Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Island Institute seeks qualified candidates for an Island Fellowship, a two-year placement in one of Maine’s coastal or 15 year-round island communities. We have had 153 fellows in the 25 years of the Island Fellows program.

The Island Institute Fellows Program places college (associates or higher) and master’s degree graduates in Maine’s coastal and year-round island areas to live and work for two years. Fellowship positions provide a unique opportunity for recent graduates to apply their skills and gain real-life, place-based experience in climate and/or marine economy using community development practices. Island Institute Fellows work directly with a host organization on a priority project identified by the community, while also contributing their own interests and passions to the area they live in. The fellowship experience is designed to support the development of essential career skills. The cohort of fellows take part in a variety of professional experiences designed to build communication, project management, facilitation, and leadership skills.

Island Institute’s Fellows Program supports Maine’s coastal and island communities by:

Strengthening capacity for local planning and management in the areas of climate and/or marine economy.
Providing technical assistance in implementing local research, planning, education, and communication projects.

Successful candidates will be community-focused, self-motivated, self-aware, and committed to the Institute’s mission and values. Applicants must be able to allocate their time and resources while working across multiple projects.

Requirements

Have achieved an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree within five years.
Ability and willingness to travel to off-site locations, including by boat.
Eligibility to work in the USA.
Ability to reside full time in the community where the fellowship is located.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated interests or abilities in community development, community-based work, or related fields in the areas of climate and/or marine economy.
Strong interpersonal communication skills; able to speak about the work in an articulate and compelling manner (one-on-one and with groups).
The ability to understand rural communities and how change happens locally.
The interest in and ability to listen to communities and partners to inform, develop, and implement responsive programming.
Interest in shaping experiences for community members that inspire them to act and solve problems.
Comfort with technology, including information technology systems such as Office 365 applications.
Ability to manage time and work with minimal direct supervision AND/OR
Ability to work collaboratively in multi-generational settings.
Enthusiasm for living and working in small, rural areas.

Essential Functions

Work within a community, municipal, or educational organization for 24 months.
Connect and integrate into a community and apply this understanding to an identified project.
Apply project management skills to move projects forward in a way that promotes community engagement and creates sustainability at the end of the fellowship.

Other Requirements

The Island Institute Fellowship is a full-time job; Fellows cannot hold additional employment without prior approval.
Due to the program’s nature, some fellowships will require Fellows to have a car and/or driver’s license.

Benefits

Housing, utilities, and internet provided & paid for by Island Institute.
$14.65/hour; 35-hour work week.
14 paid holidays.
Four weeks of paid time off (vacation, sick, & personal time).
Professional development retreats & workshops.
Professional development stipend.
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability & 403b retirement benefits available.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Due to the variability in site placement and duties, all essential functions and specific work environments will be provided as part of site placement. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical demands: the employee is required to sit, enter data using computer keyboard and mouse, stand, walk, bend over occasionally, and move about the office space as well as between building floors. Typically, there is no requirement to lift and/or move weights of more than 15 pounds. The employee will be expected to travel on occasion by boat and ferry to various island and remote coastal locations. There will be times when working long hours, evenings and weekends will be required.

Travel: Must be comfortable traveling for extended periods of time by any mode of transportation in cross-cultural contexts.

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Acadia Center is seeking an Energy and Climate Policy Analyst to join its in-house data and analysis team to craft, research, and prepare reports and analyses that advance Acadia Center’s program priorities and document and rebut regressive efforts.
Position

Anyone excited about applying sound research and analysis to tackle large scale climate, clean energy and energy justice challenges would be drawn to this position. The Energy and Climate Policy Analyst will research and prepare reports and analyses to support Acadia Center priorities to accelerate, shape and implement energy, energy justice and climate reforms that achieve a climate safe future. Acadia Center’s theory of change prioritizes developing credible information to inform recommendations, reframe debates and build support for change. Candidates should be excited by opportunities for using data to inform public policy and enjoy exploring creative ways to communicate their findings to broad audiences. Projects include work on buildings, energy system and transportation efficiency and electrification; benefits from multi-state and inter-regional climate and energy policy coordination; energy burden; and rapid response to external disinformation campaigns. The position will present research and policy recommendations to stakeholders and policymakers in a variety of forums.
Key Responsibilities

Research and prepare analytical materials that support Acadia Center’s program priorities and projects
Evaluate and present greenhouse gas reduction strategies, including economic analysis
Prepare Acadia Center research publications and advocacy materials
Leverage writing skills to communicate complex, technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders (general public, politicians, state agency staff, peer advocacy organizations, internal staff, etc.)
Prepare analyses documenting lost benefits from regressive energy policies and assist with Rapid Response to climate and energy disinformation
Examine the impact of climate reforms across diverse populations
Work within Acadia Center’s analysis team to report on state and regional greenhouse gas emissions levels, policy implementation progress, energy market trends, energy justice issues and other items
Influence strategic planning on key program work

Requirements

The Energy and Climate Policy Analyst should have exceptional quantitative analytic skills, high proficiency in technical work such as the ability to use or critique models; and an interest in communicating complex information to decisionmakers, media and general audiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in energy and environmental issues, a passion for climate action, energy justice and consumer impacts, and be comfortable working cooperatively in a team structure while handling independent assignments. The candidate will also be proactive, interested in contributing input or developing ideas for new projects. An advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred, but consideration will be given to all exceptional candidates who have an interest in sustainable environmental and economic policies. Skills valuable for the position include:

Quantitative and analytic experience in energy, climate, affordability, transportation and buildings
Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting and energy system modeling is a plus
Proven ability to clearly communicate technical energy concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, both in writing and verbally, strongly preferred
Familiarity with a programming language is an asset
General data processing and organizing, plus ability to conduct literature reviews on new topics
Must be organized, pro-active and able to multi-task, prioritize tasks and manage time accordingly
A willingness to take initiative and learn new tasks
Flexibility to work outside of job description parameters, when needed
Enthusiasm for Acadia Center’s mission and approach to equitable climate solutions
Reports to the Senior Director, Climate and Energy Analysis; proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected

Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position; requests for flex or part time schedules will be considered. Acadia Center is operating on a remote office policy that may be revised. Travel in the region is expected. Location is flexible but proximity to Acadia Center offices and key forums is necessary. Depending on qualifications and experience, the position can be filled at the Analyst ($66,000 – $86,000) or Senior Analyst ($84,800 – $106,000) levels. Benefits for salaried employees include health care, dental, retirement, disability, and vacation. Reports to: Director of Climate and Energy Analysis.

The US Composting Council (USCC) is a national organization that has served the commercial compost industry since 1990. We are a family-friendly, flexible, innovative, and impassioned group with options for hours, location, and growth within the organization.

About You:

You are an energetic, team-oriented individual passionate about our customers & members, the environment, and mission-driven data programs that facilitate informed decision-making. Your impact on the rest of our team’s success will be substantial.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced advocacy and public policy professional to join our team. The Public Policy Director will be responsible for managing all grassroots advocacy, legislative tracking, policy direction, and advocacy activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of grassroots advocacy strategies to advance USCC’s policy priorities with key legislators at the Federal and State levels.
Organize Legislative and Environmental Affairs and monthly State Legislative Committee calls, develop agendas, and guest speakers, identify issue priorities, and action strategies, and take minutes following USCC committee and board policy. Develops Public Policy program budget and work plan.
Develop an understanding of substantive policy rationale for policy issues. Public speaking experience preferred for representation of USCC in appropriate venues.
Mobilize and guide members and chapters through grassroots initiatives, including the Compost Action Center; in coordination with Public Affairs, create and distribute targeted advocacy materials such as action alerts and talking points.
Expand grassroots engagement and program by helping to build congressional relationships, especially with congressional leaders or Members of Congress on key committees. Expand the Compost Caucus; oversee state legislative tour development programs and any group lobbying on Capitol Hill.
Support the planning and execution of NADA’s annual Washington Conference fly-in and other important meetings with policymakers.
Work cross-functionally with USCC departments to advance public policy goals, and communications and drive advocacy outreach initiatives.
Develop persuasive reports and responses for regulations and legislation and produce the annual USCC Policy Report.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or related field, or equivalent relevant experience required.
Direct experience in testifying, developing testimony, regulatory responses, and grassroots advocacy at the state and local levels. Minimum of four years of public policy experience, ideally within a trade association, with a proven track record of increased responsibility and successful advocacy efforts.
Strong written communication and dynamic presentation abilities.
Experience in grassroots organizing, lobbying, and building bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results within tight timelines.
Analytical mindset with excellent project management skills. Requires a curious and strategic mindset to navigate complex policy landscapes and partnerships.
Professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy are essential for success in this role.
Balance Public Policy duties with other assignments as required; public policy duties will be 75% of the position.

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement matching; vacation, sick, and personal days; and hybrid/remote work capability.

Friends of the San Juans (Friends), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is seeking a Legal Director and Staff Attorney to help us protect San Juan County’s shorelines, communities and island resources, and the Salish Sea marine ecosystem. The role will involve strategic legal counsel, overseeing litigation efforts, representing the organization in diverse legal forums, directing Friends’ permitting reviews, and organizing key constituencies and campaigns to develop and implement policies that promote sustainable land use and environmental protection. This position requires a deep commitment to environmental advocacy, exceptional legal acumen, expertise in campaigns, a commitment to community engagement, and the ability to learn and navigate complex regulatory landscapes such as maritime law.

Roles + Responsibilities

Legal Campaigns

Pursue strategic, impact-litigation opportunities and campaigns in the Salish Sea region that advance organizational priorities.
Guide negotiations and settlement agreements to protect the Salish Sea.
Thoughtfully engage sovereign nation and Tribal Treaty rights and work with Indigenous leaders, Tribes, and diverse partner organizations for common goals.

Policy and Permit Monitoring

Identify, analyze, and comment on mission-relevant permit and ordinance proposals to ensure compliance with environmental protections.
Review and comment on private and public local, state, provincial, and federal actions likely to cause environmental impacts in and around San Juan County. This includes engagement in public processes for on-the-ground projects as well as policy development and creation, rulemaking, and long-range planning.
Conduct closed and open-record legal appeals before the San Juan County Hearing Examiner, Growth Management Hearings Board, Shorelines Hearings Board, Pollution Control Hearings Board, and state courts.
When necessary, conduct litigation as sole staff attorney, including drafting the complaint and subsequent briefs, engaging in motion practice, identifying and preparing witnesses, taking depositions, and conducting direct and cross-examination.

Community Mobilization

Interact and work with community, organizational members, and decision-makers.
Assist with communications, public narrative work, fundraising, engagement and outreach activities, including campaigns and events.
Monitor strategic engagement at San Juan County Council and Planning Commission meetings, participate and engage organization when relevant.
Support Friends’ state legislative agenda with comments, advocacy, and action alerts.

Organizational Capacity

Cultivate new allies and collaborate effectively with partners, assessing and leveraging opportunities to expand legal advocacy and support the development of leaders and interns who expand Friends’ work.
Act as Friends Staff Attorney including reviewing and updating Friends’ contracts, issue briefings, internal policies, and 501h advocacy tracking.
Lead the internal and public risk management and Board legal briefings under the guidance of the Legal Review Committee in partnership with the Executive Director; conduct duties of Corporate Secretary; and serve as staff for the Board Legal Review Committee.
Other job responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

Reporting

Supervised by the Executive Director. The Legal Director serves on the senior strategy team with the Executive Director, Marine Protection and Policy Director, and the Science Director. The Legal Director will mentor and guide support staff, contract attorneys, and interns.
Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor with admission in the Washington State Bar Association or the ability to acquire membership through reciprocity.
Two years of post-law-school, professional experience.
Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just work environment.
Commitment to the public interest and a passion for Friends’ protector mission.
Ability to work as a solo attorney, including developing a litigation strategy, drafting written work product, preparing witnesses, and prosecuting litigation as sole chair.

Preferred Qualifications

Over five years of post-law-school, professional experience.
Litigation and settlement experience including participation in administrative hearings.
Experience with WA Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, Shorelines Hearings Board, and/or Growth Management Hearings Board.
Community organizing, issue advocacy, and campaign experience
Knowledge base in land-use law concepts and state and federal environmental laws
Knowledge base in maritime law and other areas of the law related to marine vessel shipping
Outstanding research, analysis, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical, legal research, written and oral communication skills.
Able to work as a member of a team and work independently.
Strong initiative, thoughtful judgment, and a diligent work ethic.
Able to communicate complex legal and scientific concepts to members of the community.

Work Type Classification

Hybrid: The office is located in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. Office presence is required at least two days/week with allowance for remote work. On-site presence is required at key events and meetings across island communities, which could occur before or after normal working hours and/or on weekends. Schedule flexibility available, see personnel policy.
Friends of the San Juans is an employment at-will organization.

For more than 30 years, Pew has been a major force in engaging the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences, and solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our environment work spans all seven continents with more than 250 professionals working at the local, national, and international levels to reduce the scope and severity of global environmental problems, such as the erosion of large natural ecosystems that contain a great part of the world’s remaining biodiversity, and the destruction of the marine environment. Pew’s global environmental program focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people. We work in partnership with governments, Indigenous rights holders, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, local stakeholders, scientists, and other researchers to advance public policy so that nature and communities can thrive.

Position Overview

The principal associate collaborates across the U.S. Conservation team to protect coastal, marine, terrestrial, and freshwater biodiversity and improve the adaptation and resilience of ecosystems and human communities to harmful impacts of climate change in the Pacific region.

Reporting to the senior manager, U. S. Conservation, Pacific Campaigns, the principal associate represents the project to key decision-makers and partner groups, works with the project team to identify and develop new partnerships, and leads stakeholder and Tribal engagement work related to Pew’s conservation efforts in the Pacific region. The principal associate will also provide political analysis and recommendations to help guide and implement campaign objectives related to freshwater, terrestrial, coastal and marine conservation, and work closely with colleagues across Pew.

Located in Pew’s Portland office, this position will participate in Pew’s core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week. A remote office location may be considered for candidates based elsewhere in California, Oregon or Washington state.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an understanding of coastal, marine, freshwater, and terrestrial issues and the political landscape in the Pacific region to inform and advance program priorities.

Lead or co-lead the development and implementation of effective strategies and plans to deliver program objectives.

Work with communications staff to research, write, and edit campaign materials, such as web content, advocacy materials, fact sheets, and fundraising materials.

Represent Pew in coalitions, conferences, events and meetings with government agencies, stakeholders, policymakers, Tribal Nations and other officials.

Collaborate with project leadership and with Pew’s government relations, communications, and legal affairs departments, and other colleagues to coordinate the projects and other Pew initiatives in the region.

Provide support for team-sponsored convenings of stakeholders, experts, and the public—including securing speakers and experts, agenda development, logistics, invitations, and preparing materials for briefings and events.

Cultivate and manage effective relationships with partner organizations, scientists, Tribal nations, government representatives and elected officials and other relevant stakeholders.

Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew’s values and the project’s related goals and shared agreements.

Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

Aptitude to think strategically and creatively, adjust to changing circumstances, remain attentive to details and exercise sound judgment in problem-solving.

Demonstrated time- and project-management skills, including a capacity to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.

Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.

Experience with leading or assisting with public policy initiatives.

Experience working in teams and coalitions to advance policy objectives.

Excellent applied research and analytical skills, including synthesizing large sets of information and identifying key themes.

Growing cultural competency related to Indigenous People and Tribal Nations of the region along with an understanding of sovereignty, Tribal Nation governmental processes, treaty rights, and ancestral lands desired.

A commitment to continue individual learning about DEIJ principles and willingness to apply learnings into campaign planning, policy writing, and engagement strategies.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Generally, six years of applicable experience.

Key attributes and preferred experience

Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects and campaigns that require support across the political spectrum.

Comfort with developing and moving complex projects forward with a high degree of independence within a creative, fast-paced, action-oriented, and collegial environment.

Skillful at setting short- and long-term planning goals in line with program strategies.

Experience developing and managing productive and collaborative relationships.

Experience convening groups of policymakers, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, and other constituencies.

Experience in advancing policy reforms at the federal, state and/or local government level.

Experience with conservation policy area preferred.

A growing understanding of emerging concepts related to landscape resilience, climate resilience, climate preparedness, nature-based solutions, natural climate solutions, and integrating climate data into resource planning processes.

The American Flood Coalition is a bipartisan, member-driven coalition working to scale innovative solutions to the country’s toughest flood adaptation challenges. AFC comprises more than 450 elected officials, local leaders, municipalities, civic and military groups, and businesses that work together to advance flood solutions at the local, state, and federal levels. As the only national coalition that focuses on flooding and sea level rise across all levels of government, AFC is uniquely positioned to transform how communities around the country adapt to flooding and sea level rise.

Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic and dynamic State Government Relations Associate Director to join our growing State Strategy team, which is responsible for developing and scaling flood resilience policies and best practices across states. Reporting to the State Government Relations Director, this role will advise and guide our legislative strategy. By cultivating and maintaining authentic relationships with key officials and providing input on strategic decisions, this individual will help shape the future of flood policy and resilience across states.

The ideal candidate will be a driven self-starter with a deep understanding of state legislative processes, outstanding interpersonal skills, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire to apply their experience to grow our coalition. If you want to work alongside immensely passionate and talented people who are intent on helping flood-affected communities adapt and thrive, we want to talk to you. This role will require occasional work travel, no more than 20% of time. We are open to hiring at the Director level for this role as well, for candidates with significantly more experience.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, agency officials, and other key decision makers across states, and educate them on opportunities to build resilience and reduce flood risk.
Serve as an in-house expert on state legislator engagement and legislative strategies.
Evaluate, prioritize, and monitor legislation in key states to keep track of the status of legislative efforts and maintain a steady awareness of relevant ongoing policy priorities, hearings, briefings, etc.
Spearhead and advance tactics to support the creation and implementation of strategy to develop events, programming and partnerships to engage state legislators across the country interested in flooding.
Facilitate strategic discussions and serve as a collaborative thought partner in testing and refining hypotheses on how to effectively scale policy and best-practices across states.

Qualifications

​​7+ years experience in state government relations, association management, lobbying, or senior legislative staffing, familiarity with adaptation and resilience policy preferred.
Demonstrated experience building strong, authentic relationships with lawmakers across the political spectrum.
Strong track record of rapidly mastering and communicating complex issues and topics to a variety of audiences, verbally and in writing, in a clear, credible, and compelling manner.
A track record of effectively engaging senior stakeholders​ across in-person and remote settings.
Demonstrated aptitude in all areas of strategy development, including project management, problem-solving, and communication, managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Willingness to register as a lobbyist, if required.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Location

Washington, D.C., or open to state-based employees in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, or Gulf Coast. From all locations, employees must be located near an airport for travel.

Benefits

Salary range for Associate Director-level candidates: $100,000 to $120,000

Generous and flexible paid time off.
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401k plan with 4% employer match.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, as well as basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits.
Relocation assistance to DC for new employees living outside of the D.C. metropolitan area.

We also offer:

A hybrid work schedule: All D.C.-based are in-person in our D.C. office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the option to work from home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Company-sponsored outings, such as happy hours, after-work activities, a holiday party, an annual retreat, and more.
Office closure the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
A modern office with amenities, including gym access, snacks and drinks, a business casual dress code, and a collaborative floor plan with options to suit every workstyle.

We encourage you to apply for this position even if you do not meet 100% of qualifications listed here. The American Flood Coalition is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates with unique backgrounds and strive to create and maintain an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Do you want to leave your mark on the world and build support for protecting and restoring the world’s oceans? Oceana is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal support for the advocacy campaigns running out of the Washington, D.C., office. The Senior Counsel will also advise the campaigns on legal compliance and risk mitigation and assist in administrating the Law Department.

The Senior Counsel may also engage in special projects, including to research new campaign issue or geographic areas; provide legal support to campaigns run by other Oceana offices around the world; assist in defending Oceana against legal claims brought by outside parties; and perform other tasks managed by the Law Department as needed.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. A minimum of 5 years of legal experience is required.

Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-quarter of the world’s wild fish catch. With more than 300 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana’s campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world.

Compensation Range: $120,00 minimum, $150,000 midpoint $170,000 maximum.

MassCEC seeks an experienced, motivated, and organized candidate to join the team as a Senior Program Manager. The Senior Program Manager will support MassCEC in accelerating the advancement of key decarbonization technologies and actions, furthering economic development in the Massachusetts clean energy industry, and helping to meet the Commonwealth’s climate goals.

For more than a decade MassCEC has supported initiatives in ocean renewable energy, with a strong emphasis on the development of the offshore wind sector. Offshore wind is one of MassCEC’s four core focus areas, along with clean transportation, high-performance buildings, and net-zero grid. MassCEC’s offshore energy team works to advance the Commonwealth’s goal to responsibly develop cost-effective offshore wind and reduce project risk, increase market confidence, and maximize the associated climate, workforce, and economic benefits of this new industry.

The offshore energy team leads a wide portfolio of initiatives in close collaboration with industry, government agencies, academia, and many other stakeholders. These initiatives are grouped in three (3) primary areas:

Sector Development – Generate and grow local manufacturing, suppliers, service providers, and infrastructure and develop a well-trained, highly-skilled, safe, and diverse workforce.
Planning, Analysis, and Engagement – Address identified gaps and needs through the support of technical studies, planning processes, projects, and stakeholder engagement on fisheries, wildlife, wind/ocean conditions, and transmission.
Research and Innovation – Support and collaborate to foster technology innovations, advance commercialization, learn from early deployments, and expand offshore energy research.

The Senior Program Manager will support efforts to advance the Commonwealth’s goals for offshore wind. The Senior Program Manager will manage several elements within the offshore energy program’s portfolio of initiatives with particular emphasis on wildlife and fisheries, research and innovation, and stakeholder engagement related to offshore wind development in Massachusetts and the region. The Senior Program Manager will also coordinate and collaborate with other offshore energy program initiatives including port infrastructure, workforce development, business development, and supply chain initiatives.

The Senior Program Manager’s job responsibilities consist of a range of activities including leading the development of new funding solicitations; leading contracting processes and ongoing management of awards; supporting industry and stakeholder engagement; and supporting analysis and assessment of offshore energy program activities. The Senior Program Manager will supervise one or more Program Administrators/Coordinators and/or fellows to support these responsibilities. MassCEC expects the responsibilities of this position to evolve as MassCEC pursues future endeavors. The Senior Program Manager will report to the Deputy Managing Director. The position may also provide support to other MassCEC focus areas (such as Net Zero Grid, Transportation, Buildings) depending on the needs of the organization.

As the Senior Program Manager will serve as primary point of contact for multiple activities, the successful candidate must demonstrate excellent procurement, contracting, project management, and communication skills and a proven ability to manage complex, ongoing, multi-party projects.

The Senior Program Manager will help lead MassCEC’s role as a convener in the Commonwealth’s renewable energy community and should have a working knowledge of and established connections to the energy sector, academic/research partners and associated industries.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in energy or environmental policy, business management, environmental science/studies, economics, other related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

5+ years of experience in project management and administration
Demonstrated program management experience, particularly around effective team communication, prioritization, and management.
5+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook in a work setting.
Experience in the public sector or renewable energy industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Familiarity with at least one of the following: offshore wind or other renewable energy technologies; energy market structure and economics of energy projects; energy policy and regulation;
Analytical mindset with rigorous attention to detail;
Excellent organizational, collaboration, written and oral communication, and presentation skills;
Strong quantitative research and analytical skills;
Keen understanding of prioritization and an ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines effectively;
Demonstrated ability to get up-to-speed quickly and work independently;
Excellent problem-resolution skills, and demonstrated ability to make informed decisions;
Team-first attitude and the capacity to be flexible in a dynamic work environment;
Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, and cultivate appropriate relationships;
Working knowledge of basic accounting and payment processing (budgets, invoices, etc.) preferred;
Ability to read and absorb complex proposals, contracts, polices, rules, etc. and extract the information needed to ensure compliance with each;
Excellent PC skills and ability to use related business applications (e.g. Microsoft Office suite);
Experience with databases / large data sets.
Strong mastery of Excel with an ability to explain graphic information effectively;
Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, and verbal/written communication skills; and
Experience with making cross-functional decisions impacting business processes and results.

The Program Coordinator – Outreach/Stakeholder Relations – is responsible for developing and maintaining collegial relationships with community stakeholders, institutional stakeholders, and service recipients; having a technical understanding of planning and deployment for energy conserving technologies and methods; organizing and coordinating project activities; and implementing and monitoring program activities and expenditures. The position acts as coordinator for program activities, which may include development of an EV charging station deployment program in underserved markets, or other exciting challenges. The position requires the ability to work with contractors and consultants, vendors and service professionals, community organizations, MEC staff and others to ensure the programs are meeting the needs of the community and the expectations of grantor agencies. Candidates who reside in Kansas cities, such as Salina, Wichita, and Lawrence, encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties

Relationship Management: Develop and maintain collegial relationships with stakeholders and service recipients. Work with staff to maintain and utilize an informative database of stakeholders and project partners.

Relational Database Maintenance: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of stakeholder and project partner information. Regularly update and manage the database to support program activities and reporting needs.
Community Engagement Support: Engagement with community development and grassroots agencies, including leadership opportunities to assist sub awardees with executing community engagement.
Meeting and Event Coordination: Coordinate meetings, workshops, and assist with large scale events for the program. Work on event design, guest scheduling, logistical details, promotion, and execution.
Project Coordination: Plan and coordinate project activities, ensuring tasks are completed on time and meet project objectives. Collect data, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders. Monitor project progress and financials to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Program Support: Assist with efficient execution of the program, assist partners and stakeholders needing support. Assist with funding opportunities to sustain the program and this position long term.
Team Contributor: Collaborate, support, and contribute positively to the work environment of a small, collegial non-profit organization.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent years of experience
One to three years of successful and progressively responsible related work experience
Experience in or demonstrated understanding of sustainable transportation, building performance, urban/rural/regional planning, and/or federal project management.
Knowledge and experience with federal grants.
The position requires a valid driver’s license.

Skills and Competencies

Leadership Skills: Must be a self-starter, able to work independently and with other staff and the community toward common goals and demonstrate a respect for others and their ideas.
Relationship Management: Outgoing attitude. Proactive approach to communications with program and project stakeholders. An understanding of best practices in communications with all types of job titles and cultural backgrounds necessary.
Community Engagement: Knowledge and experience forming and maintaining strategic partnerships with community organizations, as MEC strives to meet the needs of our community with the highest degree of integrity. Knowledge and experience with community outreach and engagement, especially underserved populations.
Time Management Skills: Organizational skills and strong coordination skills necessary to manage multiple ongoing individual and team tasks and adhere to deadlines. Complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Ability to work autonomously and keep commitments and manage competing demands.
Industry Knowledge and Proficiency: Knowledge or ability to learn about technologies and strategies related to 1) electric vehicles and charging stations, 2) alternative fuels generally, or 3) building energy efficiency. Understanding of or ability to learn the technical and political background behind Kansas and Missouri’s responses to sustainability and/or transportation electrification, including knowledge of policy implementation on a local level.
Language Skills: Excellent listening skills. Ability to synthesize and communicate technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences with limited use of jargon. Ability to manage diverse constituencies; excellent communication skills (including ability to prepare correspondence to stakeholders). Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Proficiency in a language other than English, preferably Spanish, a plus.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions, deal with problems involving several concrete variables, multi-task, and adapt to changes in the work environment. Change approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to work through frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Computer Skills: Strong experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems, Salesforce preferred. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite. Experience using information systems to store data. Proficiency with Internet functionality.