Job Tag: Law/Policy

A Perry World House Program Manager brings the Penn academic community together with policymakers and practitioners to advance policy solutions to complex global challenges. The Climate Change Program Manager’s portfolio of research initiatives and projects will initially traverse the topics of (1) human vulnerability to climate change, (2) global finance for climate change, and (3) sub-national climate action, and (4) the Geopolitics of Climate Action.. The Program Manager will understand the links between these topics as well as their connections to the achievement of globally agreed development goals, such as those outlined in the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement, and by other multilateral fora. They will also have a solid understanding of the intersection of their portfolio and other core areas of Perry World House research in human rights, democracy, and security.

Through strategic convenings, relationship management, publications, and private and public engagements, the Program Manager will facilitate interdisciplinary research in partnership with Penn faculty and various affiliates of Perry World House. The Program Manager will drive a menu of initiatives meant to put Penn’s academic expertise at the center of global policy discussions and assure that academia and policymakers from a variety of institutional and country contexts are working together to advance solutions and solve global problems.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Identify prospective Visiting Fellows and Scholars and manage the related outreach, visit planning, and outputs of these visitors, as well as their integration into World House research.
Build a high-level and diverse network of stakeholders at the fore of policy action, working to assure they have the ideas and research they need for impactful decision making.
Identify and engage with global policy processes where World House research could be most impactful.
Engage Penn faculty, think tanks, academic institutions, and other external stakeholders to advance World House research initiatives.
Plan and execute public and private colloquia, workshops, lectures, symposia, briefings, etc… as well as other convenings meant to springboard policy ideation and advance research.
Research, author, and edit reports, white papers, blog posts, opinion pieces, etc.
Develop and implement public programming, including weekly lectures and other programming that helps students and faculty gain exposure to international affairs and events.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, are required.
Master’s Degree or higher and 3 to 5 years of work experience is strongly preferred.
Academic and/or programmatic experience in the thematic areas of climate change urbanization, and/or global finance and understand how these issues connect to other challenges in the global development sphere.
Familiarity with the institutions and networks in the policy arena that are shaping the discussions around one or more of the focus issue areas of the program and a basic grasp of the protocol required to support interactions with these institutions and their representatives.
Experience navigating academic institutions and interacting/working with faculty.
Demonstrated ability to expertly project manage and advance multifaceted initiatives that include a diversity of stakeholders.
Exceptional writing, research, and communication, including public speaking, skills, along with a high emotional intelligence.
Candidates must thrive in a multi-faceted, faced-paced environment; be intellectually curious and thoroughly self-motivated.
Be a team player, highly collaborative, highly entrepreneurial, and solutions-oriented.

Waterkeepers Chesapeake (WKC) seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing self-starter to serve as Coordinator of a regional coalition of Waterkeepers. The Coalition Coordinator convenes the member Waterkeepers within the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays watershed to collaborate on shared priorities and to leverage their expertise and talents. We seek a candidate who values environmental protection, demonstrates and values collaboration, and brings the skills and enthusiasm needed to support our Waterkeepers and amplify their collective impact. The Coalition Coordinator reports to the WKC Board, and works with them and other member Waterkeepers to ensure effective implementation of coalition goals. The Coalition Coordinator will maintain funding for their position through foundation grants and other donations.

Who we are: Waterkeepers Chesapeake fights for clean water and a healthy environment by supporting a coalition of Waterkeepers throughout the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays regions as they protect their communities, rivers, and streams from pollution.

Oakland County is a progressive place to work, where innovation and ambition are rewarded. We understand the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families so we offer competitive wages and salaries, and a full benefits package with which you’d be quite impressed!

General Summary
Under direction, is responsible for implementing United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and State of Michigan regulations. Evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering and planning techniques, procedures and criteria to complex environmental projects and programs. Work requires the application of detailed knowledge and includes some exposure to field conditions. Assignments usually have specified objectives requiring the implementation of programs and activities and some devising of new approaches to problems. Determines priorities within an assigned project. Works with administrative, engineering, technical, inspection, and maintenance staff to ensure that sound methods are followed. When assigned Water System duties, conducts water quality sampling programs, completes compliance reporting and planning, provides technical and administrative support and customer service. When assigned Lake Management duties, participates in lake improvement board meetings as required and provides educational materials to improve water quality. When assigned Environmental Unit duties, develops and implements public education and illicit discharge elimination programs necessary to comply with Phase II federal storm water requirements and to protect water quality. When assigned Asset Management Unit duties, facilitates proactive and cost-effective management of utility infrastructure assets using advanced asset management concepts and sustainable operations. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.Employees of this classification are required to be available for operational problems, equipment emergencies, widespread storms, power outages and other operations and maintenance emergencies as deemed necessary by management after normal working hours, weekends and holidays. Also, employees in this classification are assigned On-Call duties as required by management.
Required Minimum Qualifications

At the time of application, all applicants must:

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Urban Planning, Biology, or related area.

NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). The degree evaluation will be required for application processing.

Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Out of Country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.

Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.

Successfully complete a six month probationary period.

Seeking a detail-oriented Environmental Analyst to determine public water system compliance with drinking water regulations. This position will become well-versed in state and federal safe drinking water rules and regulations and support the enforcement efforts of the Maine Drinking Water Program.

Job Duties:

Read, understand and interpret all federal and state rules, regulations and policies related to drinking water, and communicate this information to internal staff, public water systems, and external partners to assist in their understanding of requirements.
Regularly review technical documents for accuracy and completeness and review reports concerning water analysis results and compliance statuses.
Determine drinking water quality monitoring and treatment requirements based on laboratory results and evaluate treatment applications to ensure that proposed treatment meets minimum requirements. Develop sampling schedules based on the treatment design.
Work with colleagues in the program on emerging contaminants issues and the development of outreach materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, at least three years of related experience, and a dedication to protecting public health.
Outstanding attention to detail and an ability to communicate with internal colleagues and external public water system operators.
Excellent organization skills and strong computer capabilities.
Robust science and math knowledge, and an ability to understand biological and chemical basis of regulatory compliance and health concerns.

Position Logistics:

This full-time position will work 8 hours per day and is based in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services office in Augusta, ME. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with some travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

As the largest statewide environmental organization in Colorado, we work to protect our state’s climate, air, land, water, and communities. We play a unique role in Colorado as our work is at the intersection of policy and politics and focuses on organizing communities, influencing decision-makers, and electing conservation-minded leaders. We believe that achieving racial, social, and environmental justice are critical to our mission. Our work is leading on multiple issues and in multiple decision-making venues and includes a focus on building the next set of leading policies for the next generation of elected leaders.

What You’ll Do

This position is a member of our Executive Team, reports to the VP of Programs and oversees a team of seven staff. The government affairs team develops, leads and works with coalitions, decision makers and community leaders to shape the agenda and influence people, policies, structures, and systems in order to bring about change and to build relationships and communicate with those in power to ensure action. The work can evolve over time, but you’ll be a leader in the organization and manage the team to:

Lead strategy to build and share power:

Develop the overall strategy to identify and cultivate relationships with current and future decision makers at the legislature, state agencies, the governor’s administration, and the federal delegation.
Work with issue campaign managers, the Community Engagement and Political Departments to ensure that Conservation Colorado is a strong and helpful partner to environmental, social justice, progressive, local, and other groups.
Support issue managers in growing their advocacy skills, building coalitions and relationships with partners and in their efforts to diversify and grow coalitions.
Act as a key consultant to the political team in making high-level political decisions including recruitment, education, endorsements, candidate contributions, etc.
Lead the coordinated-side strategy to help elect pro-conservation candidates.

Lead policy campaigns:

Facilitate the design and implementation of policy campaign strategies and tactics.
Work to set and manage policy campaign goals in service to our long term program plans and goals.

Maintain a sophisticated understanding of policy issues especially as they relate to equity and racial justice and disproportionately impacted communities.
Work with the issue campaign managers and Community Engagement team to convene partners and stakeholders to determine priorities for the legislative session and in other decision making venues.
Work in collaboration with the Vice President of Programs, Director of Community Engagement and Political Director to develop a community informed framework for key policy campaigns.

Team development and management:

Hire and manage a team of staff and outside lobbyists & contractors to support the development and execution of the team strategy.
Develops a result-oriented team through inspiring and motivating others to take action and meet goals.
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the government affairs team including budgeting, planning, staff development, and ensuring the Community Engagement team has the resources, tools, and support needed to succeed.
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach that matches our organizational values on a consistent basis.

Qualifications

To do any of our work, our staff need to be natural relationship builders, have the resilience to handle tough situations, have excellent problem-solving skills with a results-focused orientation, bring an equity analysis to the work, and be highly collaborative. For this position, fundamentally, we want someone who has the experience and passion to develop and win nationally-leading policy and who has the drive to take our work to the next level. More specifically, you will have or be most or all of the following:

Strong People Manager: Experience managing a team of people with a supportive & collaborative approach. We believe in transparency in communication, accountability, humility and collaboration in our people management. Hiring & managing a results-oriented team is a large part of this job as is the need to closely collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders.

Build & Exercise Power Effectively: The ability to build pressure and leverage to drive decision-makers to act in our favor and know when maximum leverage is reached and what victories are actually possible in a particular moment is foundational to this work. You’ll need to be committed to our theory of change, bring together a wide range of interested people, and understand how social identities impact power dynamics.

Campaign Mindset: You will need to have the strategic and goal-oriented approach focused on achieving specific outcomes through organized efforts to implement our theory of change. Experience developing and implementing campaign plans, having a successful track record of taking a concept from idea to implementation, and bringing people together to advance goals are critical skills.

Advocacy or Lobbyist Experience: Experience working as a lobbyist and/or in passing policies through various governmental venues, preferably in issue advocacy with the ability to develop and execute sophisticated strategies to pass policies.

Equity Analysis: This position requires an understanding of the impact of systemic inequities on people’s lives and how your own identities impact your work, along with the ability to bring different communities together to develop policy solutions that lead to better outcomes for Coloradoans. A sophisticated understanding of how racial dynamics in particular impact our mission is important.

Strategic Thinking: You need to have experience taking complex issues and turning them into understandable and actionable ideas. Has the skills to diagnose a problem, clearly & honestly communicate the challenges, and leverage the talents of the team to help resolve it; Demonstrates willingness to take risks, pilot new approaches, learn from failure, and continually improve efforts; Can set goals and hold a team accountable to them; Navigates the balance of gathering input in decisions and making & sticking to decisions.

This position does not have an undergraduate education requirement. Spanish/English bilingual is a skill we value, but it is not a requirement. This is a full-time job, but there can be some flexibility in the exact daily schedule.

The DigDeep Right to Water Project is a WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) organization committed to closing the water access gap for the 2 million + people in the U.S. who still don’t have a tap or a toilet at home.

The Opportunity

Reporting the Chief Program Officer, the Director, Appalachia Water Project is responsible for the overall oversight of the day-to-day operations of all the Appalachia Water Project’s location sites. This includes overseeing and implementing program activities, budgeting, staffing, collaborating, and coordinating with the relevant local, regional, and state government agencies, external partners, and community members, while maintaining strong communication with multiple departments within DigDeep.

Strategy & Implementation

Collaborate with CPO and Director of Program Operations (DPO) to develop a comprehensive project plan for DigDeep’s work in central Appalachia informed by data; set multi-year targets and timelines.
Identify communities in the region needing WASH assistance; develop strategies for serving these communities based on their unique needs; identify and track all current and potential partnerships
Plan and implement DigDeep’s annual work plans for the Appalachia Water Project, set new targets and timelines and identify and maintain partnerships with local governments and other nonprofits.
Design, time and implement individual projects within the larger Appalachia portfolio, including new water projects from start to finish, monitor work plans and ensure objectives are met in a safe, timely and complete manner.
Oversee staff and monitor work quality and efficiency to ensure objectives and work plans are met in a timely and complete manner and within budget; maintain productivity records including construction reports, inventory, and other datasets.
Ensure program compliance with relevant laws as well as all workplace and employee policies.
Routinely visit all partners and project sites.

Finance & Development

Develop the annual Appalachia Water Project program budget and monitor on an ongoing basis. Monitor expenditures throughout the year to align budget with programmatic goals and workplan
Collaborate with the Development team to maximize all revenue and storytelling opportunities, especially those related to major donor cultivation and annual campaigns.

Partnerships

Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among staff, community members, elected leaders, partner organizations and the public.Represent DigDeep at conferences, events, and other public relations opportunities.
Own local partner relationships; guide partners as they collaborate on project implementation; deliver funding, supplies and technical assistance, monitor project progress and proactively manage conflict.
In collaboration with the External Affairs team, initiate and facilitate partnerships with community-based organizations, regulatory agencies and elected officials to help meet strategic goals; consult closely and regularly with relevant agencies (e.g., EPA, USDA). Establish and maintain positive, non-partisan relationships within the community and region.
Plan and implement outreach activities to develop visibility of the organization within the local community; represent the organization at local meetings.
Provide clear, concise reports on plans, processes, and outcomes to executive staff
With the Development Department, plan and guide donors, press and media visits to the field; oversee volunteer work as needed.
Assist with program development, implementation, and strengthening for other DigDeep Water Projects as needed.

Talent Management

Perform supervisory duties for AWP staff, including but not limited to; interviewing applicants for employment; developing higher levels of expertise in staff by encouraging further education and providing learning opportunities; resolving discipline problems; and recommending termination as necessary.
Partner with HR to implement professional development and retention program/opportunities to ensure team members have consistent access to skill development, in order to support employee engagement and sense of fulfillment.
Lead and facilitate regular staff meetings, both virtually and in-person; provide strong day-to-day leadership that bridges high and low communication contexts to ensure all team members and clients are heard and understood.
Uphold the unique culture of DigDeep by implementing values-aligned operations and management strategies for all work in central Appalachia.
Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation among staff, community members, elected leaders, partner organizations and the public.

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 7 years in nonprofit sector (focus on social justice, community organizing, international development or environmental justice organizations strongly preferred)
Minimum 7 years in program management preferred
5+ years in people management required
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace (e.g. Excel and Google Sheets) required
Experience with Slack, Asana, Expensify, Zoom, and data collection platforms preferred
Able to define tangible measures for program evaluation and reporting required
Experience with budgeting, planning and project management required
High computer literacy, and tech savviness required
Able to focus in the face of pressure, deliver against timelines and not be intimidated by tasks /time limitations
Ability to navigate relationships with staff, partners, and contractors
Experience/Willingness to work across various cultural contexts and communicating across cultural differences
Willingness to travel, including but not limited to: Navajo Nation (AZ/NM/UT), West Virginia, Texas, DigDeep main offices in California, and additional locations as needed
Passionate about the mission and able to promote the philosophy, mission and values to just about anyone

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a national research and advocacy organization based in Washington, DC, seeks a motivated and experienced state policy manager with a passion for the environment and social justice.

State policies can play a critical role in advancing energy efficiency, decarbonization, and a more equitable economy. ACEEE’s State & Utility Policy program works with state officials, utilities, and other stakeholders to develop and analyze the best energy efficiency policies and strategies for the communities they serve, particularly for communities underserved by states’ current systems. Our expert analysis, technical assistance to state officials and utilities, and evaluation of their efforts accelerates innovative approaches to improve energy efficiency, reduce climate pollution, and advance equity across the power, buildings, transportation, and industrial sectors.

About ACEEE

ACEEE is a leading nonprofit research and advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. We conduct independent analysis and develop transformative policies that aim to reduce energy use. Our goal is to build an equitable and vibrant economy, protect the environment, and promote the health, safety, and well-being of everyone.

Staff at ACEEE are collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong commitment to our mission. We prioritize professional growth and development. Staff work at an energetic pace with a high degree of workplace flexibility and an emphasis on results, making ACEEE an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work.

ACEEE is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization, and integrating equity in our research and policy work.

Position Description

The state policy manager coordinates state-level policy engagement activity for the State & Utility Policy program and supports state-level policy engagement work for other ACEEE teams when they intersect with state agencies, regulatory bodies, and legislatures. The manager tracks state policy activity, maintains strong working relationships with relevant policymakers and their staffs, and closely coordinates with advocacy allies to enact effective energy efficiency policy.

The state policy manager leads ACEEE’s biennial State Scorecard, one of the organization’s highest-profile publications, and helps advance our policy objectives by connecting ACEEE research products to the policymaking process. The state policy manager will be supervised by the director of the State & Utility Policy program. This program aims to accelerate energy efficiency-driven decarbonization while promoting energy security and equity for historically marginalized, overburdened, and underserved communities.

The state policy manager is responsible for advancing state-level energy efficiency policy through procedural engagement, building and maintaining an extensive network of associated relationships (e.g., with decision-makers, utilities, and advocates), and providing targeted technical assistance based on ACEEE research. The manager will also help inform and participate in research projects designed to accelerate adoption of new and best-practice state policies that increase efficiency savings, accelerate decarbonization, and ensure energy equity.
Requirements

Essential Functions/Major Areas of Responsibility

Managing ACEEE’s biennial State Scorecard report
Engaging ACEEE teams to identify their state policy engagement objectives, resources, and needs
Strategic planning and theory of change development to advance ACEEE state policy priorities
Monitoring and internally reporting on state policymaking activity to identify avenues for advancing ACEEE policy goals
Engaging in outreach to state legislatures, regulators, government agencies, utilities, advocates and related stakeholders
Providing written and oral comments on proposed state policy
Supporting other ACEEE policy staff and ally organizations in preparing and submitting comments in state policymaking proceedings
Identifying and supporting new ACEEE research efforts that strengthen ACEEE’s reputation as a policy thought leader and technical assistance resource provider (based on a landscape view of state policy opportunity and cultivated working relationships with key policymaking champions)
Promoting and securing requests for ACEEE research and analysis by utilities, regulators, policymakers, and advocates to advance passage of new efficiency policy
Developing policy fact sheets, blog posts, and reports to funders
Tracking progress toward external impact and internal project deliverables and supporting budgeting efforts to ensure objectives are met, in coordination with the State & Utility Policy program director
Fundraising to support ACEEE research and state policy work, in coordination with the State & Utility Policy program director

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of state policymaking processes and a demonstrated track record of advancing state-level energy policy
Specialized knowledge in at least one of the following policy areas, and basic knowledge of the others:

– Building energy efficiency and electrification

– Transportation electrification

– Industrial efficiency and electrification

Highly experienced in analyzing and developing energy policies and efficiency programs
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with ACEEE staff and external stakeholders, including utilities, advocates, and governmental representatives
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Excellent research and quantitative analysis skills. Highly analytical and detail oriented, with ability to analyze complex quantitative and qualitative data.
Superb organizational and project coordination skills, with ability to manage research projects and budgets
Ability to perform multiple tasks independently
Highly motivated self-starter and a quick learner

Required Education and Experience

Educational and work experience in energy and environmental public policy, including:

Bachelor’s degree with seven years of experience, or

– Master’s degree and at least five years of experience, or

– PhD and at least two years of experience

Experience reviewing, submitting formal written comments, and speaking before state legislators and/or regulatory bodies
Author or co-author on significant policy-related publications preferred

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct supervision of other employees is required.

Location and preferred start date: Starting in November or as soon as possible. The ACEEE office is located in Washington, DC, but the position can be remote (US only). Applicants from the Midwest are encouraged to apply.

Salary: This is a full-time, exempt position. The anticipated salary is $80,000, with the range of $73,736 – $92,170, commensurate with qualifications and experience. ACEEE’s generous benefits package includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan; transportation and bike share benefits; and three weeks of vacation in the first year and four weeks thereafter.

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we’re growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

This Water Conservation Specialist – Rebates and Education position is an exciting opportunity to engage in multiple levels of water conservation. This position develops and oversees rebate and educational programs. Daily interactions with Aurora Water customers requires exceptional customer service and communication skills. Develop leadership skills by managing daily tasks of one full-time employee. This is a full-time, 40 hour-per-week position with benefits. This position reports to the Water Conservation Supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Administers the toilet, water-wise landscape, and irrigation rebates

Monitors rebate program budget and tracks expenditures

Administers income qualified programs

Works with customers to address inquiries regarding rebates and related programs

Coordinates water conservation adult education program, including classes and events

Teaches conservation classes

Coordinates and attends events

Tracks rebate programs budget

Performs other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, education, or a related field

Experience:

Two years of experience in program management, rebate administration, or customer service

Experience in public speaking or informal education

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in conservation rebate and incentive programs

Experience with water-wise landscaping techniques

Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certification or similar

Knowledge:

Knowledge of water conservation methodologies, regional water issues, water-wise landscape plants and irrigation systems

Skills:

Must exhibit strong customer service skills

Must exhibit strong organizational and professional communication skills

Must exhibit exceptional time management skills and be a self-starter

Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and colleagues

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to prepare non-technical reports and documents

Ability to make presentations to the public and other departments

Ability to manage a variety of projects at the same time

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Colorado driver’s license with a good driving history

Perry County Conservation District is seeking a Watershed Specialist. This position is responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of watershed-based plans, strategies, activities and programs that focus on protecting Perry County’s natural resources.

Primary duties include:

Provide technical, informational and organizational assistance for the development of environmental and agricultural restoration/protection projects as prioritized by the District Board.
Preparation, submittal and coordination of grant applications to obtain funds from federal, state, local and private sector sources of funding for watershed education, planning and implementation projects.
Serve as the Coordinator for Keep Perry County Beautiful and as the Perry County Recycling Coordinator.
Plan and deliver both education and training opportunities that promote watershed restoration, protection, and conservation best management practice implementation.

Successful candidate MUST possess:

Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
A Bachelor of Science degree in geo-environmental studies, agriculture, environmental science or resource management or related degree, or 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience.
Valid PA driver’s license with a clean driving record
Availability to occasionally work evenings and Saturdays.

Experience in the following is desired, but not required:

Coordinating and facilitating informal natural resource related educational programs.
Watershed management and land use planning.
Natural resource conservation Best Management Practices.

UCLA School of Law’s Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment is now accepting applications for the UCLA Emmett/Frankel Fellowship in Environmental Law and Policy for the academic years 2025-2027. This is a full-time two-year fellowship beginning in the summer of 2025. The position involves research and writing in the law and policy of climate change and the environment; teaching; and assisting with Institute projects such as conferences and workshops.

The Fellowship

Emmett Fellows work on issues relating to environmental law and policy and will generate policy-oriented publications and other products for the Institute, in collaboration with other UCLA Law faculty. Fellows typically work on projects related to climate change, natural resource conservation, environmental justice, pollution control, land use, international environmental governance, and other topics related to environmental law and policy. Fellows also assist the Institute’s directors with projects that advance the Institute’s work, including by organizing conferences, workshops, public education and outreach efforts, and other events. In addition to these responsibilities, which will continue year-round, Fellows sometimes take on teaching responsibilities.

The specific configuration of responsibilities for the successful candidate will be developed in consultation with UCLA Law faculty and the Emmett Institute’s Executive Director.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a J.D. earned within the past several years or formally conferred before June 30, 2025; a strong academic record; excellent analytical and writing skills; and demonstrated interest and background in environmental or energy law and policy. Previous experience in law practice or clinical instruction is helpful but not necessary. Scientific, technical, or economic skills related to public policy analysis are helpful but not necessary qualifications. UCLA School of Law has a special interest in enriching its intellectual environment through further diversifying the range of perspectives represented within the faculty.