.

Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.

Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little guidance.

Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in an evolving role.

Mission-driven, hardworking, fun-loving “people person” and organizer

Work Environment

This role is located in Washington, DC, and works in a hybrid set-up. A typical week includes 2-3 in-office days. Given the importance of building relationships in face-to-face settings as well as the nature of campaign work, this position requires flexibility around in-office or in-person days.

Salary

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary for this role starts at $70,000-80,000.

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Wings Over Working Lands, the Senior Manager, Policy is a key member of the Working Lands Habitat Initiative team and will be responsible for developing and implementing robust elements of Audubon’s Healthy Birds, Healthy Planet policy agenda to advance Audubon’s bipartisan conservation within the U.S., working primarily with Congress and federal agencies. The Wings Over Working Lands Initiative is a key element of the Habitat Milestone under Flight Plan, Audubon’s strategic plan. This role will provide critical policy research, analysis, writing and strategic guidance while serving as a highly visible representative of Audubon with congressional offices and committees, federal agencies and partner organizations. The Senior Manager also works closely with the Senior Director to provide guidance and helpful tools to distribute across Audubon’s network, including background materials for consultants and other relevant content for internal communications.

Compensation: $103,000 – $116,000 / year

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, natural resources or related field and 7+ years’ experience on Capitol Hill, with a policy-oriented nonprofit organization, or with a relevant federal agency working on environmental and/or agricultural issues is required. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Outstanding policy analysis and research skills, with the demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively manage a complex workflow.

Familiarity with and experience navigating Committee and agency process and procedures is required.

Experience with political or legislative campaigns highly desired.

Excellent communications skills with ability to write clearly and command of public speaking; must be comfortable representing Audubon with a variety of stakeholders, including congressional, government, and partner organizations.

Exceptional judgment, with the demonstrated ability to think creatively and make strategic recommendations to key leaders within an organization.

A self-starter, with experience working in decentralized organizations and collaborating with cross-departmental teams.

Strong interpersonal skills and desire to be part of and contribute to a team effort.

Demonstrated interest in conservation and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society and political insight of the nexus between Congress and environmental issues needed.

Support Audubon’s commitments to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology, environmental sciences, policy, or related field, graduate degree strongly preferred.

Tech-savviness, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, advocacy tools, and other web-based applications required.

Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocacy organization. NPCA has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Manager, Federal Policy, to join our communications department.

This position supports NPCA’s Communications Team in elevating the organization’s national policy and legislative priorities through strategic media engagement, messaging and storytelling. The role focuses on translating complex federal issues, such as park funding, park staffing and energy development into compelling narratives that resonate with the public, press and policymakers.

Working closely with NPCA’s government affairs and conservation programs departments, this position helps shape and execute communications strategies that support NPCA’s national advocacy goals, influence public opinion, and strengthen the organization’s role as a leading voice for park protection across the country.

Minimum Qualifications, Competencies, Skills, Education, and Traits: At least 5-6 years of strategic communications experience, including communications campaign development and execution, and/or combination of environmental sciences, public policy or related fields. Baccalaureate degree in communications, journalism, environmental science or related field and/or lived experience preferred. Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills. In-depth knowledge of best writing and messaging practices for business correspondence, public relations, advertising, marketing and social media. Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining media relationships. Demonstrated success generating earned media. Demonstrated expertise creating strategic, creative and integrated communications campaigns or other similar environmental or sustainability plans to enhance brand recognition and programmatic priorities. Ability to translate complex conservation and government policy into compelling, actionable messages for a variety of audiences. Proficiency in using software including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel, MuckRack/or similar reporter database.

The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) conserves and restores the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities. Founded in 1972, PEC is a locally based, community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit and accredited land trust. At the core of PEC’s approach is a focus on educating, engaging and empowering people to effect positive change in their communities.

Your Role

The In-House Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support and guidance to all aspects of the organization’s operations. This critical role involves ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, managing legal risks, and advising on complex land conservation transactions. As a member of PEC’s management team, the In-House Counsel will report directly to the President and work collaboratively with staff, the Board of Directors, The Piedmont Foundation, and external partners.

Required Qualifications

Strong work ethic and commitment to PEC’s core values, mission, and vision.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Minimum of five years of experience practicing law, with a strong preference for experience in real estate, land use, environmental and/or non-profit law.
Strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal government rules and regulations in land use, transportation, historic preservation and environmental protection.
Demonstrated enthusiasm and flexibility coupled with sound judgement; emphasis on confidentiality; knowledge of correct protocol for specific situations.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) principles.
Reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and active membership to the Virginia State Bar. If not active, willing to pursue obtaining Virginia State Bar membership or recognition.
Familiarity with conservation easements and land trust operations.

The In-House Counsel salary range is $120,000 – $140,000 annually and is an exempt position with benefits.

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America’s largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than seven million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation’s mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. The Federation is committed to inspiring all people around our shared love of nature and wildlife by creating a welcoming and inclusive community representative of all Americans.

To advance our mission, we are seeking a full-time Senior Manager, Clean Energy Policy to join our Climate and Energy team, working out of our National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC, with telework options. Our Climate and Energy team advances domestic policies at federal, regional, and state levels that curb greenhouse gas emissions, speed an equitable transition to clean energy on- and offshore, decarbonize industry, and expand natural and technological carbon removal. NWF seeks to grow bipartisan support for short- and long-term policy action on climate, working with a range of partners to build diverse coalitions. The Senior Manager, Clean Energy Policy will help shape and bring leadership to NWF’s policy and advocacy priorities with regards to the needed expansion of responsibly developed clean energy in the United States, integrating our commitments to climate stabilization, habitat and natural resource conservation, environmental justice, and community engagement. You will report to the Associate Vice President of Climate and Energy and work alongside the rest of the Climate and Energy and Offshore Wind teams in Washington, D.C.

As the Senior Manager, Clean Energy Policy, you will serve as a primary in-house expert on clean energy technologies and policy options, helping guide the Federation’s activities to advance the environmentally and socially responsible buildout of renewable and zero/low-carbon energy at the pace and scale needed to stabilize our rapidly changing climate while avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating negative impacts to wildlife habitat and elevating the needs of host communities. You will advise and collaborate with the AVP and colleagues from the climate, offshore wind, public and private lands, environmental justice, Tribal outreach, and other teams and regional offices in shaping and representing clean energy policy for NWF. You will perform policy analysis, advocacy, research, writing, public and media education, coalition building and maintenance, and intra-organizational communication and coordination.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience, with a working knowledge of clean energy, smart grid technology, renewable energy permitting/siting, energy storage, or related policy.
A Master’s or other advanced degree in environmental policy or law, environmental engineering, energy innovation, climate change, biology, environmental economics, or relevant field can count towards experience.
Familiarity with the U.S. political system and have issue advocacy experience, plus be skilled at synthesizing and communicating information for policy or advocacy audiences in a compelling and accurate manner in writing and orally.
Well organized with excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines.
Comfortable working in a dynamic team and independently and be a go-getter with initiative to get things done.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to work well with diverse interests, including labor, business, conservation, and environmental justice and Tribal representatives

Travel will consist of about 20-30% of time throughout the U.S.

The salary range for this position is currently $85,000 – $90,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

The Advocacy Director will lead the Alliance’s work to build a powerful, coalition-driven movement to ensure the Great Lakes are sustained for today and tomorrow. With a focus on state-level and regional policy, the Advocacy Director will lead campaign planning, stakeholder engagement, and decision-maker education efforts to further the Alliance’s water policy goals. This work spans all of the Alliance issue areas across the Great Lakes region, including but not limited to agriculture, water infrastructure, plastics and other pollutants, water supply, and invasive species.

The Advocacy Director has primary responsibility for building the campaign structures and relationships necessary to advance regional and state-level legislative and regulatory policy agendas. The Advocacy Director will work collaboratively with various Alliance staff – including policy experts in water resources and water infrastructure, and communications, media relations, local partnerships and government affairs staff – as partners in campaign strategy development and execution. The Advocacy Director will be a public figure for the organization who speaks with authority and diplomacy. They will cultivate and sustain relationships that further the Alliance’s water policy goals, including with elected and appointed officials, academics, trade associations and businesses, community-based organizations, and NGOs. The Advocacy Director will also train, organize, and create opportunities for the Alliance’s supporters to participate in lawmaker education and other forms of advocacy. The Advocacy Director will provide counsel to the Alliance’s Vice Presidents and the President & CEO on policy opportunities and strategy across the region.

In a typical week, the Advocacy Director might:

Track the progress of state legislation related to Great Lakes issues and advise the Alliance’s policy experts on any important developments
Build and convene with in-state coalitions to explore joint opportunities to advance campaign goals and align messaging
Receive a briefing from an Alliance policy expert on a new report and discuss its implications for campaign strategy
Coordinate with the communications staff to send an Action Alert to supporters
Conduct a webinar for Alliance supporters to prepare for an upcoming lawmaker education event
Schedule and lead a meeting with a state representative in a key legislative district
Brainstorm with Alliance policy experts on analyses, fact sheets, or other materials that could support lawmaker education on a topic of interest
Attend a trade association meeting to network with important campaign stakeholders
Draft or review a blog post, op-ed, or press release on a notable policy achievement
Talk to key media on the record to advance the Alliance’s policy goals

Knowledge/Skills

Deep expertise and experience in building and executing successful coalition-driven public campaigns to advance environmental policy goals, with a preference for direct experience in the Great Lakes and/or water space.
A track record showing successes that address the expressed needs of communities impacted by pollution, water loss, resource degradation and other stressors.
Trusted relationships and credibility with influential leaders of relevant Great Lakes region stakeholders, including elected and appointed officials, academics, trade associations and businesses, community-based organizations, and NGOs, particularly in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and/or Wisconsin.
Experience successfully managing campaign teams that include peers and external partners, often working multiple issues in parallel that may compete for resources and attention.
Solid understanding of state fiscal/budgeting, legislative, and regulatory processes and opportunities to influence decision-making.
Staff management, mentoring and supervisory experience.
Experience addressing the needs of major philanthropic foundations.
Ability to create and communicate information using compelling public speaking and visual tools.
Commitment to building and managing inclusive internal and external teams that cut across diversities of race, gender, culture, socioeconomic class, political affiliation, and geography.
Commitment to Alliance values of community, relationships, courage, integrity, and optimism and principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
Collaborative, collegial, humble, with a good sense of humor and ability to adapt to diverse work styles; adept at working in teams and independently in both virtual and in-person settings.
Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
Undergraduate degree (advanced degree preferred) and 10+ years of experience in public campaign spaces such as policy advocacy, politics, media or marketing.
The selected candidate must be able to pass a background check.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is a national nonprofit service organization that works with current and former federal, state, local, and tribal professionals who uphold environmental laws and values, including protection of public health. We work with public servants– including scientists, attorneys, land managers, rangers, and other specialists–in several ways to shine the light on improper or illegal government actions. Our work includes challenging improper and prohibited personnel actions against public employees, defending whistleblowers, working to improve environmental and civil service laws through affirmative litigation and advocacy, seeking information through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and litigation, and supporting the work of other nonprofit organizations.
Position Description

Provide legal counseling and representation to public employees in federal and state court and administrative proceedings; initiate administrative and/or federal litigation related to issues identified by public employees, and help orchestrate campaigns for environmental, public lands, and public health reforms. Staff counsel will report to PEER’s General Counsel.

Qualifications

All candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in the District of Columbia Bar, or membership in good standing in another state bar with the ability to become admitted in D.C.

Candidate must also possess: Excellent oral and written advocacy skills are required; ability to work well both independently and on a team; ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple concurrent assignments, and meet deadlines; ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and partner organizations, including initiating new relationships and developing and managing coalitions; commitment to workplace inclusion; and ability to contribute affirmatively to a just and equitable workplace culture.

The ideal candidates will have at least six years of legal experience with three or more of the following:

Civil litigation or administrative litigation experience, including the development of potential claims, drafting pleadings (such as complaints, briefs, substantive motions), managing all aspects of affirmative and defensive discovery, building factual records, and preparing for and/or participating in federal court and/or federal administrative hearings and arguments. Preference for civil litigation experience in federal court and/or administrative litigation experience.
Investigations conducted by a federal agency-specific Inspector General (e.g. EPA, DOI), the Office of Special Counsel, and/or cases over which the Merit Systems Protection Board has jurisdiction.
Familiarity with legal doctrines applicable to regulatory development and implementation, including statutorily required rulemaking obligations for federal and/or state governments. Experience with the federal Administrative Procedure Act is a plus but not required.
Familiarity with the federal regulatory process, either via litigation, notice-and-comment rulemaking, or other administrative processes. Prior federal employment a plus.
Deep engagement with federal regulatory agencies that address issues related to the environment, public lands, and/or public health such as EPA, DOI, and NOAA.
Writing and advocacy focused on environmental, labor, or governance issues.
Ability to learn and become proficient in new issue areas and contribute to creative, rigorous, and analytical approaches to address them.

Start Date

Immediately, but willing to negotiate based on individual circumstances.
Salary and Benefits

$90,000 to $110,000 with a generous leave package, flextime, and benefits. Full-time remote work is possible.

Job Summary

The Energy & Environment Program Coordinator oversees, develops, and implements environmental or energy-related programs for the State of Arkansas. This position is responsible for planning and directing resources to ensure the regulated community is in compliance with energy or environmental laws. This position is responsible for advancing programmatic goals that align with the department’s mission, coordinating regulatory or voluntary initiatives, supporting grant administration, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of programs.
Primary Responsibilities

Manage statewide energy or environment programs. Serve as liaison between the state agency and stakeholders, including governmental bodies, the regulated community, and the public. Monitor and evaluate program performance, ensuring compliance with state rules and federal regulations and reporting requirements. Coordinate and manage grant applications, distribution of funds, and compliance tracking. Research, analyze, and interpret environmental data or energy trends to inform policy recommendations. Prepare technical reports, guidance documents, presentations, and educational materials for diverse audiences. Facilitate public meetings, stakeholder forums, and educational workshops. Promote equitable access to state energy or environmental regulatory resources through outreach and community engagement. Support the development of strategies to mitigate energy or environmental impacts. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support cross-agency initiatives. Provide general supervision of professional and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training new employees, and evaluating employee performance. Performance of other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills

Ability to work independently, set programmatic goals, and manage multiple priorities. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to non-technical audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders across sectors.
Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and environmental data tools.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to shifting priorities or regulatory landscapes.
Commitment to transparency, public service, and environmentally responsible practices.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, conservation biology, natural resources management, or a related field. At least 2 years of experience in environmental or energy program coordination, with a focus on managing or supporting government projects.

The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks applicants to teach graduate courses in International Environmental Policy at its Arlington, Virginia (National Capital/Washington, DC area) campus. Part-time instructors are needed to teach graduate-level courses in international environmental governance, climate policy, global environmental negotiations, and sustainable development policy.

Instructors will support our NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs and serve Spanish university exchange students through our CUNEF partnership program. These courses help the Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Urban Informatics, Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Methods for Social Analysis, and Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice programs.

Teaching will be in a traditional classroom on our Arlington, Virginia campus, with the potential to teach additional classes online for learners throughout our Global Campus Network.

Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment, funding, and programmatic needs.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or related disciplines is preferred. Advanced (masters) degree with relevant professional experience in international environmental organizations, climate policy, or global environmental governance may be considered.

College-level teaching experience is preferred.

The Thornburg Foundation is seeking applications from qualified candidates to lead the Water Initiative, which focuses on the advancement of policy reforms, planning efforts, research and data, and other work to modernize and transform water management in New Mexico. The Initiative is driven by collaborative approaches and informed by community needs. Partnerships with Tribal and Hispanic communities will be particularly important for this work.

The position will be chiefly responsible for managing a multi-year grantmaking portfolio consistent with the organization’s strategic plan.

Candidates must demonstrate:

Commitment to, experience in, and enthusiasm for advancing policy to reform and modernize water management approaches in New Mexico; required.

Experience working in a bi-partisan way, building coalitions, and engaging diverse stakeholders and tribal communities; required.

Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills; required.

Must operate with an entrepreneurial mindset, be self-directed, and highly collegial; required.

5+ years of executive, legislative, campaign, or related political or advocacy experience from within government, the non-profit sector, philanthropy, or other related industry; required.

Undergraduate degree in conservation ecology, environmental science, public policy, social sciences, business, or related field; required. Master’s or Juris Doctor degree; preferred.

Strong project management skills to assure grants are developed, submitted, monitored and reviewed on a timely basis; required.

Understanding of the New Mexico political landscape; strongly preferred.

Experience building issue-advocacy strategies to advance long–term policy objectives; preferred.

Willingness to learn and ability to be flexible with changing priorities and responsibilities; preferred

Essential Duties:

Refine and lead a comprehensive strategy designed to advance modernize water management and build climate resilient water systems in New Mexico.

Work closely with prospective and current grantees to develop new grant applications, support grant implementation, and ensure grant reporting.

Make quarterly presentations to the Foundation’s Board of Directors on the progress of the initiative and grant recommendations.

Coordinate and collaborate with partners and stakeholders to advance a strong research and policy agenda.

Work in a bi-partisan way to build coalitions and engage diverse stakeholders in any strategy, such as national and local business organizations, community and elected officials, tribal entities, legal experts, nonprofit organizations, foundations and community–based organizations.

Consult with national, regional and state funders and funding collaboratives to coordinate, strengthen, and leverage the Initiative.

Report to the President regularly to support their communications with the Thornburg Foundation executive committee.

Ensure Water Initiative alignment and coordination with the Foundation’s other strategic initiatives, especially the Land & Agriculture and Pursuing Public Funding Initiatives.

Work with the highest integrity and in full compliance with applicable rules, regulations and standards.

Requirements:

Occasional travel in-state as well as national travel.

Applicant must pass a background check.

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary; health care benefits; paid time off; sick leave; professional development funding, and 401(k) plan with generous employer contribution.

Location: This position is based at the Thornburg Foundation office in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The position allows for hybrid work. Staff schedule requires 3 days per week in the office. The Foundation does not offer remote work options.