Job Tag: Law/Policy

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Do you have a strong interest in Congress, politics, and the federal policy-making process? Join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans, which play a critical role in reducing the impacts of climate change, feeding a growing global population, and supporting the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on healthy oceans.

The Policy Intern will work closely with Oceana’s federal policy team in support of Oceana’s campaigns in the United States. The intern will assist in advocating for policies to end offshore oil drilling, reduce plastic pollution, protect whales and other marine mammals, promote responsible fisheries management, deter illegal fishing through transparency, and defend bedrock environmental laws. Responsibilities will include policy research; attending congressional hearings and internal strategy sessions; tracking legislation; assisting with outreach to Congress, the Administration, and stakeholders; and helping to organize Capitol Hill events and lobby days.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge or interest in ocean conservation; strong interest in politics and the federal policy-making process; excellent attention to detail; and excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Experience in government or advocacy (either volunteer or paid) is preferred. This is a paid internship with a start date in April/May 2025.

The salary range for this internship opportunity is $19.00 – $23.00

Please apply by April 30, 2025.

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, performs technical work inspecting local construction projects to ensure compliance with County and State codes and regulations regarding erosion control and stormwater maintenance. Work includes inspecting construction projects to ensure that materials and methods meet County, State, and Federal specifications; and investigating construction activities, and recommending changes when necessary. Employee is responsible for preparing a variety of reports on construction projects. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing inspections. Employee must also exercise considerable tact, courtesy, firmness, and professionalism in frequent contact with property owners, developers, contractors, and the general public. Reports to the Inspection Supervisor – Environmental Codes.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

Inspects construction projects to enforce County ordinances governing the requirements of erosion control, stormwater management, Chesapeake Bay, and related minimum codes and regulations.
Examines construction methods and materials used to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations; ensures adherence to approved plans, materials, and specifications; prepares inspection reports.
Reviews and examines plans, specifications, contract documents, and drawings for code compliance; communicates with contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, and the general public to explain codes and regulations.
Performs technical work inspecting local construction projects to ensure quality control, environmental protection, and life-safety rules are enforced; investigates all complaints, creates legal documents such as notices of violation, does follow-up inspection and site visits for compliance and court appearances when required.
Enforces fieldwork, reviews construction plans, and keeps accurate files.
Communicates daily with the public, contractors, engineers, VDOT, DEQ, and other State and Federal agencies.
Attends residential pre-construction and/or plan review meetings.
Sets up and maintains a variety of records and files.
Prepares inspection and notice of violation reports.
Assists with building inspections, as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Training & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one (1) to two (2) years of experience in construction site inspections; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

State DEQ Dual Inspector (Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater) certification preferred or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Special Requirements

Knowledge of modern construction practices, materials, and equipment, and the various stages of construction when violations and defects should be observed and corrected.
Knowledge of State and local erosion ordinances and codes.
Knowledge of County geography.
Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, codes, and building regulations.
Ability to extract water samples on construction locations for bacteriological testing.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in applying standards to a variety of work situations.
Ability to exercise considerable tact and firmness in dealing with contractors, property owners, and the general public.
Ability to physically maneuver on scaffolds, structural members, and in cramped quarters to accomplish thorough inspections.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
Ability to read a variety of correspondence and reports, architectural drawings, inspection slips, blueprints, inspection requests, etc.
Ability to prepare correspondence and reports, logs, etc., using a prescribed format.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.
Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to use and interpret codes, engineering, mechanical, and electrical terminology.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; to determine percentages and decimals; and utilize basic systems of algebra and geometry.
Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally.
Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.

The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) seeks a passionate, self-motivated environmental policy enthusiast with strong project management and leadership skills to join our team of dedicated, collaborative environmental stewards. The person we seek will have experience with extended producer responsibility (EPR) and product stewardship programs and policy and will have implemented recycling, reuse, composting, and reduction programs in the government, nonprofit, or private sectors. In addition, top candidates will have experience in multi-stakeholder facilitation. This position is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-paced organization that has been at the forefront of the U.S. EPR movement for the past 25 years.

Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 plus generous benefits package
Application Deadline: Until filled.
Start Date: Immediate opening.
Location: Remote/Hybrid; Boston, Mass. base preferred.

Senior Associate for Policy and Program Role

The senior associate for policy and programs will report to and work closely with the director of policy and programs, as well as the chief executive officer, the policy team, and PSI’s members and partners to conduct research, facilitate policy dialogues, and develop product stewardship and EPR policy models, programs, and legislation. The senior associate will coordinate, manage, and collaborate on initiatives related to packaging, batteries, textiles, mattresses, electronics, solar panels, gas cylinders and other products and materials as they rise in priority for our members. They will be the lead on assigned projects and products to advance PSI’s mission.

Job Responsibilities

Manage multiple, complex, and fast-moving EPR policy and product stewardship-related projects from conception through implementation and evaluation; ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to PSI’s high-quality standards.
In collaboration with the director of policy and programs and CEO, help to design, coordinate, and facilitate multi-stakeholder workgroups and dialogue meetings focused on technical EPR topics and policy development.
Conduct research, analyze data, and write high-impact reports that support the development and implementation of EPR programs.
Coordinate and facilitate national government workgroups on EPR policy and manage PSI’s product-specific online information hubs to provide technical support and build capacity among PSI members to implement EPR policies and programs.
Participate in policy intelligence calls with PSI partners (businesses, nonprofits, and foreign governments) to provide information and build capacity for companies and environmental groups to participate in EPR program development and implementation.
Maintain current knowledge of legislative activities nationwide across assigned products; analyze policies, regulations, and legislation; advocate for the passage of bills.
Help build and nurture relationships with governments, companies, and environmental groups.
Help identify and develop new funding opportunities with the CEO, COO, and other staff.
Represent PSI at conferences and on webinars, including delivering compelling presentations.
Keep abreast of domestic and international EPR developments and initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental and/or materials management policy and programs, formal training and/or experience in facilitation and/or mediation, and proven experience managing projects, both individually and on a team, as well as the following:

Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in a relevant field such as environmental science or policy, materials management, product stewardship.
5+ years of experience in the environmental field, including product stewardship and EPR policy, working in the government, nonprofit, and/or private sectors.
Adept at managing multiple projects at once, producing high-quality, timely results on budget.
Strong understanding of the legislative process and interest and ability to advocate for policies during and outside the legislative process.
Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder groups in person, over video calls, and on the phone; formal facilitation and/or mediation training is preferred.
Strong technical skills, including research and survey techniques, data analysis, pilot design, policy analysis, program evaluation; ability to advocate for bills during the legislative process.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including exceptional writing and the ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling proposals, presentations, and reports.
Ability to work collaboratively and objectively with representatives from government, industry, environmental groups, and those with other stakeholder interests.
Ability and initiative to identify and build relationships with potential members, partners, strategic allies, and funders.
Positive “can do” attitude and ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America’s largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than seven million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation’s mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. The Federation is committed to inspiring all people around our shared love of nature and wildlife by creating a welcoming and inclusive community representative of all Americans.

To advance our mission, we are seeking a full-time Senior Policy Specialist, Clean Energy Transmission to join our Climate and Energy team, working out of our National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC, with telework options. Our Climate and Energy team advances domestic policies primarily at the federal level that curb greenhouse gas emissions, speed an equitable transition to clean energy and industry, and expand natural and technological carbon removal. NWF seeks to grow bipartisan support for short- and long-term congressional and executive action on climate, working with a range of partners to build diverse coalitions. The Senior Policy Specialist will help develop NWF’s policy and advocacy priorities with regards to the needed deployment of additional clean energy transmission capacity in the United States, integrating our commitments to climate stabilization, habitat and natural resource conservation, environmental justice, and community engagement. You will report to the Associate Vice President of Climate and Energy and work alongside the rest of the team in Washington, D.C.

As the Senior Policy Specialist, Clean Energy Transmission, you will lead our Federation initiative to advance the environmentally and socially responsible buildout of more resilient grid infrastructure that can better incorporate and support renewable and zero/low-carbon energy technologies at the pace and scale needed to stabilize our rapidly changing climate, and provide communities more reliable power in the face of increasingly frequent and more intense climate-change related weather events. You will advise and collaborate with the AVP and colleagues from the climate, public and private lands, environmental justice, Tribal outreach, and other teams and regional offices in shaping and representing clean energy transmission policy for NWF. You will serve as an in-house expert on transmission policy, and will perform research, writing, policy analysis, lobbying, public and media education, coalition building and maintenance, and intra-organizational communication and coordination.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

Policy Analysis and Advocacy – Building on our existing policy platform and other products and in collaboration with NWF’s public lands team, science team, and other internal experts, you will advocate for approaches at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Bureau of Land Management, and various regional grid operators that steer the grid toward responsible buildout, as well as keep watch on transmission deployment trends and recommend NWF engagement in key regulatory actions through public comments and communications strategies. You will also advocate for increased government funding to bolster transmission technology innovation, plus economic development, wildlife habitat protection, and environmental and economic justice for communities in the path of the new transmission and renewable energy development; and you will educate members of Congress about policy solutions.
Coalition Participation and Partnership Development – You will lead NWF engagement in the Sustainable FERC coalition, the CARE Coalition, and other working groups on clean energy transmission; pursue new relationships and collaborate with NGO, labor, environmental justice, Tribal, academic, and business partners to advance federal policy priorities; and work with regional staff and field organizers to identify partners at the state and local levels, especially within our network of 52 independent state and territorial affiliates.
Stakeholder Education – You will lead engagement in key regions (the Rockies, the Southeast, the Northwest, and Northeast) to facilitate stakeholder education and participation in federal rulemaking, such as by organizing virtual workshops to educate and engage community leaders, experts and academics, conservationists, sportsmen and -women, and local officials while working to understand region-specific geographic, environmental/wildlife, recreational, and cultural needs; work closely with Federation affiliates to advise and support their participation in advocacy and stakeholder dialogue; and craft educational and persuasive materials for a variety of audiences.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, with a working knowledge of clean energy transmission, smart grid technology, renewable energy permitting/siting, grid resilience and modernization, energy storage, or related policy.
A Master’s or other advanced degree in environmental policy or law, environmental engineering, climate change, environmental economics, or relevant field can count towards experience.
Familiarity with the U.S. political system and have issue advocacy experience, plus be skilled at synthesizing and communicating information for policy or advocacy audiences in a compelling and accurate manner in writing and orally.
Well organized with excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines.
Comfortable working in a dynamic team and also independently, and be a go-getter with initiative to get things done.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to work well with diverse interests, including labor, business, conservation, and environmental justice and Tribal representatives.

At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We firmly believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices, working together, increases our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission. We welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, support the work of the Aquarium’s Policy Team by performing policy research, producing issue briefs, reports and other communication materials, participate in strategy and campaign development, implement conservation strategies and campaigns, and perform administrative tasks and other types of program support. Perform other duties as required.

Core Activities:

Conduct research into policies and science related to the Aquarium’s conservation priorities, with a focus on plastic pollution, California ocean wildlife and ecosystem protection, and climate change, and occasionally fisheries and aquaculture.
Conduct in-depth analysis of research findings.
Produce internal memos, talking points, and other communication materials.
Produce external presentations, fact sheets, and other communication materials.
Participate with the Policy Team and other Aquarium staff in the development of policy recommendations, conservation strategies and campaigns.
Implement conservation strategies and campaigns, including coalition building, outreach to elected officials and staff, and social media campaigns.
Support the Policy Team through tasks including, but not limited to, notetaking, database management, assisting with the management of contractors, and meeting scheduling.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Advanced degree (MPA, MS, JD, MA, etc.) in environmental policy, law, or science or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred
Over five years of experience in the field of environmental policy, law, or science
Experience in analyzing, writing, and reporting on policy and science related to plastic pollution, marine wildlife, ecosystem protections, or climate change.
Familiarity with state or federal legislative or agency processes
Experience in outreach and coordination among different sectors, such as government (including Tribal), scientific, business, community-based, and non-profit groups
Ability to work within and embody Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Core Values

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions:

Typical office equipment
Constant sitting, standing, walking, bending
Occasional unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs
Typical office environment, main aquarium and exhibits, occasional offsite events

Annual Compensation Range:

$75,400-$93,000 USD annually. Starting rate will vary based on previous experience and relevant skills/knowledge set.

Catskill Mountainkeeper is a regional, non-profit environmental advocacy organization. Its mission is to protect the Catskill Park and Region by supporting policies and strategies that safeguard its natural resources and promote sustainable, resilient, and just communities.

Since its inception in 2006, Catskill Mountainkeeper has served its mission as a fierce advocate of protecting the lands, water, and character of the Catskill Park and Region. The organization’s impressive track record includes helping to block the construction of multiple Las Vegas-style casinos in the heart of the Catskills, banning fracking across New York State and along the Delaware River basin, and securing critical state funds to support the integrity of the Park and its Catskill Forest Preserve. The current Mountainkeeper organization has an annual operating budget of just over $1 million per year.

With Catskill Mountainkeeper approaching its 20th anniversary in 2026, as our region faces new threats and opportunities, the organization has embarked upon a comprehensive strategic plan that identifies new priorities, including: (1) advancing a positive development vision for the Catskills that protects our natural resources while also ensuring economic vibrancy across the region; (2) accelerating renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and policies, as well as stopping new fossil fuel projects; and (3) promoting sustainable and climate-friendly farming.

Catskill Mountainkeeper is seeking a Deputy Executive Director who will work closely with our Executive Director and the Board to help execute the day-to-day operations and strategic priorities of the organization. The Deputy Director will be a core member of the organization’s leadership team and we expect they will emerge as a pacesetter in the state’s environmental community.

The organization is based in Livingston Manor, New York. Catskill Mountainkeeper operates under a hybrid work model. This is an exempt salaried position.

Deputy Executive Director Role Description:

The Deputy Executive Director will help oversee program and operational work, develop and implement

our advocacy campaigns, nurture and develop our employees, and work closely with our partners and

coalition members. We are seeking a strong leader and manager, with expertise in running policy and

advocacy campaigns, with a keen interest in building internal systems and practices that will help

scaffold a growing and dynamic team. The Deputy Executive Director will report to the Executive

Director.

Responsibilities

Program and Campaign Management:

In collaboration with the Executive Director:

Oversee Mountainkeeper’s program and advocacy work, including implementing the organization’s priority campaign issues.
Decide how to allocate financial and staff resources to support program priorities; and determine key program objectives and measures of success.
Engage and organize partners to build alignment and coordinate actions across our campaigns.
Track and share information about the status and direction of multiple intersecting advocacy campaigns.
Build strong relationships with allies both within our coalitions and across the environmental movement.
Serve as an external representative and ambassador for Mountainkeeper.
Lobby and participate in direct advocacy efforts to further our campaigns.

Staff Management

Working closely with the Executive Director:

Provide day-to-day management of the organization, including guiding work plans, leading staff and team check-ins, preparing budgets and financial reports, overseeing communications and fund-raising.
Develop inter-team communication and cohesiveness.
Ensure that communication flows easily among and between staff to advance our work.
Attract, develop, coach, and retain team members.
Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion inside the organization and more broadly in the community.

Fundraising & Representation:

Work closely with the Development Director to expand fundraising activities to support existing programs and to grow Mountainkeeper by cultivating existing relationships and developing new funder relationships.
Communicate to funders about our ongoing work.
Build relationships with stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs and donors.

Qualifications

Relevant experience for this position can take many forms, and we strongly encourage applicants from a diversity of backgrounds and movement spaces.

Core qualifications:

A least 5-8 years of relevant experience planning and managing successful campaigns and policy advocacy.
3+ years of experience managing a team and across teams, including managing full-time staff.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to clearly communicate long-term vision and campaigns to partners.
Strong facilitation and/or advocacy training skills.
Ability to develop and maintain genuine working relationships of trust and solidarity with a wide variety of partners from diverse racial, economic, and political backgrounds.
Strong alignment with Mountainkeeper’s values and mission: commitment to social, economic, racial, environmental, and climate justice.
Ability to work collaboratively, including in moments of urgency.
Ability to independently manage projects from conception to completion.

Preferred qualifications:

Strong preference for New York State residency
Experience with fundraising
Experience running campaigns around the New York State legislative cycle in Albany.
Proven record of organizing effective mobilizations, actions, and meetings with legislative, labor, issue, electoral, or other social justice campaigns.
Exceptional ability to juggle multiple, simultaneous projects with cross-cutting stakeholders and deadlines, without sacrificing attention to detail.
Experience as a member of, or working with, communities impacted by climate change, racial injustice, and economic inequality.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary and benefits are based on a regional, nonprofit scale. For this position, the salary range is $95,000 – $105,000, based on skills and experience.

Catskill Mountainkeeper is committed to equity, inclusion and justice. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the values we fight for in the world. People of color, people with disabilities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ people are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to in**@********************er.org, and feel free to send any additional materials that showcase your abilities. We will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. No phone calls, please.

Application Deadline: June 2, 2025

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities.

NRDC is seeking to hire two Fall 2025 Litigation interns to work with the Litigation Team associated with our San Francisco and Washington D.C. offices.

Position Summary

The Litigation Team is a group of approximately 40 lawyers, paralegals and other operations staff who pursue litigation across a broad range of environmental and public health issues, in collaboration with and on behalf of communities most impacted by environmental injustices (including Black, indigenous, and people of color, and low-income and rural communities). Over the past five years, we have litigated cases against the federal government to prevent climate pollution, challenge agency approvals of toxic chemicals and pesticides, resist the suspension of clean water safeguards, oppose offshore drilling and seismic exploration for oil and gas, defend national monuments, and protect energy efficiency standards, among other matters. We also bring enforcement cases against corporate and governmental entities whose violations harm human health and the environment—including to protect the people of Newark, New Jersey and Flint, Michigan, from lead in drinking water; to remediate toxic pollution in the Penobscot River in Maine; to abate mold in New York City public housing for residents with asthma; and to halt air pollution from a coal-fired power plant in Illinois. Legal interns play an active role on the frontlines to protect our planet and the communities that depend on it. Our interns do concrete work in support of our litigation, including substantive writing and research, and collaborate with NRDC Litigation attorneys.

The internship typically lasts about 10 weeks, beginning at the start of the intern’s fall semester and ending before exams. Start and end dates and other scheduling details are negotiable, but we look for a minimum time commitment of two days (14 hours) a week over the course of an academic term. This posting will be open until May 9, 2025.

This is a paid position, unless the student is seeking academic credit and their school requires the internship to be unpaid. You can find more information about our Semester-Based Litigation Internship Program here.
Responsibilities

The most common intern assignments are legal memos, sometimes coupled with informal oral presentations to case teams. Interns may also, depending on assignment availability and interest, contribute to the drafting of other litigation documents such as briefs and complaints. Interns are also invited to participate in litigation planning and strategy meetings.
Qualifications

• This internship is designed for current law school students in their second or third year of a J.D. program or in an LLM program. In assessing candidates, we look for:

•Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values;

•Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral communication skills;

•Experience effectively working on a team;

•Creativity and resourcefulness;

•Commitment to public service, equity, or justice;

•Demonstrated ability to work with people across different social identities and backgrounds; and

•Record of academic and/or professional accomplishment.

•Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.

•A successful candidate need not satisfy all of these criteria. In particular, because a key purpose of our semester legal intern program is to help our interns learn and develop new legal skills, we welcome applicants who have room to grow as legal writers, researchers, and communicators.

Founded in Michigan in 1959, Trout Unlimited is a national non-profit organization with 350,000 members and supporters, organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide, dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

Position Summary

The Vice President for the Pacific Region (“VP”) is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of work that advances TU’s mission through protecting, restoring, reconnecting, and sustaining priority waters and meets the goals set forth in Trout Unlimited’s organization-wide strategic plan. The VP will work with external and internal partners and oversee a team of State Directors responsible for delivering successful outcomes in the organization’s priority water work. The geographic scope of the role is Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho and California. Programs across these states include over 100 fulltime staff and programmatic budgets of >$40M annually.

The VP is responsible for management and oversight of a team that deploys advocacy, on the ground restoration, and community engagement in service to the organization’s mission and vision. Specifically, the VP will develop strategies for their respective geographic regions, develop and maintain partnerships with other conservation organizations, state and federal agencies, elected officials and other partners. The VP will guide efforts to engage more people in TU’s mission work and in partnership with the development team, work with donors and others to raise funds to support TU. This position requires a high degree of collaboration and capability to operate in a geographically dispersed organization with multiple constituencies, partners, and volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Member of the Executive Leadership team that plans and oversees the TU strategy, works collaboratively within and among senior leadership across the organization to drive operational success, define organizational policy (operational and programmatic), and communicate TU strategies and successes in a way that builds inclusion and support for all parts of the organization.
In coordination with Science Team, ensure that science activities are focused on and aligned with advancing priority water and policy goals.
Participation in TU board of trustee meetings, as requested.
Management of StateDirectors, which includes aligning work plans and performance expectations within and between teams, performance accountability, and creating a positive work environment.
Ensure alignment across functions, such as science, finance, human resources, communication and development, operating within the region. May include direct management of staff performing those functions and requires coordination with leadership in other functions and departments.
Oversight of accomplishing priority waters objectives, ensuring alignment between national and state chapters/councils, inclusion of relevant communities, and ensuring an ongoing and iterative process for the identification and execution of TU’s priority water initiatives.
In collaboration with State Directors, help to develop policy agendas and related strategies, oversee their implementation, and coordinate with Government Affairs on national policy agenda, especially those that affect the Pacific region such as public lands. Provide input into the federal policy priorities, establish and manage teams for multi-state campaigns, and coordinate with, and support national policy campaigns.
Establish and maintain productive relationships with key decision makers and partners.
Establish and maintain productive relationships with TU’s grassroots leaders in the Pacific region, specifically Council chairs and National Leadership Team representatives.
Pursue effective strategies to engage local communities, members, and supporters in priority waters work, and assist in growing and engaging larger numbers of volunteers and members to add to TU’s base of support.
Consider and make recommendations on litigation requests.
Work with Development and Marketing teams to ensure that development and marketing objectives are met.
Work with the Policy and Communications team to ensure effective storytelling in their state/region.

This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.
Requirements

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate shall support the mission, vision, and values of TU. The ideal candidate will also have experience with and a passion for addressing multistate and national environmental issues affecting coldwater fisheries and watersheds across the Pacific region. The final candidate will have the following experiences, skills, and personal attributes.

Experience

Seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience in natural resource conservation policy or management, with a minimum of five (5) years of senior leadership experience at a public or private organization.
Demonstrated success in building, leading, and managing highly functional teams.
Demonstrated success in managing complex budgets.
Strong background in advocating for public lands and public land protection.
Broad experience in working with state, federal, and local agencies and other partners to reconnect and restore watershed health.
Experience in policy advocacy at the state or federal level, and a working knowledge of public lands protection and policymaking across government.
Passion for trout/salmon conservation and angling; fly-fishing experience is a major plus.

Skills

Proven ability to fundraise, working with government agencies, foundations, major donors, and corporations.
Proven ability to identify opportunities to combine mission priorities with policy advocacy and develop and execute strategies to achieve conservation success at scale and tell powerful stories.
Proven ability to build consensus across diverse interest groups.
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and simultaneously manage people, projects, and tasks in a demanding, fast paced, and dynamic work environment.
Proven ability to lead collaboratively and manage conflict effectively.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Excellent presentation skills and executive presence.
Strong strategic thinking skills with extensive strategic planning experience.
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets at the project, program, and organizational levels
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Knowledge

Extensive knowledge of coldwater conservation needs and opportunities within the region, particularly around trout and salmon fisheries.
Solid understanding of politics and socio-economic conditions relevant to TU’s mission within the region.
A strong professional network and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategically important relationships.
Extensive knowledge of public land management issues relevant to watershed health.
Knowledge of watershed ecology and fish biology a plus.
Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree in relevant discipline is a plus.

CropLife America (CLA), a trade association in the Washington, DC area, is seeking a full-time Government Relations Coordinator. The Government Relations Coordinator is a Government Relations (GR) team member supporting the full team across the departments’ activities, including assistance with federal and state lobbying efforts. This position reports to the Vice President of Government Relations.

Responsibilities:

Engage in general administrative tasks, committee coordination, and daily operations.
Coordinate internal workgroups and external coalitions led by the GR team.
Engage in advocacy practices through coalitions and meetings with federal congressional offices to promote legislative priorities.
Support department through monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on federal and state legislative happenings.
Function as coalition liaison between member companies and coalition members and support staff.
Develop and co-lead policy priority briefings for allies and state associations visits.
Facilitate committee and other key advocacy meetings for the department.
Assist the team with invoicing, contracting, and reimbursements.
Schedule meetings for internal workgroups/committees/coalitions as needed.
Support compliance with state lobbying laws by filing appropriate federal and state lobbying reports.
Assist with political action committee (PAC) administration, including software, accounting, compliance, and fundraising.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in agriculture, political science, environmental science, or a similar field.
A minimum of one year of work experience (can include internships) is required.
Must have a strong command of the English language.

Additional Qualifications

Able to interact effectively and professionally with all membership levels, association staff, and allies.
Must have exceptional attention to detail.
Must be highly organized and proficient at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
High technical proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
Maintain professionalism in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
Travel may be required throughout the year (less than 20%).

FarmSTAND is the only legal project in the country dedicated solely to taking on industrial animal agriculture. We’re focused on dismantling the structures that enable the consolidation of corporate power and extractive practices in our food system and we support a vision of animal agriculture that is regenerative, humane, and owned by independent farmers. We believe we cannot make change alone, and that we must align ourselves with allies across movement sectors. In these partnerships, we combine litigation with base building and storytelling to create meaningful change.

The FarmSTAND Staff Attorney should have at least five years of litigation experience, including clerkships or fellowships. The Staff Attorney will work to support the litigation and advocacy developed by FarmSTAND Senior Attorneys and the Managing Director of Litigation, and, should be prepared to also lead the fact development for and litigation of precedent-setting and/or socially significant public interest cases that are aligned with our theory of change and strategic plan. The Staff Attorney will work with clients, allies, and impacted community organizations to implement FarmSTAND’s movement-oriented litigation through multi-tactical campaigns and through coalitions and collaborative networks. FarmSTAND Staff Attorneys also engage in public speaking and outreach.

Responsibilities:

Support Senior Attorneys and the Managing Director of Litigation throughout the initial investigation, strategic development, and litigation of potentially complex cases that further the organization’s strategic plan and annual goals.
As appropriate, serve as lead counsel or co-counsel engaging in the full range of litigation tasks, including case investigations, research and development, discovery, briefing, oral argument, appeals, and/or amicus briefs.
Support the implementation of integrated advocacy initiatives, campaigns, and strategies that combine litigation with other tools.
Actively engage in outreach and participate in coalitions, collaborative networks, conferences, seminars, law school events and the like to build relationships and support allies and movement-building activities.
Support or engage in legislative and regulatory activities to defend victories, oppose offensive legislation, or advance positive policy change connected with FarmSTAND’s litigation activities.
Review, respond to, and track intakes and requests for information on cases, amicus briefs, special projects, and other topics.
Draft and assist in production of and updates to materials and publications on litigation, advocacy, and educational information for impacted communities and attorneys.
Support organizing and communications team to obtain publicity on assigned cases, advocacy, and other projects, including press releases, press conferences, and other news vehicles.
Oversee fellows, law clerks, and paralegals on assigned tasks, and engage in recruitment efforts as necessary and appropriate.
Other advocacy work to further FarmSTAND’s priorities.

Qualifications:

Admission to a State Bar and willingness and ability to be admitted to the DC bar.
Strong preference for applicants with at least five years of litigation experience. For the purposes of determining litigation experience, we will include clerkships and fellowships.
Excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
Self-motivation and proven ability to work as part of a team.
Strong work ethic, initiative, and sound, yet creative judgment.
Willingness to travel, meaning as much as once a month for more than half of the year.
Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of and the ability to work with individuals and groups from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
A strong desire to build a movement to achieve a more just food system.
Willingness to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work community that encourages collaboration.

Work structure: This is a full-time, exempt position, with a salary starting at $98,000 for a 2019 law graduate with adjustments based on experience. We are a fully remote workplace, although we maintain an office address in D.C.

Benefits: We provide 17 days of paid vacation, 8 days of sick leave, all federal holidays, additional FarmSTAND holidays, employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.