Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive.

We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a highly motivated, dynamic, and supportive team in the Alaska program to protect Alaska’s wildlife, public lands, and oceans. Organizational priorities in Alaska including phasing out fossil fuels, protecting and recovering imperiled species and their habitat, fighting destructive fisheries and toxic mining projects, defending old growth forests, advocating for habitat-focused restoration, and halting other harmful development. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The attorney will build and maintain effective relationships with partners, including Alaska Native Tribes and Native organizations, conduct media advocacy, and engage the public through campaign activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills and be a proactive self-starter, with an ability to think strategically and creatively. The position may require work on other organizational priorities as well. The attorney will report to and work closely with the Alaska Director, collaborate with the Alaska Staff Attorney, and will work with other programs at the Center to advance Alaska litigation and campaigns, including the Oceans, Public Lands, Climate Law Institute, Endangered Species, and Carnivore Conservation programs. This is a remote work position with a home office stipend.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with Alaska and other Center program staff and attorneys to identify, develop and litigate cases for the protection of Alaska’s wildlife, lands, and oceans;
Track and draft legal and/or scientific comments on environmental analyses, permitting processes, proposed rules, and other actions across numerous state and federal regulatory agencies;
Advocate for administrative and legislative policies through scientific and legal comments, petitions for rulemakings, oral testimony, and policy analysis.
Write Endangered Species Act listing petitions to protect imperiled species and their habitat;
Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations and activists, Tribes, scientists, agency personnel, and decisionmakers;
Represent the Center in coalitions and meetings related to active campaigns and litigation;
Conduct media advocacy, including writing press releases, fact sheets, drafting opinion editorials, and delivering effective statements to reporters;
Engage the public through campaign activities such as action alerts and public speaking;
Produce consistently high-quality work, including delivering regular legal work such as briefs, memos, petitions, technical comment letters, or oral arguments, as needed;
Collaborate with the Alaska Director to develop the Center’s Alaska goals, priorities, and strategies, and provide legal and policy expertise and support for the Alaska Director;
Collaborate regularly, including case development, feedback and review of writing, and strategic thinking, with the Alaska Staff Attorney;
May include supervision of law clerks and legal fellows;
Occasional travel required (meetings, conferences, hearings, oral arguments, field visits, etc.);
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Law school graduate admitted to the Alaska bar;
Minimum three years of civil litigation experience for Staff Attorney and eight years for Senior Attorney, environmental and natural resources law experience highly preferred;

Experience with Alaska-specific laws, including the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act highly preferred.
Familiarity working with Alaska Native Tribes, organizations, and communities preferred.

Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills;
Proactive approach to identify opportunities, solve problems, and take initiative to drive projects forward;
Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills;
Ability to develop cases and manage a full docket;
Scientific literacy with a background in wildlife, natural resources, or climate science;
A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection;
Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective team;
Competence in and commitment to principles of justice, equity and inclusion;

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will work remotely from a home office, with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday with some morning, night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines. Stable and fast internet from your home office is required (the Center provides a home office stipend). The position will require travel within Alaska for meetings, conferences, hearing, field visits, and court appearances – sometimes to rural locations on rough roads and/or using boats or small planes for access. Also includes some travel down to the lower 48 for meetings and conferences.

The Environmental Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the school district’s facilities and operations comply with all relevant environmental regulations. This includes overseeing programs related to waste disposal, hazardous materials management, air and water quality, and environmental health and safety in the school environment. The role supports the district’s efforts to maintain safe and healthy school facilities by managing environmental risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The Environmental Compliance Specialist will work closely with school administrators, facilities teams, and regulatory agencies to identify and mitigate potential environmental hazards, ensuring a safe and compliant learning environment for students, staff, and faculty.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Environmental Compliance:

Implement and manage environmental compliance programs for district facilities, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Monitor and maintain environmental permits related to air and water quality, hazardous materials handling, and waste disposal.
Conduct regular environmental inspections, audits, and assessments of school facilities to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
Ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning chemicals, batteries, fluorescent lights) and manage the handling, labeling, and storage of such materials in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with the facilities team to maintain compliance with environmental laws and regulations, ensuring that all required documentation is complete and up-to-date.
Prepare and submit required environmental reports to regulatory agencies, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with reporting deadlines.
Stay informed on changes to environmental laws and regulations that impact the school district and ensure policies and practices are updated accordingly.

Waste and Hazardous Materials Management:

Monitor the district’s hazardous materials inventory, ensuring that proper storage, labeling, and disposal procedures are followed.
Assist in the management and safe handling of chemicals, cleaning agents, and other potentially hazardous materials used in school facilities, including classrooms, labs, and maintenance areas.
Provide training to school staff on the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials and chemicals.
Ensure that all waste, including hazardous waste, is properly classified, stored, and disposed of according to local, state, and federal regulations.

Health and Safety Support:

Monitor and address environmental factors that may affect the health and safety of students, staff, and visitors (e.g., indoor air quality, water contamination, mold).
Assist in developing and implementing health and safety programs to mitigate environmental risks that could affect the health of individuals on school premises.
Assist in the development of emergency response plans for environmental incidents, such as chemical spills or hazardous materials exposure, and ensure staff are properly trained in emergency procedures.
Collaborate with the school health team to monitor and manage infectious diseases that may be impacted by environmental factors (e.g., air and water quality issues).

Training and Communication:

Assist in developing and delivering environmental compliance training to district staff, including teachers, custodians, and administrators, on topics such as hazardous materials handling, waste management, and regulatory compliance.
Communicate with school staff and external contractors to ensure environmental compliance is integrated into day-to-day operations and school activities.
Prepare and present reports to district leadership, the school board, and other stakeholders on the status of environmental compliance, health and safety concerns, and any identified risks or corrective actions.
Assist in preparing communications (e.g., newsletters, bulletins) to inform staff, students, and parents of environmental health and safety policies and initiatives.

Recordkeeping and Documentation:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to environmental compliance activities, including inspections, audits, training, and regulatory filings.
Track and manage compliance deadlines for environmental reporting and permitting to ensure timely submission.
Support the preparation of documents required for environmental inspections or audits by regulatory agencies.

The above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical requirements and the work environment of this position include: sitting, walking, standing, climbing stairs, driving cars, repetitive motion of the hands/fingers (e.g., keyboarding, turning pages), fine manipulation with fingers, pinching with fingers, grasping with hand, gripping, seeing close work (e.g., typed print), hearing conversations or sounds, hearing via radio or telephone, communicating through speech, and communicating by writing/reading.
The following factors may be present in the work environment: exposure to inclement weather, work in confined areas, exposure to dust, chemicals or fumes, hazardous equipment, exposure to electrical currents, work around machinery or moving parts, work on slippery/uneven surfaces, and exposure to high noise levels.
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills and abilities detailed below will make a candidate successful in this position.
Programmatic – Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in all manner of settings and respond to questions from all parties within and without FCPS. Ability to interpret, analyze and respond to regulatory agencies and associated regulations. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Analytical – Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to gather, manipulate, and analyze data to extract trends and foster strategic planning. Ability to adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Interpersonal – Ability to promote program. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
Trade – Knowledge of principles and practices of risk management activities such as risk identification/reduction, loss control, asset protection, employee safety, and workers’ compensation programs.
Must have acceptable current driver’s license for vehicle type driven.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

Associates degree in a subject providing insight and expertise in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, process control, project management, and loss control. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
1-3 years of technical experience.

Certification/License:

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in training management, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, project management, environmental engineering, or chemistry.
Professional experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health and safety in an industrial, commercial, or educational setting.
Degree, license or certifications related to the trades and skills applicable to this position. Ex: OSHA Safety Certificate, Certified Environmental Systems Manager (CESM), Registered Environmental Manager (REM), Associate Environmental Professional (AEP)

SPUR is a nonprofit public policy organization in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through research, education, and advocacy, SPUR works to create an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous region. SPUR works across seven policy areas: Sustainability and Resilience, Housing, Planning, Transportation, Governance & Economy.

SPUR believes that the Bay Area region should be environmentally just, carbon-neutral, and resilient to climate change and earthquakes. We advance this vision through three goals: 1) Building decarbonization; 2) Community-led adaptation planning for sea level rise and groundwater rise; 3) Seismic safety of buildings and communities.

The Opportunity

SPUR’s Sustainability & Resilience Team is looking to build our expertise in climate adaptation, seismic resilience, building decarbonization, the housing and climate nexus, the clean energy transition and circular cities, insurance markets, environmental justice, community engagement and convening, and tenant protections amid necessary sustainability and resilience programs, like home energy upgrades.

The Sustainability and Resilience Policy Manager will engage in research, education, and advocacy that advances the goals of SPUR’s Sustainability and Resilience Team. With the support of the supervisor and team, the person in this role will carry out the following essential functions:

Research activities

Define/craft a project scope and goals
Manage consultant support
Set and meet deadlines, and design and execute engagement plans
Produce high-quality policy analysis and recommendations in the form of articles, briefs, and reports that synthesize research for a non-technical audience.
Develop a thorough understanding of relevant issue areas, the policy-making process, key stakeholders, and the political landscape of the issue area.

Education and engagement activities

Write brief articles
Organize and speak at SPUR public events.
Engage with the media as part of advocacy campaigns: pitching stories to journalists, doing interviews, writing opinion pieces, and working with our Communications Team to promote our work on social media.
Cultivate strong relationships with key partners.

Advocacy activities

The goal of SPUR’s policy advocacy is to impact legislation, plans, and policies/resolutions to ensure our recommendations become reality in the Bay Area and statewide. In this role you will:

Raise visibility and shape public opinion on sustainability and resilience issues by creating, publishing, distributing, and contributing to various forms of content across multiple platforms.
Design advocacy campaigns and manage advocacy coalitions
Write policy letters on proposed legislation and regulations, testify at government hearings, and present SPUR’s point of view to decision-makers and stakeholders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidate must have a professional background in sustainability and resilience, land use planning, environmental policy, or similar.
The candidate must be knowledgeable about sustainability and resilience issues in large U.S. cities. Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area context as it relates to resilience planning and land use planning is highly desirable.
Candidate must have strong project management skills. They must have experience conceptualizing and delivering work products such as policy reports, articles, public events, and legislation. For example, candidates should be able to propose, outline, research, and write policy reports that inform pressing policy questions.
Candidate should have good written and oral communication skills and an ability to make complicated policy issues interesting and intelligible to a broad audience.
The candidate must have experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and the ability to explain methodologies and express findings through tables, graphs, and charts. GIS mapping skills are highly desirable.
Candidate should be excellent at building relationships and consensus with a broad range of stakeholders to drive policy outcomes.
Candidate must be well versed in the sustainability and resiliency policy issues affecting the Bay Area and US cities today.
The job requires strong meeting facilitation skills and the ability to work well with people from different sectors of the economy/community.
Able to work well in a team and maintain positive working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and interests.
A Master’s degree in public policy, environmental science, city planning, environmental planning, or a related field, or a minimum of five years equivalent experience is preferable. Jobs, internships, and fellowships held while in school are considered work experience.

We are looking for someone who has an understanding of systemic racism and its role in urban policy in the United States. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to work across differences. The candidate must be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and manifest that commitment in their policy, facilitation, advocacy, and management responsibilities.

Desired Experience

Experience working with municipal stakeholders and navigating public planning and policy landscapes.
Experience sourcing funding for work through grant writing and relationship building.
Strong relationship network in the Bay Area with advocates, municipal practitioners, academics, policy professionals, and/or industry professionals working in climate, sustainability, and resilience.
Intermediate skills with data management and statistics, and advanced skills with spreadsheet software. GIS mapping skills are highly desirable.
SPUR’s Sustainability & Resilience Team is looking to build our expertise in climate adaptation, seismic resilience, building decarbonization, the housing and climate nexus, the clean energy transition and circular cities, insurance markets, environmental justice, community engagement and convening, and tenant protections amid necessary sustainability and resilience programs, like home energy upgrades. If you have expertise in any of these areas, we welcome your application.

SPUR recognizes that no one person is an expert in all the topics that they are asked to address as part of SPUR’s policy team. The candidate will be a quick learner and self-starter, able to identify knowledge gaps and fill them either by learning or by working with the right experts.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $85,000-95,000 and will be based on experience and commensurate with skills and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position. SPUR offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, basic life insurance, pre-tax commuter benefits, work-from-home stipend, an employee assistance program (EAP), and a retirement plan with 25% contribution matching.

Hybrid Work Environment

At SPUR the health of our employees and their families is our top priority. SPUR has a hybrid workplace model that combines remote and in-person work. We have mandatory all-staff in-person days on Mondays and Wednesdays, and staff will be required to attend other in-person meetings, events, and programs around the Bay Area region as needed. All policies are subject to change.

The Department of Public Administration and Policy at Binghamton University, State University of New York, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with expertise in environmental justice to begin in Fall 2025.

The position is a two-year fellowship under a new initiative by the State University of New York (SUNY) to Promote Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+). As part of this commitment, the program’s two primary goals are: (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates.

We seek a scholar who will support research and teaching in the department’s Master of Science in Sustainable Communities program. This program encompasses three key sustainability issues within the context of governance: environmental policy, social equity, and economic development. Faculty and students in this program regularly work closely with regional, national, and international non-profit organizations, governments, and businesses. Our new colleague will study environmental justice, be well-versed in the physical and social science underpinning sustainability and be able to convey an interdisciplinary understanding to students.

The teaching load for this position is 1-2 (fall-spring semesters) with courses primarily in the Sustainable Communities master’s degree program. Binghamton University and the State of New York have shown a strong commitment to sustainability. The University houses the New Energy New York program and has a new and well-staffed campus sustainability office. Beyond the program level, Binghamton University encourages research across departments through our transdisciplinary areas of excellence (TAEs), including one focusing on sustainable communities. Our campus also offers a variety of natural areas for ecological exploration in research and teaching with its 190-acre nature preserve.

Competitive candidates will be active scholars and effective teachers contributing to our department’s diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment, and use an integrated and engaged approach to scholarship, teaching, and service. The Department of Public Administration and Policy is also home to a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. This program provides opportunities for students to earn certificates in local government management, nonprofit management, and genocide and mass atrocity prevention. Several dual and accelerated degree options are available for students in both our Sustainable Communities and MPA programs. In addition, the department plans to launch a new Master of Public Policy Program in Fall 2025.

Requirements:

Must hold a Ph.D. or have completed all the requirements for their Ph.D. from an accredited institution by September 1, 2025
Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations
Research expertise in environmental justice on its own or as a part of any related field, such as public administration, public policy, environmental studies, sustainability, urban planning, environmental geography, etc.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

Are current SUNY doctoral students, alumni, and/or Fellows
Are from a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans
Are well-prepared to teach core and required courses in both the Master of Science in Sustainable Communities program, as well as the expected Master of Public Policy program

Would you like to work for a small organization – and make a big difference? The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance is a nonprofit organization working to protect and restore rivers across the Commonwealth. The organization has 80+ organizational members and is supported by individuals, families, and foundations. Our mission is to protect and restore streamflow, water quality, and wildlife habitat, with a focus on climate resiliency and environmental justice. We pursue our mission through advocacy, education, and by strengthening and connecting our member groups.

Position Description

Mass Rivers is seeking its next Policy Manager. The Policy Manager’s primary responsibility is to develop and implement strategies to advance legislative and other initiatives to support the organization’s goals. The work ranges from writing and submitting legislative testimony, to organizing member groups to work together for common policy goals, to visiting our groups around the state to learn about their work.

The position is based in Somerville but includes some travel, primarily within Massachusetts. We are currently working in a hybrid format, with two days in the office, and three days remote. Some meetings are in person.

We seek a dynamic and creative leader to continue our successful policy program. The Policy Manager will track issues facing rivers across the Commonwealth, and be part of creating solutions. This role requires the ability to quickly and strategically respond to changing opportunities. This is largely an external-facing role, and requires frequent communication and collaboration with legislators, state agency staff, and our partner organizations. The candidate should expect to register as a lobbyist with the state.

Responsibilities include:

● Tracking, developing, and supporting/opposing state legislation alongside partner organizations and legislators. This includes drafting legislation, direct and grassroots lobbying, testifying, and developing campaign materials.

● Leading coalition work on priority issue areas.

● Tracking, researching, and commenting on state regulations that impact rivers,

including supporting our member organizations’ advocacy efforts.

● Advocating for increased state funding for environmental agencies tasked with

protecting and restoring rivers and streams.

● Maintaining relationships with legislators, agency staff, partner groups, and the media.

● Representing Mass Rivers in working groups, task forces, and committees.

● Organizing a biennial Lobby for the Rivers Day for member organizations and individuals.

● Supporting Mass Rivers’ events throughout the year.

● Other duties as they arise.

Our work is very collaborative and the scope of work is comprehensive. The Policy Manager may also develop and coordinate workshops and present information to diverse audiences. Compensation includes paid time off, a monthly retirement contribution, and health insurance. The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. Annual salary range is $65,000-$75,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have:

● A strong interest in river protection and public policy.

● Experience with the legislative process in Massachusetts.

● Relevant prior experience in law, science, policy, regulatory agencies, or a combination.

● Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, including group facilitation.

● A working familiarity with major state and federal environmental laws.

The ideal candidate will be interested in a wide range of river-related topics (climate change, water supply, dam removal, environmental justice, wetlands, biodiversity) and bring creative ideas to the table. They should also enjoy working in a small organization.

Don’t meet every qualification listed? We encourage you to apply anyway! Studies show that individuals from historically underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive team. If this role excites you, we want to hear from you—even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every listed qualification.

The Senior Advisor, Legislative Affairs represents The Nature Conservancy and its 2030 goals of addressing the conservation and climate crises with U.S. decisionmakers. You will advance legislative and advocacy strategies to achieve the organization’s goals through interaction and forging strategic partnerships with U.S. Congress and relevant governments and tribal entities, multilateral agencies, and/or the corporate sector.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Senior Advisor, Legislative Affairs furthers the work of The Nature Conservancy and its conservation partners through direct engagement and lobbying with the U.S. Congress, relevant governments and tribal entities, multilateral agencies, and/or businesses focusing on policy, practice, and funding initiatives that provide opportunities and/or impact our conservation, climate, clean energy and community engagement programs. You will identify legislative and advocacy opportunities and advises directors and senior policy advisors on strategies to advance climate, clean energy, conservation policy, evaluates the potential for strategic partnerships, and develops and implements strategies to influence corporate practice, public policy and public funding for climate, clean energy, and conservation at a large scale, national and/or global level. You liaison with counterparts within and outside the organization to provide and extract useful lessons and experiences and to prioritize and coordinate on advocacy approaches. Additional responsibilities include:

Serving as a congressional lobbyist representing The Nature Conservancy on key legislative priorities and campaigns to advance the conservation of lands, waters and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Educating and persuading U.S. decisionmakers on issues of primary concern to The Nature Conservancy.
Participating in the development of policy positions, strategies, and execution of tactics to influence federal legislative activity.
Maintaining and nurturing new relationships both within The Nature Conservancy and with U.S. decisionmakers, relevant governments and tribal entities, multilateral agencies, the corporate sector and/or other stakeholders that provide opportunities and/or impact our conservation, climate, clean energy and community engagement programs.
Advising The Nature Conservancy on federal legislative engagement and strategies and works closely with the Engagement and Advocacy team, the Global Conservation Campaigns team and broader External Affairs teams to ensure coordination and strategic engagement.

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 combination of education/experience.
Supervisory experience.
Fluency in English.
Direct experience working with partners and government agencies.
Project management experience including coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside an organization.
Proven experience in strategy development and implementation.
Demonstrated relationship building skills.
Experience negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements.
Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

BONUS

Congressional staff and/or federal agency experience
Senior level experience in government relations, corporate sector, or equivalent combination of education/experience
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Advanced degree appreciated
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice and work experience advancing just and equitable policy solutions.
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.

Ceres is a nonprofit organization working with the most influential capital market leaders to solve the world’s greatest sustainability challenges. Through our powerful networks and global collaborations of investors, companies, and nonprofits, we drive action and inspire equitable market-based and policy solutions throughout the economy to build a just and sustainable future.

The Ryan Martel Fellowship is fellowship designed for a highly motivated self-starter, who has some prior policy campaign experience but who is in the early stages of their policy career.

This fellowship will be based in Washington, D.C. engaging and educating policy makers on climate and energy and transportation legislation culminating in our annual Lawmaker Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) event mobilizing hundreds of businesses to deliver the business case for ambitious federal clean energy policy. We are looking for applicants who can tackle complex challenges that require creative problem-solving and work in partnership with a wide array of cross-sector stakeholders. The position reports to the Senior Director, Federal Policy.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

Monitor federal legislative and regulatory priorities and provide expert analysis for Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy (BICEP) members and Ceres’ internal use.
Manage program-specific research projects.
Draft advocacy documents such as letters, memos, statements, op-eds, talking points, and email templates.
Cultivate and manage strong relationships with Capitol Hill offices and advocacy partners, engaging in regular meetings or other activities.
Support the organization of monthly calls with BICEP companies, including taking notes and providing the federal policy update when applicable.
Facilitate meetings with BICEP members to achieve Federal Policy team goals.
Provide writing support, on behalf of the Policy team, to the Communications team.
Co-lead with the Senior Director in planning events and the coordination of D.C. advocacy days including travel, scheduling, and preparation of materials.
Provide database support to Policy team staff and some data entry.
Co-lead planning and execution of Lawmaker Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD).
Support Policy Program staff by managing special projects, as necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience required.
Minimum of three (3) years of full-time related work experience required; experience with policy in government, nonprofit, business, or trade association sectors preferred.
Knowledge of energy, climate change, and clean transportation policy issues, including an understanding of business-focused policy debates, and NGO priorities.
Familiar with equity, environmental or climate justice at the state or federal levels.
Experience conducting research and producing written summaries or proposals based on findings.
Demonstrated project management skills of multiple, complex activities, or events.
Experience working with individuals who hold differing views on issues.
Planning experience and delivering projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets. Attention to detail is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills as well as effective presentation style.
Able to present a professional and confident demeanor with senior level professionals and government officials.
Relationships with equity and environmental/climate justice organizations and advocates, a plus.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, proven ability to demonstrate initiative and motivation.
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work as part of a team and take a collaborative approach and to deliver independent projects.
Ability to bring a positive outlook and energetic commitment to working at Ceres.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, social media and e-mail computer applications (Salesforce, MS Office Suite, Google Suite).
Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity.

Compensation and Benefits
The hiring salary is $58,800 and also includes a $15,000 housing stipend, a $1,200 commuting stipend, and is paired with competitive benefits. Ceres offers fantastic benefits including opportunities for hybrid and remote work; 80%, 82% or 85% (depending on your coverage election) employer paid health insurance and 89% employer paid dental insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous match that starts on day one; generous allowances for commuter and work from home expenses; flexible spending accounts to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses; 10 holidays, generous vacation, and additional paid time off including week-long summer and winter breaks, summer Fridays, and sick time, personal time, and parental leave.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,200 member companies and 263,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

Position Summary:

In coordination with the VP of Congressional Affairs and the Senior Directors of Congressional Affairs, represent the solar and storage industry on Capitol Hill and in political work on issues related to tax, energy, natural resources, agriculture, and workforce.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

Analyze data to identify opportunities and threats in the political landscape
Execute and implement lobbying strategies to promote solar energy initiatives
Engage with bipartisan congressional representatives and their staff to build relationships and convey our organization’s position.
Collaborate with industry partners and other stakeholders to build strong coalitions in support of solar energy policies
Organize and participate in advocacy events, meetings, and conferences
Monitor, track, and report on relevant legislation and hearings
Draft policy briefs, talking points, and advocacy materials to support legislative goals
This person will be a registered lobbyist

Professional Experience, Education & Other Qualifications:

3-5 years on Capitol Hill or equivalent Administration experience possess a “staffer” mindset
Excellent writing and speaking skills
Understanding of the congressional calendar, committee structures, and political caucuses
Understand use of data in storytelling and elements of persuasion
Familiarity with energy, natural resources, tax and trade issues or willingness to learn
Extraordinary interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
Familiarity with political fundraising rules and requirements

Working Conditions

This position is based in the Washington, DC office
SEIA employees in the Washington, D.C. region follow a hybrid remote and in-person office model. Employees work 3 days a week in an office environment and as needed when there are special events or meetings but otherwise can be remote
Travel is required for this role.
Frequent speaking engagements

Compensation Range

$115,000 -$125,000 annually, based on experience and excellent benefits package.

The Energy/Environmental Policy Researcher (EEPR 2) will be part of the Energy Markets and Policy (EMP) department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) to contribute to research on distributed and utility-scale renewable energy and storage deployment and electric transmission infrastructure. EMP seeks to inform domestic and global decision-making among regulators, policymakers, grid operators, utilities, the renewable energy and storage industries, and communities impacted by development.

In this exciting role, you will develop and apply methods of conducting energy, economic, market, and/or technical research focused on renewable energy and transmission that informs the development of energy policies and market regulations (e.g., in support of a U.S. Department of Energy policy program). Working with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, the EEPR2 will define the needs of projects or advanced analyses and determine appropriate methods to satisfy technical objectives. You will lead research tasks, potentially including gathering and processing data, performing analyses, developing analytical and modeling tools, and writing and presenting results, within your area of specialization.

What You Will Do:

Use full understanding of energy markets, wind and solar generators, and reported electric system operator data to conduct research and analysis of energy systems. Projects may include, but are not limited to:
The annual Utility-Scale Solar report
The annual Land-based Wind Market report
The annual U.S. State Renewable Portfolio and Clean Electricity Standards report
Transmission value and assessment of unexpected events impact on transmission value
Impacts on project performance due to project aging for utility-scale solar, wind, or distributed solar
Develop or direct the development of analytical and computational methods and/or tools for analyzing energy systems prices and the value of energy system investments. Analyses may include, but are not limited to:
Evaluating meteorological model representation of wind resources in context of reported market data
Quantifying interactions between energy prices or emissions with electricity infrastructure, through machine learning and/or inverse modeling
Developing approaches to assess performance drivers of wind and solar generators, potentially for both distributed and utility-scale applications
Developing methods to estimate and assess curtailment of wind and solar plants
Exercise judgment within generally defined procedures and practices to define the needs of projects or tasks and determine appropriate methods to satisfy technical objectives
Organize and work with large amounts of data using various types of software (such as simulation tools, spreadsheets, and database programs) to perform analyses.
Resolve a wide range of complex problems in creative and practical ways.
Provide technical support and guidance to staff including reviewing and providing feedback on their work to improve technical quality.
Lead and/or support the drafting of written technical support documentation, policy documents, and journal articles detailing the analysis methods and results.
Prepare and present technical analysis to a public audience, policy stakeholders, and peers.
Interact with collaborators and/or policy stakeholders to gather necessary data for conducting research and analysis
Interact with funders and collaborators on technical issues
Significant contributions to technical reports, including through developing complex data sets and data analysis

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

May supervise the activities of personnel
Interact with funders on programmatic issues

What is Required:

5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
Experience working with System Operator reported data related to location marginal prices, infrastructure outages, and wind and solar generation and curtailment
Experience developing, running, or working with data from meteorological and air quality models
Experience deploying or developing machine learning algorithms
Experience writing technical articles for multiple audiences (academic and policy/regulatory audiences)
Experience implementing inverse modeling techniques
Strong knowledge of, and experience with, System Operator reported data including:
Location marginal prices
Infrastructure outages
Wind and solar generation profiles
Wind and solar curtailment data
Broad knowledge of energy policy environment related to hybrid solar and storage plants
Demonstrated experience in developing advanced analytical methods and numerical models related to meteorological models and/or energy markets
Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaborate effectively with a team of researchers.
Demonstrated ability to meet tight deliverable deadlines with high-quality results and adapt to rapidly changing work demands
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to present analytical methods and results to a non-specialist audience.
Demonstrated ability to organize and work with complex spreadsheets and database programs to perform analyses using large amounts of information on complex subjects from diverse sources of data and other sources.
Demonstrated proficiency with development of computational tools in Python, R, Excel/VBA, or other languages.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications:

Advanced degree (e.g., M.S. or PhD) in engineering, physics, statistics, or related field.
Experience developing funding and analytical proposals
Familiarity with U.S. energy policy, especially as it relates to energy markets
Familiarity with basic principles and tools for data management.

Sightline Institute is committed to making Cascadia—the region stretching from Alaska to northern California and from the Pacific to the Rocky Mountain states—a global model of sustainability, with strong communities, a green economy, and a healthy environment. Founded in 1993, Sightline is one of the region’s premier public policy think tanks, influencing legislation many times—and media coverage hundreds of times—each year.

Position Summary

Through field-leading policy research, advocacy, and strategy development, the Senior Researcher will play a pivotal role in Sightline’s efforts to transition the Pacific Northwest off fossil fuels and build a clean, just energy future. They will help set and advance Sightline’s Climate and Energy program priorities, including to electrify homes and businesses, ramp up renewable energy, and phase out polluting oil and gas infrastructure. This position is a rare opportunity to influence climate policy at the state-, local-, and provincial-levels, at a time when national-level climate policy is at a standstill.

The Senior Researcher will report to Sightline’s Director of Climate and Energy. They will be part of a high-functioning, collaborative cadre of researchers, communicators, and advocates, supported by a strong administrative and fundraising team.
Essential Responsibilities

Conduct original, field-leading policy analysis and research with practical relevance that advances the Climate and Energy program’s goals and supports the Director, Climate & Energy.
Produce thorough, clear, accurate, and compelling long-form articles, policy memos, and other written products, including in collaboration with the Director, Climate & Energy.
Cultivate strategically valuable relationships with policymakers, peer organizations, advocates, media outlets, and other external audiences and effectively represent Sightline externally.
Contribute to setting the strategic direction of the Climate and Energy program by identifying and vetting promising policy opportunities.
Support Sightline’s legislative and advocacy goals, including by working with policymakers and allies and tracking and advancing climate and energy focused bills.
Stay abreast of relevant climate and energy policy developments in Cascadia as well as leading examples from other parts of the world.

Desired Skills and Experience

At least six years of professional experience in policy development, research or program analysis, and/or strategy development.
Excellent analytical skills and an ability to quickly sift through large amounts of information to identify key points and develop practical, strategic, and compelling arguments.
Top-notch written and oral communication skills, including an ability to succinctly and accurately convey complicated information to diverse audiences.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Comfort and skill working independently to manage project workplans, set and meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively among competing responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience quickly mastering new subject matter areas, developing compelling arguments, and effecting change.
A track record of building respectful and effective relationships and collaborating with people across differences, including racial, ethnic, gender, cultural, and political differences.
The ability to be self-directed and self-motivated while working well in a team.
An eagerness to learn and incorporate feedback.
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work. Familiarity with or experience working on issues of social and/or environmental justice preferred.
Experience working in climate and energy preferred, but not required.
Experience working with government preferred, but not required.
Commitment to Sightline’s mission and values.

Sightline believes in mentoring talent and providing opportunities for growth. If you are somewhat underqualified or overqualified for the position as described or have relevant experience and transferrable skills different from those listed here, but still feel you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.