Southwest Wildlife Advocate

The Southwest Wildlife Advocate (SWA) is broadly responsible for developing and implementing strategies to advance WildEarth Guardians’ priority state-level wildlife campaigns in three to four states (including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada), to protect and restore key species, rein in cruel practices, reform state wildlife governance to be more ethical, scientific, and democratic, and to help achieve a world where wildlife is respected and valued. This position is union-eligible. This is a remote flexible position depending on your location and our nearest office, with preference for candidates located in CO, NM, AZ, or NV.

The SWA utilizes community engagement, policy, lobbying, communications skills, and science in support of these objectives. The SWA engages and supports allied organizations, individuals, and communities to advance work and build power. The SWA may work with the Organizing Program to engage frontline and disenfranchised communities who rely on functioning ecosystems. And, the SWA will communicate Wildlife Program work internally and externally, educating the public about imperiled species along the way.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Campaign Direction and Coordination (75%):

Work with the Director to direct and coordinate all aspects of state-level work to protect and restore priority wildlife species (e.g., wolves, Canada lynx, bobcats, coyotes, bears, mountain lions, and beavers, etc., in priority states, as identified by the Director and organizational leadership.

Explore and develop priority campaigns and accompanying strategies to achieve big wins for native wildlife in collaboration with the Director

Develop and maintain key relationships with strategic allies and partners in the conservation community, decision-makers and other allies who are values-aligned,

Represent WildEarth Guardians as a leader in advocating for the restoration, recovery, and conservation of native wildlife species in the American West.

Build political and social power by engaging the public (prioritizing disenfranchised frontline and fenceline communities) contribute to narrative movement building based on WildEarth Guardians vision for a thriving, biodiverse, and just American West.

Campaign Communications (20%):

Communicates wildlife and focused campaigns’ work to the public, media, and WildEarth Guardians’ members and supporters as part of a broader effort to inform the narrative discourse around wildlife, public lands, and people in the American West. Develops compelling materials,stories and collaborates with communications staff to deliver them to appropriate audiences.

Administration, Fundraising, Organization Commitments (5%):

Assists the Director and development staff with grant writing and reporting, and potentially with foundation and donor visits as needed to support organizational objectives. Participates in staff meetings, committee meetings (if applicable), and all staff and program retreats. Engages and works synergistically with other staff;

Provides insight, information, and assistance to staff as needed;

Engages in organization-wide discussions and training on relevant issues such as strategic planning,, , diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills,

Knowledge of state-level decision-making structures and processes, and how to navigate them;

Knowledge of wildlife and conservation issues impacting wildlife across the American West;

Passion for protecting wildlife across the American West;

Strong relational skills, including the ability to connect with non-traditional allies and disenfranchised fenceline and frontline communities, and interest in building partnerships with diverse stakeholders;

Strong written and oral communication skills;

Creative, self-starter with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively;

Commitment to intersectionality and principles of justice, equity;

Interest in power/movement building, storytelling, and other creative advocacy strategies;

Analytical and strategic ability to prioritize;

Ability to recognize and act on opportunities, and anticipate potential future consequences.

Qualifications

Experience with developing and executing campaigns involving multiple strategies to achieve tangible outcomes;

3+ years of experience working on movement building, conservation issues, and wildlife;

Multimedia communications skills a bonus.

Officer, U.S. Conservation – Internmountain West

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

Position Overview

The Officer acts as a thought-leader and campaign tactician who organizes, supports, and leads diverse coalitions to advance Pew’s U.S. Conservation Program’s objectives in the intermountain west related to the conservation of wildlife corridors, protection and restoration of rivers and wetlands, and the enhancement public lands management.

Working in a team environment, the officer engages with and supports state and federal public policy campaigns that contribute to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change. The officer accomplishes this by designing and executing coalition-oriented conservation initiatives aimed towards state legislatures and governorships as well as state and federal natural resource and transportation agencies. The ideal candidate brings experience in managing coalitions and public policy initiatives, with a proven aptitude to cultivate relationships and drive change in the intermountain west’s diverse states.

The officer reports to the senior manager of the intermountain west and is based in either a home office in the intermountain west region; or in Pew’s Portland, OR or Washington, DC offices, participating in Pew’s core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project’s related goals.
Develop and lead efforts that secure new policy frameworks, funding and on-the-ground conservation outcomes for wildlife corridors and crossings.
Utilizing state and federal policy tools, lead or assist in campaigns that protect rivers and wetlands.
Working with and supporting partner coalitions, secure climate-informed conservation outcomes in public land management plans.
Cultivate and manage effective relationships with partner organizations, scientists, Tribal nations, government representatives and elected officials and other relevant stakeholders.
Represent Pew in key government meetings, coalition meetings, conferences, and events.
Lead or assist with stewarding funding agreements with partners and providers that contribute to achieving the team’s conservation goals.
Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.
Experience leading or managing public policy initiatives.
Experience cultivating, managing, and supporting stakeholder coalitions formed to advance policy objectives.
Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects and campaigns that require support across the political spectrum.
Excellent time and project management skills. Highly flexible, with the capacity to juggle multiple priorities, adjust to changing circumstances, remain attentive to details, and identify resources for projects.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Generally, eight years of applicable experience.

Key attributes and preferred experience

Develops and moves projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
At least two years campaign experience to include legislative, ballot initiative, electoral, and/or campaigns aimed at achieving policy objectives within administrative branches at the state or federal level.
Experience developing relationships with and providing technical assistance to elected officials and their staff, and/or agency officials and rulemaking authorities.
Experience developing relationships with and supporting shared goals with traditionally disadvantaged communities with a preference for experience doing so with Tribal communities.
Proficiency and effectiveness with public speaking.

Travel

This position requires moderate to frequent domestic travel to meetings and conferences.

Salary Range
$110,800 USD – $123,800 USD

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew’s commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Litigation and Regulatory Associate – Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources

Holland & Hart is seeking a Litigation and Regulatory Associate to join the Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources group in our Jackson Hole, Wyoming location. Other H&H locations may be considered.

Holland & Hart is the only firm in Jackson Hole that offers a vast array of sophisticated legal services ranging from complex litigation, environmental, and energy issues to local business disputes and matters of real estate finance and land development. Our attorneys experience sophisticated practices common to larger firms while enjoying the benefits of living in one of the most desirable locales in the country. We frequently hire lawyers who want to relocate from firms in large, coastal cities to vibrant communities where you can serve clients on challenging work and enjoy Mountain West vistas and recreational activities at your doorstep.

Requirements

We are seeking candidates with two to six years of litigation or regulatory experience from top tier law firms. Candidates must have excellent writing and research skills and a strong academic background. Ideal candidates should have experience and interest in litigation and/or regulatory issues relating to environmental, workplace safety, and natural resources. Experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and/or EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) is a significant plus, though not required.

Federal Legislative Intern

The Federal Affairs office of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) seeks motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Federal Affairs interns.
This internship is designed to provide experience in legislative affairs, policy, and the Congressional appropriations process. The intern will gain experience in shaping environmental policy to protect wildlife and natural resources on a global scale, while learning about the legislative process first-hand. Possible topics for projects include nature-based solutions to climate change, combating wildlife trafficking, federal funding for international conservation, ocean conservation, and endangered species conservation.
This internship is unpaid, but will provide academic credit if applicable. Interns will have the option of remote or hybrid schedules.
WCS combines the power of its zoos and an aquarium in New York City and a Global Conservation Program in more than 50 countries to achieve its mission to save wildlife and wild places. WCS runs the world’s largest conservation field program, protecting more than 50 percent of Earth’s known biodiversity; in partnership with governments, Indigenous People, Local Communities, and the private sector. Its four zoos and aquarium (the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium ) welcome more than 3.5 million visitors each year, inspiring generations to care for nature. WCS’s Federal Affairs office is an interface between our conservation experts and policy decision-makers in Washington, D.C.

Objectives:
• Help track developments in Congress and relevant Federal Agencies related to wildlife conservation, natural resources management, and foreign policy.
• Learn to identify potential Congressional allies and environmental policy priorities.
• Research and analyze legislation related to wildlife conservation, natural resources management, and foreign policy.
• Have the opportunity to attend virtual Capitol Hill related briefings, hearings, and events.
• Learn about and gain experience in developing and implementing Congressional engagement strategies, working in coalitions, and the federal budget and appropriations process.

Qualification Requirements

Qualifications:
• Working towards earning a Master’s Degree with a concentration in political affairs, foreign policy or natural resources policy; OR, a law student with a strong interest/background in legislation and policy. Advanced undergraduate students and recent graduates will also be considered.
• A strong interest and/or background in wildlife conservation, foreign policy, and other federal legislative issues.
• Strong communication, research, writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work remotely, with no or limited distractions.

Senior Policy Analyst

APPRISE is a nonprofit research institute dedicated to collecting and analyzing data and information to assess and improve public programs. APPRISE’s research focuses on programs that provide energy bill payment assistance, energy education, and energy efficiency services to low-income households; and programs that provide incentives for undertaking energy efficiency projects to residential, commercial, and industrial utility customers. APPRISE conducts a wide variety of research activities to provide program administrators and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of program design, operations, and impact. This research leads to informed recommendations for program improvement.

APPRISE has positions available for Senior Policy Analysts to conduct research on energy efficiency and energy assistance programs. Job responsibilities include research design, on-site observations and inspections, survey design and management, administrative interviews, programming and data analysis, and report writing.

The ideal Senior Policy Analyst candidate would have the following qualifications:

An advanced degree in economics or another social science

Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills

At least two years of work experience

Experience with data manipulation and statistical analysis with Stata or SAS

An interest in social programs

Supervising Attorney, Clean Energy

L4GG’s Climate Change & Environmental Justice (CCEJ) Program mobilizes lawyers nationwide to combat the climate crisis and promote environmental justice. We use the law to implement and execute climate solutions equitably at federal, state, and local levels, with twin goals of expediting the country’s just transition to a green economy and directly addressing environmental racism. We do this by:

Advocating for federal agencies to address climate change and equity through their climate and infrastructure program funding
Assisting state and local governments with creating and implementing laws and policies
Providing low-income cities and communities most harmed by discriminatory environmental practices with high-quality, pro bono legal representation

Over the past two years, the CCEJ Program has become a key technical assistance provider to federal, state, and local leaders, nonprofit partners and frontline communities to help ensure the equitable distribution of historic federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and other federal laws to expedite a just transition to a green economy. In 2023 alone, L4GG provided guidance to over 700 state and local decision-makers, nonprofits and frontline communities regarding federal funding and programs and has become a thought leader and key technical assistance provider to the public sector writ large on IRA implementation, including in particular, tax incentives like elective pay. L4GG is regularly sought out by governor’s offices, local governments, thought leaders, and nonprofit partners to provide guidance on IRA implementation and is looking to expand its existing Clean Energy Clinic to provide additional guidance to the many public agencies and communities looking to finance clean energy projects under the IRA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

We’re seeking a senior clean energy attorney to help lead our clean energy initiative, which includes leading the nationwide effort on the equitable implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expedite a just transition to the green economy. This person would help manage assistance to literally hundreds of state agencies, local agencies, green banks, and CBOs looking to leverage the IRA. This person would help lead the clean energy initiative and would report to the CCEJ Director, a national expert on IRA implementation.

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have top-notch interpersonal skills, experience working with state and local decision-makers, good judgment, and the ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We need someone who can work independently with a strong sense of urgency and take initiative to identify and resolve challenges. We also need someone with an ability to identify creative public finance solutions to help finance clean energy and climate justice projects in distressed communities by leveraging the tools in the IRA and other historic federal funding.

Must have access to a quiet workspace (home office or other space) with high-speed internet and the ability to take calls and/or video conferences during working hours.

Required qualifications include:

Education required: Law degree and 8+ years of experience in clean energy, regulatory, energy, and/or administrative law
Experience with the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and federal funding mechanisms
Commitment to equity and our organization’s mission
Passion for tackling climate change and climate justice issues
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaborate and work well with a team
Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Comfortable working with and communicating with private sector attorneys and higher-level decision-makers at the federal, state, and local level
Comfortable presenting technical legal issues to large audiences
Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
Proven ability to lead and manage a team of attorneys
Consistent attention to detail
Strong ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and escalate issues to CCEJ Director as appropriate
Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Mac computers
Technology comfort and competence, including willingness to embrace new tools and self-train using provided resources as needed

Desired qualifications include:

Direct experience with IRA implementation, in particular, the various programs under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
Located in or around Washington DC with willingness to travel to present on public policy
Experience with any or all of the following digital tools: Asana, Airtable, Zoom

Sr. Director of Policy, Conservation and Agriculture

Since 1975, the Illinois Environmental Council has worked to safeguard Illinois—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends by building power for people and the environment. Representing over 130 environmental organizations, IEC carries out its mission to advance public policies that create healthy environments across Illinois through education, advocacy, and movement building.

The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF), IEC’s 501c3 sister organization, is looking for a Sr. Director to lead our Conservation and Agriculture policy area. This role will oversee our strategy for all conservation, open space, and sustainable agriculture policy. They will report to the Chief of Staff and oversee a team of three: Chicagoland Conservation Manager, Land Use Policy Director, and Rural Affairs Policy Director to ensure we meet our statewide goals and grant deliverables that move us toward our vision.

This position will be located in Springfield, IL. Candidates must reside within Illinois. This full-time position will work in person from our Springfield office. Flexibility to work from home one or two days a week could be possible for a responsible candidate after a preliminary work period.

About You
We are seeking someone with strong project management experience to support a team of specialists in conservation and sustainable agriculture work. This person should be ready to dive into well-established conservation and agriculture coalitions in a role that helps synthesize issues, pull together potential policy solutions, and work with IEC staff to educate lawmakers, develop policy, and move forward with change that creates a strong and healthy environment in Illinois.

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

Coalition Building and Education

Build relationships with conservation organizations and agricultural stakeholders and recruit new members for IEC affiliation
Oversee conservation and agricultural-related coalition spaces including driving strategy, goals, and tactics as well as ensuring the completion of administrative tasks
Lead IEC outdoor tour strategy with legislators and other state stakeholders/decision-makers
Draft content for educational materials related to conservation and agriculture

Policy Advocacy

Oversee strategy and manage team that develops and increases state leadership on conservation/agriculture issues, building legislative champions on conservation and agriculture
Build relationships with and join meetings with state stakeholders, decision-makers, and legislators to uplift the voices of IEC members and partners

Organizational Leadership

Develop and implement an annual team work plan, budget across conservation and agriculture staff
Manage and oversee conservation and agriculture staff and interns
Support development team in grant efforts by drafting content for applications and reports

Physical Requirements – Have the ability to:

Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.
Operate a computer.
Sit at a desk for extended periods.
Stand, walk, and be on your feet outdoors for extended periods.
Communicate and exchange information.

Qualifications

Previous work experience in similar positions.
Excellent project management skills
Excellent communication skills.
Strong time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups and people.
Commitment to and knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion, and allyship work.
Proficiency using both the Microsoft and Google software suites.
Highly organized.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work independently.
Experience in ARC GIS a plus
Interest in environmental issues and policies.

Legislative Assistant – Energy, Natural Resources & Public Lands

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski seeks a legislative assistant to cover a broad portfolio including energy, natural resources, permitting, and public lands issues. This role will serve as the primary legislative assistant advising the Senator’s work on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and related Appropriations subcommittees. Responsibilities include but are not limited to advising the Senator about relevant policy issues; drafting and developing legislation and amendments; preparing briefing memos; staffing the Senator at hearings, meetings, and other events; representing the Senator with constituents, federal agencies, and other outside stakeholders; and occasional travel to the Senator’s home state for meetings and events. Qualified candidates should have an advanced degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Successful candidates should possess strong writing skills and attention to detail, demonstrate a proven ability to independently develop and oversee a legislative portfolio, and produce quality work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have prior related Congressional or agency experience and a demonstrable understanding of Alaska’s unique issues and attributes. Alaska-specific experience and ties are a plus, and should be noted.

Interested parties should email a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Angelina Estrada-Burney at an*************@**************te.gov indicating job referral number 230973 in the subject line. Please no unsolicited drop-ins, phone calls, or e-mails to the office.

Vice President, Energy & Environmental Policy

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is the nation’s premier trade and lobbying association representing the trucking industry. We advocate for policies that foster the growth and success of the trucking sector while ensuring a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system. ATA seeks an experienced and dynamic Vice President of Energy & Environmental Policy to lead and manage the organization’s efforts on regulatory, legislative, and policy matters related to energy, environment, and sustainability.

Join ATA and Lead the Way in Energy & Environmental Policy for the Trucking Industry!

Position Overview:
As the Vice President, Energy & Environmental Policy, you will serve as ATA’s head of Energy & Environmental Affairs, playing a pivotal role in shaping the industry’s approach to regulatory, legislative, and scientific matters. You will lead ATA’s engagement with key stakeholders, including government agencies, Congress, industry coalitions, and ATA’s membership, in developing and promoting policies related to energy, environmental sustainability, and compliance. This position will oversee the Energy & Environmental Affairs team and work closely with ATA leadership to advance the association’s strategic priorities.

This is a hybrid position, requiring in-office attendance at ATA headquarters at least 3 days per week, including Mondays and Tuesdays.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Federal Rulemaking & Advocacy:
Oversee ATA’s engagement with federal agencies, including the EPA, DOT, and DOE, to advocate for the trucking industry’s position on energy and environmental regulations, such as the EPA/NHTSA Phase 2 & 3 Greenhouse Gas/Fuel Efficiency Standards and the Cleaner Truck Plan.
Strategic Policy Development:
Lead the development, analysis, and implementation of energy, environmental, and sustainability policies. Advocate for cost-effective regulations and strategies that minimize compliance burdens on the trucking industry.
Regulatory & Legislative Engagement:
Monitor, research, and respond to federal and state regulations, policies, and studies impacting the trucking industry. Prepare comments, white papers, and testimony on key issues. Advocate for legislative reforms, including alternative fuel incentives, tax credits, and technology-neutral policies.
Coalitions & Partnerships:
Represent ATA in coalitions, workgroups, and task forces. Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders across the energy and environmental sectors, including lawmakers, environmental groups, trade associations, and technology providers.
Member Education & Advocacy:
Educate ATA members on energy and environmental regulations, providing guidance on compliance and best practices. Serve as the primary resource for energy and environmental policy expertise, delivering key insights through educational sessions, white papers, and media outreach.
Public Affairs & Media Strategy:
Work closely with ATA’s Public Affairs team to enhance the public image of the trucking industry’s energy and environmental efforts. Serve as a subject matter expert, providing media statements, thought leadership articles, and strategic messaging.
Litigation & Legal Support:
Support ATA’s involvement in litigation efforts related to energy and environmental matters. Assist with the preparation of amicus briefs and other legal strategies to protect ATA’s interests.

Qualifications:

Education:
An undergraduate degree in science, engineering, energy, environmental studies, political science, government, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications are a plus.
Experience:
15+ years of experience in the transportation, energy, or environmental policy sectors. Significant experience in advocacy, lobbying, and policy analysis, with a strong background in federal energy and environmental statutes.
Leadership:
Proven ability to manage and inspire a team of policy experts. Experience leading successful lobbying activities, negotiating rulemaking, and drafting complex policy positions.
Skills:
Expertise in federal environmental and energy regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent ATA’s positions clearly and persuasively.
Experience with media relations, public speaking, and content creation (white papers, editorials, etc.).
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to manage complex technical issues and work across multiple teams.
Familiarity with legislative processes, including preparing and advocating for new energy and environmental legislation.
Supervisory Experience:
Demonstrated success in supervising and developing teams, with the ability to manage staff and external consultants effectively.

Staff Attorney

The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality.

CJNRC is the hub of a growing network of union-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions, providing unions with the information, support, and expertise to lead on climate action. The coalitions we support are organizing to build a clean energy economy at the scale and pace that climate science demands, create and expand access to good union jobs in under-resourced communities, and advance equity.

CJNRC and our network of coalitions are at the leading edge of both workers’ rights and climate action, two defining issues of our time. The coalitions have helped pass the nation’s most ambitious climate policies, won the strongest labor and equity standards for clean energy workers in the country, and built winning campaigns for worker-centered and equity-focused climate investments and good union jobs that will transform the future of the US economy.

To advance this crucial work, CJNRC is hiring a Staff Attorney. The successful candidate will have two to 10 years of legal experience to work in-house on all aspects of the organization’s mission.

Position Description & Responsibilities:

The staff attorney works under the direction of CJNRC’s Legal Director and General Counsel. This job does not involve litigation, but the scope of the work includes a wide variety of legal work, including:

Program support: CJNRC is dedicated to advocating for state and local initiatives. This role will provide program support by analyzing applicable procurement laws, laws and regulations governing labor standards, environmental and energy law, and laws governing restrictions on local legislative initiatives. The attorney hired for this position will help identify law reform possibilities and legal obstacles that need to be overcome, including difficulties posed by federal and state preemption.
Institutional support: CJNRC operates in a highly regulated area. A number of federal, state and local laws will affect its work or impose burdens that it must meet. Analysis of these regulations and navigating the regulatory shoals they create is an important part of the legal work.

Qualifications

CJNRC is seeking candidates who are passionate about our mission, are highly motivated and proactive, and have a problem-solving, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work and accomplish tasks on time with minimal supervision. While no one candidate will embody all of the qualifications below, our ideal candidate will bring:

A Juris Doctor degree and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
A demonstrated commitment to progressive economic, social, environmental, gender, and racial justice, a familiarity with the issues that are central to CJNRC’s work and vision, and a commitment to community and labor organizing.
2-10 years of relevant legal practice and experience.
A demonstrated interest in supporting strategic campaigns, policy and research for unions and other advocacy organizations.
Strong legal research and writing skills including writing about complex legal frameworks for non-legal audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and inclusively in politically sensitive and high-pressure environments and with diverse teams.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
Willingness to work remotely.

To thrive in this role, we are looking for candidates who can communicate information and ideas clearly, professionally, and timely via written and spoken modes of communicating. Someone who has excellent interpersonal and relational skills, who is adaptable with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities, and reliable with strong attention to details.

Working conditions: This is a full-time remote position. The schedule can vary depending on program needs; long hours may be required on occasion. The position requires occasional travel. CJNRC follows public health guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This position is part of the staff bargaining unit represented by IBEW Local 89.

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $93,000 to $137,000, depending upon the candidate’s experience. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, a voluntary dependent care assistance program, and generous time off.