Job Tag: Law/Policy

Internship Description: The Public Affairs summer associate is a part-time position based in the Public Affairs division of Wildlife Conservation Society located at the Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY. Public Affairs consists of Government and Community Affairs, Communications, Partnerships and Library and Archives. Responsibilities: • Assist Government and Community Affairs team with all event logistics including organizing supplies, tabling at events, set-up/breakdown, running general errands to aid the team as needed.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An enthusiastic self-starter with a can do attitude

Salary Range

$20/hr

Audubon’s Government Affairs team interacts with leading decisionmakers in Washington, DC and around the country to protect birds and the places they need. The Government Affairs intern is a paid internship opportunity in Washington, DC, for an individual interested in public policy and advocacy. The intern will report to the Government Affairs Project Manager and will work directly with other team members on various research, outreach, and creative projects to advance our key policy priorities. The intern will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of Audubon staff, from policy experts to state and regional staff.

Compensation:

$17.00-$19.00 / hour​

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Contribute to the goals of the Government Affairs team in a variety of ways, with many opportunities to dive deeper into projects based on interest and need.

Work with staff to create and design outreach materials, such as factsheets to educate key decisionmakers and other constituencies about our policy priorities.

Provide research assistance as needed to support our government affairs work, to include researching decision makers, attending briefings or hearings, or reviewing proposed legislation.

Help with office tasks including assembling briefing folders, preparing mailings, and helping with various tasks for off-site events.

At the end of the internship, the intern will:

Have gained valuable experiences from interacting with professional communicators, conservation leaders, and government affairs professionals at Audubon, as well as with staff and volunteers from across the network.

Have developed a new set of communication and policy skills and tangible achievements through hands-on work and responsibility.

Contributed meaningfully to the success of our policy work through research, special projects and implementation.

Qualifications and Experience

The intern will work 35 hours per week in a hybrid format (2 or 3 days per week in the office, 2 or 3 days from home)

Bachelor’s degree preferred (a focus in political science, public policy, climate change, environmental studies, social sciences, communications and/or social change a bonus).

Strong oral and written communication skills; well organized.

Strong work ethic with exceptional organizational skills and an eye for details.

Genuine interest in conservation, the mission of the National Audubon Society, and social and environmental justice.

Adaptable and versatile; able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.

Experience with InDesign/Canva or other creative software a bonus.

Having speaking proficiency in Spanish or another language other than English is a bonus.

Understanding of GIS or other mapping software a bonus.

Since 1969, the Environmental Law Institute has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, domestically and abroad. We are an internationally recognized, non-partisan research and education center working to strengthen environmental protection by improving law and governance worldwide.

The Institute is known for its pioneering judicial education program that has trained thousands of judges on environmental law since 1990. The Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), https://cjp.eli.org, draws from this extensive experience to provide the basic climate science training judges need to keep pace with climate issues emerging in courtrooms. The project conducts education programs, produces training materials, and fosters a better understanding of science and the law in the judicial community. To meet growing demand for programming related to the energy transition, we are now developing new content on the science and law of clean energy.

The Science Fellow (Clean Energy), a 2-year entry-level position for a recent graduate from a graduate program in energy science or engineering, is a unique opportunity to contribute to the education of the judiciary on various energy and law topics. The Fellow will be a member of the CJP team, working under the direction of an ELI scientist, and in close collaboration with the CJP Founder and CJP Director, to develop curriculum materials and analyses on science, law, and policy issues relevant to the Project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum development – Provide content research on energy topics for the curriculum, in support of authors drafting modules
Program content creation – Draft materials for publication, presentation, and dissemination on energy science and its intersections with law and policy
Workshop convening – Contribute to the preparation, development, and delivery of presentation for in-person and virtual events
Network coordination – Support the coordination of a network of judicial scientific educators
Web content creation – Help develop relevant website content
Other duties – Conduct other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree in energy science, engineering, or a closely related topic
Substantial knowledge of technical topics related to clean energy generation, storage, transmission, economics, and/or impacts; ideally, with an interest in connecting the science with law and policy
Strong science communication skills
Experience in research, writing, and analysis
Ability to communicate effectively across different mediums and with a broad range of people, including representing ELI publicly in a manner consistent with our mission and values
Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
Proficiency with Office software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to be on-site in our DC office 2 days a week. We are open to the possibility of remote work for the right candidate

The Institute for Policy Integrity at New York University School of Law (policyintegrity.org) is seeking applicant for a Research Associate to assist with modeling projects related to energy, climate, and environmental policy.

Research Associates at the Institute for Policy Integrity receive strong preparation for doctoral programs and for other analytical jobs in academia, consulting, industry, or programming. Their work may lead to published research in academic journals.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will develop, maintain, modify, and apply electricity market and planning models, with guidance from senior staff members. This work will involve the ongoing development and support of simulation modeling in the electricity sector. Furthermore, the Research Associate will analyze modeling results and participate in developing papers, reports, and presentations based on the modeling outcomes. The Research Associate will also help with Policy Integrity’s modeling efforts in other sectors as needed.

The Research Associate will:

Understand, use, update, and improve in-house optimization models used to plan electric transmission buildout and simulate future market outcomes;
Curate and update extensive input datasets;
Analyze, validate, visualize, and use model outputs;
Help write journal papers, memos, and presentations using these models;
Participate in other research or policy work as needed.

Policy Integrity is committed to a culture in which all people are welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse applicants, and we consider multiple aspects of diversity.

We are looking for applicants with the following skills:

An undergraduate or graduate degree in economics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field;
Relevant work experience is a plus but not required;
Ability to understand, use, maintain, modify, and add features to extensive models for transmission planning and electricity market outcomes written primarily in Python and Julia;
A basic understanding of convex and non-convex optimization models (preferred);
Knowledge of STATA (preferred);
Ability to work in a careful and conscientious manner;
Strong writing and communication skills.

At BYU Law, we prepare students for meaningful careers and contributions to our society. We afford students opportunities to develop leadership, transactional, and litigation skills. We equip students with cross-cultural competence, preparing them to engage and communicate effectively. We inspire students to acquire and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, civility, and ethics. And we embrace a whole-building approach, engaging every member of the BYU Law community in developing the professional competencies, character, and diversity of our student’s gifts.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Job Title: Law Adjunct Faculty – Environmental Law

Job Classification: Adjunct Faculty – Teaching

Desired start date: January 1, 2025

Posting close date: August 26, 2024

WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS POSITION

Some of the responsibilities of this role are:

The position will teach a course on the major federal laws relating to environmental protection, including the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and CERCLA..
The course will focus on crosscutting issues of environmental and regulatory concern, including the strengths and limitations of the differing regulatory approaches; the role of states, agencies and private litigants in administering and enforcing such laws, and the extent to which economic analysis is appropriate to formulating environmental policies.
The adjunct faculty member will not be asked to attend department meetings.
She or he will be expected to spend some time outside of class to address questions related to the class.
Time taught to be determined by the applicant’s schedule.

WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS ROLE?

Required Degree: JD required. Required degree must be completed by the start date..

Experience: The applicant must have a strong working knowledge of, and ability to teach, the course topics.

Position Summary

Partner with senior management to develop and document wildfire mitigation plans (WMPs), regulatory filings/responses, compliance filings/reporting, and strategies that support wildfire mitigation work. Consult with subject matter experts throughout the company to develop WMPs and strategies consistent with company goals. Communicate and work effectively with Operations teams to ensure plans are consistent with strategies. Coordinate with Regulatory team in assigned jurisdictions.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop, compile, and edit Wildfire Mitigation Plans. Communicate and work effectively with Operations teams to ensure plans are consistent with strategies. Ensure proper controls of documents are maintained. Provide clear written explanations of complex issues. Coordinate effectively with OpCo staff and regulatory case management teams to ensure WMPs are aligned with broader rate case and regulatory filings the company provides to regulators. Work and write in a time constrained environment. Meet WMP filing timelines.
Draft and develop effective discovery responses to questions related to wildfire mitigation plans and strategies. Solicit and screen feedback from stakeholders to incorporate as appropriate. Compile witness testimony and assist with witness preparation for hearing as necessary. Partner with Legal as needed on responses. Communicate regularly with management to ensure awareness of current content of WMPs and wildfire mitigation issues that impact the company.
Coordinate wildfire settlement negotiations with Finance, Business Units, and Regulatory team to ensure alignment and company interests are fully explored and represented. Collaborate with groups across Xcel Energy to ensure wildfire related regulatory filings will support fair cost recovery.
Prepare wildfire related compliance filings and reporting requirements as required. Track data required for wildfire related filings.
Advocate for the company’s wildfire mitigation positions with internal and external stakeholders in a variety of forums (regulatory proceedings etc.). Integrate WMPs with overall disaster/emergency plans. Develop effective messages to communicate wildfire mitigation strategies and advocate for wildfire prevention strategies. Work with senior management to develop and promote regulatory policy positions. Partner with Corporate Communications staff on delivering messages.
Monitor industry trends and new developments in wildfire mitigation strategies. Attend conferences and other events to gather information and bring best practices to Xcel Energy. Share information acquired with key stakeholders and integrate it as appropriate into WMPs.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Business, Environmental Science, a social science, law, or other related field to provide background in written communication or regulatory policy work.
Minimum of six years of experience related to policy advocacy, communications, or regulatory field.
Previous experience in wildfire mitigation plans or policy/program advocacy is preferred.
Experience in dealing with regulatory filings is strongly preferred.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Must be proficient in use MS Office Suite.

Beyond Plastics is seeking a politically savvy Policy Director to help lead the organization’s local, state, and federal legislative and policy advocacy work. The Policy Director will develop and analyze policies that reduce plastic pollution, manage organizational resources on priority policy campaigns, build and maintain diverse coalitions, develop strategic communications, serve as a spokesperson for the organization, and manage policy staff. Leadership is a vital aspect of this role, as the Policy Director will serve as a member of the leadership team, reporting to the Managing Director, and will work with other staff, volunteer advocates, and partner organizations to accomplish plastic reduction policies. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in developing effective environmental policies, leading advocacy campaigns, communicating effectively with the public through the media, and building diverse coalitions. They will have an understanding of government structures and how to be an agent of change on legislative and regulatory issues. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the experience, maturity and self-direction to work autonomously in this fully remote organization. An understanding of environmental justice, climate change issues, plastics pollution, and public health are a major plus.

About Beyond Plastics

Founded in 2019, Beyond Plastics is a project housed at Bennington College with the mission to end plastic pollution everywhere. Currently a team of 14 deeply committed individuals working remotely, Beyond Plastics focuses on policy and advocacy, building a grassroots movement, and educating the public in order to further its mission. You will be an employee of Bennington College, working only on issues related to Beyond Plastics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the Beyond Plastics team to set the strategic policy priorities.

Self starter with the ability to work independently and make judgements on when to invest time on specific issues.

Energetic self-starter who understands how the political process works at the state and federal level.

Lead legislative policy campaigns simultaneously in multiple states.

Coordinate with key state and federal partners.

Build and maintain diverse coalitions.

Provide policy support to volunteer advocates who are part of Beyond Plastics’ Local Groups and Affiliates Network.

Develop model legislation that effectively achieves policy goals, collaborating with other nationwide policy experts as needed.

Quickly and accurately analyze proposed legislation and regulations.

Draft memos of support and opposition.

Develop educational materials.

Serve as a spokesperson for the organization.

Provide support for fundraising activities, working with the development team to develop new funding proposals, regularly report to funders, and periodically meet with funders who support the organization’s policy advocacy work.

Work closely with the President to take advantage of opportunities that will advance and increase the impact of the organization

Qualifications

Commitment:

A strong interest in ending plastic pollution and an enthusiastic commitment to the goals of Beyond Plastics.

A demonstrated commitment to social equity and racial justice and an eagerness to understand how these issues are related in communities impacted by plastic pollution.

Grounded in the connections between climate, economic, health and racial justice and the ability to speak fluently about these issues.

Ability to work well within a team.

Education/Experience:

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience managing policy campaigns and developing policy solutions for environmental issues.

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Politically savvy and diplomatic.

Demonstrated ability to lead effective policy advocacy campaigns.

Minimum five years of experience.

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively.

Strong interpersonal skills.

A keen understanding of government decision-making

Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and manage projects, take ownership of high-quality and timely delivery, and quickly surface and resolve roadblocks as they arise.

Work effectively with internal and external parties.

Excellent problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented approach to work.

Ability to project a professional presence and conduct relationships in an ethical manner with a high degree of tact, sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect.

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres, and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture’s most pressing needs and opportunities.

The Position

Join our team as the California Policy Manager, where you’ll report to the California Regional Director and take charge in driving policies and programs aimed at preserving agricultural land, fostering regenerative agricultural practices, and ensuring farmers remain on their land. As a pivotal representative of American Farmland Trust (AFT), you’ll engage with legislative and administrative leaders to propel our state policy agenda forward. Your role will involve coordinating AFT’s engagement in coalitions, support AFT’s National Agricultural Land Network (NALN), and help build the capacity of agricultural land trusts in the state. If you’re passionate about agricultural sustainability and policy advocacy, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Legislative and Administrative Policy:

Conduct research and help develop AFT’s policy agenda for California
Cultivate relationships with policymakers and their staff
Advocate on relevant state legislation, budgets, and administrative or regulatory policies with state agencies, legislators and other public officials
Collaborate and contribute to AFT’s national policy policies as appropriate and leverage these efforts to support California’s policy agenda

Strategic Partnerships and Coalition Building:

Organize and lead lobby days, briefings, workshops and meetings to advance AFT’s policy agenda
Represent AFT at policy conferences, hearings, and other forums as appropriate
Coordinate the Alliance for California Agricultural Land including the development and execution of a coalition policy strategy.

Land Trust Capacity Building

Coordinate and facilitate agricultural land protection trainings, peer networking and direct assistance for the agricultural land trust community including developing training programs with the National Agricultural Land Network

Communications:

Help produce communications materials, white papers and policy briefs relevant to AFT’s policy agenda and land trust capacity building
As needed, communicate with the media, AFT members, and the public, on policy initiatives, including through social media
Contribute to federal policy briefs, white papers, and policy recommendations

Fundraising:

Provide input on fundraising materials, and attend key funder meetings
Pursue funding opportunities identified by AFT to support ongoing policy work

Administration:

Develop and manage the annual state policy budget and workplan related deliverables process and other project budgets as needed
Provide regular comprehensive state policy updates and recommendations to relevant AFT staff, as appropriate

Qualifications

Knowledge of California agricultural issues, land use policy, land protection, land access, and resource conservation issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Direct experience with farming and ranching and/or agricultural conservation easements and land protection desirable but not necessary
Creativity and open minded willingness to grow professionally
Ability to think critically and strategically
Confident self starter and team player
Well organized and disciplined
Ability to understand and communicate complex issues quickly
Sound judgment, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
Competency in Office 365, including Microsoft Teams and other web based applications to ensure maximization of team connectivity.

Education & Experience

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of related work experience in agriculture and environmental issues, city and regional planning, land protection and land use planning, law, public policy, political science, or other field relevant to policy advocacy and coalition development

Founded in 2002, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with 60+ partner groups, its Corporate Council and its 140,000 members and supporters to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. We unite and amplify our partners’ voices by strengthening federal policy and funding around conservation, habitat, and access.

The TRCP seeksto hire a conservation professional to join its public lands team as Energy Policy Advisor.TRCP envisions this individual playing a key role in advancing conservation policy objectives that support fish and wildlife habitat and hunting and fishing as energy development is deployed on our nation’s public lands. This work includes supporting reforms to oil and gas leasing policies and ensuring that renewable energy projects are balanced with the needs of fish and wildlife.

The ideal candidate has technical expertise in energy policy and the National Environmental Policy Act and an interest in shaping and influencing energy policy, siting, and permitting decisions nationally and in the West. This person must have a strong drive and passion for fish and wildlife conservation and be eager to further the TRCP’s mission to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish.

The TRCP offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, cell phone and home internet reimbursement, and ample paid time off.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

*Working closely with the TRCP’s Vice President for Western Conservation and the Center for Public Lands Director to develop and implement energy policy priorities and strategies.

*Being the lead technical expert directly involved in the engagement and implementation of TRCP’s energy campaign, which includes influencing and defending oil and gas leasing reforms and steering the development of renewable energy sources to maintain functional fish and wildlife habitat.

*Analyzing national administrative policy and legislation and developing detailed recommendations and comments, including by influencing federal-level oil and gas regulations and programmatic renewable energy plans.

*Collaborating with TRCP field staff and partners to develop recommendations and comments to influence federal agency land use plans, BLM lease sales, and proposed energy development projects.

*Representing TRCP at state, regional or national-level policy collaborations.

*Leading and participating in coalition calls with conservation partners, States, Tribes, and agency leaders to share information, receive feedback, and inform our strategy.

*Participating in hunt-fish coalitions and developing and organizing sign-on letters with partners (i.e. oil and gas leasing reforms and renewable energy regulations/guidelines).

*In close coordination with the TRCP Senior Scientist, bringing to bear the science of impacts to wildlife (particularly big game) from energy development in support of our advocacy work.

*Supporting state-level engagement in energy policy development and implementation.

*Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

*An advanced degree with a background in wildlife biology, energy or federal land policy and 2+ years of experience in natural resource issues, or a bachelor’s degree in natural resources or other relevant field and 4+ years’ experience in technical commenting on public land use plans and/or projects.

*Proven ability to develop technical comments and recommendations on public land planning or development proposals.

*Detailed knowledge of public lands, and an appreciation for the landscapes and values of the West.

*Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams and to build and maintain relationships with agency staff, nonprofit partner organizations, elected decision-makers, and diverse interest groups.

*Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple priorities.

*Strong communications and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

*A law degree or similar advanced degree with a background in energy or federal land policy.

Save the Sound is seeking applications for two Environmental Law Fall Internship positions in the New Haven, CT and Larchmont, NY Offices. This position is ideal for law students seeking experience in public interest environmental law and advocacy. The internship will involve legal writing and advocacy for cases pending before agencies and state and federal courts, as well as policy research.

Shared Organizational Job Responsibilities

Maintaining positive and productive working relationships with all Save the Sound staff members, including providing and receiving constructive feedback;
Participating in building productive relationships with Save the Sound’s members, external partners, policy makers, and the general public;
Completing all administrative work on time, such as timesheets, purchase orders, project reports, and planning documents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must be enrolled in law school. We will consider applications from 2Ls and 3Ls. The candidate should have an outstanding academic record, strong communication skills, and a demonstrated writing ability.

A demonstrated commitment to a healthy environment and familiarity with Connecticut and/or New York are preferred, but not required.

TERMS & COMPENSATION:

This is an unpaid position; however, we will provide any support and documentation needed to facilitate external funding opportunities or opportunities to earn academic credit. Exact dates of the internship are flexible, but it is expected to start in September and last through mid-December, generally spanning 10-12 weeks. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, though exact hours are flexible. This position is encouraged to be in the New Haven or Larchmont office at least 1 day/week. We will consider other arrangements, including fully remote arrangements, on a case-by-case basis.