Job Tag: Law/Policy

Reporting to the Oregon State Director, the Oregon Clean Energy Policy Manager will manage a clean energy policy portfolio to drive progress toward Oregon’s 100% clean energy goals, build partnerships and deepen collaboration with coalition and community partners, and design and implement cross-cutting advocacy campaigns.

What You’ll Achieve:

Clean Energy Policy Strategy & Implementation

Manage a clean energy policy portfolio to drive progress toward Oregon’s 100% clean energy goals, including through scaling up renewable energy projects and incentives, accelerating siting and permitting, and overcoming other state and federal regulatory and market barriers to an equitable clean energy transition.
Work closely with the Oregon Director and Clean Energy Policy Director to develop, advance, implement, and defend clean energy policy progress through regulatory, legislative, and administrative arenas.
Monitor and respond to emerging state and federal policies impacting Oregon’s renewable energy transition.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coalition-Building

Build and nurture trust-based partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including environmental justice, tribal, rural, business, and labor community members, utilities, renewable developers, and policymakers at the state and local levels.
Mobilize and sustain diverse stakeholder collaboration to amplify collective power in legislative and regulatory proceedings and public campaigns.
Advance equitable clean energy policy progress through deep collaboration with coalition and community-based partners, aligning strategies with frontline leadership and issue area expertise.

Cross-cutting Campaigns & Cross-Team Collaboration

Partner with the Communications team to develop strategic communications campaigns that engage and reach diverse audiences – from legislators, labor unions, and utility commissions, to frontline communities and workers.
Design and implement cross-cutting advocacy campaigns that build support for clean energy solutions through strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and grassroots mobilization.

Who You Are:

You believe in Climate Solutions’s Mission to accelerate clean energy solutions to the climate crisis and champion transformational policies and market-based innovations across Washington and Oregon.
You Understand the Clean Energy Policy Landscape. You have a strong grasp of clean energy policy, utility regulation, and the regulatory process.
You Are a Big-Picture Thinker. You understand and deploy a full range of advocacy tools, tactics and strategies–from media campaigns and grassroots activation, to regulatory engagement and direct lobbying–to build power and advance clean energy progress.
You CultivateTrust-Based Relationships. You cultivate collaborative, trust-centered relationships with decision-makers and diverse stakeholders by practicing cultural humility, listening actively, and connecting partners to resources that strengthen clean energy efforts.
You Center Equity & Inclusion. With cultural humility, you navigate complex dynamics and create space for voices historically marginalized—ensuring they are heard, valued, and prioritized throughout your work.
You Are a Coalition-Builder. You unite diverse stakeholders–organizations, community leaders, businesses, policymakers–to amplify collective power.
You Are Adaptive and Resilient. You stay focused amid shifting priorities and perspectives, guiding clean energy initiatives with clarity, collaboration, and a long-term view.

TRAVEL: This is a hybrid role based in Portland, OR, with a combination of remote and in-person internal meetings (2-3x/week) and external partner meetings, events, and trainings. There is flexibility in how you structure your travel and days.

BENEFITS: Climate Solutions provides 100% employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision, 6 weeks of PTO and 14 flexible holidays, and access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP), health care flexible spending and dependent care spending accounts, and voluntary life insurance. In addition, Climate Solutions covers 100% of eligible employees’ short- and long term disability insurance, as well as life insurance.

Summary:

This is a legal research internship for 6 weeks for 32 hours per week, based in Charleston, SC. Candidate will aid and support the Conservation Programs on issues related to policy and legislation. The estimated start and end times are July 7 – August 15th.

Essential Functions:

Conduct a policy and legislative review of items related to items such as land use, sustainable development, environmental conservation acts, wildlife protections, and more.
Communicate with agency, conservation partners, and internal staff.
Produce a comprehensive document of existing regulatory programs, policy, and legislation in South Carolina relating to projects assigned.
Identify and prioritize gaps in existing regulatory framework and aid in drafting recommended updates and/or new legislation.
Provide support for all other needs of Conservation Programs.
And other duties as assigned.

Special Focus:

Research and compile conservation and preservation strategies that support settlement communities, agricultural zoning, resilience, and equitable growth in the Charleston Metro Area.

Authorities:

None

Competencies:

Self-motivated, able to work on projects independently with exceptional research skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Must be comfortable calling, emailing, and meeting with diverse industry professionals.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues with a willingness to learn and engage with our work.
Strong research and organizational skills
Strong interest and commitment to furthering estuary habitat conservation.
Strong analytical skills
Organized with attention to detail.

Required Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree
Working towards a law degree

Preferred Education and Experience:

Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, ecology, environmental studies, or related field.
Background knowledge of local geography
In your 2L or 3L year

Surfrider Foundation is looking for an attorney to join our Legal Department. This is a full-time employee with a minimum of five years of relevant legal experience preferred. A Juris Doctorate degree from a U.S. law school and an active bar membership in a U.S. state where Surfrider conducts mission work are required.

Description: Surfrider Foundation seeks a talented and dedicated full time attorney to join the Legal Department as a Staff Attorney, to work alongside the legal team and to report to the Senior Legal Director. The successful candidate will be an attorney with excellent analytical and communications skills, along with a strong commitment to protecting coastal areas. This position will work towards fulfillment of the organization’s mission of “protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people” by advancing our legal campaigns throughout the U.S. and assisting with in-house counsel duties. Surfrider Foundation engages in litigation, as well as legislative and policy advocacy, at the forefront of ocean and coastal law. The legal team also ensures that Surfrider is meeting federal and state requirements applicable to 501c(3) non-profit organizations. This team member will assist our Senior Attorney and Senior Legal Director manage a jam-packed docket of legal issues facing our organization, including a wide range of legal, programmatic, and administrative work undertaken by our nationwide grassroots network of 80 local Chapters and over 130 school clubs. The Staff Attorney work involves a mix of non-profit in-house counsel issues and substantive environmental law. This position will involve development of solutions through legal strategies to address coastal threats at the local, state and national level, including impediments to beach access, water pollution, offshore energy development, oil spill response, plastic pollution, and impacts from climate and rising sea levels. The Staff Attorney must be able to work both independently and collaboratively, and will be responsible for leading multiple projects.

This position will be responsible for in-house compliance activities, including providing advice to chapters and headquarters on complying with federal and state lobbying, filing or assisting others to file appropriate lobbying documentation, reviewing communications to ensure they comply with nonpartisan requirements, and other compliance tasks. This position will also lead our volunteer lawyer program, welcoming volunteer lawyers, engaging volunteers through regular communication, and leading outreach to volunteers when appropriate projects arise. This position will spearhead our intern program, taking the lead on recruiting and sharing supervision duties as appropriate. This position would also involve evaluating potential litigation and legal advocacy campaigns; working with outside counsel to analyze and execute litigation strategy; reviewing, commenting on, and drafting legislative and other policy language; testifying before administrative and legislative bodies; and working with our staff and grassroots Chapter network and coalition partners to promote healthy and accessible beaches. This position will advise and provide leadership to Surfrider staff and chapters on legal campaigns, strategies and solutions, and work with outside counsel, experts, legal advisors and coalition legal teams, while managing litigation. We are seeking a candidate who works well in a team setting and is a collegial colleague. The ideal applicant is not only bright and thoughtful, but also enthusiastic and motivated to address pressing issues facing our coasts and ocean.

REQUIREMENTS:

A Juris Doctorate from a U.S. law school and active bar membership in a state where Surfrider conducts mission-related work is required.

At least 5 years’ experience with environmental litigation and advocacy, with a focus on public interest coastal issues is preferred.

An effective team member with strong written and oral advocacy, research, analysis, and campaign and leadership skills, including a track record of demonstrated success and a commitment to environmental protection.

A bright, creative individual who has a strong work ethic, sound judgment and ability to work efficiently and effectively in a collegial setting.

A supportive and collaborative colleague, able to contribute towards the overall positive culture at Surfrider Foundation.

A person who enjoys ocean and coastal recreation.

Ability to independently manage multiple short and long term projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with minimal oversight

Broad knowledge of environmental laws, and the ability to expand expertise and research laws in the various jurisdictions in which Surfrider operates.

Willingness to occasionally travel to campaign locations and in assistance to grassroots chapters around the nation, with prior scheduling and ample notice.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (NOT MANDATORY)

Bar admission in Florida or Hawaii

Knowledge of coastal law issues, including the public trust doctrine, state shoreline laws related to climate change adaptation and resilience, public beach access, and plastic pollution.

Experience with federal, state, and/or local government policy, local government issues, including litigation or adopting legislation or ordinances.

Experience with advocacy before federal, state or local government agencies and tribunals.

Knowledge of lobbying reporting requirements and nonpartisan issues relating to nonprofit status.

Experience responding to discovery requests and using ediscovery systems such as Logikull or DISCO.

A supportive and collaborative colleague, able to contribute towards the overall positive culture at Surfrider Foundation.

Climate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. We’re educating Americans about our climate progress, highlighting how clean energy investments benefit local communities, and holding Big Oil accountable for polluting our air and water. We use data-backed messages to pave a path for bold action and shine a light on the price of ignoring the climate crisis would cost our health, economy, and future generations.
It’s our job to tell the story of how climate action and clean energy investment are rebuilding our economy, lowering energy costs, and protecting our planet for future generations. We call out disinformation from bad actors like the Big Oil lobby, and make the climate stakes real for voters.

About This Role Climate Power has an immediate opening for a Senior Political Research Associate to help the Research team monitor and track the federal government and key state elected officials, elevate the benefits of climate action and clean energy investments, and defend against efforts to dismantle climate progress. The Senior Political Research Associate is a member of Climate Power’s Research Department and will support the team’s daily operations.
Primary Responsibilities

Monitor and produce original research focused on the White House, federal agencies, Congress, and key states.
Monitor and provide updates on state and federal elections and candidates.
Support the Research department with long-term research projects, including those focused on the influence of Big Oil.
Contribute to political research needs surrounding extreme weather and climate urgency.
Identify opposition research opportunities for Climate Power, including potential rapid response moments.
Draft reports, fact sheets, and other research materials covering a range of research topics.
Generate actionable research that can be used in communications materials, media pitches, and earned media tactics to hold elected officials accountable for blocking climate progress nationally and in key states.
Fulfill rapid response and political event monitoring duties as needed.
Assist with gathering facts for reports and other written research products as directed by the Deputy Managing Director.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed and capacity dictates.

Essential Qualifications

3 years of relevant prior work experience in political research, which may include working for a campaign or issue advocacy organization. Preference for candidates who have experience with opposition research or electoral campaigns.
Must be able to work independently but also collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing political research documents in bullet format.
Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities with minimal direct supervision.
Strong news judgment and knowledge of the political media landscape.
Strong familiarity with research tools, including LexisNexis and campaign finance filings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace.
Interest in climate justice is a plus!
If you do not meet all of the requirements and believe you are a good fit, we encourage you to apply, but be sure to uplift all experience that aligns with both our essential and desired qualifications.

L4GG’s Climate Change & Environmental Justice (CCEJ) Program mobilizes lawyers nationwide to combat the climate crisis and promote environmental justice. We use the law to implement and execute climate solutions equitably at federal, state, and local levels, with twin goals of expediting the country’s just transition to a green economy and directly addressing environmental racism. We do this by:

Advocating for federal agencies to address climate change and equity through their climate and infrastructure program funding
Assisting state and local governments with creating and implementing laws and policies
Providing low-income cities and communities most harmed by discriminatory environmental practices with high-quality, pro bono legal representation

Over the past two years, the CCEJ Program has become a key technical assistance provider to federal, state, and local leaders, nonprofit partners and frontline communities to help ensure the equitable distribution of historic federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and other federal laws to expedite a just transition to a green economy. In 2023 alone, L4GG provided guidance to over 700 state and local decision-makers, nonprofits and frontline communities regarding federal funding and programs and has become a thought leader and key technical assistance provider to the public sector writ large on IRA implementation, including in particular, tax incentives like elective pay. L4GG is regularly sought out by governor’s offices, local governments, thought leaders, and nonprofit partners to provide guidance on IRA implementation and is looking to expand its existing Clean Energy Clinic to provide additional guidance to the many public agencies and communities looking to finance clean energy projects under the IRA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

We’re seeking a senior clean energy attorney to help lead our clean energy initiative, which includes leading the nationwide effort on the equitable implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expedite a just transition to the green economy. This person would help manage assistance to literally hundreds of state agencies, local agencies, green banks, and CBOs looking to leverage the IRA. This person would help lead the clean energy initiative and would report to the CCEJ Director, a national expert on IRA implementation.

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have top-notch interpersonal skills, experience working with state and local decision-makers, good judgment, and the ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We need someone who can work independently with a strong sense of urgency and take initiative to identify and resolve challenges. We also need someone with an ability to identify creative public finance solutions to help finance clean energy and climate justice projects in distressed communities by leveraging the tools in the IRA and other historic federal funding.

Must have access to a quiet workspace (home office or other space) with high-speed internet and the ability to take calls and/or video conferences during working hours.

Required qualifications include:

Education required: Law degree and 8+ years of experience in clean energy, regulatory, energy, and/or administrative law
Experience with the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and federal funding mechanisms
Commitment to equity and our organization’s mission
Passion for tackling climate change and climate justice issues
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaborate and work well with a team
Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Comfortable working with and communicating with private sector attorneys and higher-level decision-makers at the federal, state, and local level
Comfortable presenting technical legal issues to large audiences
Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
Proven ability to lead and manage a team of attorneys
Consistent attention to detail
Strong ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and escalate issues to CCEJ Director as appropriate
Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Mac computers
Technology comfort and competence, including willingness to embrace new tools and self-train using provided resources as needed

Desired qualifications include:

Direct experience with IRA implementation, in particular, the various programs under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
Located in or around Washington DC with willingness to travel to present on public policy
Experience with any or all of the following digital tools: Asana, Airtable, Zoom

Under direction of the Director, the Senior Policy Strategist helps achieve and coordinate Sierra Club California’s approved conservation programmatic objectives. They participate in planning policy efforts, developing and maintaining government and political contacts, tracking regulations and legislation, making strategic recommendations to achieve conservation objectives, and engaging in outreach to diverse communities and allies, including through strategic media and digital communications.
Job Activities include but are not limited to:

Coordinates Sierra Club California’s day-to-day lobbying/policy advocacy in the Legislature; facilitates weekly legislative meetings; ensures Sierra Club California presence at legislative hearings; aids in development of legislative strategy on Sierra Club California priority bills.
Tracks, monitors, analyzes, and evaluates regulations, laws, initiatives and new developments on a range of environmental issues with an emphasis on water, conservation and wildlife issues. Evaluates proposed legislation and regulations at state agencies to determine possible effects to the environment and makes recommendations for strategic lobbying and legislative efforts.
Advocates the Sierra Club position on proposed legislation and regulations; informs and communicates with elected officials, business leaders, governmental agencies, and other non-profit organizations. Confers with legislators and officials to influence the passage of bills or measures favorable to Sierra Club’s interests. Confers with regulatory agencies to influence administrative rules and regulations and other actions that are non-legislative in nature.
Plans, develops and implements campaign strategies for assigned regulatory programs and legislative objectives and projects in accordance with the chapter policy.
Works with staff and volunteer leaders to recruit, coordinate, and facilitate grassroots involvement in regulatory and legislative campaigns.
Makes presentations to community, political, and governmental bodies regarding state environmental legislation and regulation.
Contributes to press releases, newsletters, flyers, social media, etc. to keep Sierra Club membership and the general public informed.
Conducts research needed to achieve objectives of legislative and regulatory campaigns.
Works closely with the Chapter Director, Communications Manager, and other staff to ensure that the message of Sierra Club is accurately and favorably represented to the media, including in Spanish-language press.
Engages in outreach to diverse allies and communities to help develop a stronger base of support for Sierra Club California positions. Leads key coalitions on behalf of Sierra Club California and in furtherance of Sierra Club’s goals. Ensures alignment on issue areas across Sierra Club California, local chapters, and national staff.
As needed, participates in donor and foundation solicitation and cultivation, including meeting with funders and preparation of funder presentation, proposals, and reports.
Stays abreast of latest news, particularly in issue areas of responsibility.
Recruits and works with interns as needed.
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:

Experience analyzing and advocating for environmental, and environmental justice policies, especially those related to water, conservation and wildlife.
Highly developed communication skills, with a focus on communicating effectively across different groups of stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple important priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of effectiveness.
Knowledge of California political and environmental landscape.
Demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with volunteers, regulatory agencies, and public officials.
Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions, and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.

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

Demonstrated issue area expertise in water, conservation and wildlife issues
Experience supervising or coordinating work of others.
Demonstrated and progressive experience leading in lobbying, building campaign plans, building coalitions, organizing grassroots campaigns, and public speaking.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive.

We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Urban Wildlands using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment. The Urban Wildlands program works to protect wildlife and habitats vulnerable to unsustainable development while advocating for healthy and climate resilient communities. Attorneys at the Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, policy development, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively. Staff and Senior attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting and supportive.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with frontline communities and conservation organizations in local, regional and statewide coalitions to proactively protect vulnerable ecosystems and wildlife connectivity while also opposing destructive and polluting projects.
Identify, develop, and litigate cases and administrative actions to further the program’s campaign goals;
Draft legal and/or scientific comments on proposed rules and environmental review documents;
Advocate for conservation policies, including through oral testimony, policy analysis, petitions for rulemaking, and effective communications;
Track and analyze relevant land use legislation and regulations at the state, regional and local levels;
Engage in media advocacy by writing press releases, crafting op-eds, developing relationships with media contacts, and delivering effective, timely statements to reporters;
Raise awareness among the public and opinion leaders through campaign activities such as public speaking, action alerts, reports, and meetings;
Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, government officials, and scientists;
Produce consistently high-quality work, including typically delivering weekly legal work such as a brief, memo, petition, technical comment letter, or oral argument as needed;
May include supervision of law clerks and legal fellows;
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Law school graduate admitted to California state bar;
Minimum two years of civil litigation experience for Staff Attorney and eight years for Senior Attorney, preferred familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Administrative Procedure Act, Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act;
Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills;
Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills;
Proactive approach to identify opportunities, solve problems, and take initiative to drive projects forward;
Ability to develop cases and manage a full docket;
Familiarity with environmental laws;
A high degree of scientific literacy;
A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection;
Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective team;
Competence in and commitment to principles of justice, equity and inclusion;
Track record of effective coalition work preferred;
Ability to work 40+ hours per week.

LCEA seeks a motivated, creative, skilled and experienced Campaign Organizer, who is passionate about economic, climate and environmental justice to engage grassroots organizations in advancing the movement to democratize energy.

Organizing responsibilities include:

● Lead and participate in coalitions and alliances to advocate for policies and practices that democratize energy and bring equity to low-income communities; communities of color and other diverse stakeholders.

● Help strategize our advocacy for energy democracy with our local community choice energy public non-profit agency, Ava Community Energy (formerly East Bay Community Energy).

● Mobilize allies to attend and make comments at government agency public hearings such as Ava Community Energy, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), or other local, regional and state agencies or city government (virtual and in-person).

● Grow the awareness of energy democracy through community outreach and recruit new organizations to sign-on to LCEA’s position documents and letters and mobilize organizations for key agency meetings and/or other campaign related activities.

● Participate in meetings, such as: LCEA Staff meetings, meetings with allied organizations, public agency staff, elected officials and/or other decision makers.

● Assist in research and development of written documents, webinars, press releases, and other collateral.

● Lead community outreach, conduct workshops and organize events.

● Work with the collective LCEA team, paid and volunteer staff, and also volunteers and supporters (hybrid work environment – regular virtual meetings and some in-person).

Qualifications:

● Basic knowledge of clean energy work areas like building decarbonization and electrification, energy efficiency, solar and storage microgrids, community resilience hubs and other energy solutions.

● A passion for environmental justice and equity in clean energy solutions to address both local pollution & global climate change.

● Experience in organizing local, regional and/or state-wide grassroots advocacy campaigns and mobilizations.

● Experience working with low-income communities; communities of color and other diverse stakeholders.

● Experience with public speaking, media communications and popular education.

● Excellent campaign facilitation, strategizing, planning and organizing.

● Responsible, organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and creative.

● Experience with regular use of Zoom, Google Drive; Docs, Sheets, Slides etc, ActionNetwork and Canva.

● Good written, verbal communications and people skills, in-person, virtual and on the phone.

●Ability to self-start projects, respond rapidly to emerging issues, manage multiple projects simultaneously, work independently and collaboratively with LCEA team and allies.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):
● Experience in a collective team work environment.
● Knowledge of Community Choice energy.
● Bilingual in English and Spanish (or other common community language).
● Experience in social media communications.
● Valid Driver’s License and access to car.

The position is 40 hours per week at $35/hour and includes health, dental and other benefits. The Campaign Organizer will work in close collaboration with other members of the team virtually, some Oakland office days and is based in Alameda County or San Joaquin County (City of Tracy, Stockton, Lathrop or unincorporated county). A 40 hour week schedule is $72,800 annually including benefits. Willing to negotiate if the applicant prefers to work less than 40 hours per week. Positions with at least 30 hours a week are considered full-time and include health, dental and other benefits.

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations tackling drinking water contamination, the rapidly-worsening impacts of climate change, and efforts to undermine our access to the ballot — is seeking a full-time Voting Rights Manager to lead voter education and election protection work in the city of Detroit and other key metro communities as part of our exciting and fast-paced Democracy For All team. This position also supervises our voter turnout work and leads partner engagement, youth programming, and voting rights communications. The Voting Rights Manager additionally manages day-to-day activities necessary to successfully accomplish program-wide goals.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced community organizer with strong background in running on-the-ground canvassing or site-based engagement teams. This position offers the opportunity to cultivate and maintain community relationships and manage a team of organizers and/or interns. This position, alongside a team of tenacious colleagues, will advocate for strong environmental and voting rights protections, and build and amplify the voices of communities of color and other key constituencies who are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues and voter suppression.

Job Responsibilities

This position reports to the Voting Rights Manager, is ideally based in the Detroit metro area, and is responsible for the following:

Educate, engage, and empower our community to turn presidential-year voters into every-election voters in collaboration with partners, canvassers, youth interns, and volunteers.
Manage our 313 Votes direct voter contact program, including staff and interns, by providing regular feedback, innovating ways to enthusiastically engage them, and holding them accountable for goals.
Recruit, hire, and train Organizers, Canvassers, or other staff potentially in coordination with employment vendors, as needed.
Cultivate relationships with trusted community institutions in Detroit — including churches, schools, neighborhood block clubs, social-service groups, barber shops, local businesses, and more — to support site-based voter registration and engagement work.
Support planning and execution of “Parties at the Polls” and other celebratory events during early voting to increase turnout and ensure more people participate.
Support the execution of community-centered events like town halls, candidate forums, and focus groups that center hyper-local issues relevant to Detroiters.
Lead on relational organizing efforts, including but not limited to the recruitment and training of Precinct Captains to serve as local voting ambassadors.
Attend, organize, and/or lead voting rights coalition meetings across Michigan to build relationships, identify opportunities for engagement, and advance the goals of MLCV’s programs.
Support the development of virtual engagement including but not limited to social media and newsletter content and the development of the 313 Votes brand, along with the Democracy for All and Communications teams.
Track and report data to measure our progress related to voting rights programming.
Ensure the program is executed with the highest standard of quality control, professionalism, and appropriate long-range perspective.
Participating in all Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and/or attending campaign events

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who excel at building genuine relationships, are natural problem solvers, and are looking to become long-term community leaders. You should be/have:

A deep connection to your community and a commitment to addressing the local democracy, land, air, and water issues impacting the metro area.
Creative, motivated leader with at least 4 years of experience in community, electoral, labor, or similar organizing, especially experience related to running door-to-door canvasses or site-based operations.
Experience managing staff members or volunteers who represent a rich mix of people across race, gender, sexual orientation, and other group identities.
Highly organized, goal-driven, and detail-oriented self-starter who takes initiative, provides effective management, and can complete projects independently or collaboratively as needed.
Excellent planning, priority-setting, and time management skills and ability to anticipate and plan ahead for potential challenges.
Experience working with coalitions and developing partnerships to advance shared goals.
Experience working with a variety of database systems; including Microsoft Excel and Voter Activation Network (VAN).
Experience organizing in BIPOC communities or within Detroit neighborhoods and institutions.
Strong understanding of relational organizing tools (e.g., Reach, Empower, etc.) and their role in voter engagement strategy.
Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and stakeholders.
Experience planning or supporting community-based events.
Familiarity with digital organizing tactics, including social media strategy, voter education messaging, or influencer partnerships.
Comfort training and mentoring youth or intern teams, particularly in the context of voter engagement.
A deep understanding of the social and structural barriers facing voters in municipal elections, especially in underrepresented communities.
Ability to work 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on weekdays during non-election seasons, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM during election seasons, with flexibility and willingness to work other evenings and weekends, as needed.
Reliable access to transportation for travel across the state and a cell phone to use for work purposes as well as the ability to participate in campaign activities, either phone banking or canvassing.
Cultural Competence:
Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms.
Ability to make authentic relationships across differences.
Understanding of how environmental and voting rights issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S.
Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color participation in U.S. democracy.
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture.

The Water Policy Advisor elevates The Nature Conservancy’s Colorado conservation goals by engaging in water policy initiatives and strategic partnerships across the state and Colorado River Basin. This role will work closely with the Colorado External Affairs team, as well as coalitions, government agencies, Tribal Nations, elected officials, and other partners. You will engage in projects and campaigns related to freshwater conservation, healthy rivers, climate change, biodiversity, agriculture, watershed management, and forest health. As the subject matter expert on water policy issues, you will steer policy development, advocacy, and implementation. This role will also aid TNC Colorado’s efforts to advance inclusive conservation and policy.

The Water Policy Advisor plans, implements and coordinates programs across teams to affect public policy to further the Conservancy’s water conservation goals. You will build and facilitate internal networks and coordinate strategic engagement and communications with diverse audiences. This role will develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and industry to advance the organization’s conservation agenda.

This role is a full-time, three-year, term-limited position. Please include a cover letter with your application; applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

The equivalent combination of a Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related experience
Experience working on Colorado, Colorado River, and/ or Western water issues, particularly related to drought resilience, water scarcity, or healthy rivers.
Experience with policy analysis and advocacy.
Experience cultivating and sustaining relationships with varied partners including Tribal Nations, elected officials, utility or industry organizations, non-profits and/or government agencies.
Experience in designing, implementing, and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.
Can communicate clearly via written, spoken, and visual means in English.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Familiarity with Colorado River and Western water management frameworks and multi-state water compacts.
Experience working with NGOs, advocacy groups, or coalitions on water-related issues.
Advanced degree in public policy, law, water resources, or related fields.
Familiarity with social, economic, and political conditions and issues in Colorado and / or the Colorado River Basin.
Knowledge of Tribal water rights and relevant laws, treaties, and policies that affect Tribal Nations and Indigenous people and communities in Colorado.

Salary Range: $88,000 to $93,000

Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States

Type of Position: Hybrid