Job Tag: Law/Policy

Position Summary

Plans, supervises, provides expertise/consultation, reviews progress, and evaluates results on projects and programs involving engineering, permitting, licensing, auditing, regulatory compliance, and/or environmental assessments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of theories and principles and applies it in creative and effective ways to a broad range of very difficult and complex assignments. Under consultative direction and with substantial latitude for unreviewed actions and decisions conducts important investigations requiring the application of new approaches in the field. Routinely serves on special work teams and uses expert technical knowledge to act as lead person or technical advisor on medium to large projects. Assignments are routinely self-initiated.

Essential Responsibilities

Administers and consults on complex programs designed to minimize deficiencies and ensure compliance with regulations and permits. Directs site assessment/investigations/remediation projects as necessary. (Major areas may include: auditing, air permitting and compliance, water/wastewater permitting and compliance, land quality, radiological, above ground and underground storage tanks, emergency plans, DOT compliance, FAA safety regulations, and hazardous, liquid and solid waste disposal.)

Negotiates and administers license and permit applications and response actions to ensure compliance with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Performs as a regulatory liaison with federal, state, and local agencies. Presents testimony at environmental hearings to support company position on environmental regulatory development.

Directs and/or conducts data collection, strategic studies, evaluations, and report development to support environmental regulatory requirements at Xcel facilities. Projects may include proposed legislation and/or emerging public issues, operating permit limits and/or potential environmental regulatory noncompliance.

Develops training lesson plan content that meet Xcel Academy standards, maintains instructor qualifications, and provides regulatory compliance training to Xcel personnel as is regulatory required and/or customer requested.

Monitors outcomes of incidents, regulatory inspections and internal audits of company owned facilities, contractors, and/or outside disposal facilities and conducts and/or assesses root cause analysis to ensure corrective actions adequately address the problem and non-compliance conditions are not repeated. Provides support for emergency environmental incidents as needed.

Monitors statutes, regulations, licenses, and/or permits for potential impacts to facility operations. Reviews proposed regulations, licenses, and/or permits to determine potential impacts to facility operations. Serves as the lead reviewer coordinating comments from others into a single company position recommendation.

Prepares requests for proposals, contract agreements, and project estimates. Supports and/or selects and manages consultants and contractors.

Assists others in developing, refining and implementing the strategic goals and objectives of Xcel Energy. Contributes to process teams concerning budget and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements

BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, applied science, or related fields and six years of progressively more responsible environmental related work experience including, but not limited to environmental regulations, remedial procedures, audit procedures, and power generation processes. Demonstrated skills in technical writing, verbal communication, and negotiations. (Note: An Associate college degree in areas of environmental or applied science and three years of progressive responsibilities in related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement. The following additional advanced education in the field can be substituted for related work experience: MS/MA/MBA = 2 years; PhD/J.D. = 3 years.)

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

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

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

Compensation:

$71,190 – $80,089 / year

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Lead engagement on significant water and hydrology, land use, and planning initiatives in the vicinity of CSS and collaborate with agencies, applicants, and stakeholders as necessary to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.

Amplify policy outcomes of research at CSS regionally and statewide by influencing regional water quality and supply permitting, local land-use and zoning changes, as well as state legislation that may affect these issues.

Monitor relevant government agencies and elected bodies, including municipal councils and county commissions including the South Florida Water Management District and Big Cypress Basin, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Florida Forestry Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and other agencies, which may consider rules, plans, projects, and policies that affect Southwest Florida and CSS.

Organize and provide expert and informed comments and input.

Build relationships with elected officials and their relevant subject area staff as necessary.

Staff the Corkscrew Sustainability Board, provide regular policy and issue updates and guidance to the Board. Provide field experiences to decision makers when necessary, including policy support for resource staff efforts.

Coordinate and liaise with regional partners on relevant issues, including CREW Trust, area conservation organizations, Citizen Support Org’s, Florida Panther Protection Program partners, Audubon chapters in the region (RCC).

Provide policy input and support on key Audubon Florida policy initiatives, including climate resilience and mitigation, Everglades, transportation, land acquisition, legislative, South Florida Water Management District & Big Cypress Basin Board engagement, Shorebird Stewardship, listed species policies, and water policies.

Provide policy support for regional development work by Audubon.

Attend and participate in CSS staff meetings and administrative duties as needed.

Collaborate with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

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

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

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

Excellent policy analysis and research skills.

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

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

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.

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

A valid driver’s license.

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

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

Position Summary:
The Counsel provides legal advice and support to advance Trust for Public Land’s mission. Primary responsibilities are working with staff to structure, document, and complete land protection projects that are legally sound and consistent with Trust for Public Land’s mission, authority, policies and procedures. Additional duties may include assisting staff with park, schoolyard and trail projects.

Essential Functions:

Assists project staff in implementing, negotiating and completing land acquisition projects, from negotiation of acquisition documents to the conveyance of the property into the permanent takeout (i.e., Options, Service Agreements, agreements with public agencies grant awards, etc).
Drafts, reviews and advises on contracts with landowners, due diligence providers and takeout partners.
Assists program staff with park, schoolyard and trail projects including, but not limited to community engagement, design and construction activities (i.e., MOUs; RFPs and other procurement packages; design and construction contracts; agreements with public agencies; grant proposals and agreements).
Ensures that legal agreements are in accordance with laws, existing agreements, public policy, and internal policies and protocols.
Works as part of the organization’s team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Other Responsibilities:

As needed, and as time allows, Counsel will assist with additional legal services as assigned.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor, admission to state bar.
Minimum of 3 years of real estate transactional law and/or municipal law experience is required. Familiarity with design and construction contracts, federal grants, and working with tax-exempt organizations and public agencies a plus.
An understanding of construction documentation to construction implementation to construction close-out a plus.
Experience advising clients to meet business objectives and develop practical solutions within defined policies and practices in a manner that appropriately manages legal risk and advances the organization’s mission.
Ability to draft quality legal documents quickly, and to respond promptly and helpfully to the needs of staff.
Sense of humor and composure when dealing with staff of diverse personalities and work styles, all of whom are under pressure to meet their programmatic goals.
Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations, both within and outside the organization.
Ability to anticipate problems and identify probable issues of concern in advance.
Results-oriented and creative in problem-solving.
Aptitude for independent work exercising good judgment within broadly defined policies and practices. Assignments are complex and substantially important to organization.
Comfortable working in multiple jurisdictions and managing multiple projects in a decentralized environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
A commitment to Trust for Public Land’s mission and organizational values of Belonging, Collaboration, Creativity, Impact, and Hope.

Compensation:
Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near a Trust for Public Land office. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick pay plus holidays, a year end office closure, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $83,000 to $85,000.

EDF’s Forests Focus Area is one of EDF’s 8 global impact areas, whose goals rise to the level of the enormity of the climate and nature crisis. Through demonstrating proof of concept for large-scale forest conservation, engaging key Indigenous peoples and local communities forest policies and programs, and scaling access to finance for these solutions, EDF seeks to contribute global-scale contributions in support of meeting global targets to halt and reverse global forest loss by 2030 while boosting local livelihoods and forest restoration. To achieve this, EDF will harness its unique capabilities in science, economics, policy, partnerships and incentive design. The scope of this work is global in nature, with near term priorities on tropical forest conservation and wildfire resilience in the US and globally.
Overall Function

The Senior Analyst, Forests will work closely with the EDF Forests team and external partners to advance EDF’s Forests Focus Area analytical and influencing work, and overall workplan priorities. In close collaboration with additional EDF departments including Marketing and Communications; Economics; Global Engagement; Development and Government Partnerships and with key external partners, the Senior Analyst will deliver against the following core objectives:

Inform and advocate for forests priorities through producing technical analyses, policy briefs and other analytical products for internal and external audiences;
Coordinate EDF’s presence and positioning in key international forums and events; and
Contribute to project coordination and work planning processes for a limited set of more EDF initiatives and prioritized stakeholder coalitions.

The Senior Analyst will be an essential contributor to a growing Forests team and strategy and reports to the Senior Manager, IPLC and Conservation Partnerships. They may supervise consultants or subgrantees. The top priority in year one will be increasing EDF’s capabilities for timely forests analytics and strategic events on the Road to COP30, with a particular focus on inclusive forest finance and forest policies to accelerate tropical forest conservation and wildfire resilience globally.
Key Responsibilities

Technical and Policy Analysis

Perform literature reviews and find, analyze and synthesize scientific, economic, and policy information for EDF’s ​​work on inclusive forest finance and forest policies to accelerate tropical forest conservation and wildfire resilience.
Coordinate with partners at other organizations outside EDF (e.g. universities, outside contractors, other NGOs, indigenous and local community organizations) to conduct and share analyses.
Write and prepare papers, technical reports, policy briefs, and communications materials (including analyses, blogs, fact sheets, answers to specific queries, and other information as needed), in close coordination with relevant EDF staff.
Support collaborative development of analytical work products, including through supporting collaborative drafting, consultations with expert stakeholders, incorporation of stakeholder feedback, and finalization.
Present analysis and findings through clear and compelling oral presentations to both internal and external audiences.

Partnerships and External Engagement

Respond to “rapid-response” forest-related queries from press/media, government, external partners, and internal sources and help develop and fact-check reports and other materials for general and specific audiences on a variety of topics in collaboration with EDF’s Marketing and Communications (MarComm) team.
Serve as EDF’s Forest team focal point to ensure effective presence and engagement in key international events such as climate and biodiversity COP processes, including developing engagement plans with teams, working collaboratively with communications to produce messaging and related communications documents, and coordinating the logistics, agenda, run of show and other dimensions of events.
For key multi-stakeholder partnerships and with guidance from senior colleagues, draft and review initial workplans, strategies, policy positions, and messaging briefs, collating and integrating stakeholder inputs and feedback to these documents, and participate in frequent (e.g. weekly, sometimes more) strategy and work-planning calls with key stakeholders.
With EDF leadership, convene or co-convene multi-stakeholder meetings to assess challenges and opportunities, and devise joint plans to advance high quality forest finance.

Project Coordination and Collaboration

Contribute to and support strategic planning and project workplan development and implementation, including facilitating progress tracking and reporting.
Liaise closely with, review and advise on the work of consultants and subgrantees.
Proactively engage in EDF Forests team and matrixed collaboration planning and strategy processes and foster effective internal collaboration in a matrixed working environment.
Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.
Ensure compliance with EDF’s policies, procedures and project management processes, and actively contribute to the strengthening of these.
Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

4+ years of relevant professional experience, with at least 2 years of professional experience working with governmental organizations and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) on the development and implementation of sustainable policies, programs, or projects.
Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, economics, environmental services or another related field with strong quantitative methods required. A Masters’ degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
Oral and written fluency in English and at least 1 of the following: Spanish, French or Portuguese required.
Experience managing projects and workflows.
Familiarity with global forest dynamics, tropical forest financing instruments and policy and sustainable development and demonstrated interest in forests and climate or other environmental issues.
Ability to relate economic or technical research to real-world policy and leverage it towards supporting advocacy goals.
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize assignments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt technical documents and concepts into ideas that are easily understood by the general public.
Proven ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Evidence of a collaborative mindset, demonstrated through prior experiences and results.
Demonstrated initiative, embodied by the ability to deliver results in complex, unstructured environments with limited direction/supervision.
Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Flexibility: demonstrates ability and/or experiences delivering results and working effectively in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
Willingness and ability to engage in travel domestically and internationally, up to roughly 10-15% of time.
Alignment and commitment to EDF’s mission and core values.
Experience working with government grants preferred.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Performs maintenance, repair and improvement work on buildings, concession, boating, bathhouse, swim area, rentals, picnic areas, nature trails, camp sites, athletic fields, playgrounds, National Historic Cemetery, wildlife refuge, fort, roads and parking; mows grass and trims weeds; maintains swimming pool; assists the public and provides information on rules and regulations, layout, historical data, exhibits, facilities and points of interest; collects fees, assigns areas and provides fuel, equipment and other services as required; patrols park and refuge areas for detection of fires, protection of natural features and compliance with rules and regulations; keeps records and prepares simple reports regarding attendance and park use; cleans bathhouses, pavilions, other structures and grounds; administers first-aid or other assistance; works in sales shop by assisting customers; sorts and distributes mail; performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience in the care and maintenance of buildings, grounds and facilities, preferably in a park and wildlife environment; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Essential Requirements of the Work

Some knowledge of the operation, care and repair of park or fort facilities; some knowledge of first-aid and skill in its application; ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep simple records; ability to patrol rough terrain and enforce regulations with tact and firmness; ability to perform simple automotive and power equipment maintenance; ability to promote the site and conduct tours; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

The Oceantic Network (the Network) envisions a thriving ocean renewables industry powering strong economies. Our collaborative nonprofit network advances the ocean renewables market and builds a robust supply chain of local companies. We partner with private industry and government agencies to build a resilient supply chain that will create and sustain jobs, benefit local economies, and ensure cost-effective clean energy. We advance our mission by connecting developers, policymakers, academics, and community and workforce leaders through events, education, digital tools, and policy initiatives to grow the vital offshore wind and ocean renewables sectors.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Federal Affairs Director will help manage the Oceantic Network’s engagement with federal government entities, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and strategic partners to help advance offshore wind and other ocean-based renewable energy developments and their related supply chains. The Federal Affairs Director will work to position the Network as a trusted information source regarding market development, supply chain development, and technological advancement before policymakers and stakeholders. The Federal Affairs Director will serve the Network’s members by leveraging their expertise and experience to ensure the Network’s membership base is well represented and well informed regarding potential federal actions. To achieve these goals, the Director will work closely with other members of the policy department, and collaboratively across other departments including communications, events, and membership. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship building, and a solid understanding of renewable energy and federal landscape, especially offshore wind, and other ocean-based renewable energy. Finally, the Federal Affairs Director must be a strong writer and willing to operate under a constantly evolving landscape and job portfolio.

POSITION FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Federal Affairs and Policy

Execute and help develop a comprehensive federal affairs strategy that advances ocean renewables, with an emphasis on offshore wind, and positions the Oceantic as a trusted information source and vital partner
Directly engage with federal legislative offices, federal agencies, non-governmental entities, international partners, and others to educate and inform stakeholders on the offshore wind market and its supply chain, and Oceantic’s abilities and tools
Monitor and analyze federal legislation, regulatory proposals, and policy developments affecting offshore wind energy; working with communications and policy departments, draft either responsive comments or educational membership communications
Represent the Oceantic Network in coalitions, public forums, and industry events, articulating the organization’s policy positions and advocacy efforts as needed in coordination with policy team.
Form new and maintain existing partnerships with DC-based non-governmental entities to coordinate advocacy strategies and to position the Network as the leading voice on U.S. market intelligence and supply chain needs
Staff either independently or with a consultant regularly-meeting member working groups on topics as an ad hoc federal affairs committee, ocean energy renewables, and others as assigned; help drive working group towards actionable outcomes not limited to thought-leadership papers, regulatory comments, or new events

Organization-Wide Membership, Policy & Communication Support

As appropriate, build the Network’s industry visibility, reputation, and brand including contributing to thought leadership, influencing decision and opinion makers, representing the Network at conferences and events, and writing/developing OSW industry white papers and research
As appropriate, contribute to speaker identification and content creation for Network events, training, website, newsletters, social media, and podcasts.

Business Development

All staff must identify and pursue new business opportunities and potential members within the offshore wind industry as well as engage and retain existing members to enhance their experience with the organization.
Update Salesforce with leads and contacts that help actively pursue business development efforts for all Network programs, projects, services, products, and events

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of at least 2 years direct experience working on or with Capitol Hill, associated Federal agencies or political campaigns is strongly preferred.
Ability to approach challenging situations while thinking quickly on your feet and propose solutions to problems as they arise.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior and executive leaders across international, national, and local levels
Experience in foundations, nonprofits, or the public sector, highly desirable
Exceptional attention to detail
Customer service orientation
Proven record of accomplishment of project management and research and skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative, solution-oriented team leader and colleague
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), Asana and Adobe Acrobat
Experience Salesforce, desirable
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure with professionalism
Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity. Willingness to handle complex and mundane matters
Ability to promote a team culture of accountability and results

If Position Is Remote:

Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
Ability to take direction and/or accept tasks from multiple people
Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and time pressures
Ability to work with minimum supervision, set priorities, and multitask
Ability to think quickly and follow through accordingly

Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) is the nation’s largest trails organization—with a grassroots community of more than 1 million strong—dedicated to building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors. Founded in 1986, Rails to Trails Conservancy’s national office is located in Washington, D.C., with regional offices in California, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Baltimore, and Milwaukee. For more information, visit www.railstotrails.org. Connect with RTC @railstotrails on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter).

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Government Relations will serve as the deputy to RTC’s Vice President of Policy with responsibilities cutting across all facets of the organization’s strategy to shape federal, state and local policies and create sufficient political will to ensure that trail and active transportation networks are routinely prioritized as essential assets. Specific responsibilities include expanding RTC’s impact on Capitol Hill; tracking, prioritizing and commenting on federal regulations; scanning for policies of interest, analyzing and developing positions, and crafting and advocating for policy solutions; ensuring integration of organizing activities with federal and state policy initiatives. This position will collaborate regularly with the Senior Policy Strategist to develop and advance RTC’s policy agenda. The Senior Director will be responsible for leading and managing a team of 2 direct and 2 indirect reports, providing guidance, support, and professional development to ensure they achieve their goals and maximize their potential. This role will focus on building a high-performance team by identifying and leveraging individual strengths, fostering growth and aligning their efforts with RTC’s mission to drive long-term organizational success. This position will focus on legislative advocacy, executive branch policy making as well as federal, state and local implementation of policies and programs. Tactics will include direct interactions with decision-makers, collaboration with partner organizations and grassroots and “grasstops” movement-building.

Job Location

This position is located in our Washington, D.C. National Headquarters and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule in accordance with RTC’s policies.

Job Duties

Cultivate a broad set of relationships with Congressional members and staff of both parties and both chambers, and, in collaboration with the Senior Policy Strategist, advocate for RTC’s policy agenda on Capitol Hill.
Cultivate relationships with USDOT leaders and take lead responsibility for monitoring and responding to relevant rulemakings and other administrative initiatives.
Track and analyze new federal policy proposals and work with the federal policy team to establish RTC positions and strategies for priority bills and administrative actions. Monitor trends in active transportation policy and originate policy proposals at the federal and/or state levels, where appropriate, to accelerate progress.
Provide information and strategic support to state and local partners in taking full advantage of federal and state funding programs that may be used to develop trail and active transportation networks. Organize applicants to advocate for further policy advances.
Direct the efforts of Director of Advocacy Outreach and, indirectly, the Advocacy Coordinator.
Direct the efforts of Director of State-Level Policy and, indirectly, the Midwest Policy Manager, including guiding the strategic shift to increased use of ballot initiatives to drive state and local funding for trail and active transportation networks.
Directly advocate in states where have best relationships or most knowledge, or where circumstances require additional capacity.
Assist the Vice President of Policy with management of RTC’s policy department, including standing in for the Vice President when needed and supporting organizational management duties as appropriate (e.g., development of budgets, performance objectives and metrics).
Represent RTC on key national coalitions, especially those addressing transportation policy reform.
Work with the Senior Strategist for Policy Advocacy, the Advocacy Outreach Director and the Development team to create and implement a strategy to deploy influential individual supporters to engage key decision-makers.
Work with the Communications staff to ensure accurate content and appropriate messaging to engage key audiences.
Develop and implement campaigns to achieve top policy goals that engage all parts of the organization, as appropriate.
Provide support to TrailNation project staff and the TrailNation Collaborative by sharing relationships and providing policy expertise and political strategy.
Represent RTC at national, state and local events in strategically important places.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises the Director of Advocacy Outreach and the Director of State-Level Policy. The Midwest Policy Director and Advocacy Coordinator are indirect reports. Additional positions may report to the Senior Director over time. Further, the position entails leadership responsibilities within the policy team, serving as the deputy to the Vice President of Policy on management matters. The position coordinates closely with the rest of RTC’s policy team as well as colleagues on the trail development and communications teams. The Senior Director reports to the Vice President of Policy.
Requirements

Basic Qualifications and Personal Attributes

A minimum of ten years of relevant and varied professional experiences, such as experience working:
on Capitol Hill;
In federal or state agencies in policymaking role;
In federal or state advocacy
on federal, state or local policy
on federal or state electoral campaigns

The ideal candidate will have a mix of federal and state-level experience, including direct advocacy relating to both legislative and executive branches.
A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience with a team of at least two, including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance Outstanding critical thinking, writing and presentation skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to develop ambitious goals and pragmatic strategies to achieve them
Strong policy development, analysis and advocacy skills, ideally including legal training or experience
Experience with surface transportation policy, ideally relating to trails, walking and biking
Academic and/or practical work experience in a relevant discipline such as law, political science or public management.
Experience with electronic grassroots advocacy preferred
Experience creating and managing a budget preferred
Experience with the development of funding proposals preferred
Some travel required

Work Environment

Normal office setting with low to moderate noise level. RTC currently operates under a hybrid work arrangement with two days per week in the office and up to three days per week telecommuting.

The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing young people around environmental action through common-sense, pro-innovation, and limited-government principles. ACC was founded in 2017 by a group of young conservatives who wanted to fill the ideological gap in the environmental movement that was preventing effective, durable action.

We believe economic and environmental success go hand-in-hand and that everyone should feel empowered to take a seat at the table in discussions concerning conservation, clean energy, sportsmen’s rights, agriculture, climate, and more. ACC empowers young people who are tired of partisan inaction and equips them to build a better, more effective environmental movement for all Americans.

About the Role:

As Colorado State Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing ACC’s mission by providing on-the-ground support to our Colorado state-based project. You will lead efforts to expand membership, establish and support branches, organize engaging events, and be a point of contact for ACC’s partners in the state. The Colorado State Director reports to the Vice President of Grassroots and can work virtually from anywhere within Colorado. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on management and support to the Colorado State Project, spearheading expansion efforts through membership recruitment, branch development, partner engagement, and other opportunities.
Establish new branches and support existing branches.
Develop and organize branch events.
Organize recruitment efforts on the ground and on social media.
Monitor and support branch social media.
Provide feedback and ideas from members to the Vice President of Grassroots.
Attend staff calls, membership calls, and department calls.
Connect grassroots members with advocacy opportunities at the state level.
Lead during legislator meetings and represent ACC’s mission to policymakers in the state.
Organize mobilization days for ACC’s base of engaged volunteers in the state.
Engage with members on the ACC Membership Portal.

Qualifications:

Colorado-based or willing to relocate. Relocation expenses will not be covered.
At least two years of experience in grassroots organizing, community outreach, or related fields.
Comfort working in political spaces, including with conservative audiences and organizations.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to support branches and participate in events. This includes areas like Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, etc.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

ACC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. ACC covers 70% of the medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and coverage is available after 30 days of employment. The salary range for this role is $56,500-$60,000 per year based on experience and performance-based bonuses are available.

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth (KFTC) seeks to hire an Energy and Climate Justice Organizer to advance local, state, and federal campaigns related to clean and affordable energy, holding electric utilities accountable, and shaping a just transition. This Organizer will help strengthen KFTC’s organizing, organization, and alliances in ways that advance the organization’s vision, values, and long-term goals. This position will focus primarily on campaigns related to Kentucky’s Rural Electric Cooperatives and the communities they serve.

What You’ll Do

KFTC seeks an organizer who is highly motivated, self-aware, creative, committed to lifelong learning and transforming the future of Kentucky while seeking to achieve mutual liberation for all. This organizer will collaborate closely with our Urban Energy & Climate Justice Organizer.

We are especially interested in hiring Organizers to:

Do strong, anti-racist, anti-colonial organizing in specific regions of our state; with a focus in Kentucky’s rural electric cooperative territories as well as other rural communities.
Bring skills and experience doing and leading organizing movements for mutual liberation, grassroots fundraising, campaigns, membership building, door-to-door canvassing, 1:1s and more.

You will:

Recruit, support, and activate a growing, diverse, skilled, informed, and value aligned set of grassroots leaders in Kentucky whose lived experiences and values motivate them to work for racial, economic and environmental justice; energy, land, and climate justice; and Just Transition.
Support KFTC’s New Energy and Transition Committee, members, and allies to advance a visionary, anti-racist, anti-colonial policy agenda related to energy, land, climate justice, and Just Transition.
Support implementation of organizing campaigns and strategies related to energy, land, climate justice, and Just Transition. Current priorities include campaigns aimed at: speeding a just transition to clean energy by Kentucky’s monopoly utilities; transforming governance practices and clean energy programs offered by Kentucky’s rural electric cooperatives; pushing local governments to invest in equitable clean energy programs to benefit communities of color and low-income residents; shaping decisions about utility rates and Kentucky’s energy future at the KY Public Service Commission; winning / securing transformative federal climate and just transition policies; opposing the build-out of false climate solutions; and shaping public narratives about the climate crisis, jobs, and justice.
Create opportunities for thousands of Kentuckians to grow as energy, land, and climate justice leaders, which can look like: designing and facilitating workshops; providing one-to-one and small group coaching; planning high-quality webinars, conferences, and community meetings; lifting and supporting the perspectives & experiences of Black, Indigenous, and people of color residing in KY; creating clear and compelling written materials; organizing door-to-door canvassing; creating opportunities for people to take collective action and demonstrate solidarity; and supporting people to take on various leadership roles.
Represent KFTC within several key just transition, energy, land, and climate justice alliances and cultivate strong and healthy relationships that will lead to greater alignment, resources, and shared strategies among allies at local, state, regional, national, and global levels.
Contribute to important organizational goals and priorities, including by centering anti-racist & anti-colonial principles and practices, building a strong and effective staff team, helping to raise resources through grassroots and foundation fundraising, and more.

Who You Are

You are deeply committed to KFTC’s vision and values, as well as grassroots organizing as an approach to change. Key attributes & guiding principles include:

Ideally, 3 or more years experience in a similar role.
Brings a visionary spirit to the work and culture of the organization via brave imagination, innovative thought and creativity.
Persistently seeks understanding the specific experiences of historically marginalized groups in the U.S., particularly Black and Indigenous groups.
Employs anti-racist & anti-colonial values, practices, and principles to your personal & professional life.
Direct anti-racism and anti-colonial experience (e.g. direct experience in and/or with Black & Indigenous led justice movements, etc.).
Understands the importance and potential of building authentic solidarity between BIPOC folks and low income white folks historically, presently, and as a guiding light. Has experience cultivating these relationships.
Understanding of grassroots community organizing and social justice issues in Kentucky including Kentucky’s political, economic, and energy landscape.
Deep alignment with values, interests, principles and policies related to Just Transition and Black & Indigenous led energy, land, and climate justice movements.
Experience with grassroots organizing campaigns and fundraising, preferably ones centered around Just Transition, energy, land, and climate justice through an anti-racist & anti-colonial lens.
Familiar with local, state, and federal political institutions relevant to climate and just transition policy in Kentucky.
Familiar with KFTC and our allies in the Just Transition, energy, land, and climate justice movement.
Strong interpersonal communication, group facilitation, and listening skills.
Organized and reliable; ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strategic, able to cope with changing and uncertain circumstances.
Ability to work well independently as this job is very self directed, but also skilled at working collaboratively in teams with volunteers and co-workers.
Experience with spokesperson development and media relations.
Comfortable using (and/or learning to use) technology, including Google platforms, databases, email and Slack communication and various social media platforms.
Is committed to being a lifelong learner who is open to flow and change and capable of being open to giving, receiving, & applying critique.
Prioritizes self-care for the purpose of collective care.

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 highly driven, dynamic, and supportive team in the Energy Justice Program. Organizational priorities for the Program include challenging federal, state, and utility attacks on distributed renewable energy and energy democracy; holding utilities accountable for egregious behavior harming ratepayers, especially poor communities and communities of color, wildlands, and the climate; and generally stripping the social license of fossil utilities, which are at the frontline of driving the climate emergency.

The main duties of this role include innovative impact litigation and administrative advocacy, as well as advancing justice-centered campaigns at both the federal and state levels. The attorney will litigate federal and state court and administrative cases, build and maintain effective relationships with partners, conduct media advocacy, and engage the public through campaign activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills and be a proactive and confident self-starter, with an ability to think strategically, creatively, and quickly. The position may require work on other organizational priorities as well. The attorney will report to and work closely with the Energy Justice Legal Director and closely collaborate with the Program’s other lawyers, campaigners, policy specialists, and media colleagues.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with Energy Justice program staff to identify, develop and litigate cases, rulemaking petitions, and administrative and regulatory advocacy instruments before state and federal regulatory agencies to advance program goals;
Draft legal briefs, petitions and technical comment letters on environmental issues, permitting processes, proposed rules, and other actions across numerous state and federal regulatory agencies;
Produce consistently high-quality work, including delivering regular legal work such as briefs, memos, petitions, technical comment letters, or oral arguments, as needed;
Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations and activists and decisionmakers;
Represent the Center in coalitions and meetings related to active campaigns and litigation;
Conduct media advocacy, including drafting press releases, fact sheets, drafting opinion editorials, and delivering effective statements to reporters;
Engage the public through campaign activities such as action alerts and public speaking;
Collaborate regularly, including on case development, feedback and review of writing, and strategic thinking, with the Energy Justice legal director and team;
May include supervision of law clerks and legal fellows;
Occasional travel required (meetings, conferences, hearings, oral arguments, field visits, etc.);
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Law school graduate (no later than Spring 2021) admitted to (or prepared to waiver into) D.C. Bar;
Minimum three years of civil litigation experience for Staff Attorney and eight years for Senior Attorney, environmental and energy law experience at federal and/or state levels highly preferred, including familiarity with Utility Commission processes;
Familiarity working with environmental justice communities preferred;
Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills;
Driven and go-getter attitude to identify opportunities, solve problems, and take initiative to drive projects forward;
Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills;
Ability to develop cases and manage a full docket of multiple matters at once;
Literacy in energy law and energy justice;
A demonstrated commitment to social justice and environmental protection;
Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective and close-knit team; and
Commitment to principles of justice, equity and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will preferably work from the DC Office with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday with some morning, night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines, but the Program is open to remote work depending on circumstances, where stable and fast internet from your home office is required (the Center provides a home office stipend). The position will require travel for meetings, conferences, hearing, field visits, and court appearances. The DC Office is open all week, but the Team generally comes in 2-3 days/week.