Job Tag: Law/Policy

The climate emergency is the defining challenge of our time, demanding an urgent and transformative response. The window for small, incremental action has closed; the moment for bold, emergency-level action is now.

Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) operates at the intersection of clean energy advocacy, strategic media, and civic participation to accelerate global decarbonization. Through cutting-edge media strategies, ACE combats climate disinformation, flattens the curve of clean energy opposition, increases diverse participation in our democracy, and inspires meaningful action. Our programs engage tens of millions of people annually, mobilizing audiences that traditional climate efforts often overlook.

ACE’s dynamic and diverse team thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, united by a shared commitment to addressing the climate crisis. As we expand to meet this critical moment, we seek talented individuals eager to make an impact.

JOB SUMMARY

To meet our climate goals, we must accelerate deployment of utility-scale renewables at a breakneck speed over the next decade. We see the biggest opportunities to advance decarbonization at the state and local level–accelerating utility-scale solar and wind energy projects in communities across the country, fighting local ordinances that are detrimental to the clean energy transition and proactively advancing local ordinances that are conducive to renewables, bring economic and community benefits, and balance environmental impacts.

The Policy Director, Renewables will play a pivotal role focused on local- and state-level policy and regulatory conditions that are at the crux of accelerating the deployment of utility-scale renewables, particularly in rural communities across the US. This role will spearhead the tracking of local ordinances and regulations that impact clean energy projects through a strategic analysis of threats and opportunities for renewables, where we can have influence through advocacy campaigns, and targeted entry points and decision makers. The Policy Director, Renewables will share research and analysis of targeted ordinances and regulations, entry points and messaging to inform advocacy campaign implementation, both digitally and on-the-ground. The Policy Director, Renewables will also provide advice and input to the project origination team about any policies or regulatory conditions that may impact a particular renewable energy project of focus.

We have achieved key wins in collaboration with partners on the ground—from overturning a renewable moratoria to unlocking 4.5 MW of clean energy projects. As we scale up this work, we are seeking a seasoned clean energy expert to identify strategic, targeted ordinances, policies and regulations at scale, toward which we can deploy smart campaigns to win. The Policy Director, Renewables will be a highly collaborative professional who will work across teams and externally, conduct deep research in databases, and effectively manage up with leadership to secure timely decisions on policy opportunities.

This is a full-time, remote role based anywhere in the United States. The Policy Director, Renewables will report to the Head of Communications and Policy and be part of the Campaigns Team, working collaboratively across the full team and externally. The Policy Director, Renewables will operate from a home office, participate in regular in-person events, field work, and both internal and external meetings. Frequent interactions through video chat with ACE team members, partners, vendors, and funders are expected. Flexibility to work irregular hours as needed and a willingness to travel for field-based activities and partner meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a clean energy company, city or county land use or planning department, or clean energy non-profit or public affairs agency.
Extensive knowledge of local and state energy regulations, including ordinances, zoning, permitting and land use regulations as it relates to clean energy projects.
Extensive knowledge of the utility-scale clean energy sector and understanding of the full project cycle, needs, and opportunities–from siting analysis to coming online.
Experience gathering information and building reports from FiscalNote Curate and/or other industry tools and comfort and agility in working with AI to streamline information gathering.
Proven strategic analysis and ability to take a deluge of information and quickly identify which priorities rise to the top.
Strong writing skills and ability to distill complex information into pieces that can be used for pithy communications and public talking points.
Detail-oriented and an ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to work irregular hours as needed and a willingness to travel for field-based activities and partner meetings.
Strong cross-team collaborator and communicator with an eagerness to jump into other duties than assigned.
Proactive, flexible, and solutions-oriented with a commitment to innovation.
Collaborative and team-focused, capable of inspiring and motivating others.
Dedication to fostering a culture of excellence, quality, and inclusivity.
Experience working in or with rural communities in the U.S. desired.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the state’s natural resources.

The Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs is responsible for leading the agency’s efforts to develop and implement statewide climate programs to reduce Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions. This includes programs that collect data on Oregon’s greenhouse emissions, and that directly regulate the most significant sources of those emissions across the state. The Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs also analyzes various climate policies as they are proposed by policymakers.

You will serve as the statewide expert on the development and implementation of Oregon’s Climate Protection Program, a market-based program that caps and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. You will join the Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs as a lead policy and technical staff member in matters related to the design, development, and implementation of programs to establish limits on climate pollution. You will be responsible for research and development of policies to support these programs. In addition, you will actively work to maintain relationships with other national experts in the field.

Minimum Qualifications: 8 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field, with at least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.

Substitutions:

Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 3 of the required years of experience.

Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following desired attributes:

Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of federal and/or state climate change initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly market-based programs targeting emissions in the transportation, industrial and/or energy sectors.
Experience designing, developing, and/or implementing regulatory or government policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly capped emission reduction programs or other market-based programs.
Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and advancing equitable outcomes in development or implementation of environmental and/or pollution reduction programs and policies; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences; skill in writing and presenting clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences.
Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, facilitation, collaboration, and engagement skills; ability to manage interested parties with diverse and conflicting perspectives, challenging people to take a coordinated rather than independent perspective.
Ability to analyze, appreciate, and synthesize multiple perspectives, backgrounds, and priorities; flexibility, patience, and good facilitation skills.
Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses.
Strong program analysis skills; ability to evaluate current and potential future needs and visualize and communicate any necessary recommendations; creative; innovative.
Experience providing oversight and review of complex research; experience evaluating results of research and using those results to inform development of policy concepts.

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) honors our animals, staff, and guests by conducting ourselves with integrity through our Core Actions: Inspire Awe, Safety, Care, and Connect. We embrace our Core Values of Welcoming, Curious, United, Courageous, and Transformative in all that we do.

The Director of Government Relations develops strategies and directs all government relations and advocacy activities to create awareness and secure support for the Zoo’s mission and initiatives. This role involves strategic leadership, collaboration with key stakeholders, and effective communication to further DZCA’s mission and goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead the vision, strategic direction, and coordination of government relations and advocacy activities.
Collaborate with the CCPO, CEO, Executive Leadership, and Board on stakeholder management and strategy development for government/community relations and engagement.
Communicate the Government Relations strategy, priorities, and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare presentations and reports for the Board of Governors and other key stakeholders.

Legislative Strategy and Policy Advocacy

Oversee legislative processes, ballot initiatives, and advocacy activities.
Manage relationships with local and state lobbyists.
Participate in strategic policy initiatives with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Monitor and influence policies and legislation at the local, state, and regional levels relevant to DZCA.
Cultivate relationships with elected officials, policymakers, and advocacy groups.
Represent DZCA at Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) meetings.

Community Engagement and Partnership Development

Foster relationships with key community organizations, such as local chambers, impacting DZCA’s mission.
Represent DZCA in local partnerships and collaborations.
Build relationships that further public affairs program goals and enhance community impact.

City Relations and Interdepartmental Collaboration

Act as liaison to Denver City Offices, particularly with Denver Parks and Recreation.
Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) regarding City bond processes, reporting, and communications.
Work with various city departments (Planning, Forestry, etc.) to build stronger relationships and advance DZCA’s mission.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Provide support to the Chief Communications and Philanthropy Officer to further departmental goals.
Oversee and communicate budget management for advocacy campaigns and related projects.
Safeguard confidential and proprietary information.
Engage with internal staff and external partners to support organizational objectives.

Job Requirements/Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, business, communications, or a related field required.
Advanced degree in Public Policy or Public Administration preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 7 years managing government and community relations, including strategic planning and advocacy execution.
Strong preference for experience advising C-suite executives and boards on strategy, communication, and legislative/regulatory matters.
Experience with non-profit organizations, including collaboration with lobbyists, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Expertise in government relations and public affairs strategy.
Strong understanding of local, state, and federal legislative processes.
Proven ability to cultivate relationships with elected officials, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
Adaptability to fast-paced, multi-task environments, and ability to manage sensitive information diplomatically.
Familiarity with AZA and SCFD is preferred.

Position Conditions

Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
Available to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Schedule & Work Environment

Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.
On-campus with flexibility.

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $8,330 – $10,621 per month.

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is accepting applications for a Virginia Advocacy and Outreach Associate. This is a new position based in SELC’s Richmond, VA office and will report to the Senior Policy and Outreach Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, nationally recognized organization that is effectively addressing some of the most pressing and challenging environmental issues throughout the South and the nation. SELC’s work focuses on the following program areas: climate change, environmental justice, clean energy, healthy air, transportation and land use, clean water, wetlands and coasts, and forest protection.

The Virginia Advocacy & Outreach Associate will play a critical role in advancing SELC’s mission by supporting advocacy efforts on complex environmental issues through place-based education and partnership engagement activities, strategic coalitions, direct advocacy to state and local decision makers and more. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in field organizing, strategic advocacy campaigns, and direct lobbying.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a 3-year term limit. Due to the nature of the work, this is an in-person position, not a hybrid in-office/remote position. The start date is spring 2025.
Primary Responsibilities:

Develop multiple advocacy campaigns in conjunction with attorneys, communications staff, partners and others.
Execute outreach and advocacy activities associated with planned campaigns to achieve success on SELC’s priorities.
Consistently monitor, assess and adjust advocacy campaigns for high impact.
Build and cultivate strong relationships with decision-makers, partner organizations, clients, allies, and community members.
Generally, represent SELC’s positions in various venues, including with partners, stakeholders, elected officials and others; this could be through public speaking opportunities, meeting participation or written materials.
Monitor and track state legislation that aligns with SELC’s priorities; actively lobby a portfolio of issues in the General Assembly and year-round with guidance from attorneys.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years or more of relevant organizing, advocacy campaign, and lobbying experience.
Proven commitment to environmental solutions and environmental justice.
Ability to think strategically and manage concurrent fast-paced projects.
Action-oriented with proven performance building support in communities and among allied organizations and officials.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse set of partners, allies, and officials.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and legal issues into plain language and to develop persuasive public messaging.
Commitment to working with communities of color and other vulnerable communities.
A strong work ethic and sense of initiative, with demonstrated ability to meet internal and external deadlines while supporting SELC’s collegial and collaborative approach in all interactions.
A genuine interest in and commitment to helping SELC create and foster a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. You engage in ongoing personal learning and are eager to contribute to our organizational efforts in this area.

Desired Qualifications:

Virginia-based experience in organizing, advocacy campaigns, and/or lobbying is a plus.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the state’s natural resources.

The Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs is responsible for leading the agency’s efforts to develop and implement statewide climate programs to reduce Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions. This includes programs that collect data on Oregon’s greenhouse emissions, and that directly regulate the most significant sources of those emissions across the state. The Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs also analyzes various climate policies as they are proposed by policymakers.

You will serve as the statewide expert on the development and implementation of Oregon’s Climate Protection Program, a market-based program that caps and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. You will join the Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs as a lead policy and technical staff member in matters related to the design, development, and implementation of programs to establish limits on climate pollution. You will be responsible for research and development of policies to support these programs. In addition, you will actively work to maintain relationships with other national experts in the field.

Minimum Qualifications: 8 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field, with at least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.

Substitutions:

Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 3 of the required years of experience.

Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following desired attributes:

Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of federal and/or state climate change initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly market-based programs targeting emissions in the transportation, industrial and/or energy sectors.
Experience designing, developing, and/or implementing regulatory or government policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly capped emission reduction programs or other market-based programs.
Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and advancing equitable outcomes in development or implementation of environmental and/or pollution reduction programs and policies; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences; skill in writing and presenting clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences.
Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, facilitation, collaboration, and engagement skills; ability to manage interested parties with diverse and conflicting perspectives, challenging people to take a coordinated rather than independent perspective.
Ability to analyze, appreciate, and synthesize multiple perspectives, backgrounds, and priorities; flexibility, patience, and good facilitation skills.
Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses.
Strong program analysis skills; ability to evaluate current and potential future needs and visualize and communicate any necessary recommendations; creative; innovative.
Experience providing oversight and review of complex research; experience evaluating results of research and using those results to inform development of policy concepts.

The Chief of Policy Strategy and Innovation provides leadership and vision across NCSEA to ensure strategies and programs are coordinated to effectively advance and achieve organizational objectives focused on decarbonizing North Carolina’s electricity, buildings, and transportation sectors. This role will closely coordinate with NCSEA’s Executive Director, leadership team, and policy team to further define the long-term organizational objectives and develop strategies and campaigns to effectively meet said objectives. Furthermore, this role will help to clearly articulate proactive policy strategies to NCSEA’s coalition of partners, members, and funders. This position will be accountable for developing and communicating policy strategy internally and externally to accelerate North Carolina’s pathway to decarbonization and further expand NCSEA’s network of partners and funders.

***This position is remote, but requires residence in the

Raleigh Metro or NC Triangle areas.***

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Vision

· Take a lead role in developing the policy vision, strategy, and campaigns as a framework for NCSEA’s policy and data teams

· Closely coordinate with NCSEA’s Executive Director to ensure short-,medium-, and long-term organizational strategy and policy strategy are aligned

· Develop campaign plans to identify funding, research, and partnership needs to drive notable progress towards achieving policy objectives

· Identify new stakeholders and partners necessary to advancing NCSEA policy priorities

· Identify innovative programs and policies for NCSEA to advance at the legislature and utilities commission

· Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key decisionmakers in the state across all levels of government

· Develop, collaboratively revise, and internally and externally socialize NCSEA’s 3 to 5-year policy vision

· Demonstrate visionary leadership through presentations and documents such as semi-annual landscape analyses of the NC energy economy and individual clean energy sectors, with supporting quantitative and qualitative analysis

Internal & External Consultancy and Education

· Collaboratively develop programmatic education strategies to achieve NCSEA’s goals

· Provide strategic guidance to marketing and communications team, ensuring messaging is consistent across all platforms and communication mediums

· Provide goal and strategy development leadership for issue-based campaigns and coalitions

· Cultivate mutual understanding and support among key stakeholders for NCSEA priorities

· Share and present subject matter expertise and institutional knowledge

· Support organizational efforts to center ED&I in program delivery, internal relations, and across all levels of organizational structure

· Develop strong regulatory and state leadership relationships through active participation in regional and national trade groups/shows, including but not limited to NASEO/NARUC

Program and Member Innovation/Engagement

· Collaboratively lead the team in developing program structure, goals, and strategies

· Provide expert guidance into NCSEA, partner, and funder product and program development

· Write relevant and timely thought leadership content

· Coordinate and engage with NCSEA members to ensure policy priorities are aligned with customer and provider needs

· Identify opportunities to connect NCSEA members and partners with key decisionmakers to drive education and advocacy

· Support facilitation of routine NCSEA member convenings to drive deeper relationships with ecosystem thought leaders

Research & Analysis

· Develop and support processes involving NCSEA members, funders, and partners and tools that identify and prioritize NCSEA’s issues and opportunities

· Strategically guide and support market research and analysis focused on NCSEA’s goals

· Conduct semi-annual analysis of clean energy affordability and accessibility by sector

· Help build technical resource library by clean energy sector

Fund Development

· Support cultivation of a philanthropic culture and processes that put people at the center of NCSEA’s program work and mission

· Support and be an expert resource to development and execution of fundraising strategies, with a focus on all levels of donor and member engagement

· Monitor relevant funding trends, collaborative partners in funding, and competitors

· Attend fundraising events and present as public facing member of leadership team when needed

Organizational & Project Support

· Ensure NCSEA’s theory of change and impact model are understood and supported in practice

· Guide teams in integrating financial and funding strategies into program implementation

· Serve as a member of NCSEA’s leadership team and participate in strategic planning and operational decision making. Ensure effective two-way communication between the leadership team and staff.

· Supervise and develop members of team and their job functions; conduct bi-weekly team meetings and quarterly individual check-ins.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication, and facilitation skills

· Excellent organization and time management skills, as well as attention to detail

· Proven track record of excellence in organizational strategy development and problem solving, with emphasis on visioning and strategic planning, adaptive management, fundraising, and innovative business model development

· Subject matter expertise in and passion for clean energy and strong ability to predict landscape changes and strategically orient teams for sustained success

· Strong marketing, public relations and fundraising experience, with the ability to positively engage with a wide range of stakeholders, cultures, market actors, and political viewpoints

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree in a relevant field required; additional experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree

· 5+ years of experience in clean energy, government affairs, or related field required

· 2+ years experience engaging with decisionmakers at state-level public utilities commissions and legislatures required

· 2+ years supervisory experience required

· Intermediate business software experience, including MS Office Suite required

· Demonstrated network of clean energy decisionmakers, thought-leaders, funders, and business leaders preferred

· Non-profit experience preferred

· Multidisciplinary project and program skills preferred

· This position is remote but requires residence in the Raleigh Metro or NC Triangle areas.

Salary Range: $100,000/year – $125,000/year

NRDC is seeking to hire a cohort of Summer Legal Interns to work on cases and projects with attorneys on our Litigation Team and within core issue areas (Human Health, Equity & Justice, Climate & Energy, and Wildlife). Intern positions are available in our New York, D.C., Chicago, Santa Monica, and San Francisco offices.

This posting is specifically for:

full-time law students in their 1L year and

part-time law students who have less than one year of coursework and who will not graduate before summer 2026.

There was a separate posting for 2L positions that closed in November.

The deadline to apply as a 1L student is February 15, 2025. Our offices will begin reviewing applications in early January. Offers will be made on a rolling basis.
Responsibilities

NRDC’s summer legal interns support a broad range of our legal and policy advocacy. In past summers, intern projects have included researching and preparing legal memos in support of litigation and rulemaking proceedings; interviewing NRDC members and preparing standing declarations; helping draft and review portions of pleadings and briefs; helping prepare comments to submit to administrative agencies or legislative bodies; and helping craft proposed legislation to address environmental and public health problems. Our interns play an active role on the frontlines to protect our planet and the communities that depend upon it.
Qualifications

This internship is designed for current law school students. Prior experience in environmental law or with environmental issues is not required. When assessing candidates for the summer internship, we look for:

Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral communication skills;

Experience effectively working on a team;

Creativity and resourcefulness;

Commitment to public service, equity, or justice;

Growth mindset and openness to feedback;

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

Record of academic and/or professional accomplishment; and

Commitment to NRDC’s values and mission.

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

The Environmental & Permitting Manager will be responsible for leading all aspects of environmental compliance and permitting activities for the organization’s projects and operations. This role ensures adherence to environmental regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, while fostering sustainable practices and minimizing environmental impact. The Manager will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and external consultants to secure necessary permits, implement environmental strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented leader with extensive experience in environmental management, permitting processes, and cross-functional team coordination. Occasional travel is required; 10-25%.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to oversee a range of environmental tasks in support of project development and construction, including environmental site assessments (e.g. Phase I ESA, etc.) and T&E species of concern studies, from the desktop and in the field, as required.

Assist in identifying suitable hydrogen and renewable energy siting opportunities.
Manage research and characterization of the availability and quality of surface water, groundwater, and wastewater resource in areas targeted for hydrogen development.
Coordinate with Federal, state, and local agencies regarding:

understanding prevailing and forecasted environmental regulations that may broadly affect hydrogen and renewable energy development, and
review of environmental assessments and studies and strategies to minimize impacts of site-specific hydrogen/renewable energy development.

Identify and characterize Federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
Identify and vet capable third-party consulting organizations that will perform environmental assessments and assist the Company in permitting initiatives.
Support the Project Development team in environmental and/or permitting presentations to landowners, public officials, and other project stakeholders.
Coordinate with the Operations team at Plug Power to understand the environmental and safety aspects of hydrogen production facilities and develop materials for the broader team to use in communications with landowners and public officials.
Remain abreast of the technical aspects of hydrogen and renewable energy technologies.
Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
Perform all other duties as assigned
Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. This may require they work more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or related degree required, advanced degree desired
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, or a related field
Proven expertise in navigating federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting processes (e.g., NEPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act).
Proven record of accomplishment in assisting renewable energy projects successfully navigate environmental and permitting constraints.
The ability to manage third-party environmental/permitting consultants.
Working knowledge of renewable energy-related project development.
General understanding of the hydrogen economy and the relationship between hydrogen and renewable energy in green hydrogen project development.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
High attention to detail and organizational skills for maintaining compliance records and documentation.

Pay Rate:

$96,800.00 – $154,900.00

Chesapeake Climate Action Network seeks a dedicated, strategic policy advocate to advance climate priorities on Capitol Hill.

The Federal Campaigns Manager will assist in developing and advocating for bold climate strategies at the Federal level. Reporting to the Federal Director, the Manager will analyze pending legislation, lobby lawmakers and their staff, and work effectively with grassroots and grasstops partners. In 2025, the Campaigns Manager will play a significant role in advocating for contingency research, including policy analysis, event planning logistics, and member communications.

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. Since 2002, we have been pushing the envelope of what’s “politically possible” in the Chesapeake region and beyond, 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:

Policy Advocacy: Help create and pass impactful policies to mitigate the climate crisis. This involves coalition and stakeholder meetings, creative messaging and campaign tactics, and representing CCAN on Capitol Hill.
Policy Analysis: Shape the advocacy strategy for contingency research through an in-depth analysis of policy options. This involves written interpretations of policy opportunities and potential threats, recommending strategies and tactics based on analysis, and researching advocacy targets.
Event Management: Own the logistics of stakeholder convenings to ensure meetings are efficient and effective. This includes travel logistics, preparing meeting materials, and follow-up on action items.

Qualifications

Commitment to the mission of fighting climate change and promoting environmental justice.
Three to five years experience in policy analysis, lobbying, or government relations
At least one year of experience on Capitol Hill in a staff or advocacy capacity.
Self-driven and able to work effectively with a team.
Able to multitask and prioritize measurable results.
Experience setting measurable goals and tracking progress.
Problem-solver: someone who thinks of solutions more than barriers.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and value lived and work experience; therefore, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply! You might be the perfect candidate for this or another role at CCAN.

The Details

The Federal Campaigns Manager is a full-time, salaried, overtime-exempt position and reports to the Federal Director. This hybrid position will work two days per week from our office in Takoma Park and three days from home. Occasional nights and weekends are expected.

Salary is commensurate with experience and ranges from $65,000 to $70,000. It is determined by years of related experience and demonstrated skills. We provide a generous benefits package, including health care, dental and vision coverage, and four weeks of paid vacation.

ACEEE is a leading national nonprofit organization committed to driving transformative policy and program innovations that build a vibrant, equitable, and energy-efficient economy. Our work focuses on reducing energy consumption, protecting the environment, and improving the health and well-being of communities nationwide. ACEEE’s collaborative and fast-paced culture fosters professional growth and encourages innovation, while emphasizing equity, inclusion, and diversity in all aspects of our work.

If you’re ready to make a tangible difference in the fight against climate change and advance energy efficiency in buildings, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Overview

The Senior Analyst will be a member of ACEEE’s buildings program and will play a key role in the ACEEE-led National Energy Codes Collaborative. The Codes Collaborative is a major new nationwide initiative that empowers states and jurisdictions to effectively and sustainably implement updated building energy codes through collaboration, technical assistance, and capacity building. The buildings program tackles a wide range of issues, including zero-energy and zero-carbon construction, retrofits, embodied carbon, affordable housing, electrification, workforce development, resilience, and the adoption of advanced building technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy codes, building performance, resource development, and stakeholder engagement. You will be expected to contribute across multiple projects, lead and contribute to technical research and resource development, help coordinate workgroups, and engage with key stakeholders across different sectors. These activities are expected to lead to the publication of energy code implementation toolkits, case studies, topic briefs, an interactive guidebook, and energy code amendments and modules.
Requirements

Core Responsibilities

Research: Contribute to research efforts; assist in compiling findings, analyzing data, and framing actionable recommendations and takeaways.
Resource Development: Lead the development of technical resources (e.g., toolkits, case studies, guidebooks/roadmaps, and energy code amendments/modules) with input and collaboration from other ACEEE and partner staff.
Supporting Collaborative Sessions & Workshops: Help organize and facilitate in-person and virtual events aimed at advancing energy code implementation; prepare materials for presentations and other communication platforms.
Assisting in Technical Advisory Groups: Provide support to Codes team in offering technical advisory and assistance to external stakeholders and in the development of new codes, strategies, and resources.
Project Management: Manage specific project tasks and ensure timely delivery of work products using project management skills and tools to track progress and communicate effectively with team members.
Stakeholder Engagement/Outreach: Engage a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring active participation and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

Strong skills in researching energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and related topics.
Knowledge of building envelope/mechanical/energy systems, energy code field studies, workforce development, resilience, or other keys to effective energy efficiency policies.
Familiarity with energy code development, implementation, and/or energy code field studies is highly preferred.
Ability to formulate quantitative and qualitative research questions, compile and evaluate data, and synthesize complex information to provide clear, actionable insights.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with excellent organizational and project management skills. Familiarity with Asana or other project manage software a plus.
Experience managing working groups and helping to keep them on track.
Experience identifying, engaging, and working with diverse stakeholders to build consensus and achieve goals.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work collaboratively with team members, external partners, and senior staff.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.

Required Education

A degree in engineering, architecture, environmental studies, public policy, urban planning, or related fields.
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience, OR
Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, OR
PhD with 1 year of experience.
Work experience must include energy efficiency and decarbonization in buildings, energy and environmental policy, or energy policy analysis

Preferred start date: February 2025. The position can be located in Washington, DC, or remote in the U.S. states.