Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Interstate Council on Water Policy (ICWP) is a national organization that represents regional, state, and local water resources agencies and entities on diverse water policy issues that influence practical, real-world decisions.

Role Description The Executive Director is responsible for leading the overall strategy, operations, and programs of ICWP. This position oversees organizational planning and execution, including implementing the board’s strategic priorities, managing budgets and finances, and ensuring effective governance practices.
The Executive Director coordinates and facilitates policy discussions, develops position statements, and represents ICWP in meetings, conferences, and working groups with member agencies, federal partners, and other stakeholders.
Day-to-day responsibilities include member engagement and outreach, fundraising and grant development, supervision of staff or contractors, and communication activities such as preparing reports, presentations, and policy briefs. The role also includes organizing events and meetings, maintaining strong relationships with the water resources community, and continuously identifying opportunities to expand ICWP’s impact.
Qualifications
Experience in water resources management, environmental policy, or a closely related field, with a strong understanding of national and regional water policy issues.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational management skills, including strategic planning, budgeting, staff or contractor supervision, and board relations.
Strong communication abilities, including public speaking, policy writing, report preparation, and stakeholder engagement across diverse agencies and organizations.
Proven relationship-building and collaboration skills, with experience working with government entities, nonprofits, and interdisciplinary teams.
Background in program development, fundraising, and grant or contract management to support organizational sustainability.
Relevant academic training, such as a bachelor’s or advanced degree in public policy, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, or a related discipline.
Ability to travel as needed for meetings and conferences, and manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Founded by a bipartisan group of members of Congress, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) has worked since 1984 to provide nonpartisan, science-based educational resources to policymakers and the public about environmental, energy, and climate topics.

EESI’s Policy Director will help advance environmental, energy, and climate policies and solutions that will put the United States on a cleaner, more secure, and sustainable path. As a member of the EESI management team, the Policy Director will also inform overall organizational strategy and decision-making, contribute to budget preparation, and contribute to grant reporting and grant proposal development. They will lead the design of educational resources with broad bipartisan appeal for members of Congress, their staff, and the public. Our approach requires thorough research and analysis to support fact-based information, conclusions, and policy recommendations.

The Policy Director will directly supervise policy staff and fellows and help ensure good management of policy interns. The position reports to the President.

At a minimum, competitive candidates will have the following qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree and at least four years of relevant work experience or a graduate degree and three years of relevant work experience.
At least two years of work experience in a state or federal legislature, or in a state or federal agency or nonprofit organization dealing with environmental, energy, and climate issues. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in a House or Senate office or on Capitol Hill in advocacy and policy.
Broad and extensive knowledge and understanding of environmental, energy, and climate policy (including innovation, mitigation, adaptation, and resilience) and relevant science and technology topics. Candidates with experience in national security and international climate diplomacy are encouraged to apply.
Experience with designing nonpartisan and educational programming for policymaker audiences.
Skilled in leading a team responsive to each team member’s needs.
Demonstrated experience in effective management, including by incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities when considering the impacts and outcomes of decision-making.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and an understanding of how to communicate complex issues to non-technical as well as non-policy-oriented audiences.
Creative thinker who likes to brainstorm and to bring together information from multiple sources in planning topic coverage and approaches that best serve EESI’s decision-maker audience.
Sophisticated critical thinking, problem-solving, and research and analysis skills; keen attention to detail.
Flexible and adaptable.
Organized and able to advance multiple projects that take place over different time horizons.
Relationship-oriented person who is always looking to build and sustain connections for EESI across the environmental, energy, and climate communities, including with private-sector stakeholders.
Interest in working collaboratively with other committed professionals across teams to advance our work.
Some flexibility to attend evening events like receptions on behalf of EESI and potential limited travel outside of the DMV to conferences.

Salary Range: $95,000 to $115,000

Pacific Environment works to protect communities and wildlife of the Pacific Rim. We support community leaders to fight climate change, protect the oceans, build just societies, and move away from fossil fuels toward a green economy.

Pacific Environment seeks a Washington State Climate Policy Manager to join our climate policy team and provide critical policy support for our Ports for People campaign on zero-emission shipping and ports. They will implement a multi-state advocacy campaign to advance climate goals, including achieving zero-emission shipping and zero-ready ports. This position is well-suited for someone who has a successful track record in policy advocacy and has experience in mobilizing public support to stop the climate crisis and protect vulnerable communities impacted by worsening climate. Legislative experience is strongly preferred. Campaigning and/or organizing experience a plus.

Key qualifications

Minimum 5-6 years of relevant work experience, particularly in policy advocacy or environmental and social change organizations
Demonstrated professional experience with Washington legislative and regulatory landscapes and processes
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to problem-solve and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in coalitions and building organizational partnerships across issues and differences
Experience working with communities most impacted by the climate crisis, particularly those affected by racial and economic injustice
Experience working with labor is a plus
Experience in maritime decarbonization, other heavy industry sectors, or energy is a plus
Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking abilities with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and online research tools

Relevant experience for this position can take many forms, and we strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000 a year

Location: This position is based in Seattle, Tacoma or Olympia, WA. While most work will be completed remotely, there will be occasional travel obligations for in-person meetings and events locally, regionally or further.

For more than 50 years, Ocean Conservancy has delivered effective, evidence-based solutions for the ocean and all who depend on it. Today, we continue to unite science, people and policy to protect our ocean from the greatest challenges it faces: climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. We are a 501(C)3 headquartered in Washington, D.C. that inspires a worldwide network of partners, advocates and supporters through our comprehensive and clear-eyed approach to ocean conservation. Together, we are securing a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, International Government Relations is responsible for coordinating Ocean Conservancy’s (OC) international policy advocacy across conservation programs and the International Government Relations (IGR) team, ensuring OC shows up before governments and institutions with a single, credible voice. The Director runs the cross-program coordination systems that keeps OC’s international engagement coherent and coordinates a unified “One-OC” presence at major convenings like Our Ocean, the UN Ocean Conference and UNEA. The Director also builds cross-program capability in international advocacy and diplomacy through shared playbooks, coaching and strategic input.

OC’s international advocacy is distributed across conservation programs and the IGR team rather than centralized in IGR alone. The Director’s role is to both directly drive and engage in international advocacy, and to also be the connective tissue that helps international efforts across programs add up to more than the sum of their parts. Reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs, the Director will work closely with program leads across OC’s conservation portfolio — including Biodiversity, Climate, and Plastics — as well as Communications and Development, to advance OC’s international policy goals.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Significant professional experience (5+ years) in international policy, diplomacy or government relations, ideally within the ocean, environmental or natural resources sector.
Demonstrated ability to build and run coordination systems across multiple teams or stakeholders with competing priorities, without direct authority over those teams.
Track record of building or contributing to international coalitions, including engaging both champion governments and more skeptical or opposed parties.
Familiarity with international policy venues and processes relevant to ocean conservation (e.g., IMO, RFMOs, UNFCCC/COPs, UNEA, BBNJ, Our Ocean) strongly preferred.
Excellent relationship-management skills, with the judgment to navigate sensitive and sometimes competing institutional interests with diplomacy and discretion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex, cross-program information into clear, actionable guidance.
Highly organized self-starter, comfortable building and maintaining shared systems (calendars, trackers, briefing materials) that other teams rely on.
Highly collaborative, with an appreciation for working across program boundaries and influencing without direct authority.
Willingness to travel internationally for negotiations, convenings and partner meetings, as this position will require international and domestic travel to support key multi-issue convenings, negotiations and partner engagements.
Strong passion for Ocean Conservancy’s mission and values.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Bachelor degree required, preferably in environmental policy, public policy, international affairs, international relations, marine policy or a relevant related field.

COMPENSATION

Ocean Conservancy is committed to fair pay practices and posts expected salary ranges for each of its positions. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background. The starting salary range for this role is $130,000 – $140,000 annually. We would welcome the opportunity to connect with potential candidates whose salary requirements may be outside of the expected range.

NSSGA is the leading advocate for the aggregates industry. Its members – stone, sand and gravel producers and the equipment manufacturers and service providers who support them – produce the essential raw materials found in homes, buildings, roads, bridges and public works projects. NSSGA represents more than 90 percent of the crushed stone and 70 percent of the sand and gravel produced annually in the United States.

Position Summary
The Director of Environmental Policy plays a key role in advancing the aggregates industry’s regulatory and legislative priorities. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs, this position leads advocacy efforts on environmental issues, supports member compliance with federal regulations, and helps shape NSSGA policy positions.
The Director serves as a primary liaison to NSSGA members, government agencies, industry coalitions, and state association partners. Key responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing environmental policy developments, developing advocacy resources, preparing regulatory comments, engaging with agencies such as the EPA, and coordinating industry responses to emerging air, water, and natural resources issues.
This role works closely with environmental professionals from leading aggregates producers, association partners, and government officials to advance industry interests and provide timely guidance on regulatory matters, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and related environmental policies. The position also leads member meetings, webinars, and coalition initiatives to support NSSGA’s advocacy objectives.
This role offers a flexible hybrid work environment in the Washington D.C. area. The ideal candidate for this role will be a forward thinker with initiative, a strong work ethic and a desire to work in policy and politics. This is excellent opportunity to advance your career in Washington D.C.

Experience & Skill Requirements
BA/BS degree in public policy, law, engineering, biology, geology or other environmentally related or earth science discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: environmental permitting, testing and regulations, geologic testing.
Advanced education/degrees will be considered in lieu of years of work experience.
Robust knowledge of the federal regulatory and legislative processes, particularly the CWA, CAA and ESA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Practical experience in environmental permitting, testing and regulation and general understanding of mining processes and earth sciences.
Strong presentation skills for both large and small groups at all levels internal and external to NSSGA.
Ability to communicate complex regulatory initiatives in straightforward language at the highest levels of government and business organizations.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and consensus among stakeholders with differing perspectives.
Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple high priority issues simultaneously.
Ability to represent the association professionally and persuasively before policymakers, regulators, members, and coalition partners.
Availability to travel about 20% of the time with frequent overnight and weekend travel required.

Pay Range: $150K-$200K annually

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) is seeking applicants to provide Policy Analysis Support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office for Coastal Management (OCM) in Silver Spring, MD. OAI is a Virginia corporation established in 2003 that provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and the private sector. We specialize in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional and technical services, and stakeholder engagement, supporting government contracts.

Tasks

Assist with maintaining federal records and files under the Government’s direction.
Gather data and draft technical summaries to support federal staff in responding to NOAA, Department of Commerce, or Congressional requests and ensure OCM, NOS, and NOAA have access to high quality information and talking points regarding OCM activities and partnership.
Assist with the development and implementation of rollout plans to communicate major decisions or activities.
Manage information – generating customized, accurate, and up-to-date responses to inquiries relative to actions and expenditures associated with OCM programs.
Review incoming DSHMRA exploration license and commercial recovery permit applications to analyze alignment with technical, statutory, and regulatory criteria, providing sufficiency reports to federal staff.
Develop draft Federal Register Notices and assist coordination of virtual public hearings, as needed, to gather public comment.
Synthesize, sort, and format public comments to support independent evaluation and final regulatory response by NOAA federal staff and General Counsel.
Support the review and collection of responsive records for incoming FOIA requests.
Provide coordination for planning meetings, technical workshops, interagency working groups, and virtual public hearings.
Prepare draft agendas, briefing materials, and presentation slides for review by OCM project leads at least five business days prior to significant external meetings or public hearings.
Document comprehensive meeting minutes, technical summaries, and action item logs, delivering final drafts to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within two business days post-meeting.

Applicants must have the following minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in marine science, oceanography, environmental policy, or a closely related discipline.
3 years of professional experience drafting technical communications to support federal or Congressional inquiries, synthesizing public comments, and analyzing statutory criteria for regulatory applications.
Preferred demonstrated proficiency in reviewing complex statutory frameworks to provide technical reports to federal staff.
Working knowledge of managing the coordination of virtual public hearings, formatting and sorting public comments for independent federal review, and supporting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) record collections.
Experience drafting high-quality Federal Register Notices, media talking points, and technical summaries for Congressional or federal requests.

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland. NOAA Silver Spring Metro Center (SSMC) Campus, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Occasional telework is a possibility

Travel: Limited travel is anticipated.

Salary and Benefits: These are full-time positions with benefits. Salary, commensurate with experience, between $30.00 – $50.00 per hour.

The National Audubon Society has identified the Everglades as a national conservation priority and a centerpiece of Audubon’s hemispheric water strategy. The Greater Everglades Ecosystem supports 70 threatened and endangered species and is home to more than 8 million people. Everglades restoration is the world’s largest ecosystem restoration program and ensuring effective implementation of this program is one of our key priorities. Restoration is complemented by efforts to reducing nutrient pollution and other threats to the Everglades through science-based water policy initiatives.

Aligned with Audubon’s overall conservation goals and strategies and in coordination with the Policy Director of Everglades, this person will oversee the continued strategic and measurable implementation of conservation goals in the Greater Everglades that results in the organization’s increased capacity to protect priority birds and their habitats.

This position is remote in Southeast Florida, and the successful candidate must live in Martin, Palm Beach, Broward or Miami-Dade counties. If the successful candidate lives within 40 miles of our Miami office, they will be hybrid and if they are outside of the 40 miles but in those counties, they will be remote.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in policy, political science, biology or related field required.

A minimum of 5 years of experience with a policy-oriented nonprofit organization, or with a relevant government agency working on water management, environmental regulations, or similar is required. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.

Knowledge of Florida water statutes, rules, and regulations.

Excellent policy analysis and research skills.

Excellent communications skills with ability to write clearly and command of public speaking; must be comfortable representing Audubon’s interests with a variety of stakeholders, including decision-makers at multiple agencies, NGO partners, and lay audiences.

Experience working with agencies such as the South Florida Water Management District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection preferred

Self-starter and results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in coordination with multiple team players.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required, familiarity with social media tools a plus.

Able to travel and attend occasional external functions occurring on weekends and evenings.

A valid driver’s license.

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

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

Salary Range: $75,526 – $89,000/year

National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer a regular, full-time, and exempt position that will develop and execute the Foundation’s federal government relations strategy, helping position NFF as the trusted nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service while advancing policies and investments that improve the long-term health, resilience, and accessibility of America’s National Forests.

Position Function: The Sr. Director of Government Relations will develop and execute the Foundation’s federal government relations strategy, serving as NFF’s principal liaison with Congress, the Administration, and other federal policymakers. The position reports directly to the Chief Conservation Officer and works closely with the President & CEO. This individual will help position NFF as the trusted nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service while advancing policies and investments that improve the long-term health, resilience, and accessibility of America’s National Forests. The Senior Director will work closely with executive leadership, communications, conservation programs, and philanthropy teams to align policy engagement with organizational priorities and will build strong relationships across the political spectrum. The inaugural Sr. Director of Government Relations will help shape the future of conservation policy while ensuring that America’s National Forests continue to receive the attention, investment, and bipartisan support they deserve.

Education and Qualifications: NFF expects the Sr. Director to possess the following educational and experiential qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy, law, political science, public administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in federal government relations, congressional affairs, public policy, or legislative strategy.
Demonstrated experience working with Congress, federal agencies, and senior executive leadership.
A broad understanding of natural resource issues facing U.S. National Forests and Grasslands.
Strong understanding of the federal appropriations process, authorization legislation, and executive branch policymaking.
Experience in conservation, natural resources, public lands, agriculture, infrastructure, or nonprofit advocacy is highly desirable.
Proven ability to build bipartisan relationships and navigate complex political environments.

Abilities and Skills: NFF expects the Sr. Director to possess the following skills and abilities:

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a new function from the ground up.
Strategic thinker with exceptional political judgment.
Outstanding relationship builder with credibility across political parties and stakeholder groups.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong executive presence and ability to represent the Foundation with senior government officials.
Collaborative leadership style that works effectively across departments.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
Sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and commitment to nonpartisan engagement.

Location: The location for this position is in Washington, DC. Applications must be able to travel approximately 25% of their time. This position may work occasionally from-home and requires reliable internet access and a dedicated workspace.

Compensation: NFF offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our total rewards strategy. The starting salary range for this position is $140,000 to $157,500, with the ability to grow to $175,000 based on performance outcomes over time and assessed annually.

The Government Programs Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida’s growing portfolio of Foundation-led conservation initiatives by building and strengthening the Foundation’s conservation program operations function. Working closely with the Managing Director, Programs & Strategy, Project Directors, Finance staff, state agency partners, contractors, Foundation leadership, and other partners, this position serves as the Foundation’s primary administrator for the operational and administrative aspects of Foundation-led conservation projects.

This position is responsible for administering legislative appropriations, grants, contracts, and other funding agreements that support the Foundation’s conservation programs. Serving as the Foundation’s primary resource for procurement and program administration, the Government Programs Coordinator leads the administrative execution of projects by managing competitive procurements, contract administration, compliance, reporting, reimbursements, documentation, project controls, and the operational systems that ensure projects remain compliant, financially accountable, and successfully delivered.

As the Foundation continues to expand its conservation delivery portfolio, this position will play a central role in developing the organizational infrastructure necessary to administer an increasing number of Foundation-led conservation initiatives supported through public and private funding, enabling Project Directors to focus on technical project implementation, partner coordination, and conservation outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, Environmental Policy, Natural Resources, or a related field and three to five years of progressively responsible experience administering grants, contracts, procurement, compliance, project operations, or related programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience administering complex grants, contracts, funding agreements, or publicly funded programs within government, nonprofit organizations, higher education, consulting, or similar environments.
Demonstrated experience planning and administering competitive procurements, requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations to bid (ITBs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), requests for quotes (RFQs), or similar procurement processes, including preparation of solicitation documents, evaluation materials, contract documentation, and procurement records.
Experience preparing reports, reimbursement requests, procurement documentation, contract amendments, compliance documentation, and other administrative deliverables associated with complex projects.
Working knowledge of grant administration, contract administration, procurement practices, financial accountability, and project controls.
Strong project management and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, organized, and audit-ready documentation.
Excellent written, verbal, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal staff, contractors, consultants, funding agencies, donors, legal counsel, and other external partners.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with sound professional judgment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management software such as Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
Self-motivated, dependable, adaptable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of Florida procurement requirements, state grant administration, legislative appropriations, or publicly funded projects is highly desirable.
Knowledge of conservation, environmental restoration, infrastructure, or natural resource programs is preferred.
Commitment to the mission of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida and a passion for conserving Florida’s fish, wildlife, and natural habitats.

Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000