Job Tag: Law/Policy

The 30 Mile River Watershed Association is a well-established and growing organization in Central Maine with the mission to work as a community for clean and healthy lakes, ponds, and streams in our watershed. This includes 25+ lakes and ponds, and many streams in 89 square miles spanning from New Sharon to Monmouth. A critical part of our mission is protecting water quality by preventing erosion and polluted runoff into our waters.

The Watershed Manager will oversee all programs and activities related to erosion prevention and control. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who cares deeply about our beautiful Maine lakes, has the expertise and experience to make a difference, and is looking for professional growth.

Responsibilities:

Partner with lake associations, towns, state and federal agencies, and others to deliver programs and complete projects and initiatives that protect water quality.
Support towns, road associations, landowners, and LakeSmart volunteers by providing technical assistance to prevent erosion and manage stormwater runoff from roads and shorefront properties.
Manage grants and develop funding proposals for watershed protection projects, including road improvements, road surveys, and erosion control.
Plan, design, and lead watershed surveys, in collaboration with municipalities, lake association volunteers, and DEP technical staff; provide support for landowner follow-up actions.
Lead and support lake watershed-based management plan projects.
Facilitate training opportunities for road commissioners, code enforcement officers, commercial camp owners, real estate agents, and landowners.
Contribute to 30 Mile’s outreach efforts, such as presenting at annual lake association and other community meetings; and creating content for our monthly newsletter.
Oversee Water Quality Specialist, who will assist with many of these responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in environmental science, environmental engineering, natural resource management, or related field
Four years experience in erosion control management projects, including on-site technical assistance, grant writing and grant project management
Knowledge of stormwater controls, road and culvert construction/maintenance, and basic understanding of the science related to soils, algae, and phosphorus loading of lakes and streams
Strong project management skills and ability to lead and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people, including volunteers, town officials, road association members, and contractors
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and mapping software (eg ArcGIS)

Work environment and Compensation: The Watershed Manager reports to the Executive Director and has one direct report. This is a full-time, salaried position based in 30 Mile’s newly renovated building in picturesque Mount Vernon Village, overlooking Minnehonk Lake. Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $50,000-$65,000. Benefits include matching retirement, health care reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

New Hampshire’s lakes are battling pollution and you can help! NH LAKES is looking for a Conservation Program Assistant to join our team for the summer of 2025. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to play a vital role in restoring and preserving the health of New Hampshire’s 1,000 lakes. As part of our Conservation Team, the assistant will help deliver our popular LakeSmart Program statewide.

Through the LakeSmart Lake-Friendly Living Program, NH LAKES provides community members with information about living and managing their properties to help protect lake health and wildlife habitat. The assistant will help conduct property site visits in communities throughout the state and provide personalized lake-friendly living suggestions for property owners.

This 16–week position (May through August) is based out of our office in Concord, New Hampshire, and offers frequent opportunities for statewide travel.

Essential Responsibilities

Collaborate with the LakeSmart Program team to share education, evaluation, and recognition initiatives promoting lake-friendly practices throughout New Hampshire
Assist in maintaining effective communication with property owners and lake association leaders
Conduct property site assessments, engaging one-on-one with property owners, capturing high-quality photos, and compiling detailed notes
Visit public boat ramps to engage with participants of our Lake Host Program, aquatic invasive species prevention program, and represent NH LAKES
Represent NH LAKES at events, such as our Lakes Congress education and networking event and webinar series (including evenings and weekends with advance notice)
Help create engaging social media content about lake-friendly living and recreation
Work jointly with the entire NH LAKES staff on various collaborative projects and events

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent customer service and confidence to engage in public speaking
Attention to detail in written and verbal communication
Organizational prowess and adept at problem-solving
Capable of working both collaboratively in a team environment and independently under guidance
Proficient in MS Office and G Suite (Google Apps)
Team player mindset with a willingness to closely collaborate with staff in a small office setting
Flexibility and adaptability, including a readiness to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends with advance notice
Comfort and skill in contributing to social media content

Minimum Qualifications

Genuine passion for environmental education or natural resource management and conservation
Physical capability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances
Physical fitness to comfortably walk up to two miles in a day, navigating uneven terrain
Proficient in working in an office setting, utilizing both computer and touchscreen tablet technologies
Adaptability to work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
Access to reliable personal transportation

Duration, Salary, and Benefits

Seasonal, 16 weeks from May through August 2025
$18.50 per hour for 40 hours per week, subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act
Eligible for paid holidays and IRA retirement match
Mileage reimbursement and cell phone stipend provided
NH LAKES shirts will be provided for public engagement activities

Our office prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also a dog-friendly office, recognizing the positive impact that four-legged companions can have on our work culture.

Professional development opportunities and cross-training in nonprofit management are available, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and growth.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Brea Arvidson, Director of Programs, at ba*******@*****es.org. No phone calls, please. Applications are due by Monday, March 24, 2025. Early applicants will receive priority consideration.

Delaware Nature Society’s (DelNature) mission is to connect people with the natural world to improve our environment through education, conservation, and advocacy. We envision a healthy and sustainable environment. Founded in 1964, DelNature, a state affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation, is renowned for our educational programming, conservation, and advocacy. We provide the tools for communities to take action and promote the health of the environment through land preservation, wildlife protection, and watershed stewardship.

This position reports to: Education/Site Coordinator at assigned site.

Varied Schedule, based on program offerings by site. There are several required trainings that occur prior to the start of camp season that this position will need to attend.

The Summer Camp Counselor position is a minimum 6-week, maximum 12-week employment. Summer Camp Counselors (Counselors) support the effective delivery of educational lessons and activities for children ages 4 to 12 during week-long summer camp programs. Counselors participate in staff training and rotate through various summer camp duties. Duties include assisting with 4-12 y/o camps and programs, assisting with extended care activities, and leading summer camp activities. Summer Camp Training will be held a few evenings and weekend days starting at the end of May. Summer camps begin Monday, June 9th, and continue until Friday, August 29th.
Responsibilities

Support summer camp instructors with all aspects of camp during twelve weeks of summer camp programming.
Assist with daily camp program preparation and clean up, and with care and maintenance of education materials, equipment, and teaching tools.
Support and participate in staff training events and activities.
Co-lead early morning care and/or afternoon extended care as needed over the course of the summer.
Assist with extended day events as needed.
With guidance, develop, plan, prepare and deliver various outdoor/indoor activities, for summer camp, that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, fun, safe and incorporate the core values.
Ensure all DelNature policies and procedures, including health and safety protocols, are followed, and always enforced.
Record accurate work hours daily in PayCom including daily 30-minute meal break.
Assist with other camp duties such as sign in and sign out process.
Promote & support DelNature’s mission, values, goals, activities, and membership to a wide array of audiences.
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or leadership staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Commitment to and passion for the mission of Delaware Nature Society.
Outdoor recreation or Farm skills and experience preferred but not required.
Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team, indoors and outside under variable weather conditions.
Ability to always interact in a positive and professional manner.
Must possess the following traits and skills: Flexibility, dependability, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills, work as part of a team.
Willingness to learn new skills and share knowledge with others.
16 years of age or older – candidates under 18 years old will need to secure working papers at time of hire.

Essential Dates

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
Start Date: May 31st, 2025

End Date: August 29, 2025

Salary and Benefits

Starting hourly rate – $14- $15/hr based on experience. This is a seasonal position ending in August. Summer Camp Counselors are paid hourly for the seasonal position divided into twice-monthly payments with all required federal and state taxes withheld. Camp staff are required to take a 30-minute unpaid meal break daily.

Chesapeake Climate Action Network seeks a committed, experienced community organizer dedicated to building grassroots power for climate solutions in Maryland and beyond.

The Central Maryland Grassroots Coordinator will have the skills and commitment to tackle the biggest problems facing our planet in a region particularly vulnerable to its impacts. The ideal candidate will see opportunities to build relationships, inspire mobilization, and urge faster and more equitable change to address the climate crisis. They are energized by empowering others and look to put their creativity to work. The Coordinator will develop and execute field strategy and tactics for two or more priority campaigns, including making polluters pay for their contribution to the climate crisis and building our in-state capacity and investments in clean energy and battery storage.

About us

Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the only group in the Chesapeake region of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. dedicated exclusively to building a powerful grassroots movement to fight climate change. We envision an equitable energy future where fossil fuels are phased out, efficiency is prioritized, and truly clean sources of power — solar, wind, and geothermal — sustain every aspect of our lives.

We are working on bold campaigns that would result in energy policies matching the scale of the climate crisis. We have been pushing the envelope of what’s “politically possible” in Maryland since 2002, using every tool inside and outside the box – from organizing to lobbying to the law.

What You Will Do

The primary responsibilities of the position include:

Outreach and Volunteer Development: build relationships with people and inspire them to take action. This involves recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers and grassroots leaders and cultivating active volunteer teams.
Build and Deepen Partnerships and Coalitions: work closely with existing supporters, community partners, and coalition leaders throughout Central Maryland and in priority areas for our statewide Make Polluters Pay campaign.
Actions and Campaigns: plan and execute creative actions, media events, and community meetings to mobilize our base and influence Maryland’s decision-makers.
Strengthen Membership and Support for Campaigns in Key Regions of the State: work with frontline communities to support mitigation and resilience efforts and engage in local efforts to reduce pollution from landfills, clean up sources of pollution, and support clean energy projects, including advocating for the electrification of buildings and government infrastructure.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will display the following capabilities and qualities:

Commitment to the mission of fighting climate change and promoting environmental justice.
At least two years of paid organizing, volunteer management, or community outreach experience.
Familiarity with Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties in Maryland.
Demonstrated experience living or working in BIPOC communities and organizing across differences in identities and experiences.
Self-driven and able to work effectively with a team.
Able to multitask and prioritize measurable results.
Track record of successfully recruiting people to an event, cause, or effort.
Experience setting measurable goals and tracking progress.
Problem-solver: someone who thinks of solutions more than barriers.
Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Willing to travel within the region as needed.

The Details

Salary is commensurate with experience, within a range of $61,800-66,950 annually. Salaries at CCAN are based on years of related experience and demonstrated skills. We provide a generous benefits package, including 75% employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance, four weeks of paid vacation, a 401(k) with a 4% employer match after one year, and paid parental leave.

This position is based in Takoma Park, MD, and will involve frequent travel within the state and periodic travel within the region.

CCAN staff work on a hybrid schedule, and the Central Maryland Coordinator will work in the office two days per week and work from home or in the community the rest of the week. This position is full-time, salaried, and exempt from overtime. The Central Maryland Coordinator reports to the Director of Campaigns and Strategies.

Puget Soundkeeper is hiring a full-time Senior Attorney to be our Director of Law & Policy. We seek a passionate, community-focused legal professional with a commitment to clean water and healthy communities who can help drive the progress needed to protect and enhance the Sound for the people, tribes, and ecosystems that rely on clean water. Through environmental enforcement, administrative and agency advocacy, strategic litigation, and community lawyering, the Director will lead our robust, Sound-wide legal docket as well as manage our legislative and policy team working in Olympia and work with stakeholder groups across the region and nation. The Director reports to the Executive Director and oversees our Staff Attorney, legal or public policy interns, lobbying contractor, and partnerships, as well as enforcement cases, legal budgets, and outside counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation (50%). Oversee litigation docket and provide in-house counsel on lawsuits and appeals. Specifically, this includes managing Staff Attorney work and collaborations with outside counsel, overseeing new case input, leadership of litigation strategies; ensuring the law and policy program’s work aligns with Puget Soundkeeper’s Strategic Plan; overseeing case budgets; tracking deadlines; working with partners, community members, and other attorneys on collaborative cases; joining pollution patrols on the water; and tracking compliance and settlement outcomes.
Management & Coordination (20%). Supervise the Staff Attorney, coordinate and mentor legal interns, sustain relationships with law and public policy clinics and support clinic projects, and build bridges with attorneys at partnering NGOs. Manage outside counsel (including case and docket management, case budgets, and representation agreements) and contract lobbyist.
Policy Advocacy (20%). Actively develop and manage out-of-court advocacy, including issue and legislative campaigns, engaging with advocacy coalitions around the Sound and the Waterkeeper Alliance, and working with agencies and communities to drive clean water progress. Most of this work happens in preparation for, and during, the WA state legislative season.
Internal Engagement & External Comms (10%). Support Puget Soundkeeper’s other programs internally (e.g., working cleanups, attending fundraisers) as needed and work externally on communications for law and policy work, including acting as a spokesperson for our organization, drafting statements and blogs, and working on campaign messaging with internal colleagues and external partners.

Puget Soundkeeper’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan includes several goals which will be within the responsibility of the incoming program director; those include:

Increasing environmental enforcement cases around the Sound,
Achieving durable legislative victories locally, state-wide, and nationally, and
Improving public awareness about key issues affecting clean water in the Sound.

Overall, Puget Soundkeeper seeks someone with attention to detail, who is comfortable working with communities and partners in a wide array of situations – both in the public and behind a desk, can multi-task under tight deadlines and pivot quickly when an emerging need arises, and who is willing to help colleagues where and when needed as a full member of our all-hands-on-deck team.

Note: License to practice law in WA State is not needed upon hiring but will be required as soon as practicable thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on being a member of the bar in good standing.

Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute, we want to hear from you!

Potentially Relevant Qualifications

7+ years of experience in environmental legal advocacy and policy work at state, local, and federal level; experience with water quality and Puget Sound topics is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated aptitude for quickly grasping new technical information and converting it to internal recommendations and strategies as well as external talking points and action plans.
Strong legal writing and public speaking skills.
Commitment to the environment, social justice, community protection, and ethical lawyering.
Strong time management skills, ability to work independently under tight deadlines, and ability to pivot between projects sometimes on short notice.
Experience in cross-cultural community engagement, comfort speaking to diverse audiences, strong interest in advancing equity in the environmental movement, and an understanding of systemic barriers to participation.
Supervision or management experience (e.g., of program budgets) preferred.
Growth mindset, interest in lifelong learning and in developing leadership skills.
Passion for Soundkeeper’s mission.

Please note: Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates often hesitate to apply for a job because they may not meet all the qualifications listed. This is not a mandatory comprehensive list; if you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute, we want to hear from you!

EarthRights International is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization that combines the power of law and the power of people in defense of human rights and the environment. We specialize in fact-finding, legal actions, training of grassroots and community leaders, and advocacy campaigns. We are currently seeking a Policy Advisor to join our Campaigns team in Washington, D.C.

Summary Description

The U.S. Advocacy and Campaigns team aims to achieve justice for communities that have experienced corporate-related environmental and human rights abuses and to catalyze systemic changes that will prevent future harms. We work both in the United States and internationally. The team collaborates closely with our colleagues in the U.S. office who specialize in litigation, communications, and training, with our colleagues based in the Latin America and Mekong regions, and with civil society networks and directly affected communities across the world.

We are seeking a Policy Advisor to conduct in-depth analysis, regularly publish commentary, and engage in policymaking spaces in both the United States and internationally, while serving as an organization-wide expert on policy advocacy. The new hire will join the organization at an exciting time, as we celebrate 30 years of impact and start implementation of a new five-year strategic plan.

Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research and policy analysis, publish regular commentary, and engage in policymaking spaces in both the United States and internationally, while collaborating across EarthRights teams. Illustrative areas of focus include:
Exposing and challenging fossil fuel companies and their enablers for their role in imposing economic, environmental, and human rights harms on local communities.
Strengthening protections for human rights defenders in the United States and internationally who face retaliation for speaking up about environmental issues.
Ensuring that businesses and institutions involved in the transition to a low carbon economy respect and protect the rights of local communities.
Reforming regulatory and policy frameworks to correct distortions and loopholes that allow industries to impose harms on communities with impunity.
Monitoring and calling out business actors that attempt to insulate themselves from liability for their role in human rights and environmental abuses.
Conduct fact-finding investigations and use rigorous analytical methodologies to create an evidentiary basis for campaigns.
Write and publish regular blogs, op-eds, articles, and reports for a wide range of audiences.
Provide advisory support and input into the policy advocacy of other EarthRights teams and offices.
Build and maintain EarthRights’ relationships with civil society organizations, technical experts, policymakers, local leaders, the private sector, and government actors.
Represent EarthRights in media interviews and at public forums and events.
Support the Development team in preparing fundraising proposals and grant reports.
Play an active role in the development and implementation of the U.S. Advocacy and Campaigns team’s workplan in accordance with the priorities set out in EarthRights’ 2025-2029 strategic plan.
Participate in EarthRights’ monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities to measure the impact of our work.
Support EarthRights’ efforts to help civil society adapt to changing political dynamics in the regions where we operate.
Participate in civil society coalitions and multi-stakeholder initiatives that are relevant to our work.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated experience with policy advocacy and fact-finding on environmental, human rights, or social justice issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. fossil fuel industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. policy and regulatory systems.
Experience engaging with European or international policy or standard-setting bodies is a plus.
Ability to work on both U.S. and international projects.
Commitment to supporting the rights of local communities.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including:

the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences;
the ability to communicate about complex policy issues for a general and non-expert audience; and
the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders outside of the environmental and human rights NGO space.

Experience engaging with U.S. federal and state policymakers, multinational corporations, or international organizations.
Strong record as a collaborator and team player.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing political environments.
Experience supporting local communities and using ethical storytelling approaches.
Experience working with colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
Experience working in civil society coalitions.
Experience engaging with the media.
Experience using social media for advocacy campaigns.
Ability to manage time effectively and balance multiple projects in a high-paced work environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as a sense of humor, humility, and collegiality.
Ability to maintain high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism, and to handle sensitive and proprietary information appropriately.
Understanding of security best practices related to human rights work.
Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or languages from Southeast Asia is a plus.
Ability to join occasional after-hours and early-morning calls, due to time zone differences and the global nature of our work.
Willingness to travel periodically, both domestically and internationally.
Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of EarthRights International.

Benefits

20 days of vacation & 15 sick days per year
13 paid federal holidays; office closed from December 24 – January 1
$200 Home office stipend
Generous employer non-elective retirement contribution
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Employee wellness benefits and transportation benefits
18 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave for eligible employees
Caregiving benefits of $2,000 annually
Generous Professional Development budget
Remote work from Connecticut, Maryland, New York, Virginia, Washington, and DC
A casual work environment

Job Description:

We seek a socially and environmentally conscious person who is a strong communicator and passionate about helping others and the community. A successful applicant will embody our organization’s core competencies of Creativity, Quality Communication, Education & Leadership of Others, Culture of Service, Relationship Building, Adaptability, and Effective Time & Project Management. This position will report directly to the Executive Director and works to implement strategies for policy change at the local, state and federal level to benefit residents in the communities in which we serve. If you feel that you have what this job requires, send us a resume and a detailed explanation of why this position is for you!

Responsibilities:

Lead and facilitate a tri-state collaborative working group with around 22 other organizational partners in the Ohio River Valley;
Work with Protect PT’s communications team, coalition partners, and frontline community members to develop and implement a communications strategy to engage the public, media, and decision-makers on the problem of oil and gas waste;
Conduct research on policymakers’ positions on environmental issues and pollution;
Set up meetings with decision-makers and community members to educate and develop local strategies for success;
Assist and educate residents on how to draft public comments for hearings, permit reviews, and other public participation opportunities;
Educate the public on how public policy is incorporated into residents’ daily life through workshops and materials;
Draft and review fact sheets and other shared resources to summarize public policy and permitting processes;
Provide policy analysis on items including but not limited to state policy and regulatory schemes;
Draft advocacy letters and policy proposals to share with the community and educate legislators using 501(c)(3) organizational best practices;
Speak on behalf of the organization and its constituents at policy hearings and important state meetings to advocate for mission-driven positions;
Other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Passionate about social, environmental, and climate justice;
Must have the ability to travel within Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio when needed;
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Political Science, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Environmental Law, or other related fields is preferred;
Ability to quickly learn PPT’s policy strategy as it pertains to the overall goals of the organization and working group;
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and build upon PPT’s policy strategy as it pertains to the overall goals of the organization;
Experience in meeting facilitation, organizing, and leadership;
Proficient in Google Drive and the G suite of applications and online collaboration software with excellent oral and written communication skills;
Weekday evening and weekend availability one to two nights/weekends per month to attend or lead events;

Starting salary $45,000-$54,000 per year, commensurate with experience plus monthly healthcare reimbursement, retirement, paid time off and holiday pay.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are two national organizations that work towards environmental protection, justice, and public health. Clean Water Action, a grassroots environmental organization, advocates for strong environmental laws, addresses local environmental issues, and safeguards public health. Clean Water Fund, a research and education organization, promotes justice and public interest related to water, waste, clean energy, and toxins. Both organizations aim to ensure that communities most affected by environmental degradation have a voice and access to resources for clean energy and justice. Their work also involves advancing energy policies that significantly reduce climate pollution in Massachusetts and creating an equitable energy system that reduces carbon emissions and gives frontline communities a voice and resources to participate in the clean energy economy and adapt to climate change.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are hiring a full-time program director in our Boston office to lead the organizations’ Massachusetts campaigns to combat climate change, promote environmental justice and ensure all communities have access to affordable clean energy. The Climate Justice Program Director will press for statewide reforms and local projects by working in coalition and leading the engagement of Clean Water members to fight for clean energy and climate justice in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities
•Serve as the lead representative of Clean Water Action in climate justice coalitions, leading initiatives, chairing projects or subcommittees, and ensuring strategic alignment with Clean Water’s mission.
•Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders and partner organizations–particularly those in environmental justice communities, as well as state legislators and administrative officials.
•Collaborate with coalition partners and colleagues to design, execute, and evaluate campaign plans that build grassroots and political power, while advancing environmental justice and increasing access to clean energy and energy efficiency in underserved communities.
•Lead and oversee climate justice communications, ensuring consistent messaging across member communication, social media, traditional media, and other public platforms to amplify community voices and advocate for Clean Water’s Climate Justice priorities.
•Deliver policy victories that benefit low-income communities and communities of color.
•Supervise and mentor a small team of 1-2 staff and 1-2 interns, ensuring professional growth and alignment with campaign goals.
•Direct and expand grant fundraising efforts for climate justice campaigns, and collaborate on fundraising events, donor engagement, and appeals to sustain and grow the program’s impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in campaign organizing, including strategy development, project design, execution, and evaluation.
• A strong background in clean energy policy, climate justice, and community-driven solutions, with a demonstrated ability to integrate these areas in advocacy work.
• Experience with community organizing and/or policy advocacy in Massachusetts.
•Demonstrated understanding of the legislative process in Massachusetts and what it takes for a bill to become a law.
•Demonstrated commitment to Clean Water’s mission and values including leadership on economic and racial justice issues.
•Strong interpersonal skills including cultural competency in working with people from various economic, racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
•Ability to adapt in evolving situations, coupled with an innate curiosity and a growth mindset that encourages taking initiative and learning from every experience.
•Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to work with the media and tell the campaign “story.”
•Well organized and able to manage multiple projects at one time.
•Demonstrated team leadership skills including at least 2 years of experience in supervising full-time, permanent staff.
•Demonstrated success with grant writing.
• Ability to work a hybrid position that regularly includes work from home, in-person collaboration at Clean Water’s Boston office, and travel to meet with community leaders, coalition partners, and state officials across Massachusetts.

Center for Environmental Law and Policy (CELP) is seeking a part-time Staff Attorney position in Seattle, WA. The Center for Environmental Law & Policy is a statewide organization whose mission is to protect, preserve and restore Washington’s waters through education, policy reform, agency advocacy, and public interest litigation.

Applicants must have at least two years of law experience, including familiarity with administrative law and litigation. Environmental or water law experience a plus. Demonstrated skills must include excellent writing and analytical skills, strong legal research skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, duties include but are not limited to the following:

Agency Advocacy: Represent CELP in public meetings, review and comment on draft rules, policies, reports, and permits, draft and edit comments for coalition groups, and provide advise on a course of action regarding agency decisions.
Policy and Legislative Work: Analyze pending or potential legislation and advise CELP’s lobbyist and staff on potential impacts. Work with CELP’s lobbyist and Legislative Committee to develop responsive strategies, including and drafting amendments or alternative legislation. Coordinate with tribal, federal, state, and local government organizations and non-governmental organizations regarding legislative issues.
Public Interest Litigation: Coordinate with CELP volunteer attorneys, outside attorneys and co-plaintiffs on all litigation matters. Duties include brief writing, discovery processes, representation at hearings and oral arguments. File and review public records requests.

Requirements:

Juris Doctor Degree and at least two years of relevant environmental law experience.

Candidate must be a member of the Washington Bar or a member in a state where there is reciprocity.

Benefits include generous leave policy, and transit benefit. CELP will also pay attorney’s Washington Bar dues.

E-mail cover letter, resume, writing sample (not more than 10 pages), and references to Trish Rolfe, tr****@**lp.org. CELP is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair and equal treatment of its employees and constituents regardless of differences based on culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, or sexual orientation. CELP encourages Women, BIPOC and LGBTQ applicants to apply.

California Coastkeeper Alliance (CCKA) unites Waterkeeper organizations statewide to fight for swimmable, fishable, and drinkable waters for all Californians. CCKA and Waterkeepers work together to develop, implement, and defend freshwater and ocean policies for the benefit of California’s communities and ecosystems. CCKA is a member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, an international network of water advocates with more than 300 organizations.

Position Summary

CCKA seeks a dynamic policy advocate to represent California Waterkeepers in state agency and legislative forums. The Policy Analyst/Policy Manager (job title depending on experience) will work with the Executive Director and legal staff to develop, advocate, and comment on clean water legislation, policies, permits, regulations, and funding measures. This will include work to develop strategies and reforms to address key threats to California coastal areas, bays, and rivers, such as protecting public trust resources and instream flows from over pumping, diversions, and groundwater extraction; agricultural and stormwater runoff; trash pollution; ocean desalination facilities; safe and affordable drinking water; wasteful water use; and ensuring all polluters are held accountable, particularly in underserved communities that are disproportionately impacted by pollution. The Policy Analyst/Policy Manager should be a self-starter, who is productive working with a remote team and juggling numerous projects and issues.

Major Responsibilities

Policy

Track, analyze, and develop written comments on permits, policies, monitoring plans, and other technical documents related to water quality, watershed health, ocean climate resiliency, and sustainable water supply.
Develop, write, negotiate, and advocate for legislation that advances CCKA’s mission to obtain fishable, swimmable, and drinkable waters for all Californians.
Draft and present oral testimony, and otherwise represent CCKA positions at public meetings, hearings, and other forums, including participation on technical committees and in stakeholder groups.
Assist with the implementation of campaigns to advance organizational priorities before the CaliforniaLegislature, State Water Resources Control Board, Ocean Protection Council, and other entities.
Createand maintain relationships with legislative staff, agency staff, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders.

Administrative

Proactively identify funding for CCKA’s advocacy work and assist with grant management, includingpreparing proposals and reports.
Develop online and written communications materials on key advocacy topics for a general audience.
Supervise and mentor policy interns as needed.

Additional Responsibilities for Policy Manager

Assist Executive Director with organizational workplan development to identify upcoming policy goals.
Develop, implement, and lead policy and legislative campaigns with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent years of experience, with a preference for legal, science, or engineering fields.
1+ years (Policy Analyst) or 3+ years (Policy Manager) of experience in the legislative, policy, or advocacy field.
Broad understanding of science, regulatory, and policy issues relating to water and coastal resources.
Strong writing and editing skills, with a commitment to accuracy and rigor.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills, including meeting facilitation.
Ability to prioritize and efficiently execute multiple tasks, perform undirected work with meticulous attention to detail, meet deadlines, and work under pressure on multiple projects.
Scientific and technical expertise, including expertise in hydrology issues, environmental modeling, water quality analysis, monitoring protocols and other facets of technical environmental work, is preferred.
Passion for California’s ocean, coast, bays, and rivers.

Physical Requirements

The job entails typical office environment work (sitting at computer, on phone, etc.) and use of standard office equipment. Ability to occasionally travel to various meetings and sites throughout the state is needed.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range is $68,000 – $75,000 (Policy Analyst) or $78,000 – $88,000 annually (Policy Manager), depending on experience. This is a full-time position that reports to the Executive Director. CCKA offers fully paid medical and dental benefits (employee-only), vacation and sick time, an employer-sponsored retirement plan with company match (eligible after one year of full-time service), and a generous holiday schedule.

Location

This is a hybrid position. All candidates for this position must be able to report to the office in Sacramento and/or to various Sacramento-based meetings at least once per week.

To Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to in**@***********er.org with the subject line: “Policy Analyst/Manager Application – [your name].” We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled, with a start date for this position as soon as possible.

CCKA is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified job applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.