Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Climate Policy and Planning team in the City of Boston’s Environment Department is responsible for using regulatory, legislative, legal, and planning tools to advance Mayor Wu’s climate agenda and to support the work of the Environment Department in carrying out energy, resilience, and environmental justice programs and services. The Deputy Director of Climate Policy, Energy Transformation Transformation Program Manager will develop, implement, and support projects, policies, programs, and partnerships that advance the equitable transition to a carbon-free, resilient energy system.

The Deputy Director of Climate Policy, Energy Transformation will report to the Director of Climate Policy and Planning and work closely with the other teams in the Environment Department as well as other City departments that work on energy infrastructure, grid resilience and modernization, renewable energy, and energy justice issues. The Program Manager will play a critical role in implementing Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan and future energy planning processes. The Manager will provide as-needed technical support to the teams responsible for ongoing programs in the Municipal Energy Unit, including municipal facility decarbonization through the Renew Boston Trust; the City’s municipal aggregation program, Boston Community Choice Electricity; and renewable energy procurement. The Program Manager will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with and forming partnerships with energy utilities and regulators, as well as developing partnerships across the City, particularly with infrastructure and energy planners in the Planning Department and Streets Cabinet, as part of an all-of-government approach to equitable climate action. Under the direction of the Director of Climate Policy and Planning, the Program Manager will be responsible for leading and supporting a new portfolio of grid modernization and clean energy projects, ranging from policy initiatives to clean energy development and procurement.
Responsibilities:

Manages relationships with energy utilities and regulators.
Advises on energy transformation planning, policy, and regulation. Develops the City’s knowledge base on this topic and increases baseline awareness among City staff who are executing components of the City’s Climate Action Plan related to energy.
Provides support, as needed, to the Municipal Energy Unit on ongoing initiatives, including the Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE) Program outreach and renewable energy procurement.
Supports ongoing and growing programs, such as solarize programs for residential solar/storage installations.
Facilitates strategy development for future municipal building decarbonization and electrification, including evaluation of the City’s performance contracting program and whether the City will undertake other models offered by Energy Service Companies for the City’s municipal building work.
Coordinates with the Planning Department’s infrastructure and energy planners on grid planning, including transmission, distribution system upgrades, and non-wire alternatives with utilities; and on thermal decarbonization initiatives, including the future of the natural gas system; the steam system; and geothermal and sewer heat recovery planning.
Supports development and implementation of new energy transformation portfolio consisting of policy agenda (e.g., energy facilities siting) and programs/projects (e.g., PPAs).
Stays current with important related scientific and policy developments and conveys them in practical terms to Boston stakeholders.
Works with partner departments and agencies and external partners to implement community energy resilience projects and programs across the City, including the Planning Department, the Department of Emergency Preparedness, Boston Housing Authority, the Mayor’s Office of Housing, and other key sector stakeholders on community energy resilience work.
Identifies obstacles to improving community energy resilience by residents and businesses, small and large, and institutions and develops strategies to reduce those obstacles.
Builds strong, collaborative partnerships with utility, business, institutional, non-profit, neighborhood groups, and resident associations to ensure that all parts of the Boston community, and especially the most vulnerable members of the community, have the support and resources necessary to develop community-driven resilience solutions and to improve their access to renewable energy and other distributed energy resources.
Establishes and manages partnerships and strategic alliances with key local and regional government stakeholders across diverse sectors, professional disciplines, and communities.
Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

Five (5) to seven (7) of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in energy, climate, urban planning, law, engineering, or a related field and at least three (3) years of management experience. Additional experience preferred.
A bachelor’s degree is required.
A J.D. or master’s degree in energy, environmental science, urban planning, engineering, policy, or a related field is strongly preferred and may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience. Management experience may not be substituted.
Experience working for or directly with investor-owned energy utilities is highly desirable. Experience working for an energy utility regulator may also be considered comparable experience.
Knowledge of relevant Federal and State laws (e.g., regional operation of the grid, state oversight of utilities and energy efficiency), federal, state, and local energy policies.
Demonstrate experience and commitment to environmental justice and the needs of diverse urban communities.
Demonstrate passion and commitment to public leadership on environmental justice and commitment to city leadership on climate and equity.
Demonstrate experience tackling complex problems with creative, effective solutions in a fast-paced work environment.
Highly organized, with the ability to simultaneously handle many tasks, organize complex projects, and meet deadlines.
Excellent oral & written communication & organizational skills, with the ability to write about and present complex policies, research, and ideas in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully within a team and share credit for high-impact work.
Willingness to practice accessible, responsive, community-engaged leadership for residents of the City of Boston.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to integrity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse interests and backgrounds.
Energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite.

The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) is looking for a full-time Paralegal or Legal Assistant to become part of our regulatory litigation team. This position is supervised by CUB’s General Counsel and will work closely with CUB’s regulatory team. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant is responsible for assisting CUB’s General Counsel in managing litigation caseload and providing critical organizational support for CUB’s legal advocacy work before Oregon courts and the Public Utility Commission. Candidates for this position must live in Oregon or be willing to relocate within a reasonable time after hire.
About CUB:

The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) is a non-profit established by initiative process to represent the interests of Oregon’s residential utility customers.

CUB advocates for customers by working to develop energy systems that are affordable, accessible, reliable, and clean, and to ensure telecommunications policies that support universal access to Broadband.

Affordable utilities. CUB keeps utility rates affordable by challenging utility rate proposals and has successfully saved energy and telecommunications customers over $10 billion.
Advance energy efficiency and renewables. CUB was instrumental in creating the Energy Trust of Oregon to deliver energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CUB was central to the negotiations that led to the closure of Oregon’s only coal plant and worked as part of a broad coalition to pass Oregon’s 100% clean electricity legislation.
Protect the accessibility and affordability of telephone and internet access services. CUB’s advocacy was critical to the passage of Oregon’s Net Neutrality and Rural Broadband bills.
Ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are promoted in utility policy. CUB has worked with environmental justice groups to broaden participation in energy policy decision-making; worked to protect vulnerable communities’ access to affordable electricity, natural gas, and broadband; helped develop programs to prevent utility shutoffs; and promoted weatherization and energy efficiency. CUB strives to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in all our work.

Job Responsibilities

This Paralegal/Legal Assistant is an integral member of CUB’s Regulatory Team providing critical support for CUB’s important and fast-paced litigation and advocacy work protecting Oregon customers during a period of marked technological and policy change. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will:

Track, calendar, and help CUB’s regulatory team manage dockets and case-related deadlines
Assist in scheduling meetings and confirming appointments related to litigation and administrative proceedings
Arrange for service and filing of pleadings and documents, including for Oregon state court and state administrative agency matters
Assist CUB’s regulatory team by drafting, proofreading, cite-checking, editing, and formatting filings and legal correspondence including pleadings, motions, written testimony, exhibits, and other CUB official documents
Communicate in a professional manner with agency staff, court clerks, and other outside persons as necessary
Work with regulatory team to manage files and organize and summarize case materials, discovery, and data for litigation and other administrative proceedings
Ensure compliance with Oregon state court and state administrative agency rules and procedures
Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical responsibilities
Share administrative responsibilities, and other tasks as needed, in a collaborative and informal work environment

CUB is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and strives to embody these values and put them into action both within the organization and in our outward-facing work, such as applying the CUB equity lens in our decision-making process, programs, and organizational development.

All CUB staff employees are expected to engage in CUB’s DEI activities, including active participation in Equity Learning Community sessions. Proactive efforts to enhance and expand CUB’s organizational DEI actions are also requested and valued.
Qualifications

Experience drafting legal and/or business correspondence, serving and filing pleadings and other documents.
Experience managing and organizing legal files, including protected confidential information.
Experience calendaring court deadlines and agency dockets.
Excellent word processing, document review, and editing skills.
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to work independently and meet aggressive project deadlines.
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and PDF Editors.
Friendly, professional demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, sense of humor.
Ability to give and take direction graciously.
Knowledge and experience related to administrative law, or energy and utility regulation is a plus.
Knowledge and experience with Slack, Gmail, Teams, Zoom, and Google drive is a plus
Familiarity with environmental justice, low-income issues, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. (Lived experience encouraged, in addition to professional or educational experience.)

Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental organization with deep roots dating back to 1968. Our work is grounded in fostering equitable, forward-thinking solutions to the environmental challenges facing us today – and tomorrow. We envision a future where every Oregonian enjoys equitable access to the healthy air, water, climate and community needed to thrive. To realize this vision, we’ve built a team of champions to support policies and practices centered in environmental protection and justice.

The Oregon Clean Grid Collaborative (OCGC) is a group of environmental justice, conservation, labor, tribal, clean energy, and ratepayer advocacy organizations from across Oregon. Collectively, we are advocating to ensure Oregon transitions quickly, efficiently, and equitably to clean energy. The OCGC seeks to ensure that regional energy markets and transmission planning processes and investments are aligned to deliver benefits for Oregon’s communities, workers, economy, and climate. By expanding our collective understanding, supporting capacity-building, and bringing diverse voices to the table, we’re working toward outcomes that maximize the grid’s power, distribute energy equitably and affordably, and support meaningful job creation across the region. Together, we’re committed to transforming how Oregon powers our lives.
Position Summary:

As our Clean Grid Campaign Director, you’ll lead in developing, executing, and overseeing advocacy campaigns to advance the Oregon Clean Grid Collaborative’s values and priorities through the Oregon legislature, state agency, and regional proceedings. You’ll collaborate closely with OCGC member organizations to support our shared goals related to regional energy markets and transmission development, and promote capacity-building for Oregon-based public interest organizations. You’ll lead the coordination and execution of OCGC advocacy and capacity-building campaigns, monitoring progress, evaluating tactics, and keep relevant stakeholders informed. You’ll also lead OEC’s clean energy advocacy efforts, including writing comments, providing testimony, and supporting organizational communications.

Campaign and Coalition Management (~35%)

Develop and implement comprehensive campaign plans for advocacy initiatives to advance OCGC goals, collaborating closely with OCGC coordinating committee, community stakeholders, and other coalition partners.
Solicit and evaluate information and feedback from organizations and community leaders to inform the design and implementation of OCGC advocacy campaigns and capacity-building efforts and develop strategies to effectively influence key decision-makers.
Lead regular OCGC coordinating table meetings; collaborate with OCGC table co-leads to develop agendas, facilitating meetings when needed.
Identify and engage partnerships and outreach to stakeholders and coalition partners to achieve campaign objectives.
Facilitate outreach and onboarding to bring in new OCGC members.
Support fundraising efforts.

Relationship Building, Outreach and Education (~20%)

Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with key interest groups and individuals, including utilities; state agencies; policymakers; and business, tribal, labor, and environmental justice leaders.
Foster alliances; develop, manage, and participate in diverse and influential stakeholder coalitions and networks in support of campaign goals.
Maintain and expand relationships with regional and national organizations.

Policy Advocacy (~35%)

Advance campaign priorities through direct advocacy in legislative and regulatory proceedings, strategic communications, and stakeholder outreach.
Stays current with relevant clean energy, transmission, and regional grid development research, publications, and other professional materials.
Develop positions, monitor and weigh in on administrative and regulatory processes that relate to campaign goals; prepare and present public comments and testimony on behalf of OCGC and OEC.
Represent OEC in PUC and other proceedings beyond OCGC priorities.
In coordination with OCGC members and with support from communications colleagues, produce reports, fact sheets, opinion pieces, toolkits, and other communication tools to advance campaign objectives.

Administrative Support (10%)

Develop tools, systems, and processes to support coordination and campaign efficacy.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for OCGC advocacy campaigns and projects.
Develop meeting agendas, track action items and schedule follow ups.
Provide campaign-specific administrative support, including but not limited to meeting scheduling, document formatting, and copy-editing.

Qualifications:

Required Experience and Education

Minimum four years of professional experience in policy/politics, advocacy, campaign and/or project management.
Familiarity with clean energy and/or transmission issues.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Equivalent professional experience may include 4 years or more of campaign management, relevant policy, and/or advocacy experience.

Required Skills, Abilities and Qualities

Proven ability to successfully advocate, organize, and implement campaign tactics
Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining a strategic perspective.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders, including political, non-profit advocacy, and other leaders.
Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach and positive, flexible attitude; ability to empathize with and engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
An understanding of environmental, institutional, and structural racism and bias, and a commitment to navigating these inequities through the lens of those most impacted. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take an entrepreneurial approach.
Analytical skills with the ability to formulate plans and strategies.
Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy.
Commitment to OEC’s Values, Mission, and Team Charter and OCGC’s Values.
Ability to occasionally travel to Salem, statewide, and out of state.

Desirable

Experience leading major issue advocacy or statewide political campaigns.
Existing relationships with Oregon and regional decision-makers, climate, environmental justice, BIPOC, tribal, rural, labor, public health, and/or business stakeholders.
Experience implementing equity tools.
Experience working in a nonprofit setting with a mission-driven staff and board.
Relevant advanced degree or equivalent work experience.

Senator Cantwell, a senior member of the Committee on Energy & Natural Resources, seeks an experienced policy staffer to manage her office’s energy and environment portfolio. As the position entails working for one of the Senate’s leading champions for clean energy, outdoor recreation, and addressing the climate crisis, qualified candidates must possess an extensive knowledge of related policy areas and the demonstrated ability to make progress on the Senator’s priorities using excellent written and verbal communication skills, political judgement, and ability to draft creative legislative solutions with bipartisan appeal. Position will also entail staffing the Senator at relevant hearings and meetings, speech writing, and proactive engagement with constituents and stakeholders. Candidates with ties to Washington state, at least five years of Congressional work experience, and a steadfast and cheerful disposition are strongly preferred. This office is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter in a single PDF document with the subject line “Energy and Environment Job” to jo**@*************te.gov.

The Senior Policy Manager will lead policy efforts and oversee governmental affairs functions to advance Audubon Great Plains mission and bird conservation objectives. Audubon Great Plains includes Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Reporting to the Vice-President and Executive Director of Audubon Great Plains, they will work closely with state and national staff to develop and implement strategic policy agendas, initiatives, and campaigns.

Under the guidance of the Executive Director, the Senior Policy Manager will lead the development and execution of our policy agenda and goals that advance Audubon’s priorities at the state and federal levels with a near-term focus on advancing clean energy policies; private working lands and public land policies that facilitate habitat restoration, conservation and protection; and conservation funding. This work includes collaborating with the Audubon Great Plains conservation staff in strategy development and execution, engaging the chapters, bolstering the grassroots network, and building key partnerships and coalitions. This includes proactively communicating issues and positions and supporting fundraising efforts for successful policy campaigns and conservation outcomes.

The Senior Policy Manager will build and maintain bipartisan working relationships with external partners and stakeholders, the Great Plains state Governor’s offices, Great Plains state and federal legislative offices, relevant local officials, and state and federal agencies to remain informed of policy and legislative developments related to Audubon’s agenda. They will help advance opportunities to leverage Audubon’s engaged and growing grassroots membership and organization-wide commitment to pragmatic science-based solutions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced manager and strategic thinker with a working background knowledge of the policy and political landscape of the Great Plains.

This position is remote to North Dakota, South Dakota, or Nebraska.

Compensation:

$89,650 – $101,000 / year

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Lead the development and effectively implement Audubon’s policy agenda and goals in Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, under the guidance of the Executive Director of Audubon Great Plains.

Work closely with the Great Plains team to effectively align the policy work and priorities with strategic regional and national priorities. Collaborate with Audubon’s National Policy Team on all Great Plains related issues. Develop strong and effective working relationships with staff across the Audubon Network.

Identify opportunities for policy engagement and serve as an effective advocate for Audubon’s legislative and regulatory priorities in all three states.

Build creative and enduring alliances and partnerships to support Audubon’s policy efforts and serve as an effective, enthusiastic, and visible spokesperson for Audubon.

Give presentations to elected officials, stakeholders and other audiences.

Effectively engage internal and external stakeholders in the development of key plans and strategies. Serve on issue specific task forces as appropriate.

Build and maintain relationships with key state-elected and agency officials and leaders, as well as the state Congressional delegation and federal agencies critical to Audubon goals.

Stay abreast of legislative affairs and decisions affecting Audubon’s conservation agenda and its constituents.

Lobby Congress, federal and state administration branches and agencies, and others to advance conservation objectives.

Increase grassroots policy capacity across the Great Plains in a way that engages a diverse set of participants. Collaborate with the Audubon chapters, which are partners but separate non-profits in the Great Plains that engage in policy work. Identify where we have alignment and work toward increased collaboration to advance our policy priorities.

Create opportunities and training to grow grassroots capacity. Be an active partner in helping to brainstorm engagement strategies for current and new members interested in the state’s advocacy work.

Provide periodic updates and recommendations to the Great Plains team, national staff and the Great Plains advisory board. This may include identifying important issues that need to be addressed across the range of priority conservation programs.

Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.

Manage staff, contract lobbyists and other contract staff as needed.

Promote an organizational culture and structure that fosters cooperation, communication, collaboration, teamwork and trust.

Serve as a member of the Audubon Great Plains Leadership Team, to include participating in board meetings and provide advice on organizational strategy pertaining to policy matters.

Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.

In collaboration with the Executive Director and Audubon’s development team, help raise revenue for the Audubon Great Plains Program which includes grant writing and cultivate donors and foundations.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental studies, or related field and 7+ years professional experience in policy, grassroots advocacy, wildlife conservation, public service, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working in federal, state, and local governmental processes.

Keen understanding of current policy trends in the Great Plains (Nebraska, South Dakota and Nebraska) related to energy, natural climate solutions, the Platte River, wildlife management, agriculture and working lands policy. Experience applying this knowledge is strongly preferred.

Desire and demonstrated ability to build durable bipartisan public will for climate, energy, and conservation issues, collaborate with diverse stakeholders and engage individuals across the political spectrum on Audubon’s policy interests.

Experience working in partnership with stakeholders and/or grassroots building. Experience working with volunteers is strongly preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability build consensus amongst a wide range of individuals. Comfort with presenting and engaging others in public-speaking events is also necessary.

Demonstrated experience overseeing complex or multiple projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners.

Thorough understanding of how advocacy, communications, and grassroots engagement components effectively work together.

Superior relationship-building and interpersonal skills, including demonstrating a proven ability to collaborate successfully with colleagues across an organization to develop conservation strategies; work easily and effectively with a wide range of people; act diplomatically while exhibiting an understanding and sensitivity to the dynamics of a complex organization.

Technically savvy, to include proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications and comfort using web-based engagement systems.

Willingness and ability to travel as needed, some weekends and evenings required.

Demonstrated interest in conservation and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society.

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

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Driver’s license and own transportation required.

The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America’s net-zero future by advancing state-led, high-impact climate action. The Alliance Secretariat helps its members accelerate climate solutions by providing a broad range of technical, analytical, policy, and capacity assistance and resources. For more information on the Alliance, visit www.usclimatealliance.org.

The Associate Policy Director is responsible for working alongside the Policy Director in overseeing the Secretariat’s policy team and shepherding deployment of direct technical and policy assistance to help states and territories develop and implement climate solutions. Specifically, this new position will supervise and support a cohort of policy advisors in advancing climate policies across a subset of the coalition’s policy priority areas; help execute policy team goals; contribute to team members’ growth and development; and directly manage at least one policy priority area. This role will also help develop and steer coalition-wide and multi-state partnerships and initiatives, ensure Working Groups are delivering high-impact results, and facilitate collaboration on comprehensive cross-sector policy solutions that touch on multiple sectors.

The Associate Policy Director reports to the Policy Director and will be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance states, consultants, and external partners. The position is part of the Energy and Climate team at the United Nations Foundation, which houses the U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat.

This position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule) with consideration for remote work in the contiguous United States.

Essential Functions

Support strategic planning and execution efforts across the Alliance’s policy team.

Work with the Policy Director to ensure Alliance policy priorities and efforts are strategic, responsive to state needs, of additive value to state efforts, and conducted in close collaboration with partner organizations.
Foster collaboration, innovation, and cross-pollination across policy staff, including by supporting the development of comprehensive policy solutions that touch on multiple sectors, facilitating the sharing of lessons learned, and ensuring integration of cross-cutting initiatives throughout the Alliance’s work.
Partner with policy staff to create and execute new multi-state initiatives while ensuring successful implementation of existing partnerships and workstreams.
With the Policy Director and Executive Director, help manage rapid response to emerging, time-sensitive, or disruptive events with implications for climate policy.
Help ensure Alliance policy activities are timely, nimble and strategic.

Supervise a cohort of policy advisors and help lead the Alliance’s policy team.

With the Policy Director, help prepare for and oversee policy team meetings and follow up on action items and deliverables.
Support policy advisors in independently managing their work, seeking help when needed, and identifying opportunities for increased impact, growth, external partnerships, and portfolio diversification as appropriate.
Assist team members in responding to major political shifts, current events at national and state levels, and important moments for governors and the broader climate community.
Provide advice and counsel to policy staff in carrying out their work on behalf of Alliance members, serving as a sounding board and always keeping in mind organization-wide goals, values, and mission.
Conduct regular check-ins, complete performance assessments, set and support individual performance goals, work with staff to resolve issues, and approve leave.

Support broader Alliance development and grant management efforts.

Support sector-based fundraising, including drafting and reviewing proposals, growing relationships with donors, and tracking and reporting progress.
Identify resource gaps and partner with the development team to evaluate prospects and secure additional funds to most effectively meet state needs.
Conduct oversight of agreements that support and advance policy team members’ portfolios and workplans.

Directly manage at least one policy priority area.

Manage engagement with relevant working group(s).
Complete sector-specific annual work plan(s) and conduct policy research, analyze key sector trends, and draft chapters of the Alliance’s annual report that outline progress toward our climate goals.
Contribute to products that help Alliance states improve quantification of opportunities, measure progress toward policy goals, and quantify the co-benefits of action.
Conduct research and analysis and draft material for Alliance products across other sectors as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Strong preference may be given to candidates with experience working in, with, or around state-level government.
Previous supervisory or team management experience is preferred.
Demonstrated success in leading strategy implementation to drive results, with a record of seeing processes through from idea to execution.
Understanding of organizational management, talent management, and monitoring and evaluation protocols.
Experience managing active contracts and grant agreements, developing project budgets, and managing vendors.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills designed to convey complex material to senior leadership.
Experience in fundraising is preferred.
Proficiency for anticipating and avoiding problems.
Aptitude for grasping and adding value to the organizational vision and mission, helping to develop and deliver on high-level goals and priorities.
Organizational, political, and emotional intelligence and ability to use discretion around sensitive information.
Ability to work well under pressure.

The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is a powerful and unified voice for building an economy that addresses climate change, protects the health of people and the environment, eliminates income and racial disparities, and creates and maintains good-paying, union jobs in communities across the country. BGA brings together labor unions and environmental organizations—representing millions of members and supporters—around a shared agenda and enacts change by advocating at the state and federal level; providing education and engaging union members and environmentalists; and communicating the benefits of this shared agenda for working people, their families, and their communities. As a hybrid remote organization with offices in Minneapolis and Washington D.C., BGA strives to build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture of cohesive teams collaborating across the United States.

Job Summary:

The Colorado Senior State Policy Organizer executes BGA’s program and policy work in Colorado. BGA’s Colorado state table of labor and environmental partners is an active, committed group with ambitious goals and strong member support; the organizer’s primary role is to organize, focus, and drive its collective efforts. Reporting to the Western States Senior Director, the Colorado Senior State Policy Organizer will develop, promote, and implement programs that educate and mobilize Colorado partners to action; build long term alliances to promote clean and efficient energy solutions, reducing transportation, industrial sector and building emissions; and work with labor unions, environmental, and community organizations to effectively support policies that build the clean energy economy in ways that create quality, family-sustaining jobs, and promote shared sustainable prosperity.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement advocacy campaigns that influence state energy, labor, and climate policy;
Build and strengthen relationships with state legislators, policymakers, and agency officials to advance BGA’s policy priorities;
Monitor, analyze, and provide strategic recommendations on state legislative and regulatory developments related to clean energy and workforce policies;
Organize and mobilize labor, environmental, and community partners to advocate for policies that create family-sustaining jobs while reducing emissions;
Plan and facilitate meetings, advocacy events, and public hearings to engage key stakeholders and policymakers;
Represent BGA in coalitions, at the state legislature, and in public forums to promote clean energy solutions and economic justice;
Develop policy briefs, fact sheets, and advocacy materials to educate partners and lawmakers; and
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Policy & Advocacy Expertise: Minimum 3 years of professional experience in policy advocacy, legislative organizing, or government relations—preferably in labor, environmental, or clean energy policy;
Legislative Experience: Demonstrated understanding of the Colorado state legislative process, including experience working with lawmakers, committees, and regulatory agencies;
Relationship Builder: Proven ability to build coalitions, mobilize partners, and drive collective action;
Exceptional Communicator: Skilled in public speaking, lobbying, policy writing, and persuasive advocacy;
Solutions Oriented: Ability to reframe barriers as opportunities and apply creative thinking to identify solutions;
Commitment to Justice & Equity: Strong commitment to economic, racial and environmental justice;
Reliable Collaborator: Ability to work independently while collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders;
Ability to travel: Reside in the Front Range with the ability to regularly travel throughout Colorado; and
A deep commitment to the mission of the BlueGreen Alliance.

COMPENSATION

A compensation package including competitive salary with annual COLA increases, generous paid time off and 100% employer-funded health benefits is available.

Salary

The salary range is $90,000 – $105,000 annually, exempt. BGA utilizes salary bands to ensure pay equity and transparency. Final salary within the salary range will be based on experience level and qualifications.

The Senior Attorney engages in legal advocacy and develops and litigates cases under federal environmental and natural resources law to advance Defenders’ conservation policies to protect biological diversity. As an experienced litigator and senior member of the legal team, the Senior Attorney supervises staff attorneys, legal fellows, and law clerks and advises Defenders staff on legal questions and legislative matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop innovative litigation strategies and litigate cases to protect imperiled wildlife and habitats brought under the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, National Forest Management Act, Administrative Procedure Act, Freedom of Information Act, and other relevant federal and state wildlife, public lands, and natural resource statutes.
Work across disciplines using law, science, policy, and communications to engage in legal advocacy, including drafting comment letters and speaking at public hearings.
Advise Defenders staff on legal questions and legislative matters.
Supervise and mentor staff attorneys, legal fellows, and law clerks in Defenders’ Biodiversity Law Center.
Work across departments within Defenders to generate written products to advance Defenders’ conservation work, such as comment letters, blog posts, op-eds, and presentations.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: JD required; appropriate state bar license(s) required
Experience: 10 years of relevant experience; 5 years supervisory experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for Senior Attorney

Substantial knowledge of the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act and other federal natural resources, public lands, and wildlife conservation laws, including related regulations and policies.
Substantial knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act.
Substantial knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure, the Administrative Procedure Act, and legal doctrines such as standing, ripeness/mootness, and standards of review applicable to reviews of agency actions and agency rulemakings.
Substantial experience reviewing and commenting on draft permits, draft regulations, draft environmental impact analyses, and other actions subject to notice and comment.
Substantial experience litigating in federal district and appellate courts, including reviewing administrative records, drafting declarations, pleadings, and motions, and participating in oral argument.
Excellent research and writing skills with a proven ability to quickly and accurately analyze legislative and administrative proposals and critique them in a way that is readily understood by others.
Strong media and communications skills, including the ability to advocate persuasively for conservation policy in a range of public speaking venues.
Demonstrated commitment to public interest advocacy, environmental protection and natural resources conservation.
An ability to work effectively in a team and independently, and strong coordination, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Are you passionate about advancing renewable energy as a key solution to addressing climate change?

PennEnvironment is looking for a skilled and savvy organizer to build public support for climate solutions and win policies that accelerate the transition off of fossil fuels. This includes PennEnvironment’s campaigns to promote 100% clean renewable energy, expand energy efficiency and conservation measures, and transition to cleaner forms of transportation to protect our climate and reduce air pollution.
Key Responsibilities

Work with coalitions: Work with other organizations and constituencies in Pennsylvania that to promote solutions to climate change and implement policies to increase renewable energy in Pennsylvania; engage them in our strategies and campaigns to achieve these goals. Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
Organize events and work with volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings on topics related to climate change and renewable energy solutions. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate in these events.
Earn traditional media and develop social media attention: Organize media events and news conferences; write opinion pieces, news releases and press statements on topics related to climate change and renewable energy; draft social media content and build a following on social media for our campaigns.
Lobby elected officials: Meet with, build relationships with, and convince elected officials to support climate solution policies introduced at the state, local and federal levels. Coordinate strategy with champions in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and in Congress. Make a convincing case to legislators who are undecided on a particular vote. Defend against legislative attacks on Pennsylvania’s existing climate and renewable energy programs..
Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team by recruiting volunteers, interns and full-time staff.
Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: Run a campaign office for the summer to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns while honing your organizing and management skills. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move.

Qualifications
Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Though we expect you to take your campaign and run with it, we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, top-notch writing and public speaking skills, an eagerness to learn, and be ready for a challenge. We value organizing experience, including building campus or community groups.