Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC) and Institute for Energy Innovation (IEI) are hiring a full-time regulatory analyst. The preferred candidate will have direct energy regulatory experience but those with related experience may also be considered.

Join our small, dynamic, team to support the clean energy and sustainable business community! Collectively, Michigan EIBC and IEI are the voice of the advanced energy industry in Michigan, representing more than 160 member companies to policy makers, convening thought leaders and experts, crafting legislation and regulations, educating the public, and providing networking opportunities.

Anticipated tasks include:

Development of regulatory arguments and writing of expert witness testimony
Analysis of rate design issues related to advanced energy
Participation in workgroups at the Michigan Public Service Commission
Drafting of comments to the Michigan Public Service Commission
Development of expertise in key areas of energy regulatory policy
Communication and collaboration with members of the advanced energy industry

Desired qualifications include:

Policy, technical, or educational experience in energy regulatory policy
Strong writing and research skills
Strong technical and analytical skills
Graduate-level degree (preferred) in business, political science, sustainability, clean energy, environment, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience communicating with business leaders and balancing the multiple interests
Eagerness to step in to help with any task to support a small team
Ability to communicate professionally with business leaders and partners
Ability to balance multiple tasks at once
Strong self-motivation and ability to take initiative

Benefits: This position offers generous benefits including vacation (4 weeks paid), health and dental coverage (100% of premiums covered), flexible work hours, parental leave, retirement contribution matching, monthly cell phone and internet stipends, reimbursement for travel expenses, and reimbursement for certain office expenses. Salary will be determined based on education and experience (associate level: $60,000- $74,000; director/principal level: $75,000 – $89,000).

Location: Work from home in a virtual environment. The preferred candidate would be willing/able to attend meetings in the Lansing, Michigan area approximately once per month.

The State Director is responsible for shepherding the development and implementation of political and advocacy strategies that support EDF’s priorities in New York State. The Director will collaborate with EDF policy experts to identify opportunities to promote a clean energy transition across the state that secure critical reductions in climate- and health-harming pollution, while also spearheading policies and programs that bolster community resilience and human well-being in the face of a changing climate. The Director will work closely with EDF Political Affairs leadership to ensure that these priorities are aligned with EDF’s overarching goals for the U.S. region, including federal policy goals.

The Director will play a leading role in strategic planning, drawing upon a nuanced understanding of the state’s cultural, economic and political climate – and the landscape of aligned NGOs – to identify promising opportunities to advance EDF’s priorities in New York. In addition, the Director will oversee and bolster EDF’s existing State Affairs advocacy team and infrastructure in New York – including lobbying, grassroots & grass tops advocacy and public communications. The Director will collaborate closely with EDF’s policy experts and team members to match programmatic goals with effective campaign strategies, enabling our advocacy to respond quickly and effectively in a turbulent political environment. The Director’s responsibilities will also include identifying and capitalizing on synergies across EDF’s broad portfolio of work. Conversely, the Director is responsible for early identification and management of potential conflicts – either among EDF programs or with key external allies.

The Director will serve as an ambassador for EDF in New York State. Fluent in EDF’s priorities in the U.S. region, the Director will act as a spokesperson with the media, and a representative at significant meetings and events. Over time, drawing upon EDF’s existing institutional connections as well as their own, the Director will help cultivate long-term relationships with key stakeholders including elected leaders, regulators and other government officials, business and labor leaders, media, and peer/partner organizations across the environmental, conservation and environmental justice communities.

Finally, the Director will collaborate with colleagues at EDF Action to support state-based political activity, with the goal of reenergizing a powerful coalition that advances climate solutions as a salient concern for any elected official seeking a city, state or federal office. The Director will lead outreach and engagement efforts to help cultivate climate champions in the state’s Congressional delegation as a key component of a broader effort to generate bipartisan support to advance critical climate progress.

The position is based in New York and reports to EDF’s Senior Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region, State Affairs.

NextEra Energy is seeking an exceptional attorney to join NextEra’s state regulatory legal group, within the company’s 100 lawyer law department at the company’s headquarters in Juno Beach, located in beautiful and tropical northern Palm Beach County, Florida.
NextEra’s state regulatory legal group has a fast-paced, challenging and cutting-edge practice. In this position, the attorney would advise and represent NextEra Energy’s utilities, as well as its various generation and transmission companies in state regulatory proceedings in the United States and Canada.

We are looking for versatile, problem-solving, top-of-the-industry state electric regulatory attorney to focus on supporting NextEra’s regulated and competitive generation and transmission businesses with more than three years’ experience preferred, whose credentials should include:
• Training and experience from a top national utility-side state regulatory administrative litigation law firm, public utility commission, and/or in-house practice;
• A track record of successful hands-on representation of state public utility commission administrative litigation proceedings;
• An outstanding academic background; and
• A body of legal work demonstrating ethical, innovative, and disciplined approaches to winning regulatory legal proceedings and successfully addressing important and complex regulatory legal problems.

Typical duties and tasks would include, but not be limited, to:
• Provide state public utility commission advice regarding approvals, compliance, acquisitions and permitting for regulated utilities and competitive transmission, renewable and conventional generation projects.
• Representation, which will include the drafting of motions, discovery, and briefs, defending and cross-examining witnesses, in state public utility commission proceedings.
• Support the submitting competitive transmission bids in ISO/RTOs.
• Review and analyze proposed state legislation that impacts utilities or transmission and generation projects.

Candidates should be licensed to practice law in Florida or eligible to qualify for a Florida Authorized House Counsel certificate under Florida Supreme Court rules.

This is a fully onsite opportunity based out of our Juno Beach, FL HQ.

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Program Assistant to join its Clean Air & Water (CAW) team working to protect New England’s environment for all people. The Program Assistant will provide administrative and case development support for the CAW team. They will work closely with the Vice President for Clean Air & Water to ensure operations of the program are running smoothly. The Assistant will also spend about 10% of their time supporting the Senior Director of Senior Fellows and Attorney Professional Development with administrative tasks. The Program Assistant will be based in Boston, MA and is expected to be in the office at least 3-4 days per week with the flexibility to do some remote work otherwise.

What you’ll do

Provide general administrative support to CAW staff, such as maintaining electronic filing, correspondence, scheduling meetings and events, maintaining calendars, taking minutes and notes, booking travel, and coordinating IT needs;
Provide general administrative support for the Senior Director of Senior Fellows and Attorney Professional Development Program including scheduling meetings, supporting events and trainings, and completing expense reports;
Conduct fact research for new case development;
Assist with and maintain financial tracking and reporting for the program, including expense and credit card reports and coordinating with Finance Department as needed;
Assist in onboarding new program staff and interns to the team;
Assist in research on laws, policies, and best practices;
Assist with legal administrative procedures such as “service of process,” including preparing and appropriately delivering mailings and filings;
Perform AI-enhanced tasks and manage AI-powered software in compliance with CLF’s AI policy;
Assist in preparation of spreadsheets, reports, memos, public comments, and presentations;
Contribute to CLF’s strategic priorities and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and organizational excellence; and
Other duties as specified.

What you’ll need

We are looking for a motivated and mature self-starter that is able to work both independently and as a productive team member with colleagues distributed across New England.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

1-3 years of professional work experience or equivalent;
Strong administrative capabilities, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Office 365) and comfort with utilizing AI;
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and assess priorities;
Excellent attention to detail;
Commitment to developing new skills and responsibilities;?
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations;
Passion for CLF’s mission;
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience;
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent nonprofit that puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future. We envision a peaceful, healthy, and just world where science serves people and the planet by guiding policy decisions, reducing risks, and improving lives.

The Western States Program Director is responsible for UCS’s western regional work, primarily in California, and is instrumental in assuring that work is aligned with and in support of programmatic and organizational goals. They will promote a positive work environment and foster a collaborative team spirit and leverage the collective resources of the organization.

As a member of UCS’s leadership team, the Western States Program Director is an ‘institutional citizen’ who contributes to shaping organization-wide policies and practices. In this role, the Director will source and share best practices with other UCS teams and proactively seek opportunities to scale and deepen impact in collaboration with other UCS programs, departments, and external partners.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Western State’s team, leveraging the diversity of experience and expertise of team members across areas of work.
Engage in active problem solving around relevant strategic questions, issues of substance, and matters of staff time prioritization and resource utilization.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with UCS executive and program leadership to develop and lead integrated campaign strategies and projects in annual program work plans.
Oversee the development of the annual Western States operating budget, as well as the preparation and timely completion of periodic reports that summarize program activities and plans.
Represent Western States before the UCS Board, National Advisory Board and senior management. donors.
Oversee work planning and campaigns, fostering a culture of collaboration and striking the right balance of rigorous technical analysis and the ability to be agile and responsive to changing conditions.
Maintain knowledge of climate, energy, transportation, agriculture, water, and related policy or issue initiatives and processes in Western States with a primary focus is on California, and a secondary focus on Oregon and Washington.
Advise and coordinate policy positions and political strategies in California and the western region in consultation with western states staff, UCS’s issue-based programs, and UCS leadership.
Cultivate, collaborate, and maintain strong relationships with local groups, influential stakeholders, and relevant experts, including government officials, academic researchers, NGOs, business leaders, the public health community, and other opinion leaders.
Engage in collaborative activities needed to further the UCS program and organizational goals in California and the region. Identify and, as appropriate, engage new allies, constituencies, and coalitions.
In collaboration with Comms team, help increase visibility of UCS’s work in California. Serve as a key spokesperson for UCS’s Western States work.
Collaborate with the UCS Development staff to identify and cultivate foundation and major donor support.
As a part of UCS leadership, support cross-program initiatives; deepen the organization’s efforts to be an anti-racist program; contribute to a collaborative work environment within the program and across the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

Ten-fifteen years of successful comparable and relevant experience working in the field and a similar depth of experience working in the California policy and political arenas.
Strong technical and/or policy expertise in a relevant energy or climate discipline. At a minimum, candidates must be broadly familiar with issues in these fields and able to learn the technological and policy dimensions of the work.
Experience should include policy development and academic/research experience.
Experience and enthusiasm for fundraising, especially within the foundation community, would be a distinct asset.
Inclusive leadership and management skills; a style that is goal-oriented but flexible and that respects the capabilities and independence of staff members in accomplishing organizational objectives.
Exceptional communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required. Background in project management and budgeting is also required.
A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree or a Ph.D. in a relevant field would be a plus.

Comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.

This is a full-time remote position based near UCS’s Berkeley, CA office. For those who meet all position requirements, the salary is $191,940.

Trout Unlimited (TU) seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual with a passion for conservation and a background in water resources to join our New Mexico team. The Water Policy and Project Manager / Senior Manager will work closely with TU staff, state and federal agencies, private landowners, elected officials, and other external partners to advance state and local water priorities that benefit native species, improve water quality and stream flows, and create more resilient watersheds across New Mexico, with an emphasis on multi-benefit projects and nature-based solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a background in water resources, familiarity with New Mexico’s water challenges and legal framework, and experience managing complex projects with diverse partners. This position is designed to be flexible, allowing the candidate to identify the most promising opportunities to advance TU’s conservation mission by engaging in water policy efforts and advancing innovative projects. Priority watersheds include the Upper Rio Grande, Rio Chama, Gila River, and Canadian River Basins, as well as statewide initiatives.

Competitive candidates for this position must demonstrate knowledge of New Mexico water laws and regulations, possess strong project management skills, and excel at working with diverse stakeholders, from rural landowners to elected officials. The candidate will work closely with TU’s restoration and policy staff, acequia communities, water managers, and land management agencies. She/he will seek opportunities to advance nature-based solutions necessary to build more resilient river ecosystems and communities, while establishing TU as a leader in implementing solutions to New Mexico’s water management challenges.

This position is highly visible to TU members and a multitude of stakeholders and offers an opportunity to be creative and work on innovative ideas. Specific duties and responsibilities are described below and will be based on organizational needs and the candidate’s interests and experience.

The candidate will be based out of a home office in northern New Mexico, with travel expected throughout the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred, master’s degree a plus.
At least three years’ experience in water and natural resource management for the manager-level position. At least seven years’ experience for the senior manager role.
Willingness and ability to master complex water policy topics, including state water law and management frameworks.
Experience with projects focused on improving irrigation systems for water conservation, fish habitat and passage improvement, and stream restoration preferred.
Familiarity with fisheries management and integrating principles of water law, hydrology, water quality, and fish habitat restoration.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse partners in a highly collaborative and inclusive manner.
Experience with grant writing and reporting, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects, while prioritizing workload.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Knowledge of northern New Mexico’s communities, cultures, and watersheds.
Passion for conserving wild and native trout and the waters where they are found.
Ability to solve problems and think creatively to achieve a conservation outcome.
Ability and willingness to travel; valid driver’s license and vehicle required.

Salary and Benefits

Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package. The starting salary range is $65,000 – $75,000 for a manager position, and $75,000 – $85,000 for a senior manager, depending on experience. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience level, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocate, has an exciting opportunity for a Great Lakes Policy Fellow to join our Government Affairs Department. This position will report to the Senior Director, Government Affairs.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Location: Chicago, IL or Washington, DC
Grade: L
Salary: $60,000-$65,000 based upon experience and location
Work Status: Full-time; {32 hours per week; 2- year term}

Position Overview:

The National Parks Conservation Association seeks a policy fellow for a two-year term to support the Healing Our Water-Great Lakes Coalition’s advocacy. The Coalition, which is co-led by NPCA and the National Wildlife Federation, advocates for funding to restore and protect the Great Lakes and policies that address water infrastructure and affordability and defends clean water protections. With our Midwest and Government Affairs teams, NPCA is looking for someone to work for the Coalition to identify and track Great Lakes related federal legislation and congressional activities and federal agency regulatory actions. The fellow will summarize this information and provide regular policy analysis and updates to NPCA staff and Coalition members to help inform how the Coalition implements its campaigns. This person will also help create education material related to the Coalition’s priorities and work with its members to organize fly ins and other events that are designed to build bipartisan congressional support for the Coalition’s priorities. Coordinating with the Coalition’s communication and field teams, the fellow will ensure people have the information needed to be effective advocates to protect and restore the Great Lakes.

Minimum Qualifications, Competencies, Skills, Education, and Traits:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in government, government affairs or related field desired.
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience with legislative and/or administrative advocacy. Congressional experience a plus.
Familiarity with federal budget and appropriations process a plus.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn complex issues and summarize them simply and clearly.
Demonstrated self-starter with ability to work collaboratively with multiple in person and remote teams to organize tasks, set priorities, and maintain schedules.
Interest in building relationships across political boundaries and a wide range of individuals and organizations.
Commitment to fostering inclusive coalitions and work environments.
Willingness to travel up to 15% within Great Lakes region and/or Washington, DC.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications and web-based technologies.

The National Audubon Society has identified Southwest Florida as a national conservation priority and a centerpiece of Audubon’s hemispheric water strategy. This region is also the western extent of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem that supports seventy threatened and endangered species and is home to more than 8 million people.

Aligned with Audubon’s overall conservation goals and strategies and in coordination with the Sr. Director of Policy, the Director of Corkscrew Swamp and Sanctuary and the Director of Everglades Policy, this individual will oversee the continued strategic and measurable implementation of conservation goals in Southwest Florida that result in the organization’s increased capacity to protect priority birds and their habitats.

This position will be hybrid, partially located in Naples at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (CSS).

Compensation: $71,190 – $80,089 / year

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required in policy, political science, biology, or related field.

A minimum of 5 years of experience with a policy-oriented nonprofit organization, or with a relevant government agency working on water management, environmental regulations, or similar is required.

Knowledge of Florida planning and/or water statutes, rules, and regulations.

Excellent policy analysis and research skills.

Excellent communications skills with ability to write clearly and command of public speaking. Must be comfortable representing Audubon’s interests with a variety of stakeholders, including decision-makers at multiple agencies, NGO partners, and lay audiences.

Self-starter and purposeful with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in coordination with multiple team players.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.

Able to travel and attend occasional external functions occurring on weekends and evenings.

A valid driver’s license.

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

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

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, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

This position provides legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation as well as oversight of a team of the Policy and Legislation staff working on Earthjustice’s court integrity, justice system, and administrative law issues, including limited PAL advocacy in the states if applicable.

This is a hybrid position from our Washington, D.C. office (minimum 2 days a week).

Qualifications:

Eight years combined federal legislative and administrative advocacy experience.
JD required
Proven leadership skills.
Significant familiarity and experience with administrative rulemaking process.
Substantial knowledge and experience with the federal legislative process.
Experience with U.S. environmental laws required.
Proven ability to develop and implement successful legislative and administrative strategies.
Maintain leadership within D.C. environmental community on assigned issues.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and deadlines.
Excellent writing and oral communications skills.
Proven ability to develop sound relationships with key staff of decision-makers.
Detail-oriented and good organizational skills.
Proven ability to work in diverse coalitions and with allies, and ability to grow these relationships.
Experience in working with traditional and social media.
Proven ability to work independently and proactively.
Prior management experience a plus.

Salary range in Washington, D.C.: $168,900-$187,700

Pacific Environment works to protect communities and wildlife of the Pacific Rim. We support community leaders to fight climate change, protect the oceans, build just societies, and move away from fossil fuels toward a green economy.

Position Overview

Pacific Environment seeks a State Climate Policy Manager to advance our climate priorities and provide critical policy support for Pacific Environment’s campaigns on zero-emission shipping and ports in California. They will provide research, writing, and analytical support to execute the Climate Program’s legislative and campaign priorities, and administrative support for meetings, and events. The successful candidate will have policy advocacy experience, specifically legislative experience, at the California or state-level, and a passion for solving the climate crisis.

This position will report to the Climate Policy Director.

Location

This position is remote and requires working West Coast time zone hours, with a strong preference for physical presence in Sacramento, California. While most work will be completed remotely, there will be travel obligations for in-person legislative and regulatory hearings, meetings and events in California.

In addition, the position may involve multi-state support with domestic or international travel. Pacific Environment is sensitive to COVID-19 and other potential obstacles to safe travel.

Key Qualifications

At least 5 years of previous work experience, particularly with policy advocacy or environmental and social change organizations, with a strong track record of driving tangible outcomes.
Proven track record of delivering successful advocacy initiatives, bringing together several strategies (grassroots organizing, traditional and digital outreach, engaging policymakers, in-person mobilization tactics, etc.)
Demonstrated professional experience with California legislative and regulatory landscape and process
Familiarity with state agencies and proceedings overseeing air quality and energy (e.g., CPUC, CARB, CEC, BAAQMD) is a plus
Comfortable working in the spotlight or behind the scenes; knows when to speak up, ask questions, and steer the conversation with clarity and confidence.
Experience working in coalition and building organizational partnerships across issues and forging trust across lines of differences.
Experience working with communities most impacted by the climate crisis, with a particular eye for those most impacted by racial & economic injustice
Adept in engaging labor and workforce partners is a strong plus
Experience in maritime decarbonization is a strong plus
Highly resourceful with excellent organizational and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking abilities and have proactive approach to problem solving
Ability to problem-solve and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment is essential
Positive adaptability, and a can-do attitude
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and online research tools necessary for a remote working environment

Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 a year