Job Tag: Law/Policy

American Forest & Paper Association’s (AF&PA) legal department regularly provides counsel on a range of topics including those guiding the manufacture of the products, product attributes, and the recycling of products.

This supports our mission to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy and member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources.

Reporting to the VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, you will will manage a wide variety of legal issues, keep member company representatives apprised of emerging issues and new developments in ongoing matters, and work with members and other AF&PA staff to formulate and implement AF&PA’s approach on legal matters. Responsibilities also include helping to ensure the Association minimizes the risk of liability, promotes compliance with regulations and legal requirements, and provides legal services to allied organizations.

Benefits:

Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick leave totaling 27-42 days per year, plus holidays
100%-85% paid CareFirst medical plans for employees (multiple options)
Generous 401(k) retirement plan with up to 9% employer contribution after waiting period
Free access to a new 7,000 sqft fitness center with Pelotons, Mirror Fitness, weights and more
Discounts on electronics, cars, vacations, theatre tickets and more
Plus dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account…

Essential Job Functions:

Review documents for antitrust compliance, act as antitrust counsel in meetings
Prepare/Review/Analyze complex contracts addressing AF&PA and related association work and help staff secure performance of same. Ensure all contracts are consistent with AF&PA policy
Advise as assigned on environmental and natural resources regulatory and policy issues and provide counsel to AF&PA staff and committees regarding such issues. Participate in formulating AF&PA approaches to these matters and prepare rule making comments on same
Provide counsel to organization regarding lobbying law compliance
Work with the General Counsels/legal staff of member companies; provide support to the Association’s General Counsels Resource Committee, and other task groups, as needed.
Oversee management of the Employee Relations Program. Convey content and importance of these issues to the relevant Staff as appropriate
Advise as assigned on legislative issues and provide counsel to AF&PA government affairs staff and committees regarding these issues. Participate in formulating AF&PA approaches to such matters

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge:

Requires Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
Requires bar admission; DC Bar admission is a plus
Must have five or more years of combined experience related to administrative law, particularly in the environmental and/or natural resources legal policy areas
Must have experience that demonstrates excellent writing, research and computer skills
Must have excellent research skills
Must have experience demonstrating the ability to manage a broad range of legal issues in a variety of work settings
Must be able to work in a highly collaboratively environment
Contract law, antitrust law, lobbying law and/or Federal Election Commission regulations experience is a plus

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.

Summary/Objective:

The Government Relations Director facilitates the effective delivery of Woodwell science to U.S. federal policymakers. The Government Relations Director is responsible for providing strategic and tactical management of Woodwell’s outreach to Congress and U.S. federal agencies.

Responsibilities:

Assist Chief of External Affairs in developing and implementing Woodwell’s strategy for outreach to Congress and U.S. federal agencies
Manage campaigns to integrate Woodwell science and policy recommendations into federal legislation. In 2023, this will be heavily focused on the upcoming Farm Bill
Attend events, panels, and hearings as Woodwell’s representative in Washington, D.C.
Manage Woodwell’s policy-focused partnerships with NGOs, universities, and corporate government affairs departments.
Build and maintain relationships with key points of contact in Washington, D.C.
Lead weekly internal meeting focused on policy outreach.
Document and track policy outreach objectives.
Build and maintain collaborative cross-functional relationships within Woodwell.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience on Capitol Hill or in an adjacent policy-focused role
Demonstrated interest in – and familiarity with – climate change related policy
Willingness to work across the aisle on bipartisan solutions
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Highly organized, attention to detail, results-oriented.
Exceptional written, oral and presentation skills.
Ability to translate complex material into clear, engaging language for a variety of audiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer programs

Application review will be ongoing.

Desired Start Date: January 2023

Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, the annual salary range is dependent on qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and work life balance.

Location: This is a remote position. Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must live within commuting distance of Washington, DC.

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres, and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture’s most pressing needs and opportunities.

Position Summary

The Midwest Policy Manager position offers an exciting opportunity to help carry out the policy agenda of a growing, forward-looking agricultural conservation organization. The Policy Manager will work closely with the Midwest Regional staff, the AFT Federal Policy team, consultants, and external partners to advocate for policies and programs that save the land that sustains us.

The Policy Manager will support broader efforts to develop and grow programs, working across teams within AFT’s Midwest Region, as well as with external partners including farmers, landowners, agricultural professionals, and institutional leaders.

This a permanent position and while it is based remotely, the selected candidate must reside in Illinois.

What You’ll Be Working On

Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with state and federal officials, leaders of agricultural and conservation organizations, food and community groups and others;
Analyzing state and federal legislation, budgets and administrative rules as well as conducting research to advance AFT’s policy positions;
Coordinating grassroots advocacy among local governments, land trusts, farm and food organizations and others;
Helping farmers mitigate and adapt to climate change and protect water quality;
Assisting in the development of workplans, budgets and fundraising strategies for projects in the Midwest;
Reporting regularly to the Midwest Regional Director on progress and opportunities within the Midwest.
Permanently protecting farmland in the Midwest with an emphasis on Illinois and Wisconsin;
Advocating for programs to support a new generation of farmers in accessing and transferring farmland;
Attending and participating in advocacy meetings, including assisting with the preparation of materials, agenda, and presentations; notetaking during meetings; and supporting follow-up communications;
Representing the organization before public agencies, policymakers, and community stakeholders in public meetings, the media, conferences and other events.
Organizing outreach among partner organizations and coalitions to state and federal leaders in support for key policies and programs;
Developing events and other activities to engage key state leaders and lawmakers;
Assisting with policy research and development of publications to advance policy goals, including farm-to-institution, farmland protection, farmland access, smart solar siting, and soil health initiatives that help farmers combat climate change;
Helping to coordinate programs for a diversity of stakeholders across multiple formats, such as webinars, networking events, and educational workshops;
Assisting with coordinating internal meetings and communications to ensure timely completion of program activities;
Assisting with content development and delivery for social media campaigns, virtual lobby days, regular email updates, and other digital communications;
Working with AFT staff and the Development Division to develop proposals and secure funds for initiatives and projects
Coordinating with Federal and State Agency Staff including IDOA, EPA, and DNR to facilitate discussions centered around strengthening IL’s commitment to expanding the role of agriculture in achieving the state’s climate goals.
Leading the Fall Covers for Spring Savings

Advisory committee and coordinating program efforts with partners and the Illinois Department of Agriculture and USDA;
Advancing the impact of Saving Tomorrows Agriculture Resources
program in state and federal programs;
Representing AFT on committees and in coalitions such as the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Policy Working Group, Ag Water Quality Partnership Committee, IL’s Ag Policy Coalition, and the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (

); and
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be outgoing and energetic, organized, a thorough and proven researcher, and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Must be comfortable regularly interacting with a diverse audience – including elected officials and their staff; state leaders; farmers; organizations in the agricultural, environmental, education, public health, and renewable energy sectors; and others.
A BA or BS degree and 5+ years of related work experience in political science, public policy, agriculture, environment, land conservation or natural resource planning. An advanced degree in one or more of the disciplines noted may substitute for one year of work experience;
Excellent research skills and ability to summarize difficult concepts succinctly;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Proven experience in collaborating with diverse partners to advance policy goals is valuable, along with the ability to lead and support policy coalitions;
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, stay organized and ability to work independently;
Facility with Microsoft Office is required;
Additional computer skills, including experience with web design, Salsa, and social media are preferred;
Familiarity with federal, state and/or local policy making process;
Willingness to attend meetings and conferences both regionally and statewide; and
Willingness to work independently and remotely.

Compensation

American Farmland Trust pays salaries that are competitive with nonprofits of our budget size and offers meaningful vacation, medical, retirement and other benefits. The salary range is from $65,000 to $70,000. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

The Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team helps PepsiCo navigate the increasingly volatile and complex policy and regulatory landscape in which our company operates. By anticipating opportunities and risks, we facilitate positive environments and avoid discriminatory regulations. Further, our proactive engagement with a range of external stakeholders ensures PepsiCo has a seat at the negotiating table and allows us to help shape fair policies that are science-based and protect consumer choice.

You will sit within our Global Public Policy team, serve as the North America Sector Leader on environmental policy, supporting the work of the North American Government Affairs team and businesses as well as the global Corporate Affairs function, and help PepsiCo achieve its PepsiCo Positive sustainability ambition and goals.

This is a hyrbid role located in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze implications of relevant state and federal legislation, other government-led initiatives and stakeholder action to help shape and inform PepsiCo’s North American strategies and initiatives on priority policy issues such as packaging regulation, water governance, regenerative agriculture and climate change policy.
Contribute to global policy positions and strategies, recommend specific action plans and support execution of these plans.
Build and manage strategic relations with trade associations, industry coalitions, NGOs and environmental policy experts to effectively advocate for and educate on a policy agenda consistent with PepsiCo’s corporate view.
Represent the company externally on priority environmental policy issues for the food and beverage industry.
Leverage the company’s pep+ initiatives and global network of partnerships to enhance PepsiCo’s reputation, ensure its sustainability initiatives are widely understood and help drive sustainable solutions at the market level.
Maintain strong interaction and internal coordination with the Global Public Policy team and broader Corporate Affairs function as well as relevant internal Subject Matter Experts within PepsiCo’s North American businesses and at corporate level, including their Sustainability, Operations, Procurement and Legal functions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in public policy or environmental policy or equivalent preferred
Must have 8+ years of public policy experience, including relevant experience in a company, trade association and/or consulting/research group.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working on additional environmental policy issues within either public or private sector is a plus.
Demonstrated success in and strong knowledge of policymaking processes at state and federal level in the US, specifically as they relate to packaging and other policy issues, regulatory trends and developments, including an understanding of and ability to speak on leading approaches to packaging regulation.
Strong leadership skills to set and drive an agenda, including ability to think strategically, prioritize a range of complex issues and adapt quickly in fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong executive presence and communication skills (written and oral) to engage external and internal stakeholders, including ability develop policy positions and frame issues.

USGBC is a Washington, DC based nonprofit organization focused on proving better buildings equals better lives. USGBC established the LEED system to support this vision. LEED is the most widely used green building program in the world and is helping transform buildings, communities and cities around the world. Today, people know that if they are in a LEED-certified building they are using less energy and water, avoiding waste, saving on maintenance costs, improving indoor air quality, offering comfort to their occupants, and creating less environmental burden on their community. They also know that they are in a building that enhances their health and wellness. USGBC focuses on our relevant and reimagined vision that healthy people in healthy places equal a healthy economy.

The State Policy Project Manager will serve as a critical member of USGBC’s Advocacy and Policy team, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, supporting department-wide activities, developing subject matter expertise on assigned issue areas, and developing articles and briefs on a variety of topics. These responsibilities involve coordination with other teams in the organization, communicating about USGBC priorities, and writing of a range of advocacy materials. For the next several years, the State Policy Project Manager will focus on state and local advocacy for better buildings through implementation of Federal funding in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

The State Policy Project Manager will be responsible for:

Developing an understanding of key programs of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Becoming subject matter expert, tracking developments, and analyzing state and local opportunities on specific assigned programs of IRA and IIJA, in coordination with other team members including the Federal Policy Project Manager, who will be leading corollary activities with Federal officials
Developing briefs, articles, and other materials to support USGBC objectives on assigned programs and policies
Proposing policy and advocacy approaches to achieve USGBC objectives
Initiating contacts with elected and government officials, ally organizations, and USGBC members, staff, and volunteers. Implementing outreach strategies to advocate for USGBC objectives
Using the team’s state legislation tracking systems, including review and categorization of bills as assigned
Evaluating policies including bills, regulations, and other forms, and recommend USGBC position. With input from other team members, identifying proposed changes to bills and other draft policies to meet specified objectives. Identifying appropriate advocacy actions
Conducting direct outreach to elected and government officials, ally organizations, and USGBC members, staff, and volunteers in support of objectives on assigned bills and other policies
Collaborating with team members to support outreach with federal policymakers and government staff, including communicating state issues and perspectives
Researching, writing, and contributing to team projects such as briefs, the Policy Playbook, case studies, and other resources
Making presentations in meetings, virtual meetings, hearings, public meetings, conferences, webinars, and other events
Communicating progress such as through emails, articles, reports, and team systems.

The State Policy Project Manager will work closely with other members of the Advocacy and Policy team and will collaborate with internal and external partners.

Requirements

METRICS FOR SUCCESS

Ability to proactively manage activities and make progress on assigned projects
Ability to prepare accurate, high-quality advocacy communications; by end of six months, able to do so with limited supervision
Developing subject matter expertise in assigned areas
Ability to collaborate with team members, internal and external partners
Ability to frequently and confidently represent USGBC in public settings (e.g., presentations, participating in conferences and meetings)
Willingness to learn about green building policy and advocacy
Continually develop working knowledge of USGBC/GBCI/Arc portfolio of tools and platforms, and awareness of green building industry issues and advances

EDUCATION & TRAIINING REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

Undergraduate degree in public policy, government, environmental policy, environmental science, urban planning, or related fields

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three or more years’ minimum work experience, with demonstrated success in project execution; additional years’ experience welcomed
Work history must show independent work and writing experience

This position is instrumental to the Corporate Climate Leadership initiative which builds business support for EDF’s federal and state climate policy. The Manager will have a unique opportunity to drive change at the intersection of business and public policy, mobilizing companies to advocate for the policies needed to achieve their climate and clean energy goals. The Manager will develop and execute EDF’s corporate engagement strategy, under the direction of the Managing Director, EDF+Business. This position works collaboratively across the EDF+Business, U.S. Region and Energy Transition teams and cultivates external relationships with key stakeholders to move strategies forward and achieve results.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the Managing Director and project team to set goals, identify high-impact strategies and activities and track progress over time.
Cultivate and manage relationships with target companies across sectors to advance EDF’s federal and state policy goals. Determine asks for corporate advocacy on policies to cut emissions from high-emitting sectors and improve disclosure of climate risk.
Lead team strategy and activity related to private-sector implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act including engagement with companies, external consultants, and other relevant EDF teams.
Manage relationships with external partners, grantees and consultants. Identify goals, define the scopes of work and oversee the execution of projects with each partner.
Be a thought leader on the policies needed to achieve private sector net-zero goals in the U.S. Represent EDF at conferences and external meetings; lead the development of blogs, reports, presentations, and other communications.
Manage and coach junior staff and oversee their professional development.
Contribute to fundraising efforts and reporting to donors.
Participate in advancing EDF’s DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Qualifications

At least six years of relevant experience such as legislative/regulatory advocacy, government affairs or environmental campaigns; advanced degree can substitute for up to 2 years’ experience.
Advanced degree in policy, economics, business or law in areas related to climate and energy preferred, or comparable substantive expertise.
Demonstrated ability to navigate high-level engagements with businesses, environmental NGOs and other key stakeholders.
Strong familiarity with the U.S. climate and energy policy landscape, and the interface between the private sector and policymakers. Ability to link corporate climate and energy commitments and the policies needed to achieve them.
Keen strategic capacity and ability to synthesize complex information to develop and deploy action plans and refine them on an ongoing basis.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with numerous team members in a fast-paced working environment, and a high capacity for working collaboratively across multiple programs.
Clear, concise and engaging verbal and written communication.
Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to travel for work as needed (10-25% of the time, as appropriate given COVID restrictions)

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) brings science and policy together to make law work for people, places, and the planet. We envision a healthy environment, prosperous economies, and vibrant communities founded on the rule of law. We support just and practical law and policy solutions to spurs environmental, economic, and social progress across the United States and around the world.

ELI’s Research & Policy experts assemble interdisciplinary teams to improve environmental law and its implementation. ELI staff work on today’s most challenging issues, including climate change; environmental justice; natural resource management; land conservation and smart growth; biodiversity loss and habitat destruction; and air, water, and soil pollution. A hallmark of the Institute’s work is its longstanding record of working closely with government agencies at all levels and with communities and non-governmental organizations to support achievement of their environmental, sustainability, and justice goals.

ELI Attorneys work together to develop and carry out projects that respond to the urgent environmental issues of today and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. This includes identifying how to use existing law to solve new problems, building the capacity of each sector to better undertake its role, and promoting effective public participation in environmental decision making. We help one another execute varied project and program tasks including, but not limited to, research, analysis, writing, outreach, and program development. Our attorneys are skilled researchers, widely published authors, well-respected experts in their areas of focus, inspiring and supportive colleagues, and dedicated to making a difference.

We are currently seeking an Attorney who will work within Research & Policy generally but spend a significant portion of their time collaborating with ELI’s international programs. These programs engage with government, nongovernmental, and private sector stakeholders to help them improve the legal and institutional frameworks governing sustainable development at the international, national, and subnational levels. Current initiatives cover topics ranging from the sustainability of small-scale fisheries in Southern Africa to capacity building to strengthen community based environmental governance in Zimbabwe with a focus on water, to developing the second global report on the environmental rule of law with the UN Environment Programme, and involve efforts ranging from in-depth research to convening small- and large-scale events.

The Attorney need not have extensive background in international law, but experience working with one or more developing countries, including China, and familiarity with the framework of international environmental law is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform extensive legal and policy research and analysis in a professional, timely, and self-directed manner.
Develop written products on law and policy topics in a range of formats and for ELI’s many audiences.
Carry out projects and programs consistent with ELI’s mission and project parameters.
Facilitate and coordinate meetings and communications with partners and other stakeholders and represent the Institute publicly as needed to communicate and foster particular programs and projects.
Assist with project grant and contract proposals and provide other development support to secure sufficient funding to carry out high-quality programs and projects.
Contribute to the development and management of projects. As project managers, Attorneys are responsible for performing, assigning, and supervising delegated project tasks, and for adhering to project budgets.
Attorneys may have project-related managerial roles with junior staff, including other Attorneys, Research Associates, and Interns.
Periodic travel to domestic and international destinations as projects require.

QUALIFICATIONS

J.D. or equivalent degree with a strong academic record.
A minimum of 2 years’ post-law school experience in the environmental law and policy field, preferably with experience and/or interest related to environmental or sustainable development law of developing countries, including China.
Excellent skills in policy and legal research, analytical writing, and verbal communication.
Ability to become proficient in new issue areas and contribute to creative, rigorous, analytical approaches to address them.
Well-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Well-developed judgment to assess needs, develop strategy, establish priorities and effectively manage multiple tasks at the same time with moderate supervision.
Proficiency in a language, such as Mandarin or Spanish, is welcome, though not required.

The Deputy Legislative Director for Clean Energy and Electrification works within the Federal Policy Team, a cadre of a dozen staff who serve as lobbyists, advocates and policy experts to deliver the federal legislative and administrative policy priorities of the various Sierra Club campaigns. Working specifically with Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal and Building Electrification campaigns, the Deputy Legislative Director for Clean Energy and Electrification collaborates with staff across other capacities such as communications, organizing and digital strategies to advance federal regulatory and legislative opportunities that support the organization’s goal of transitioning from a fossil fuel-based economy to a clean energy economy rooted in racial, gender, and economic justice. The DLD role will focus on advancing clean energy tax incentives and other federal legislation to hasten CE technology deployment as well as capitalize on the implementation of the recently enacted federal laws, such as the Inflation Reduction Act or Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The Deputy Legislative Director for Clean Energy and Electrification provides experienced leadership and strategic planning for legislative and administrative advocacy for the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign as well as the allied campaigns focused on building electrification. Collaborating with these campaign partners, other Federal Policy staff, and allied external groups, they develop federal priorities and timelines, execute strategies, and evaluate advocacy campaign effectiveness. The DLD represents the Sierra Club with government officials at the highest levels, acts as a spokesperson and policy expert with the media and other organizations. Builds and maintains strong relationships with top-level Congressional and Administration officials and leverages those relationships to advance just and environmentally-friendly economic policies.

Job activities include but are not limited to:

Directs and conducts all aspects of a federal legislative and administrative advocacy program for assigned elements of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal and Electrification initiatives. Works with national program, capacity and campaign staff; volunteer leadership; and allied groups to oversee the development and implementation of the legislative and administrative advocacy efforts to support overarching program plans.
Lobbies members of Congress and other state/federal officials on behalf of Sierra Club on issues relevant to clean energy tax issues, CE technology development and deployment, and Building Electrification . Develops relationships with elected public officials and their staffs at the highest level. Develops and conducts comprehensive lobby campaigns associated with the BCC and BE campaigns targeting these decision makers.
Develops and cultivates relationships with administration officials and their senior staff, from key agencies and offices including the Office of Domestic Climate Policy, Council on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, Office of Management and Budget, and Department of Treasury. Develops/directs administrative lobby campaigns associated with BCC initiatives.
Provides strategic policy guidance and oversees the development of policy analysis and educational information related to investment in and deployment of a broad range of clean energy technologies. This may include the writing, editing and distribution of legislative analysis, briefing papers, fact sheets, alerts and take actions, and political and educational materials. It also may include the writing, editing and reviewing of articles, blogs and social media content.
Conducts media outreach activities related to the program, including developing strategic media outreach plans, in coordination with Beyond Coal and Electrification campaign staff and Communications staff. Serves as spokesperson for the Sierra Club on clean energy policy for both reactive response and proactive pitching to media outlets. Promotes volunteer media exposure.
Provides senior level professional and policy expertise to staff, volunteers, and allied groups. Works to ensure that volunteer leadership is effectively engaged in the legislative and administrative advocacy efforts. Provides legislative/administrative advocacy training to volunteers.
Serves as high-level surrogate. Represents the Sierra Club to the general public, media, allied groups and other outside officials.
Handles miscellaneous duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:

Proven experience as a Washington D.C. representative, or in a comparable position which includes substantial experience planning and managing a national level legislative campaign, including strategy, organizing, lobbying , media, and work with senior level political leaders.
Expert lobbying ability.
Substantial experience in detailed policy analysis and writing.
Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated public speaking and media presentation ability.
Substantial experience and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers, coalitions of allied groups, and complex organizational structures.
Equity Analysis and Practice. You are aware of your group identities and how they have shaped your life and experiences at work. You have an analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships, systems and culture. You bring experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities and position/role.

The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience, skills and competencies:

Expert knowledge in clean energy policy including tax incentives.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively, take responsibility for a project, and work successfully in teams.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines in an action-oriented office.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000.

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 six 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 science-based 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.

To support our mission, NWF is seeking a Wildlife Policy Specialist to support its Gulf Program, a longstanding effort to restore the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, build back coastal land in Louisiana, and promote coastal resilience across the Gulf states for the benefit of the Gulf’s people and wildlife. The Wildlife Policy Specialist will be responsible for analyzing and communicating the impacts of various projects, programs, and policies on wildlife in the Gulf region, using best available science. The Wildlife Policy Specialist will identify opportunities to maximize benefits to Gulf wildlife through federal, state, and local programs and decision-making venues, while maintaining consistency with other NWF priorities. The Wildlife Policy Specialist will report to the Gulf Program’s Senior Manager for Science Policy, and will work with the program’s Director and team members (including staff engaged in the Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition), NWF’s Texas Coast and Water Program, NWF’s Gulf state affiliate organizations, NGO coalitions, and other stakeholders to advocate for sound ecological restoration projects and programs.

The Wildlife Policy Specialist will promote NWF’s wildlife and restoration priorities and will represent NWF in meetings and communications with decision-makers, the media, donors, and coalition partners, as well as in public meetings, hearings, and conferences.

This position can be remote along the Gulf Coast, ideally in the Tampa Bay Region or in New Orleans where NWF has an office.

Principal Duties (major areas of responsibility):

50% — Wildlife Science and Policy. Identify key issues related to the health of Gulf wildlife, with emphasis on: species or populations especially dependent on healthy Gulf ecosystems; threatened, endangered or imperiled wildlife populations; keystone species; and iconic species that help raise public awareness for NWF priorities. In collaboration with the Senior Manager for Science Policy, program staff, and NWF state affiliates as appropriate, identify priority wildlife issues to pursue; develop and implement strategies to benefit Gulf wildlife; and develop materials to promote those priorities. Provide wildlife expertise and advice to the Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition, NWF’s offshore wind team, and to other campaigns and coalitions as strategic.
20% — Restoration Science and Policy. Identify high-priority restoration needs and effective, ecosystem-scale restoration opportunities for the Gulf. Cultivate partnerships with conservation NGOs and other stakeholders as appropriate (commercial and recreational fishing, tourism, local governments, etc.) who would benefit from ecosystem restoration projects and activities. In collaboration with the Gulf Program’s Senior Manager for Science Policy, program staff, coalition partners, and NWF state affiliates as appropriate, develop and implement strategies to maximize the effectiveness of restoration dollars in Gulf states.
10% — Advocacy and Communications. Represent NWF at public meetings and other meetings related to NWF’s interests, provide testimony at relevant public hearings, attend and present at conferences, and provide interviews to news media on issues related to Gulf wildlife and restoration. Work with program staff to disseminate program messaging to decision-makers, opinion leaders, the news media, NWF constituents, and the general public.
10% — Technical Information Gathering and Dissemination. Monitor current science on Gulf restoration, Gulf wildlife, and climate change and projections. Gather and interpret scientific and technical information pertinent to the Gulf Program for program staff and other audiences. Integrate science and into NWF campaign messaging. Work with the Senior Manager for Science Policy as well as policy, outreach and communications staff and NGO partners to develop and disseminate NWF campaign messaging. Assist the Senior Manager for Science Policy in communicating programmatic objectives and achievements to the broader NWF organization, regional and national program staff, leadership, and philanthropy staff, and seek out opportunities for collaboration with other NWF programs.
10% — Fundraising. Assist the Gulf Program’s Senior Manager for Science Policy, the Gulf Director, the Gulf Program Manager, and philanthropy staff in communicating the Gulf Program’s objectives and accomplishments to prospective and current donors, foundations, and other institutional funders. Assist in the cultivation of current and potential donors, and the drafting of proposals and grant reports.

Minimum Experience

College degree in natural resources, marine sciences, biological sciences, environmental studies or related field
Five years of successful job experience in biological science, conservation or non-profit fields
Demonstrated success engaging with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with a broad range of constituencies
Coalition and partnerships experience preferred
Experience and knowledge of Gulf Coast wildlife and ecosystems

Minimum Skills:

Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop trusting relationships with diverse constituencies and communities
Strong prioritization skills and ability to work strategically in a fast-paced environment with many partners
Strong written and oral communication skills
Facility with all aspects of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom, and Google Docs