Job Tag: Law/Policy

Earthjustice seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Bozeman office. In the Northern Rockies, we are engaged in litigation focused on protecting the region’s ecosystems, wildlife, and culturally and environmentally important lands, as well as advancing clean energy.

The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the potential for extension, designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of Senior Attorneys, Deputy Managing Attorneys, or the Managing Attorney. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations.

This hybrid position is based in our Bozeman, Montana office. This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be required to come into the office as needed, generally at least one day a week.

Required Qualifications:

Law school graduate 1-6 year of legal experience and admitted to, or willing and eligible to apply for admission to, the Montana Bar.
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
Strong and demonstrated work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity.
Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
Ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
Commitment to serving the public interest and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission.
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Ability and desire to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
High level of emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary range in Bozeman, MT: $97,600 – $115,500

The Senior Policy Manager will lead policy efforts and oversee governmental affairs functions to advance Audubon’s mission and bird conservation objectives in Washington State. Reporting to Audubon’s Vice President, Washington, this role works closely with state and national staff to develop and implement strategic policy agendas, initiatives, and campaigns.

Under the guidance of the Vice President, the Senior Policy Manager will lead the development and execution of our policy agenda and goals that advance Audubon’s priorities at the state and federal levels, focused in the near-term on proactive climate and clean energy policies; private working lands and public land policies that facilitate habitat restoration, conservation, and protection; and conservation funding. This work includes collaborating with the conservation staff in strategy development and execution of statewide policy agendas and collaboration with Audubon’s Government Affairs staff on federal policy agendas.

The Senior Policy Manager builds coalitions, develops strategic partnerships, guides cross-team collaboration, and serves as a primary spokesperson and advocate for Audubon’s policy priorities. This position requires leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to navigate complex political, governmental, and stakeholder environments while strengthening grassroots engagement and supporting the organization’s broader fundraising efforts.

Compensation: $115,000 – $129,000 / year

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in policy, political science, or government affairs. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Seven plus years of experience in public policy, government relations, advocacy, conservation policy, or related fields.
Strong knowledge of Washington State’s political, policy, and regulatory landscape, with demonstrated experience influencing federal, state, and local policy outcomes.
Applied expertise in issues such as climate and clean energy policy, natural climate solutions, habitat and wildlife conservation, working lands, and conservation funding.
Demonstrated success building bipartisan support for environmental or public-interest policy initiatives.
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and managing staff, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to build coalitions and collaborate with Tribal governments, agencies, NGOs, community organizations, and grassroots networks.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to distill complex policy issues for diverse audiences.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work diplomatically across a large, complex organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with digital advocacy systems; ability to travel as needed.
Driver’s license and own transportation required.

The Director of Environmental Affairs provides port-wide leadership and direction of the environmental programs by:

Championing the Port’s Environmental Policy;
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and mandates;
Overseeing tenant audit compliance for stormwater, wastewater, drinking water, waste management, air permitting, energy use;
Advising senior leadership in the planning,
Formulating and executing mid- and long-term objectives to reduce the Port’s environmental footprint in sustainable ways; and,
Aligning environmental efforts across Port Houston’s divisions (e.g. Infrastructure, Port Operations, Maintenance, and Strategy) to provide a holistic, cross-functional approach to environmental stewardship.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (required) in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline.
Master’s degree preferred.
At least ten plus years of progressively responsible environmental, regulatory, or project management experience, preferably in a port, maritime, industrial, or infrastructure environment including three years at the director level and above
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex programs.
Professional credentials or memberships (e.g. Registered Environmental Professional [REP], Certified Environmental Professional [CEP]) are a plus.
Demonstrated experience interacting with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Project management certification preferred (e.g., PMP, PM Certificate).

The Alaska office of Earthjustice seeks an Associate Attorney to join our team working to protect the natural values and ecosystems of Alaska and the people who use and rely on them. This role can be performed from our Juneau or Anchorage offices.
Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization. Wielding the power of law, Earthjustice partners with our clients to take on the most critical fights of our time — fights to protect the incredible biodiversity and wild places of the planet; to avert climate disaster by transitioning society away from fossil fuels toward clean energy; and to safeguard the right of all people to a healthy environment. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the potential for extension, designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of Senior Attorneys, Deputy Managing Attorneys, or the Managing Attorney. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations.

This is a hybrid position based in either of our Juneau & Anchorage offices and requires regular in-person attendance.

Required Qualifications:

Law school graduate 0-6 year of legal experience and admitted to, or willing and eligible to apply for admission to, the Alaska Bar.
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
Strong and demonstrated work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity.
Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
Ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
Commitment to serving the public interest and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission.
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
Ability and desire to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
High level of emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary range in Anchorage & Juneau: $99,500 – $122,300

The Director of Environmental Affairs is responsible for the overall development, implementation and coordination of all environmental management and compliance programs specific to Doyon Utilities responsibilities under their utilities privatization contracts with the military in Alaska. This position is responsible for training and monitoring environmental training at each army installation in order to achieve and sustain environmental compliance with requirements of all applicable laws, regulations, permits, policies and procedures. This position will serve as the liaison between Doyon Utilities and agencies having oversight of DU’s environmental programs.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences, engineering or related field. Required

· Master’s Degree in environmental science, engineering, business or related field. Preferred

· 10+ years Managing multi-disciplined environmental programs spanning operations, construction management, permitting, compliance, and sustainability and overseeing programs related to air, water, waste, and contaminated sites, with particular emphasis on utility system compliance and efficiency initiatives. Required

· 5+ years Demonstrated success in communicating complex environmental considerations with clarity and conviction, providing trusted counsel to leadership. Required

· 5+ years Proven ability leading the development and execution of a comprehensive environmental compliance framework, integrating policies, training, and performance monitoring across business functions. Required

· Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. (required proficiency)

· Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations, federal and state environmental guidelines and ability to prepare and present documentation to respond to explain and respond to these program requirements. (required proficiency)

· Demonstrated thorough, working knowledge of environmental terminology and regulations applicable to utility operations on military installations in Alaska. (required proficiency)

· Ability to effectively communicate in writing, in person, over the phone, and video. (required proficiency)

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters. (required proficiency)

· Demonstrated strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. (required proficiency)

· Demonstrated strong leadership skills. (required proficiency)

This is an in-person position located in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Starting salary range: $196,586 – $201,054

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive.

We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Campaigner will use their skills to plan, execute, and win strategic campaigns that advance our policy goals, addressing the health, environmental and climate harms caused by fossil fuel extraction in New Mexico. An integral part of the position will be to build power with allies and the public to influence decision-makers on critical issues. Key aspects of this work include building and maintaining strong coalitions, mobilizing people for meetings, hearings, rallies, and other public participation opportunities, research and writing science and policy-based documents, and developing and implementing other bold initiatives to grow and mobilize support. The Campaigner will be working closely with a dedicated and passionate group of scientists, lawyers, organizers and media professionals within and outside of the Center. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, strong research skills, as well as oral and written communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively while also taking initiative to move work forward.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Experience in results-oriented coalition organizing and advocacy campaigns:
Staff: 3 years of experience
Senior: 7+ years of experience
Proven experience in creating and implementing winning, strategic outreach, education and/or advocacy campaigns.
Demonstrated sound judgment in allocating resources and choosing approaches to have maximum impact.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment.
Experience working effectively within coalitions, including honoring best practices and competence in justice, equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion.
Ability to work 40+ hours per week.

Proficiency in digital organizing strategy including building digital ladders of engagement for supporters; engaging supporters using email, text, and social media, and collaborating with frontline partners on digital communications.
Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team.
Willingness and ability to travel within New Mexico and outside the state as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Existing relationships and experience working with grassroots organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. We especially encourage candidates who hold first-hand experience or meaningful, trusted relationships with communities impacted by fossil fuel production and environmental racism.
Proficiency in graphic design and visual strategy for key documents and campaign materials (e.g., social media graphics, web graphics, ad graphics, written reports, posters/banners, stickers, t-shirts).
Experience with media outreach and media interviews.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a hybrid position, based on New Mexico. Travel required, especially in New Mexico. Requires working from home office while regularly meeting with colleagues in person in New Mexico. A typical schedule of Monday-Friday with some night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines and events. Will need to use typical office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, etc.

SALARY:
Staff Campaigner: $55,000 – $72,000

Senior Campaigner: $72,000 – $90,000

The Chesapeake Bay Trust, a non-profit grantmaking organization, seeks a Senior Compliance Officer to provide support to the Program and Administration teams by ensuring compliance of our grantmaking policies, procedures and documentation with federal and other regulations as well as requirements set forth by funding partners. The Senior Compliance Officer will work independently to identify and mitigate compliance risks and ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory obligations including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards). This role reports to the Administration Manager. This position requires at least one day in the office per week, while the other days may be remote.

This person will be a key member of a high-energy, collaborative team of 30+ professionals who work diligently to advance the Trust’s mission and daily consider the Trust’s core values of grantee focus, accountability and transparency, inclusiveness, collaboration, and innovation. This is a full-time, salaried position (40 hours per week).

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, business management, legal studies, public policy or related field with 3-5 five years of direct experience in federal grant compliance or 7-9 years of direct federal grant compliance experience with no academic degree
Knowledge of post-award grant requirements and processes
Knowledge of not-for-profit and/or government accounting practices and regulations, software, and fiscal reports
Knowledge of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200) and other OMB regulations and awareness of Federal Acquisition Regulations
Federal grant management experience

Ability to work independently and set priorities; act effectively and efficiently under pressure
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and complete challenging tasks/projects
Experience managing a small team including work oversight, performance feedback, mentorship and development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs

Salary: The range for this position is $80,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience, with an excellent benefits package including a professional development budget and great work/life balance. A successful candidate with experience in some of the responsibilities listed above will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of this range. A successful candidate with experience in most or all of the responsibilities listed above will be considered at a higher starting salary level.

Oregon Environmental Council is seeking a Legislative Director to lead our efforts to secure and defend public policies that align with our mission. The Legislative Director works to advocate for OEC’s policy agenda and increase our presence and effectiveness within the Oregon Legislature, administrative agencies, and executive branch, and occasionally works with Oregon’s congressional delegation and local elected officials. The role represents OEC full-time in Salem during legislative sessions and interim committee days, coordinating and providing strategic guidance on the work of our program directors on specific legislation. Between sessions, the Legislative Director cultivates relationships with bipartisan legislators and candidates; designs and delivers legislative briefings around Oregon; and works with our program staff to promote OEC’s policy agenda through other venues. This position requires travel throughout Oregon. This role works under the supervision of the Executive Director and coordinates closely with the Director of Programs, but with a high level of autonomy.

Ideal Candidate:

You are politically savvy and are gifted at building relationships. You are a good storyteller who can quickly learn essential information and communicate in a compelling way. You have high integrity and are a credible source of information. You are able to manage multiple campaigns and have excellent follow through. You have a passion for making change and are able to work in coalition with both like-minded and unlikely allies.

Required Experience, Education and Certifications

Minimum four years of professional experience in lobbying, advocacy, with at least one year of direct legislative work
Proven ability to build broad-based support among elected officials and key stakeholders for proactive policy changes
Demonstrated experience in collaborative work with diverse organizations, including communities of color and other historically underrepresented populations to achieve policy outcomes
Valid driver’s license

Required Skills, Abilities and Qualities

Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to manage multiple projects while keeping a “big picture” strategic view
Excellent interpersonal skills; an eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment; positive, flexible attitude
Excellent communications (verbal and written)
Able to maintain a general level of knowledge and understanding of a wide range of issues
An understanding of the impacts of institutional and structural racism and bias
Ability to self-motivate, take the initiative and problem solve; ability to work independently
Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy
Demonstrated commitment to expanding cultural awareness and advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization and as part of programmatic work; a commitment to continued learning and working against institutional and structural racism
A passion for OEC’s mission
Energized to support Oregon Environmental Council’s Values and Beliefs and workplace culture as described in our Team Charter
Willingness and ability to work long hours during legislative sessions

The starting salary range for this position is $88,750 – $110,00 per year.

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, seeks a Legislative Assistant to lead work on the Senator’s environmental portfolio. This individual will advise and brief the Senator; draft, introduce, and secure the passage of amendments and bills; identify bipartisan opportunities; perform in-depth analysis and research; meet with constituents; prepare briefing materials; and collaborate with national and local stakeholders. Qualified candidates should also be entrepreneurial, possess excellent negotiation and writing skills, and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Experience on air, water, chemicals, and public lands issues is preferred. This is not an entry-level position. Candidates from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class, military, and/or other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as candidates with ties to Massachusetts. This position is in person and based in the Washington, DC office with a salary of $81,276 annually and benefits that include a federal student loan repayment option.

At Call2Recycle Stewardship, Inc., we believe that small actions—like recycling a battery—can spark big transformations. As the nation’s premier battery recycling nonprofit, we’ve spent over three decades leading the charge toward a cleaner planet and a circular economy. Our work empowers millions of consumers, businesses, and communities to safely and responsibly manage the batteries that power modern life.

We’re looking for passionate changemakers to help us scale our impact and shape the future of sustainability. If you’re ready to turn purpose into action, you’ll thrive in our mission-driven, collaborative environment.

Step into a role where your legal expertise powers a greener future!

As Corporate Counsel, you won’t just review contracts—you’ll help shape the legal foundation of a mission-driven organization committed to sustainable battery recycling. This is your chance to combine purpose with profession, working alongside passionate innovators to protect our planet, drive compliance, and enable growth.

Basic Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
4–8+ years of experience in commercial contracts and corporate law.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Call2Recycle Stewardship, Inc., with or without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior in-house counsel experience in a nonprofit, environmental, regulated, or mission-driven organization.
Working knowledge of corporate governance, entity management, and business registrations.
Familiarity with non-profit governance and IRS 501(c)(3) compliance.
Passion for sustainability and mission-driven work.
Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
Experience supporting compliance programs and responding to audits or regulatory inquiries.
Familiarity with insurance renewals, claims management, and coverage analysis.
Knowledge of multi-state operations and related regulatory considerations.
Knowledge of data privacy and risk management for community programs.
Experience working cross-functionally with HR, finance, operations, and leadership teams.
Familiarity with environmental regulations (EPA, DOT, hazardous materials handling).