Job Tag: Law/Policy

Resources Legacy Fund (RLF) builds alliances that advance bold solutions to secure a just and resilient world for people and nature. We design and carry out programs and projects that promote smart policies, secure equitable public funding, and build strong constituencies for protecting nature, addressing the climate crisis, and advancing environmental equity and justice. Since RLF’s founding in 2000, we have partnered with philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, community groups, government, business, and academia to protect more than five million acres of land and ocean spaces, advance critical climate and environmental justice policies, and generate more than $30 billion in new public funding for conservation, equitable outdoor access, and climate initiatives.

The Director of Communications and Policy is an accomplished leader and strategist responsible for developing and advancing effective public policy, public funding, and communications initiatives in support of our programmatic and institutional goals, in service of and close collaboration with executive leadership, program directors, and staff. As a member of our Leadership Team, the Director also provides cross-program alignment and coordination with respect both to communications strategy and support, as well as to development and execution of our policy agenda at the federal, state, and local levels.

The Director oversees a communications team that supports a combination of programmatic and institutional priorities, and a California policy and government affairs team that works in service to programs to advance our priorities in Sacramento. The Director will be responsible for building additional government relations and communications staff and consultant capacity as needed.

This position is full-time, exempt, and reports to the Vice President and General Counsel. This is a remote position with regular travel to Sacramento required and other geographies where RLF engages likely.

Duties Include:

Policy

In close collaboration with executive leadership and program directors, develop and lead effective policy and public engagement campaigns to advance programmatic and institutional priorities.
Help to strategically develop, align, and employ the full range of the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) advocacy capabilities, including lobbying and limited political advocacy where appropriate.
Collaborate with program staff to conduct or commission policy, public opinion, and other field research. Support integration of research insights and recommendations into advocacy, grantmaking, communications, and additional programmatic engagement as appropriate.
Ensure programs, policy team, and campaign partners are supported with needed policy analysis and with development and drafting of public comments and bill language.
Help to align and coordinate cross-programmatic efforts to build and maintain collaborative relationships with policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders. Help build and lead coalitions to advance program priorities.
Ensure RLF, FBF, and SAF are effectively represented in key settings, meetings, and coalitions.
Help cultivate policy and related advocacy skills among program staff.
Supervise policy and government relations staff and support their professional development.

Communications

In close collaboration with executive leadership and program directors, develop and lead effective communications strategies and support to advance RLF, FBF, and SAF priorities, including for internal institutional (including staff and board), programmatic, and external communications needs.
Coordinate crisis and rapid response communications, including media engagement, by the communications, legal, and executive teams.
Work with executive leadership, program directors, and staff to ensure RLF, FBF, and SAF are well positioned and effectively represented in communication with external audiences, including through earned media, philanthropic sector publications, self-published materials, and speaking engagements.
Advise and train program staff on effective communications strategies and tools, and where needed, assist in identification and selection of consultants to advance program goals.
Supervise communications staff and support their professional development.

Cross-cutting

Cultivate, expand, and make the best use of staff, advisors, consultants, and grantee engagement.
Assist in fundraising for RLF, FBF, and SAF through collaboration with and support for the executive, program, and development teams.
Maintain a commitment to meaningful collaboration with colleagues to understand the breadth of RLF’s work and seek opportunities for synergy across programs and/or fiscally sponsored projects.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Every team member who joins RLF is expected to embody RLF values:

Collaboration – We believe the key to achieving meaningful environmental results and a productive workplace is rooted in humanity—our ability to build effective relationships, listen deeply, respect different perspectives, and elevate new leaders.
Equity – We value the insight, energy, and innovation of inclusive decision making. Our work seeks to elevate voices and build power within underrepresented communities to help advance a just and equitable future in which leadership reflects the diversity of the world we live in.
Integrity – We are dedicated to our cause, genuine in our approach, and strive to cultivate a foundation of trust within our organization and with our partners. We believe humility and commitment to ongoing learning keeps us effective in our work.
Creativity – We embrace a thoughtful, entrepreneurial spirit, seeking innovative ways to solve problems new and old. We are willing to take risks that the times and issues require to achieve lasting results.
Excellence – We aspire to high standards of quality in everything we do—from internal operations to strategic program implementation. We are attentive to detail and persevere to deliver results on goals we share with funders, partners, and colleagues.

Qualifications

Note: These qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you have 75% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Experience can include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work and lived experiences that helped you to build the competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for this position. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.

At least 10-15 years of experience in government, public policy, campaigns, communications and/or advocacy.
Commitment to working creatively and in collaboration with diverse partners to advance impactful climate, conservation, and environmental justice policies and funding, even in challenging political environments.
Experience building and managing effective teams of staff, advisors, and consultants.
Extensive working knowledge of climate and environmental policy, processes, politics, and media, and a deep contact network in these areas. California experience is a strong plus.
Experience commissioning, interpreting, and applying public opinion research.
Demonstrated leadership in organizing and managing significant legislative, administrative, and/or political campaigns. Electoral and ballot measure experience is a strong plus.
Experience directing or participating at a significant level in public policy communications across media outlets, formats, and strategies, including paid, social, and earned media.
Exceptional composition, editing, and spoken communication skills. Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into lucid, cohesive, and compelling written products that are attentive to tone, style, and audience. Critical eye for grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
Experience developing and tracking outcomes and metrics to understand the effectiveness of campaigns and advocacy strategies.
Capacity to manage and coordinate simultaneous projects, and to respond rapidly and appropriately to changing priorities and situations.
Sufficient technological ability to learn and consistently use RLF’s preferred information management and communication tools and adhere to confidentiality policies and procedures.
Commitment to building and supporting a positive and inclusive work environment.
Good judgment and ability to work with humor and grace under pressure.
Ability to travel.

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is a 501(c)(3) independent, international, non-profit advocacy organization based in Washington, DC, with proven records of triggering and affecting systemic change to protect the Earth’s environment. Over the span of more than three decades, EIA has established a unique paradigm of methods – including pioneering the use of undercover investigative techniques to expose environmental crimes and drive change. These crimes include illegal trade in endangered wildlife, illegal logging and associated trade in illegal timber, illegalities in the extractives sector, and the trade in both climate-damaging and ozone layer-depleting gasses.

Since its founding in 1989, EIA has led efforts to protect elephants, rhinos, cetaceans, and their habitats around the world and has directly brought about positive changes in international laws and government policies that have saved the lives of rare and endangered species and reduced illegal logging and associated timber trade.

EIA-US is seeking to hire a talented and highly motivated full-time Ocean Policy Analyst to join the Wildlife and Ocean Campaigns Team to dedicate their energy and creativity to further its strategic campaign goals. The position is based in Washington, DC.

The position will entail a wide range of responsibilities, including:

Work with team members to implement multifaceted campaigns.
Support EIA’s ocean-related campaign work, focusing on underwater noise reduction as well as other relevant initiatives within the broader marine wildlife and habitat protection campaign portfolio.
Conduct outreach and advocacy to promote marine conservation.
Represent EIA within the NGO coalition at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) specifically related to ocean noise reduction from commercial ships and other elements of clean/green shipping advocacy globally.
Engage with government officials in the U.S. and abroad to promote stronger protections for vulnerable marine mammal populations.
Produce briefings, reports, memos, letters, public comments, and other communications deliverables.
Work with EIA Communications Team to create advocacy and messaging content to promote campaign initiatives and raise awareness.
Assist with grant report writing and proposal drafting.
Traveling internationally and domestically as required.
Support the team/campaign work with other tasks as needed.

Essential Expertise and Qualifications:

Four-year degree in marine/environmental science, environmental policy, or other relevant field.
Minimum of two years of demonstrated related work experience.
Excellent networking/lobbying skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good judgment and understanding of political sensitivities and dynamics.
Professionalism and ability to work as part of a team.
Strong time-management, attention to detail, high standards, and ability to multitask.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively in a fast-paced working environment.
Ability to work independently, including proactively identifying problems.
Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills with a strong sense of self-motivation.

Other highly desirable qualifications include:

Experience with marine/wildlife conservation issues and awareness of relevant laws and treaties.
Graduate degree in a relevant field
Language skills – preferably Spanish or French.

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has grown into one of America’s largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organizations with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. The National Wildlife Federation believes that in order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that everyone in America has clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to the daily benefits of nature, and protection from the ravages of climate change. These basic needs, equally necessary and urgent for all people, are foundational to bringing the conservation movement and ethos into the 21st century.

NWF’s Offshore Wind Energy Program sits within the Climate & Energy Program and works to advance the responsible development of offshore wind power off of the East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf Coast. We advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to establish and implement ambitious offshore wind commitments and to ensure stringent wildlife protections, strong labor standards, community benefits, and stakeholder engagement are in place every step of the way.

To support our mission, the Offshore Wind Energy Program’s Wildlife Policy Specialist advocates for responsibly developed offshore wind power. In this role, you will report to the Senior Policy Specialist, Offshore Wind Energy and assist NWF and key wildlife advocacy partners in developing and advocating for policy positions that avoid, monitor, minimize, and mitigate risks and benefits of offshore wind power development to wildlife.

Your major areas of responsibility:

Work closely with NWF staff, contractors, and partners to identify solutions-oriented recommendations for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating impacts to wildlife from offshore wind power development, with the aim of supporting responsible, large-scale development
Represent NWF’s offshore wind energy positions in internal and external communications
Support the Senior Policy Specialist in the drafting, review, and circulation of comment letters on offshore wind permitting, as well as the tracking of comment deadlines and the input of commenting data
Develop fact sheets, talking points, white papers, and other communication materials to support NWF’s offshore wind program as well as provide leadership on these issues to the broader conservation community
Fulfill limited administrative tasks as needed, including scheduling, note-taking, and maintaining and organizing digital records

Qualifications:

Technical knowledge and at least 3 years of experience relating to clean energy generation, wildlife protection, and relevant policy solutions
Education or experience that demonstrates working knowledge of wildlife biology, and/or habitat and ecosystem function
Excellent writing and communication skills, particularly geared toward conveying technical details to decision-makers, as well as distilling key advocacy messages for partners seeking to understand and potentially amplify our positions
Being a self-starter, with a demonstrated ability to put plans into action and meet deadlines
Effective collaborator and facilitator, including experience soliciting input from multiple stakeholders and mediating sometimes contentious policy disagreements
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience advocating for wildlife protection positions with federal agencies, working collaboratively across organizations and stakeholder groups
Experience utilizing project management tools

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a fast-paced, innovative nonprofit seeking an organized, motivated individual to join our D.C. office. Our mission is to empower people with breakthrough research to make informed choices and live a healthy life in a healthy environment.The Outreach Director, Government Affairs position is a full-time position based in EWG’s Washington, D.C., office. The successful candidate will lead EWG’s partnerships with external organizations and community leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead efforts to build and maintain relationships with external organizations, companies and community leaders in support of EWG’s Government Affairs priorities.
Attend meetings, conferences and events related to EWG’s Government Affairs campaigns.
Lead planning and execution of EWG’s virtual and in-person education and advocacy days.
Lead efforts to identify and cultivate new partnerships in key states and congressional districts.
Maintain a database of EWG Government Affairs partners.
Participate in EWG advocacy efforts, including meetings on Capitol Hill and with government agencies, press conferences, and education and advocacy days.
Develop materials to support outreach efforts, including research, as needed.
Reports to EWG’S Senior Vice President for Government Affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience building and maintaining relationships with organizations, companies and community leaders.
Minimum five to seven years of advocacy, legislative or executive experience. Experience with state campaigns is preferred but will also consider candidates with federal experience.
Legislative advocacy and education experience, preferably on Capitol Hill, government agencies or other nonprofit organizations.
Computer literacy (Excel, Word, and Google suite) .
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding attention to detail.
Ability to work on numerous projects at the same time.
Demonstrated commitment to the environment and public health issues (strongly preferred).

This position is responsible for implementing programs and strategies to enhance PepsiCo’s federal and state policy standing in the environment space and help achieve the company’s environmental Public Policy and Government Affairs objectives. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our PPGA function significantly contributes to our organizational aspirations and helps to create a landscape conducive to business success. Achieving this involves actively engaging with key stakeholders and staying abreast of new developments within the industry.

This is a hybrid role located in Washington, D.C. and requires 25-30% travel

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Responsibilities

US leader for environmental policy for North America Public Policy and Government Affairs function, supporting actions of PPGA global colleagues, as well as coordinating with R&D on packaging and product environmental impacts.
Reporting to the Sr. Director, NA PPGA, this role represents the company on policy issues impacting the food and beverage industry within industry coalitions, negotiating industry positions/policies.
Engage with a variety of stakeholders, including NGOs, SRIs, coalitions, to promote company and secure needed feedback to disseminate throughout company.
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in environment and stakeholder reporting requirements
Strong interaction with internal subject matter experts and external coalitions to review and prioritize issues, set strategies, and devise action plans to address current and emerging policy issues.
Ability to communicate (written and oral) on critical issues with senior management, policymakers, and leading NGOs. Writing ability to develop policies and frame issues and provide stakeholders with appropriate information.
Develop and implement comprehensive issue advocacy campaigns and management strategies on key environment policies.
Represent the company externally on priority environmental policy issues for the company with policymakers and other key stakeholders.
Monitor, prioritize and provide consultation on all sustainability public policy developments impact on PepsiCo Business in priority areas; maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues, including lawmakers and staff; articulating positions with lawmakers, trade associations and outside the organization; and communicating with appropriate internal colleagues to understand impacts and help formulate effective responses.
Maintain a network of relationships with lawmakers, staff, industry representatives and other stakeholders.
Carry out strategies and actions with the highest level of integrity and ethics.
Maintain strong interaction and internal coordination with the Global Public Policy team and broader Corporate Affairs function as well as relevant internal Subject Matter Experts within PepsiCo’s North American businesses and at corporate level, including their Sustainability, Operations, Procurement and Legal functions.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is between $113,300 – $226,600 based on a full-time schedule.
Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 25% of annual salary paid out annually.
and an additional target payout of 10% of annual salary is paid out over 3 years following the end of the performance period.
Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree
10+ years in environmental government affairs, public policy, or corporate public.
Strong understanding of government & legislative process, previous service in relevant government institutions strongly preferred (e.g. EPA, House Energy and Commerce Committee, Senate Environment & Public Works Committee)
Must be willing to travel 25-30%, some international

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to understand environmental trends and translate into implications for industry.
Strong leadership and relationship development skills internally and externally.
Strong communication skills (written and oral) to lay out issues and solutions, while interfacing with multiple levels in the organization.
A strong understanding of the environmental policy and reporting public policy landscape – the actions of companies, governments, and NGOs.
Ability to put together and manage coalitions.
Strong negotiation skills to manage internal and external stakeholders on issues.
Must have ability to work independently and efficiently with little supervision.
Ability to prioritize issues and adapt quickly.
Should have demonstrated experience managing projects to completion.

The Georgetown Climate Center (GCC) – based at Georgetown University Law Center – seeks to advance effective climate policies in the United States–policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help communities adapt to climate change. For nearly 15 years, the Center has worked at the nexus of state and federal climate and energy policy to inform federal policies with the lessons of state and local communities and to serve as a resource to the states and local governments we serve.

Job Overview

The Georgetown University Law Center is currently seeking a dynamic Director of Research and Policy Analysis – a key member of our GCC leadership team – to oversee our extensive body of technical and policy research and analysis on climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Workplan and Budget Management
Research & Analysis Leadership and Production
Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation
Fundraising and Grant Reporting
Student Engagement

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

Reporting report to the Executive Director, the Director of Research and Analyst works closely with other Center directors, and interacts with senior local, state, federal and Tribal officials; faculty and Georgetown senior administration; other academics; outside partners (e.g., senior representatives of NGOs); funders; the media; and students.

As well, they oversee the strategic direction of GCC’s technical analysis, supervise advanced research and writing projects, lead multi-stakeholder convenings, ensure the delivery of quality work products, and supervise the work of consultants and student research assistants, and potentially full-time staff.

This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

Graduate degree or relevant experience in a field of climate change or energy science or policy required – preference for a PhD
At least 7 years of experience in environmental law and policy, including climate change mitigation or adaptation
Excellent research and speaking skills
Strong interpersonal skills, project management skills, writing and editing skills, professionalism, and sound judgment
Substantive expertise on one or more aspects of transportation, climate change or energy research and analysis – e.g., environmental justice, infrastructure planning, energy systems, transportation systems, or land use.
Experience working for, with, or on matters related to U.S. state, local, federal or Tribal governments and their roles in climate change mitigation or adaptation
Demonstrable experience fundraising and managing complex projects
Experience supervising junior analysts
Professional judgment to represent GCC in interactions with senior local, state, federal and Tribal officials and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

High-level understanding of issues related to the interactions between climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Experience working with students or in an academic setting

New Mexico State University is searching for a dynamic individual with a law degree (JD) and an agricultural degree, Bachelors required, Masters or PhD degree preferred in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business, or closely related field to serve as an innovative and collaborative extension specialist in the Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources Department (EASNR) of the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES).
The Legal and Policy Specialist will conduct analysis and provide professional interpretation on federal, state and county statutes and policies influencing agricultural and natural resources in New Mexico. As a member of the Cooperative Extension Service, the Legal and Policy Specialist would be teaching and providing scholarly programs beyond the classroom to a broad diversity of New Mexico citizens and stakeholders. The position would not have a formal teaching appointment but would be available to guest lecture in the classroom
.• Develop and implement an effective Extension education program on legal topics relevant to agricultural producers and natural resources managers.
• Interpret and disseminate relevant legal interpretations of statutes, regulation, policy
and case law for practical use by clientele through mass media, publications, stakeholder meetings, symposia, and other proven Extension methods.
• Collaborate with NMSU Extension Specialists in formulation of legal interpretations relevant to specific disciplines (e.g., state and federal dairy industry environmental regulations and policies, National Environmental Policy Act, water law, animal welfare law).
• Write and revise Extension publications.
• Develop materials, teaching aids, methods and techniques for educational programs for off-campus educational programming.
• Participate in educational TV, radio and news media.
• Provide programs, training and assistance to county Extension agents in New Mexico.
• Provide legal interpretations of existing and proposed statutes, regulations and policies to the agricultural industries and natural resources managers in New Mexico.
• Establish a regional and national presence complimentary to the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service.
• Acquire external funding to support, develop, and implement Extension programs.
• Maintain close working relationships with industry, statewide organizations and government agencies and other agriculture and natural resources groups.
• Actively participate in department activities by attending meetings and serving on appropriate committees.
• Other responsibilities as agreed to with the department head of Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources.
• Promote CES programs within the district to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
• Foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center of Excellence in Food and Sustainable Agriculture (CESFAS).

The Department of Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources is committed to providing the citizens of New Mexico with research based, practical and applied educational programming that meet the demands New Mexico has in the agricultural and natural resource communities. The Extension Animal Science and Natural Resources department provides educational information to the public, on public land policy, grazing management, brush and weed control, riparian management, livestock and dairy production and wildlife management. Specialists serve as information sources for Extension faculty and livestock and land managers. They also conduct regional and state workshops, and demonstrational and short-term research projects. Recognized as a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report, NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. As a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution, and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico, NMSU offers an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

Preferred Qualifications

A PhD or Doctor of Law (JD) is required; preferred degree be in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business, Natural Resources or agricultural related disciplines. Excellent communication skills appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences; demonstrated track record of collaborative work.
Documented evidence of favorable interactions with industry partners and producers.

The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group of more than 400 elected officials, local leaders, military groups, and businesses that have come together to advocate for national solutions to sea level rise and flooding. The Coalition advances resilient and equitable solutions that support adaptation and recovery in flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations. With a uniquely singular focus on flooding and sea level rise, a creative approach to finding solutions, and an appreciation for deep community partnerships that leverage existing efforts, the Coalition seeks to significantly improve how communities around the country adapt to flooding and sea level rise.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Associate State Policy Director to drive policy development in the Coalition’s core geographies of Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. The position will join our growing Coalition Team, which is responsible for supporting and engaging AFC’s national community of Coalition members, and for advancing state policies to address flooding and sea level rise. This position is new to AFC, and was created to provide forward-looking policy development, analyze existing state policies, and recommend improvements to state programs. The ideal candidate will be a driven policy professional who has outstanding analytical, project management, and collaboration skills, and is able to synthesize complex ideas and information, learn quickly, formulate messaging, and share knowledge effectively. Due to the highly collaborative nature of this role, this full-time position will be located in our headquarters in Washington, DC. This position will report to our Senior Coalition Director and will also work closely with our State Programs Director, Flood Planning Director, State Directors, and Strategy Team. Up to 15% travel per year should be expected in this role.

Responsibilities

Drive AFC state policy development: Drive AFC’s collaborative and iterative internal state policy development process, with an emphasis on posing strategic open questions, generating and synthesizing key insights from across multiple AFC teams, and applying excellent project management skills to develop clear and impactful policy proposals.
Conduct in-depth policy research: Ensure that AFC policy concepts are informed by sound research by identifying and evaluating relevant previously passed policies and developing clear synthesis summaries that can be used to grow internal AFC awareness of the state policy landscape we are operating within.
Gather external insights and identify opportunities for building state flood resilience: In collaboration with State Directors and other AFC team members who frequently engage externally, systematically and strategically gather input from key local, regional, and state level stakeholders on existing flood-related policies and identify new strategic opportunities.

Qualifications

At least 7 years of relevant experience, including applied experience with state, federal, or local resilience policy and/or programs, preferably related to flooding, water, disaster mitigation, or infrastructure, required. This could look like experience in a state legislature or state agency, local government, or policy-focused nonprofit.
Applied knowledge of relevant state legislative processes and mechanisms required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Proven track record leading collaboration across multiple teams to achieve high-impact work products and outcomes required; experience collaborating frequently with virtual team members preferred but not required.
Experience working in or with local/regional government entities preferred but not required.
Willingness to travel between DC and AFC’s focus states up to 15% of time required.
Willingness to register as a state lobbyist is preferred, but not required.

To apply, please email your resume to hu************@************on.org.

Purpose:

This position is responsible for managing the development, implementation, maintenance, and global oversight of environmental sustainability programs within the scope of responsibility. This individual will take action to lead on emerging Environmental Sustainability topics, regulation, and disclosure.

Responsibilities:

· Develop Global EHS standards, policies, systems, and lead programs associated with emerging Environmental Sustainability topics and regulation.

· Provide EHS leadership and direction for management, professional, technical, and support staff for Nature & Biodiversity as well as Forestry programs.

· Provide EHS leadership and direction for management, professional, technical, and support staff for emerging Environmental Sustainability disclosure.

· Partner with internal stakeholders from ESG, Finance, Legal, and Government Affairs to meet the requirements and deadlines for emerging disclosure.

· Oversee the global collection of Environmental Sustainability data and develop the necessary processes to make that data available for existing voluntary disclosure and emerging regulatory disclosure.

· Lead initiatives and partner with internal stakeholders to improve the maturity of our Scope 3 data and calculation processes.

· Provide business perspective, strategic and tactical direction to develop and implement environmental sustainability initiatives for the EHS Long Range Plan.

· Authority to represent AbbVie externally on matters related to environmental sustainability with external regulatory agencies and non-government organizations.

· Maintain a comprehensive understanding of local, regional, and global EHS regulations and practices for environmental sustainability.

· Scope of position has global reach, represents company with external organizations, prepares or contributes to sustainability related content for external reporting and disclosure.

·Bachelor’s Degree (Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Studies, EHS related, or Engineering) plus 10+ years of Environmental Sustainability related experience OR master’s degree (Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Studies, EHS related, or Engineering) plus 8-10 years of Environmental Sustainability related experience.Environmental Sustainability related experience in Manufacturing, R&D, or corporate environments are required.Professional certification is preferred, but not required.

·Working experience developing and implementing Environmental Sustainability programs and managing cross functional teams.

·Ability to plan against business targets, review and approve plans developed by other areas, and balance resources to achieve key business targets and strategic plan.

·Ability to define scope and magnitude of problem, provide rapid and detailed assessment, coordinate response, present short and long-term options, and develop processes to meet business objectives.

·Ability to actively listen, build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict.

·Ability to create a motivating environment, make decisions, influence outcomes, and negotiate to achieve agreements while successfully representing EHS is a decision situation.

·Ability to successfully manage projects and programs.

ICF is at the forefront of preparing leading-edge analyses, identifying viable market solutions, building real-world management tools, and implementing programs to account for and manage carbon emissions, and decarbonize our economy. Our team works with all levels of government, multilateral institutions, and commercial clients to develop greenhouse gas emission inventories and carbon footprints; conduct greenhouse gas mitigation policy analyses; implement solutions-based climate programs; develop climate action plans and sustainability strategies; and support organizational sustainability.

We are seeking a Climate Change & Sustainability Analyst who will be responsible for supporting ICF managers on projects related to greenhouse gas accounting and reductions, lifecycle analysis, and use change, biodiesels, and climate and sustainability planning. Projects will range from technical, data-driven analyses to writing reports for general audiences to supporting external workshops and communication activities. You will be an essential member of 2- to 10-person project teams that will depend on you to help create accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. You are likely to work on multiple projects, interact with all levels of staff, and have some client interaction. At ICF you have an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, and interact with experts and clients in the field, while also building content knowledge and consulting skills.

What you’ll do…

Perform quantitative problem-solving, perform data collection and analysis, and manage large datasets.

Apply science or engineering principles to support regulatory and voluntary programs and plans.

Write reports for technical and general audiences.

Review literature, conduct research, and synthesize findings into concise and well-written summaries.

Interact with clients.

Prepare presentations, reports, memoranda, and other communication materials.

Prepare visualizations (graphics, dashboards, flowcharts) that effectively summarizes technical information/results.

Translate technical topics into terms that are meaningful to more general audiences.

Work with small teams to prepare high-quality products, pitching in wherever necessary.

Complete tasks in fast-paced and self-motivated environment in a timely and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Environmental or other related technical studies

2+ years (with Bachelors) or 1+ years (with Master’s) of demonstrated professional work experience in climate and sustainability related.

Preferred Qualifications:

3 to 5 years of demonstrated professional work experience in climate and sustainability related.

Strong data and quantitative skills, experience with data visualization or IT development is a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel for complex analysis.

Technical knowledge around Life Cycle Assessment and GHG emissions accounting.

Knowledge in land use, ecosystem carbon accounting, and agriculture is a plus.