Job Tag: Law/Policy

The University of Southern Maine’s Department of Environmental Science and Policy is seeking part-time instructor applicants to teach our Environmental Risk Assessment and Management (ESP 375) for our Fall 2025 semester, beginning September 1st.

Environmental Risk Assessment and Management (ESP 375) – The focus of this course is to provide students with competency in quantitative human health risk assessment-an organized, multidisciplinary approach to evaluating scientific data by studying basic toxicology and fate and transport of contaminants using generally accepted principles and terminology used in the field. Students will also study the scientific, political, social, ethical, and economic dimensions of managing risks.

We are seeking a student-focused instructor who will be responsible for the full delivery and grading of the course. Responsibilities include developing the course, teaching, assessing student performance, and meeting with students as needed. The instructor will be provided with the course learning objectives, program competencies, and suggested topical outline and will be given a previous course syllabus available for reference.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate degree completed or near completion, with at least one degree related to environmental policy, environmental science or a related field.
Teaching experience preferred but not required.

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) and the ELM Action Fund (ELM AF) advocate for policy and build political power to meet the scale and urgency of our environmental challenges. We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader for New England for Offshore Wind (NE4OSW), a collaborative, broad-based coalition advancing responsible offshore wind as clean, reliable, affordable, American energy. The Sr. Director of Offshore Wind will also be an integral member of a collegial and effective 23-person team. Read our purpose, mission, vision, and values for ELM and the ELM Action Fund.

The Senior Director of Offshore Wind will provide strategic vision and leadership for
policy and politics and lead ELM and NE4OSW to ensure that New England harnesses these renewable resources in a timely and responsible way.

Responsibilities:
Vision & Leadership

Lead strategic offshore wind advocacy across New England; lead regular review and refinement of priorities and direct resources to the most cost effective and high-impact opportunities for policy and political progress.

Identify and pursue emerging opportunities, partnerships, and priorities in offshore wind development, transmission planning and cost allocation, community engagement, and key infrastructure

Stay ahead of political, policy, and market dynamics at the federal, state, and local levels.

Build ELM and NE4OSW’s stature, reach, reputation and influence. Effectively engage key stakeholders by serving as a public spokesperson and thought leader in the press, on social media, and at events.

Lead and advise strategic communications campaigns in collaboration with the Offshore Wind Communications team and other communications consultants and resources.

Collaborate with ELM Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team and ELM Action Fund Political Team to advance offshore wind through state-level climate, clean energy, and electoral efforts.

Evaluate and prioritize opportunities for political and electoral impact in other New England states and support those efforts when appropriate.

In partnership with the Development Team, engage with and inspire foundations and major donors. Cultivate, steward and grow funding relationships.

Coalition Strategy & Power

Drive strategy and vision of 100+ member New England for Offshore Wind coalition (NE4OSW)

Manage and mentor the Coalition Manager; support building alignment and consensus among the diverse coalition members across the six New England states—including environmental NGOs, labor, business, EJ groups, and academic institutions

Represent ELM and NE4OSW in public forums, coalition meetings, and policymaker briefings

Develop tactical advocacy campaigns, policy recommendations, and legislative strategies to advance offshore wind and transmission efforts

Policy & Advocacy

Design and refine policy proposals for offshore wind permitting, transmission, energy storage, and markets

Advise and drive regulatory strategies, in collaboration with ELM’s Clean Grid Director and other key regulatory advocates and stakeholders

Monitor regulatory and legislative activity; respond rapidly to emerging opportunities and challenges

Draft compelling and persuasive advocacy, including sign-on letters and public comments

Leadership & Staff Management

Lead a team of 2+ staff (including Coalition Manager and a to-be-hired Community Engagement Manager) and consultants

Build a collaborative, mission-driven team culture focused on innovation, clear strategic priorities, responsiveness, and effectiveness

Qualifications:
Required

Infectious enthusiasm for the missions of ELM and NE4OSW

Deep subject-matter expertise related to offshore wind

Strong teamwork, leadership, and management skills; ability to delegate, mentor, and coach to empower a team

Passion for people and coalition work

Experience balancing competing priorities and building consensus

Keen and practiced political instincts

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver presentations to engage key stakeholders and articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely

Collaborative, “all-hands-on-deck” orientation around getting work done

Commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into ELM and NE4OSW’s work and to ensuring
an inclusive organizational culture

Preferred

Understanding of New England states’ legislatures, Administrations, and political landscapes

A deep network of connections related to offshore wind, solar, transmission, and storage policy, as well as energy markets and clean energy regulation

Experience interacting with funders and preparing grant proposals and reports

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary range of $110,000-$130,000, depending on experience. ELM provides generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, Health Savings Account, and a 403(b) retirement plan with organizational match.

This full-time role requires occasional morning and evening commitments outside of the standard 9-5 office hours. This position is based in Boston, MA and will require periodic travel to meet with key stakeholders within New England. ELM supports a hybrid work environment.

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

The Director of the Division of Water within the Energy and Environment Cabinet serves the Cabinet Secretary as the agency representative for the administration, policy development, and strategic leadership of the federal and environmental protection programs related to water.

This position manages sustainable water programs including drinking water, wastewater, surface water, and groundwater. The Director will be responsible for effectively managing these programs to meet the goals of safeguarding public health, the environment, and economic sustainability in the Commonwealth.

The Director will collaborate with federal, state and local stakeholders to coordinate water infrastructure investment, promote regulatory compliance, address emerging issues, and challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of day-to-day operations of the Division to ensure efficient and effective regulatory compliance, permitting, and assistance to utilities, industries, and local governments.
Identify and propose solutions related to statewide water policy and advise the Cabinet Secretary regarding changes and developments.
Provide consistent and clear communication to Cabinet leadership and Division of Water staff to ensure the Division operates in alignment with federal programs (e.g., EPA, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act) and state priorities.
Work collaboratively with all agencies within the Cabinet to accomplish the collective goals and mission of the Cabinet.
Mentor Division staff to develop and support strong management and leadership skills with the goal of succession planning and division sustainability.
Communicate to the Cabinet Secretary developing emergencies involving water systems, including natural disasters, contamination events, and infrastructure failure.
Collaborate with other federal and state response agencies to address water related emergencies.

Preferred:

Experience managing large budgets and capital programs.
Professional licensure (e.g., PE) or certification (e.g., AWWA, WEF) in water-related disciplines.
Familiarity with developing environmental challenges (emerging contaminants) climate adaptation, cybersecurity for utilities, and digital transformation in water systems.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, hydrology, public administration, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Experience with and strong knowledge of federal and state regulatory processes and environmental policy. Significant experience in water resource management, utility operations, environmental regulation, or public sector leadership.

Definition

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the Environmental Compliance Division; coordinates and acts as a liaison regionally in matters concerning wastewater, pretreatment, recycled water, stormwater, and groundwater; administers environmental compliance, inspection, and monitoring programs of the Public Works/Engineering Department, which includes water quality monitoring, industrial waste, wastewater, and hazardous materials management programs; oversees database records management processes; provides lead direction to environmental technical personnel; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is an advanced journey level classification responsible for performing the most complex environmental compliance work. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure efficient and effective servicing function of the assigned program area. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

POSITION SNAPSHOT: The Environmental Compliance Manager will lead the Environmental Compliance Division within the Public Works & Engineering Department under the direction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the daily operations of the Division, while also supervising staff and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple environmental programs, including wastewater, pretreatment, stormwater, recycled water, Household Hazardous Waste, SB 1383, Used Oil Program, and other related environmental issues.

A typical day for the Environmental Compliance Manager includes coordinating with internal departments such as Finance, Planning, Police, and Building & Safety, as well as working closely with external agencies such as the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), utility providers, regional cities and counties, and various state and federal regulatory bodies. The role involves frequent meetings, both internal and regional, to align on environmental compliance strategies and collaborative infrastructure planning.

Daily responsibilities also include monitoring changes in environmental laws and regulations, developing strategies to maintain the City’s compliance, overseeing inspection and reporting activities, managing permit and enforcement processes, and ensuring timely submission of regulatory reports. The Manager provides leadership to technical staff, evaluates operational performance, and facilitates training to maintain high standards of regulatory awareness and safety.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, a thorough understanding of environmental compliance programs, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential. The role requires both technical expertise and sound judgment to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and ensure the City’s environmental programs are efficient, compliant, and aligned with long-term sustainability goals.

Essential Functions

The incumbent must have the ability to:

Plan, manage, and oversee the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Environmental Compliance Division.
Coordinate with regional parties in matters pertaining to wastewater, pretreatment, recycled water, stormwater, and groundwater.
Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommend within division policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures; lead project, set timelines, coordinate work schedules, and assign tasks to appropriate staff and contract personnel.
Participate in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
Oversee the recycled water program; assists in developing water resources management strategies related to the recycled water program and system expansion.
Oversee the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System implementation to ensure compliance with county, state, and federal requirements for protection of surface water quality.
Develop preliminary project concept and design; prepares or oversee preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and bid documents for water quality, sewer, storm drain, and recycled water projects.
Analyze hydraulic and technical data to plan for improvement projects.
Develop operating budget, procedures, guidelines, ordinances, resolutions, and service rates necessary for the Environmental Compliance Division including the use of the City’s services and facilities regarding sanitary wastewater, storm water, and recycled water compliance programs.
Assist other departments and divisions and participates in regional environmental program activities.
Ensure staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Sound judgement and attention to detail.
This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. Acute hearing is required when providing customer service to the public via phone.

Experience and Training Guidelines

A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The incumbent must have knowledge of:

Principles of providing functional direction and training.
Principles and practices of handling, treating, and disposing of industrial/commercial wastewater.
Federal, state, and local regulations and rules governing treatment of industrial wastewater prior to sewer discharge including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
Applies principles and practices of budget development and administration, including various budgeting methodologies, to support effective financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.
Handling and disposal procedures for wastewater treatment by-products and other hazardous materials.
General wastewater treatment plant operations and standard safety practices.
Engineering designs for sewer, storm drain, and recycled water projects.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned.
City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Relevant tools, software, and/or technology used within the role.
Understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.
Principles and practices of excellent customer service.
Safe work practices, OSHA regulations, and workplace health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

The incumbent must have the ability to:

Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
Prepare environmental management and incident reports and related correspondence.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
Oversee or implement programs and procedures pertaining to source control, wastewater discharge and collection, and sanitary sewer system management.
Oversee and coordinate the City’s recycled water program.
Interpret, apply, explain, and reach sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Prepare and administer budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
Prepare or oversee preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and bid documents.
Oversee compliance efforts pursuant to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
Organize and maintain office, specialized, and sensitive files.
Compose routine correspondence from brief instructions.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Understand and follow both oral and written instructions accurately.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. identify issues, evaluate data, and implement effective solutions (problem solving).
Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
Perform tasks accurately and thoroughly, with a focus on quality.
Supervise, motivate, and train team members effectively.
Make sound decisions in a timely manner.
Manage and resolve conflicts or disagreements constructively.

Experience: Five (5) years of extensive combined experience in, environmental administration, and administrative functions related to environmental analysis, education, and wastewater and hazardous materials management, compliance inspection of which three (3) years should be in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a government or public sector environment.

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, environmental engineering, sanitary engineering, or a closely related field. Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state.

Job Overview

The Paralegal will be a key member of MassCEC’s legal team. In this role, the Paralegal will report to the Deputy General Counsel. They are responsible for various tasks, including managing intake and directing inquiries, reviewing grant agreements with attorney supervision, supporting legal services and operations, taking minutes, and responding to public record requests. The ideal candidate will have experience in reviewing contracts, particularly grant agreements, and working with or for government entities.

Job Duties

The Paralegal will be required to assist the legal department with a full range of legal matters with attorney supervision as appropriate including, but not limited to:

Legal Department Coordination

Serve as the primary point of contact for legal requests, managing intake and directing inquiries to the appropriate legal team member.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding legal processes and procedures.
Prepare and deliver necessary materials to ensure timely and accurate responses to internal and external inquiries.
Support legal services and operations and assist with day-to-day needs of the legal department.

Reviewing Grant Agreements

Review grant agreements with attorney supervision.
Maintain template agreements.

Other Tasks

Provide timely responses to public records requests.

Take minutes during meetings of Board of Directors or committees.

Conduct some legal research for attorneys.
Other tasks as directed by attorneys within the legal department.

Position Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

3+ years of professional experience.
Experience in contracts, particularly grant agreements.
Experience working with or for government entities preferred.
Experience in legal research and public record requests preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to obtain and review complex information and clearly articulate conclusions and associated recommendations and rationale.
Well-organized and detail-oriented with an outstanding work ethic; should be able to independently manage and successfully prioritize numerous projects under deadline pressure.
Ability to work collaboratively as an effective member of multi-disciplinary project and investments teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions to mitigate risks.
Proactive, client-focused mindset.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Pay: $62,000 – $73,000 per year, dependent on experience and education

Benefits: 457b plan, and matching; Medical coverage and 100% deductible coverage through HRA; Dental coverage; Vision coverage; Life insurance; Paid time off; Parental leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Monthly Remote Work Stipend; Supplemental Retirement plan, and more.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9-5pm; occasionally work on off hours if required

Work Location: Hybrid; Home and Boston Office

Founded in 2002, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with 60+ partner groups, its Corporate Council, and its 140,000 members and supporters to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. We unite and amplify our partners’ voices by strengthening federal policy and funding around conservation, habitat, and access.

The TRCP is looking for an experienced government affairs professional to join its advocacy team as the Senior Manager of Government Affairs In this position, you will be responsible for lobbying in support of a wide range of natural resource policy issues. This is not an entry level position, and prior experience working on Capitol Hill or advocating before Congress is required.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and participating in campaigns to support the TRCP’s legislative agenda, lobbying Congress and the Administration on conservation priorities and funding and working in a variety of issue-oriented coalitions.

The Senior Manager will report to the Vice President of Government Affairs, coordinate regularly with TRCP’s policy center directors and field staff, and may supervise the work of interns and fellows as appropriate. This position is based out of the TRCP’s Washington, D.C. office; candidates must be able to work in person.

The TRCP offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, cell phone and home internet reimbursement, and ample paid time off.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Managing strategic legislative campaigns to support the TRCP’s priorities in Congress, including on the topics of public lands, fresh water, fisheries, and private lands

Building relationships and representing the TRCP in meetings with members of Congress and congressional staff, and other key federal decisionmakers

Drafting blog posts, fact sheets, talking points, and other outreach and communications materials

Conducting policy research and analysis of legislation moving through Congress, such as the Farm Bill, annual appropriations.

Coordinating with TRCP’s conservation, field, and communications staff to advance policy priorities and develop strategic communications products.

Serving as a TRCP liaison to various partner-based coalitions

Minimum Requirements:

5+ years of experience in the legislative arena, including previous Hill, administration, campaign, or nonprofit experience (2+ years of direct Hill or Administration experience preferred)

Extensive knowledge of the federal legislative process

The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with congressional staff

Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple priorities within a diverse legislative portfolio

Excellent communications, analytical, writing, and research skills

The Legal Coordinator to the Office of General Counsel will assist the members of the National Audubon Society’s general counsel’s office (OGC). The OGC currently consists of three attorneys and the Senior Director, Ethics and Compliance. The candidate will assist and support the management of the OGC’s office and will interact widely with Audubon staff throughout the Americas and with external parties. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work on several matters simultaneously, expertise with various computer software platforms, and the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality. An interest in environmental conservation and birds, while not required, is encouraged. The candidate must be able to work calmly, meet deadlines, and be courteous and prompt. This position requires a willingness to undertake organizational and administrative tasks, as well as the ability to work in a more sophisticated fashion with legal documents.

The position will be a hybrid role based out of Audubon’s New York City office.

Compensation:

$31.50 – $33.00 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Update and manage OGC data, including real property records, litigation status, outside counsel, and board resolutions and other documents.

Schedule meetings.

Develop expertise in Audubon-specific management systems (e.g., CHIRP, Asana, Concur, Sharepoint).

Assist in keeping track of and managing legal and other deadlines.

Manage the OGC’s billing (calculation and payment). Prepare and send written communication and correspondence on behalf of the OGC to internal clients and external parties.

Review and proofread legal documents, including contracts, deeds, litigation documents.

Manage and modernize all OGC filing and record-keeping of legal documents, correspondence, and other records, including integrating legacy paper files with digital files.

Complete digitizing and organizing existing paper records.

Review and distribute mail.

Coordinate mailings/shipments, services such as apostille and notarization.

Conduct legal and other research as needed and synthesize findings.

Coordinate state charitable registrations.

Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required. 0-2 years of work experience required, some relevant work experience like paralegal or similar experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Strong organizational, writing, reading comprehension, editing, and proofreading skills.

Ability to communicate well in the English language. Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese a plus.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and similar software, including advanced Word formatting, managing departmental data in Excel spreadsheets, creating PowerPoint presentations, and using SharePoint.

Professional and courteous manner in person, phone, and video calls.

Ability to work independently and well with others; ability to work calmly under pressure and with deadlines.

Knowledge of or demonstrated capacity to learn about legal documents and matters.

Familiarity with cloud-based document systems, including Box, preferred.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, and exercise discretion and personal judgment.

Interest, understanding, and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society preferred.

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

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

The Mountaineers is a community of outdoor recreationists and conservationists founded in 1906 to explore the peaks and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Today, we have 16,000 members and seven branches across Western Washington, where we deliver most of our outdoor education programming. Thanks to the work of generations of volunteers and our internationally-recognized publishing division, we continue to enjoy an outstanding reputation in the fields of outdoor education, recreation, and public lands conservation and advocacy.

Our dedicated volunteers and staff get people outside to experience the power of the natural world. We advocate for access to and protection of recreational lands so that future generations can enjoy these places as well. Our core value of community reflects our belief that a diverse and inclusive outdoors inspires unity, respect, and passion for the places we love. Our 45 staff, divided between our program centers and our nonprofit publishing division, Mountaineers Books, and 2,500+ volunteers work together to achieve our mission to enrich lives by helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Visit mountaineers.org to learn more.

Position Overview

The Mountaineers is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Associate Manager of Policy & Planning to support public land planning and policy efforts to improve sustainable and equitable outdoor access. You’ll join our collaborative Conservation and Advocacy team to help advance The Mountaineers conservation goals of protecting public lands and the outdoor experience. Reporting to the Conservation and Advocacy Director and working closely with Mountaineers programs staff, land managers, and external partners, the Associate Manager of Policy & Planning will support our involvement in public land planning and regulatory processes as well as legislative initiatives. This position will play a key role in advancing The Mountaineers strategic priorities of improving access to outdoor teaching spaces on public lands and achieving high-impact outcomes for conservation and sustainable recreation access, as outlined in our strategic plan. This role will require flexibility, creativity, and curiosity, and offers the opportunity (and expectation) for increased responsibility over time.

You will love this job if:

You are passionate about outdoor recreation and conservation and helping people access transformational outdoor experiences.
You enjoy diving into the details of public land planning documents and love to discuss conservation and recreation policy.
You are an excellent communicator with a knack for breaking down complex topics.
You are a self-directed, creative thinker who revels in the details.
You are a skilled project manager with an ability to work with multiple stakeholders, partner organizations, and staff teams.
You are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of outdoor education and recreational access to the Pacific Northwest’s public lands and waters.

Key Responsibilities

Permits and Access Planning

This position will work closely with the Conservation & Advocacy Director and Mountaineers programs staff to develop strategy for navigating complicated federal and state recreation permit systems. The goal is to improve access to outdoor teaching spaces on public lands. This position will:

Build trusted relationships and coordinate meetings with federal and state land managers and partners. Collaborate to build creative, practical, and long-term solutions to permitting challenges.
Analyze, research, and develop comment letters and communications on legislation, policy directives, and land management planning processes that directly impact The Mountaineers ability to obtain permits and/or access critical outdoor teaching spaces.
Manage volunteer engagement around permits and access work through facilitation of a new Permits and Access Workgroup.
Apply for new recreation permits for our courses and programs and expand use in key areas.

Permit Management: This position is one of three staff positions at The Mountaineers that supports our annual recreational permitting processes with federal, state, and local land managers. This position will:

Manage annual recreational permitting processes, including completing and submitting permit applications and reporting.
Support communication and collaboration with volunteers on permitting.

Land Management Planning: In partnership with the Conservation & Advocacy Director, the Associate Manager of Policy & Planning significantly contributes to The Mountaineers’ involvement in federal and state public land planning and regulatory processes and public land collaboratives. This position will:

Analyze and research federal and state public land and recreation plans and strategies, including environmental assessment and environmental impact statements and proposed regulations related to public land planning, conservation, and sustainable and equitable recreation access.
In partnership with the Advocacy & Engagement Manager, develop comment letters and advocacy communications strategies like blog posts and action alerts related to these issues.
Together with the Conservation & Advocacy Director and Mountaineers programs staff, build trusted relationships with decision makers, including land management agency staff, tribal governments, partner organizations, and others.
Attend and represent The Mountaineers at coalition and agency meetings regarding land planning processes.

Public Lands Policy and Advocacy: This position supports the Conservation & Advocacy Director in advancing federal legislation related to conservation, public lands policy, and sustainable and equitable outdoor access. This position will:

Research and analyze federal public lands and outdoor access legislation.
In partnership with the Advocacy & Engagement Manager, develop a wide range of materials to support policy and advocacy efforts, including comment letters, memos, reports, factsheets, blog posts, and action alerts.
Attend and represent The Mountaineers at a variety of coalition meetings regarding federal public lands policy and advocacy.

Requirements

Cultural competency and demonstrated ability to work with people of all races, ages, genders, abilities, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain confidential member and donor information.
Ability to pass a national criminal background and sex offender check.

Desired Qualifications

Relevant education and/or experience in public land, natural resources, or environmental management, planning, policy, or advocacy.
Knowledge of current public lands conservation and recreation issues and familiarity with Pacific Northwest public lands and waters.
Personal interest in human-powered outdoor recreation is a plus.
Personal experience with or desire to participate in Mountaineers programs.
Experience working with volunteers.
Proven project management experience, with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to translate complex topics for a general audience.
Experience coordinating concurrent projects with multiple partners/stakeholders/staff teams.
Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a team.
Comfort with ambiguity, shifting timelines and priorities, and playing the long game.
Strategic thinker who connects daily responsibilities to broader organizational goals and mission.
Comfort with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM platforms like Salesforce.

EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles. Our mission is to expedite the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by creating a convenient, reliable, and affordable EV charging network that delivers fast charging to everyone. EVgo’s owned and operated charging network is growing rapidly, and we’re working to triple our network size by 2025. We partner with multiple stakeholders including automakers; fleet and rideshare operators; retail hosts such as grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, gas stations, and more to make our vision of Electric for All a reality. The EV industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. Join us as we charge forward into an all-electric future. Software is an integral part in realizing this vision and we are hiring a software manager to play a leadership role shaping our future.

Position Summary:

The Manager-Market Development and Public Policy will lead EVgo’s policy engagement in California with the public utilities commission, state legislature, and various state agencies, as well as work closely with local governments on issues related to permitting and zoning. The Manager of Market Development and Public Policy must be a self-starter, and have skills , experience preparing written and oral testimony or public comments, interacting with California state agencies and the legislature, and a track record of interventions in rate cases in front of public utilities commissions and state agencies. This position is remote, with ideal candidates located in Sacramento or the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities:

Lead EVgo’s policy efforts in California
Develop EVgo’s policy positions and strategy in relation to regulatory and legislative engagement, with a stronger focus on regulatory and state agency engagement
Draft written testimony and public comments in EV dockets and utility rate cases and regulatory proceedings related to EV charging and rate design and serve as an expert witness as needed.
Guide internal teams on strategies for obtaining public funding and grant opportunities and engage with government officials and other stakeholders through public processes regarding the implementation of respective state and local public funding programs
Provide and contribute to shaping thought leadership on policies that will increase transportation electrification
Manage outside regulatory counsel, rate design consultants, and lobbyists
Work collaboratively with internal cross-functional teams and external coalitions of stakeholders, including trade associations, consumer advocates, and NGOs to advance transportation electrification.
Work at the state and municipal levels to identify and craft solutions to alleviate barriers and accelerate the deployment of charging infrastructure
Strengthen EVgo’s relationships with government officials and state legislative offices Collaborate with EVgo business teams to translate policy into tangible business outcomes on issues related to electricity rates, public funding, and legislation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field or equivalent experience in regulatory and policy engagement.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience on issues related to transportation electrification, clean energy, or energy efficiency.

Desired Skills:

Experience interacting with utilities, the state legislature, public service commissions, and state agencies such as the California Energy Commission, California PUC or the California Air Resources Board.
Skillful at navigating regulatory dockets, legislative strategy, and public speaking.
Ability to read and interpret utility tariffs, regulations, and technical documents; comfortable working regularly with cross-functional teams on translating policy activity to tangible business outcomes.
Strong writing and presentation skills, with experience drafting public comments
Fundamental understanding of EV charging technologies, rate design, and utility rate-making process.
Willingness to take initiative, work through obstacles, and drive projects forward.
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
Highly collaborative and team-oriented.
Self-starter, with comfort and interest in owning outcomes and delivering results.

For job positions in CA, CO, and NYC, the estimated salary range for a new hire in this position is $105,000 USD to $165,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, discretionary target cash bonus, and restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval). EVgo offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k).

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.

NRDC is seeking a Senior Attorney to work with the Litigation Team in any of NRDC’s U.S. offices.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Attorney litigates significant cases on behalf of NRDC and outside partners, leading case teams and supervising the litigation work of others. This role also entails participating in other Team-development or institutional work.

The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035).
Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Active litigation and assistance with Team litigation (~80-85%)

Lead significant and complex cases, including large coalition cases and cases of institutional importance, managing all aspects of the case from initial development through briefing, oral argument, other court hearings, and appeals.
Model and teach excellence in litigation on behalf of NRDC and outside partners.
Provide direction to support staff and attorneys on case teams, including attorneys who are themselves leading cases and managing case teams, providing guidance and support to achieve excellence while fostering growth and development.
Collaborate with NRDC’s experts to refine a litigation strategy that aligns with non-litigation advocacy.
Develop and nurture relationships with NRDC’s advocacy staff and outside allies to identify and develop potential litigation.

Other team collaboration or institutional engagement (~15-20%)

Collaborate with and/or mentor other litigating attorneys or paralegals, giving timely feedback, providing litigation advice, promoting career development, and helping to manage case assignments and workload.
Contribute to the growth of the Team and NRDC’s litigation capacity in other ways, such as by serving on institutional committees, presenting trainings, building relationships with other components of NRDC and allied groups, and engaging in development outreach.

The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience:

Juris Doctorate degree.
Admission to the state bar in the jurisdiction in which the applicant intends to practice.
Minimum 8 years of litigation experience, including substantial experience with record-review litigation.
Experience leading case teams.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies

Demonstrated competency in working with people with different social identities than the applicant’s own (including race, gender, sexual identity or orientation, age, class, and disability).
Excellent legal writing, research, analysis, and oral advocacy skills; an ability to engage in nuanced analysis, interpretation, and distinction of complex and sometimes conflicting legal authorities, evaluate an argument’s impacts on the development of the law, and strategize beyond a specific case and participate in complex strategic decisions and negotiations.
Ability to lead significant, complex record-review cases, including large, multi-party coalition cases, overseeing all aspects of the case.
Ability to participate in and contribute to discovery cases.
Broad knowledge of relevant environmental and/or administrative law and issues of federal practice.
Ability to lead and inspire case teams, mentor and support less experienced staff, build collaborative and respectful relationships within the Team and across NRDC, and foster a culture of dignity and belonging.
Ability to travel occasionally to other NRDC U.S. offices, and attend court hearings and other case-related meetings, as appropriate (approximately 10% or less of total working time annually).
Demonstrated commitment to public service, equity, or social justice.
Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. For this position, the salary range is $160,000 to $184,000.

NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month.