Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Senior Policy Advisor, Freshwater leads and implements The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC’s) federal freshwater policy strategies in service of TNC’s 2030 goals. They work primarily with U.S. federal agencies, Congress, and partners to develop, modify and advance strategies to shape water policy in the United States.

The successful candidate must reside in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Reporting to the US Federal Water Policy Team Lead on the North America Policy and Government Relations team, the Senior Policy Advisor, Freshwater furthers the work of The Nature Conservancy and its conservation partners through direct interaction with U.S. government agencies and Congress focusing on policy, practice, and funding initiatives that provide conservation opportunities and/or impact conservation and restoration of freshwater throughout America. They serve as a leader for TNC in developing, analyzing and implementing freshwater policy at the federal level in the United States and as a conduit between TNC’s programs and state chapters to key leaders in federal agencies. They will serve as a relationship manager and policy contact for senior officials at the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation and the US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water. They will serve as a leader and collaborator with other business units across TNC to develop and present clear and consistent messaging on freshwater priorities. They will possess a deep appreciation and respect for people and a desire to learn from others with varied perspectives and experiences.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, business or related field and 6 years of senior management level experience in government relations, corporate sector, or equivalent experience.

Supervisory experience.

Fluency in English.

Direct experience working with government agencies and Congress or equivalent experience working on U.S. federal policy for a nongovernmental organization.

Experience analyzing agency regulations and policy proposals, legislation, drafting comments, and developing alternative policy solutions.

Experience in leading policy strategy development and implementation.

Experience working with partners.

Project management experience including coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside an organization.

Experience with relationship building.

Experience negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements.

Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree appreciated.

Experience working in a federal agency or in a congressional office.

Experience presenting to and communicating with federal agency leadership, and members of Congress and their staff.

Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments, corporations, partners, donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff.

Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $129,000 – $149,000. The successful candidate must reside in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

The Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee seeks a climate policy advisor. Candidates should have a deep background in carbon pricing, carbon tariffs, and other market-based climate policies. Comprehensive understanding of the European Union carbon border adjustment mechanism as well as other international carbon pricing policies is strongly desired. Candidates should have at least seven years of work experience; previous Hill or administration experience is a plus. Candidates should be strong writers, entrepreneurial, and excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or any other factors.

Nature United is a national organization that is reimagining conservation across Canada. We believe that nature—thriving and full of life—is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy, and a future worth passing on to our grandchildren. Nature United is an affiliate of the global organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

The Federal Government Relations Advisor supports Nature United’s conservation goals by leading project teams, designing and delivering project objectives, and serving as liaison and informational contact between Nature United and federal agencies, parliamentarians and political staff.

Reporting to the Director of Government Relations, and working in collaboration with Strategic Partnerships , Conservation, and Communications teams the Federal Government Relations Advisor furthers the work of Nature United and conservation partners through direct interaction with the federal government, Indigenous governments, multilateral agencies, and/or other external partners focusing on federal policy, programs, and funding initiatives that provide opportunities and/or impact toward natural climate solutions (NCS), sustainable management of lands and oceans, and Indigenous-led conservation. They will identify conservation-related public policy and funding opportunities, evaluate the potential for strategic partnerships, and develop and implement strategies to influence priorities, public policy and public funding for conservation at the national and/or global level. They will liaise with counterparts within Nature United, our global affiliate (The Nature Conservancy), and with external partners to provide and extract useful lessons and experience, to coordinate on joint policy/practice approaches, and to position Canada as a global conservation and natural climate solutions leader.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years related experience or equivalent combination.

Fluency in English.

Understanding of Federal policy-making processes and Parliamentary system.

Experience presenting to and/or communicating with government or legislative staff and/or program leadership.

Experience in designing, implementing and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.

Communications experience including preparing and presenting project proposals and developing written communications.

Experience working with corporate, NGO and Indigenous partners, and government agencies.

Desired Qualifications:

French skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.

Master’s degree appreciated

Familiarity with social, economic and political conditions and issues in Canada, including Indigenous rights and Indigenous-led conservation.

Experience coordinating projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results.

Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiating and organizational skills.

Salary range in Canada is: $104,000 – $112,000 CAD annually

The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) is looking for a self-motivated and experienced individual for the role of Director of Policy, Energy. This role will join the energy programs team as an expert in power sector advocacy, supporting our work in coalition building, stakeholder education, and advocacy. This full-time position is responsible for supporting the organization’s energy policy agenda with an emphasis on the power sector and the deployment of renewable energy across Illinois. This role will be supervised by the Chief of Staff.

This position can be located in Springfield or Chicago, IL. The position is full-time and may include evening and weekend work, and occasional travel within Illinois.
About You

We’re looking for someone who is excited by the challenge of addressing the biggest issues facing Illinois. You should be a stellar communicator with excellent attention to detail who enjoys digging into legislative issues and working with broad coalitions of partners to build power and execute on legislative priorities.

We are a small, dynamic team that relies on each other to produce high-quality work.

We strongly encourage candidates from all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to further diversify our organization. IEC/IECEF is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of clean energy policy and programs, as well as the Illinois policy-making process.
Advocacy and/or political campaigns experience is a plus.
Passion for environmental advocacy, democracy, and environmental justice.
Excellent project management skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups and people.
Commitment to and knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion, and allyship work.
Proficiency in using Zoom and both the Microsoft and Google software suites.
Highly organized.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work independently.
Issue expertise in environmental and climate issues.
Strong writing skills — able to draft concise summaries, briefs, or reports.
Experience or interest in public interest work, advocacy, or lawmaking.

Salary: Salary range is $80,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience.

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is a regional nonprofit that works to accelerate energy efficiency, electrification, and grid-flexibility across Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states as a core strategy to reduce climate pollution and build an affordable, sustainable, just, and resilient energy future.

NEEP is based in Massachusetts, with staff in locations around the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions. We are a remote-first organization, which allows our employees to work in any of NEEP’s 13 states/jurisdictions in the region. If you are someone who can inspire groups of people and organizations to work collaboratively towards a common goal, then please keep reading.

The Senior Manager, Policy and Programs is responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of work in NEEP’s Policy and Programs department, including research, tools, and stakeholder engagement. The Senior Manager will manage NEEP’s role in convening the New England Heat Pump Accelerator, which is a major regional heat pump market transformation initiative. NEEP serves as the regional convener for this multi-year project. The Senior Manager will work in a fast-paced environment, oversee a project Advisory Council, uphold a governance process for the Council, establish and oversee regional engagement opportunities, draft program documents and other public facing resources, and coordinate stakeholders and market actors. In this role, the Senior Manager will provide direct oversight and support state implementation and the evaluation of the initiative. If you also have a deep interest in nonprofit work and the passion to champion mission-driven vision and values, we’d love to hear from you. You will thrive in NEEP’s collaborative and fast-paced work environment and will respect and uphold our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

A Day in the Life of This Role

In this role, you will work with a wide array of NEEP stakeholders, including state energy offices, utilities, energy efficiency program administrators, advocates, manufacturers, distributors, contractors, consultants, and nonprofit organizations across the region to facilitate policy and program implementation to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps. The Senior Manager will lead NEEP’s role as convener of the New England Heat Pump Accelerator and assist the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection in managing a coalition of stakeholders to achieve objectives.

This will include developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with regional partners, including the state agencies and program implementers involved with the New England Heat Pump Accelerator and serving as a resource on technical topics to allies, policymakers, and the media. The Senior Manager will oversee all meetings of the Accelerator including weekly project meetings, monthly Advisory Council meetings, and regional working groups. This position will also assess stakeholder needs and lead creation of policy resources to advance heat pump adoption in the region. The Senior Manager will be expected to respect and uphold NEEP’s core values. This position will report to the Director, Policy and Programs.

What NEEP is Looking for in a Candidate

7+ years of progressively senior experience in energy efficiency, project management, and stakeholder engagement and at least one year of manager-level experience
Advanced degree preferred but not required
Subject matter expertise in one or more of these areas: utility or statewide energy efficiency programs, utility and state energy planning, building decarbonization state level policies, heating and hot water electrification including cold-climate heat pumps, statewide energy efficiency workforce policy
Sound knowledge of the historical background of stakeholders and evolution of the industry
Ability to collect, organize, analyze, disseminate, and interpret relevant industry data to all levels of the organization
Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and trends to apply to NEEP’s strategic decision making
Demonstrated ability to collaborate internally and externally
Ability to manage budgets and proposals for complex, multi-year grant proposals
Ability to communicate program area strategy and activities to a variety of audiences, including funders
Demonstrated project management skills; accountability for project deliverables and financial systems
Experience developing strategic program initiatives that advance NEEP’s regional mission
Ability to lead the hiring and development of staff; take responsibility for the performance of the team
Ability to support team members in their professional development

Salary Range: The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, offering a range of $90,000 to $100,000 annually.

National Audubon Society is looking for an attorney to join a service-oriented Office of General Counsel (OGC). The Associate General Counsel will work closely with the General Counsel and the rest of the in-house legal team to provide high-level legal advice across the broad spectrum of practice areas routinely encountered by a complex, international mission-driven conservation organization. The Associate General Counsel (AGC) will support the General Counsel and the Audubon Legal Department, providing legal and management advice and counsel across the corporation.

This position is classified as hybrid, in accordance with Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of Audubon’s New York, NY office.

Compensation: $106,000 – $119,000 / year

Qualifications and Experience:

Juris Doctorate degree and 3-5 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.

Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, settlements, and other legal documents preferred.

Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams.

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated expertise in at least one area of preferred legal specialization. Multiple areas of expertise a plus.

High ethical standards and demonstrated work ethic.

Excellent listening, oral, and written skills.

Excellent research and analytical skills.

Excellent judgment.

Belief in Audubon’s mission a plus.

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

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to working with a diverse group of people.

Spanish or Portuguese competency not required but a plus.

Tuleyome is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as a full time (40 Hour) exempt Policy Analyst/Director (DOE) to advance our expansion, protection and engagement efforts for lands in the region. The Policy Analyst/Director will monitor, evaluate, research, develop and respond to local, state and federal policy, including legislative and regulatory proposals. The Policy Analyst/Director will oversee community and stakeholder engagement, collaborating with local, state and federal governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, businesses and tribal partners. The position is responsible for campaign planning and advocacy. The Policy Analyst/Director is an essential part of the Tuleyome team and works closely with the Executive Director.

The ideal candidate would have a love of the outdoors and the natural environment and a strong commitment to protecting America’s lands and the special places in our region. They would have outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, and the desire to work on dynamic, high-performance teams. The candidate would be committed to Tuleyome’s mission, equity and justice, is emotionally intelligent and has high integrity.

Position Objectives

Secure permanent protection for and access to priority lands in the region, including the expansion of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.
Provide leadership, support and strategic direction for proactive and defensive campaigns.
Increase collaboration with and co-management of public lands by tribal nations.
Increase knowledge of, and engagement in, our policy and planning processes in diverse and underserved communities.
Strengthen and build a powerful advocacy community by collaborating with groups, individuals and constituencies whose participation has historically been lacking in conservation.
Complete landscape-scale management plans for lands in the region, in coordination with tribes, that protect the land, including Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, and provide climate, cultural and natural resource benefits.
Identify and cultivate key relationships with elected and appointed officials and staff and with administrators at the local, state, federal and tribal levels.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years experience in environmental science, public policy, law, organizing, tribal issues, nonprofits or a related field.
Outstanding leadership skills and proven ability to build and manage successful campaigns that achieve results.
Team player with a passion for collaboration and a commitment to advancing justice, equality, diversity and inclusivity within the organization and the community.
Ability to travel and work extended hours as needed. Driving, travel and occasional flexible work hours are required. A valid driver’s license is required.
Experience and ease in communicating with high-level policy makers, including those in the legislative and executive branches, opinion leaders and their staff.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly in writing and in oral presentations to a range of audiences.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team in a small office environment.
Displays creativity, resourcefulness, passion, positive attitude and intellectual curiosity.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge and skills for the position.

Salary: $60,000 – $85,000 / year

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 7 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres, and supported thousands of farm families by improving farm viability and farmland access. Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture’s most pressing needs and opportunities.

Position Summary

AFT has historically played an outsized role in the development of agricultural policy. At the federal level, AFT led the effort that incorporated a Conservation Title into the 1985 Farm Bill. AFT has also worked actively on other titles of the Farm Bill and on other federal issues, including farm viability, farmland access, and tax policies. At the state level, AFT had a direct role in the creation of 30 farmland protection programs and numerous current use taxation programs—and has successfully championed a wide range of legislation that has advanced conservation practice adoption, farmland retention and access, and farm viability.

AFT is currently preparing a multiyear strategy aimed at advancing agricultural policy at both the state and federal level, including through the next Farm Bill. To achieve these goals, AFT has been expanding its policy team, which currently includes the Vice President of Policy, Senior Policy Advisor, Senior Policy Manager for Conservation & Energy, and Farm Viability Policy Manager, as well as additional policy staff in several states/regions, and consultant support. We are seeking a National Policy Director to expand synergies between our state and federal policy work, increase the capacity of the national team, and provide additional strategic leadership and management.

Reporting to the Vice President of Policy, the National Policy Director position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and carry out the policy agenda of a growing, forward-looking agricultural conservation organization. In addition to working with AFT’s federal and regional/state policy teams, this role will work closely with AFT’s program, communications, and research staff.

This position is not place-based and can be performed remotely. However, if performed remotely, applicants should expect to occasionally travel (15%) for key meetings, stakeholder engagements, board meetings, etc.

Qualifications

Strong desire to advance AFT’s mission by developing supportive policy grounded in research findings.

Proven track record of delivering superior results and assuming leadership roles in advancing policy.

Knowledge of state and/or federal legislative processes as well as state and/or federal agency policy-making processes.

Demonstrated strategic planning and project management skills and experience collaborating with diverse teams of colleagues, staff, and partners with flexibility and creativity.

Experience in developing partnerships with relevant stakeholders, such as farmers and ranchers, non-profits, the scientific community, corporations, and government agencies.

Skill in translating complex issues and policy to diverse audiences in writing as well as through meetings and presentations.

Desire to work as part of a highly collaborative team that values communication, transparency, and constructive debate.

Strong writing and editing skills, including real-time group editing of documents.

Willingness to work around a demanding schedule and deadlines.

Self-motivated, organized, and able to stay on task when managing multiple projects.

Commitment to expanding representation within AFT and across the agriculture and food system.

Ability to travel throughout country as needed (up to 15%).

If appropriate, ability to work effectively from home.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with state and/or federal agricultural programs related to conservation, farmland protection, farm viability, and/or farmland access.
Experience in state policy development, implementation, or advocacy.
Existing relationships with relevant national or regional stakeholder groups, legislative staff, and/or agency staff.
Budget development and management of projects and programs.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as public policy, political science, agriculture, or environmental science.

At least 10 years of total experience in state and/or federal policy, with 6 years relevant to agricultural viability, conservation, and/or farmland protection (experience can be substituted with post graduate degrees, fellowships, leadership programs, etc.).

Compensation

The salary for this role is $120,000 annually.

Travel

This position is NOT required to be in the Washington, DC area. However, applicants should expect to travel up to 15% of the time, including to the national office, regional offices, and elsewhere in the country.

The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. with staff across the country and beyond—seeks a Policy Director to lead and grow our Energy and Environment program. This is a senior leadership role with three equally important dimensions: driving substantive policy research and thought leadership, managing and developing a talented team, and building the philanthropic relationships and resources that sustain the program’s long-term ambitions. Candidates who excel in only one or two of these dimensions are unlikely to be the right fit.

The selected candidate will be the leader and chief visionary of R Street’s energy program. The program, currently our second oldest, maintains a full-time staff and draws support from a broad range of well-known corporate and foundation donors. The ideal candidate should take seriously both the importance of free markets in maintaining a prosperous society and the risks created by climate change. You will report to the Vice President of Organizational Performance and Advancement and work in close collaboration with our Executive Leadership, Business Development, Government Affairs, Communications, and Editorial teams.

No two weeks at R Street are the same, but a typical day may include:

Meeting with a foundation program officer to present the program’s research roadmap and explore multi-year funding opportunities.
Reviewing and strengthening an analyst’s explainer on transmission planning or interconnection reform.
Drafting public comments in response to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission notice of public rulemaking.
Coordinating with Business Development to create a grant proposal.
Speaking with coalition partners or policymakers about permitting modernization or market design.
Working with Communications to sharpen talking points for an upcoming media appearance.
Coaching a fellow to focus their analysis and elevate their writing on climate change adaptation.

Skills and qualifications: The following reflect our priorities for this role, in roughly descending order of importance.

Education
No particular educational background is required. We value demonstrated results over credentials.
Mission alignment
Genuine enthusiasm for R Street’s commitment to free markets and limited, effective government.

Fundraising and donor development experience
A track record of cultivating relationships with philanthropic and corporate funders and closing support for policy or research programs. Comfort with the full donor lifecycle, from prospecting through stewardship, is essential.
People and project leadership
Experience managing staff and guiding their professional development. Proven ability to oversee multi-stakeholder projects from scoping through delivery.
Fluency in energy and environmental public policy
Deep substantive knowledge across at least one of the program’s three pillars, with the ability to engage credibly across all three.
Writing and editing excellence
Top-tier writing skills and the ability to translate complex analysis for policymakers and general audiences.
Analytical range
Comfort synthesizing research across methods common to the program (e.g., literature review, secondary analysis, descriptive statistics, case studies). Familiarity with econometric approaches is a plus.
Relationship breadth
Demonstrated ability to work productively across ideological and stakeholder lines, including with those with whom you may disagree.
Entrepreneurial judgment
A self-starter orientation, strong situational judgment, and the ability to set and defend priorities under competing demands.
Strong attention to detail.
Vigilance against ninja infiltrations and a sense of humor.

The salary range for this position is $185,000–$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) is hiring a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney.

MEA is a nonprofit law center that combines the power of law with the resolve of communities facing environmental injustice to secure and protect the rights of all people to healthy water, land, and air. We provide legal services to communities with environmental concerns. We build their power by enhancing their know-how and by working collaboratively to create opportunities for their voices to impact legal and policy outcomes.

MEA has a broad portfolio of high-impact litigation. Our work focuses on the protection of the Great Lakes, opposing fossil fuel infrastructure, mitigating climate change, upholding the Public Trust Doctrine, supporting the environmental sovereignty of Native Nations, and strengthening policy and regulatory responses to water contamination. Visit our website at midwestadvocates.org to learn more.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Awareness of and respect for the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse backgrounds and knowledge of or connection to communities that have historically been denied meaningful input into environmental decision-making.
A commitment to environmental stewardship and public interest law.
Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and public speaking skills.
High-level organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently to manage multiple goals while effectively communicating and collaborating within a team structure.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the state of Wisconsin (or the willingness to become a member of the Wisconsin bar upon hire).
A track record of effective collaboration within organizations and coalitions.
Neither previous environmental law experience nor post-law school legal experience is required to be considered for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Four or more years of legal experience in the areas of Wisconsin administrative law and/or environmental law. Experience with energy law, appellate practice, Federal Indian law, or Tribal law is a plus.
High-level litigation skills, including case investigation, brief writing, pre-trial preparation, oral advocacy and trials, and settlement negotiations, showing a track record of success, increasing independence, and responsibility.
Experience supervising and mentoring law students and young attorneys.
Scientific literacy and ability to work with scientific experts to digest complex issues.
Experience in policy development, analysis, and review.

COMPENSATION

Candidates may be considered for either the Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney title based on criteria outlined in an internal rubric. Compensation for both roles will reflect experience and qualifications. The salary range for the positions is $70,000 to $110,000 per year. In addition, MEA offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, long-term disability, and a retirement plan with employer match. We offer flexible telework policies; however, this is not a remote position.