Job Tag: Law/Policy

POSITION SUMMARY

This professional position is responsible for advancing Defenders of Wildlife’s legislative and administrative interests before Congress, the Administration, and the media. Issue priorities are drawn from Defenders’ current priorities, including endangered species; wildlife; national wildlife refuges, national forests and public lands; and related appropriations issues. Responsibilities include: leading multi-group legislative campaigns involving direct lobbying; developing legislative strategies; leading and/or participating in inter-departmental campaign teams; leading and/or representing Defenders’ interests in national issue-based coalitions; helping to develop grassroots and communications and social media strategies; working with and monitoring Congressional committees; drafting reports, fact sheets and testimony; obtaining legislative and political information; and generally assisting the advocacy work of Defenders’ Government Relations and External Affairs department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clarify and advance Defenders’ legislative/administrative goals for assigned issues
Regularly work in coalitions with advocacy staff at partner organizations to strategize politically, craft messaging, determine legislative targets, and help determine resource allocations for national issue campaigns
Employing sound political judgment, build an effective network of congressional, coalition and public support to advance assigned issues
Utilizing strong legislative judgment, identify and implement effective legislative/administrative strategies and projects to advance assigned issues
Continually marshal, leverage, and organize inter-departmental and, where possible, external resources on assigned legislative/administrative issues through ongoing campaign planning, project management, legislative targeting, team building, and coalition leadership
Implement, as appropriate, various aspects of issue campaigns through activities including: direct lobbying; coalition representation; legislative, policy and legal analysis; multi-party negotiations; bill drafting; direct and grassroots lobbying materials development; action alert drafting; testimony and public presentations; media representation; and drafting press materials and legislatively focused Web content.
Closely monitor legislative developments in assigned issues and disseminate timely information about those issues throughout the organization
Provide timely responses to requests for progress reports, funding proposals, budgets and other information requested by departments including: Government Relations, Communications and Philanthropy
Contribute to the development of Defenders of Wildlife’s legislative Report Card through activities by identifying potential votes and drafting vote descriptions
Effectively contribute to Defenders’ positive image on Capitol Hill, with outside organizations, and in the media
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent in Natural Resources, Public Policy, Law, Biology, Education, or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience 4 years of Capitol Hill or other legislative experience and/or education, preferably involving natural resource issues. Experience working with wildlife conservation issues and knowledge of federal resource agencies, laws, treaties and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources. Political experience, judgment and sensitivity, including a thorough understanding of lobbying, resource and appropriations committees, budget process and federal legislative procedures and grassroots targeting. Experience developing, implementing, and managing legislative and advocacy campaigns on a national level.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

The Washington University School of Medicine Operations & Facilities Management Department provides a range of services for the medical campus in a customer-focused, efficient, and sustainable manner.

Operations & Facilities Management maintains 61 university buildings and provides operational, planning, and construction services to over 8.3 million gross square feet of space. We will open three new facilities between 2023 and 2025 with over 1.5M BGSF. In addition, the School of Medicine continues expanding its reach on and off campus in teaching, clinical care, and research. Our team plays a vital and important role in delivering care, research, and education.

Responsible for the areas of energy management, & physical sustainability planning for facilities, including 62 buildings with 9.1 million building gross square feet focused on education, research, and clinical services delivery at Washington University School of Medicine. The Assistant Director will plan, manage, and be responsible for a $22m utility budget, focusing on energy reduction and sourcing energy, concentrating on cost and carbon reduction. The Assistant Director will serve as the organization’s subject matter expert for energy and sustainability, partnering with internal and external leaders to establish programs that reduce overall consumption and improve the physical environment for our faculty, staff, and students.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Leads our energy management program, focusing on reducing consumption, carbon footprint, and expenses. Manages the budgeting and procurement program, ensuring that we effectively procure and budget for energy and utility expenses annually, reports on significant variances, and maintains a procurement strategy that matches the organization’s risk profile.
Directs/oversees the energy conservation program, including the energy database tracking of EUIs, building systems energy degradation, building retro-commissioning, and building energy. The annual campus utilities budget is $22.1m.
Serves as the organization’s subject matter expert for sustainability. Establishes programs and systems to measure, monitor, manage, and minimize the organization’s environmental impact, contributing to more sustainable operations. Responsible for staying current with design and sustainability trends and representing the school in operational and construction/design sustainability.
Acts as a critical leader in the Operations and Facilities Management Department’s leadership team and partners with OFMD, WUSM departments, the Office of Sustainability, and our medical center leadership.
Develops and implements regular sustainability reports promoting the successes and progress toward our strategic sustainability goals. The focus of this reporting will be on measurable and reportable impacts within the school, along with the community and global benefits generated from the program; this will be an integral component of our overall campus reporting program.
Assists the Senior Director of Capital Projects, Campus Engineer, and Director of Facilities Engineering with design review of all renovations and new construction and provides support, oversight, and policy direction of MEPFP design standards development and upkeep and MEPFP document management.
Assists the Director of Facilities Engineering and Campus Engineer in planning the physical plant’s overall renewal program.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s degree in business administration and/or sustainability would be a plus.
Experience in infrastructure, utility planning, and critical facilities (ABSL3, BSL3, Clean Rooms, etc.).
Proven track record of long-range planning in facilities and utilities, sustainability, and energy management.
Experience in developing and utilizing performance indicators for process assessments and improvement.
Ability to identify and analyze ineffective complex processes and develop recommendations to create streamlined logical processes; an influential team leader, team-oriented, with outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience collaborating with multiple institutions and coming to working conclusions.
IFMA Facilities Management Professional (FMP) designation.
Knowledge of City of St. Louis building, energy, and zoning codes.
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
Exceptional integrity, intelligence, and maturity. Must be well-rounded in a complex organizational environment and be comfortable operating in a university or academic medical center setting.
A proven track record of creative and energetic problem-solving and demonstrated ability to identify and implement innovative approaches to facility management issues/initiatives.
A strong leader, team-oriented, comfortable making difficult decisions, following through to completion, and applying sound fiscal policy and accountability to the department.
Effective work in both individual and team environments.
Knowledge of industry-standard computer software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, BAS, or similar energy management systems, AutoCAD, and Estimating/Project Management software such as PMWeb.
Makes continuous improvement a priority, has a solid grasp of basic and advanced project management principles, and has experience in successfully applying these principles.
Understands the business need for each project and makes ongoing decisions based on what’s best for the organization, even if it means challenging stakeholders on critical success factors.
Well-versed in the full spectrum of project management and MEPFP facilities planning.
Strong desire for/thrive on continuous professional betterment and development and continuous improvement of project delivery services.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a relative degree with five years of experience in higher education facilities, research laboratories, plant management, or environment with similar complexities.

Conservation Voters of South Carolina is the political voice of South Carolina’s environmental community. CVSC is a bipartisan, non-profit organization that, along with its sister organization the CVSC PAC, passes laws that protect our environment, elects pro-conservation candidates, and holds elected officials accountable. The CVSC Education Fund also works to educate and engage South Carolinians “to protect the South Carolina we love.â€ We effectively fight for our air, land, and water through bipartisan and pragmatic political action.

Scope of Position: CVSC seeks a highly motivated person to join us as an Energy Policy Associate. This full-time position will support CVSC’s policy and regulatory advocacy campaigns for clean and equitable energy policy at the state and federal levels, helping transition South Carolina to 100% clean energy. The right candidate will have excellent attention to detail, written and oral communication skills, experience in advocacy or policy and a strong belief in and passion for the mission of CVSC. The position reports to the Director of Energy Policy and will support various efforts of the Energy Team.

Location: The position must be based in South Carolina (non-negotiable), but may be performed remotely from within the state. CVSC has a physical office in Columbia and co-work space in Charleston. Occasional day and overnight travel will be required.

Specific Responsibilities:

Develop and Manage Advocacy Tactics and Materials (35%) – the associate will assist the Energy Team in developing and managing advocacy tactics and materials including mailers, advertisements, phone campaigns, online actions, petitions, earned media, website and social media content, one pagers, briefing memos, and other items as needed to achieve CVSC’s clean energy goals.
Energy Policy Tracking (15%) The associate will build subject matter expertise by tracking and monitoring energy policy developments in certain subject matter areas and venues like the Legislature and the SC Public Service Commission. This will include tracking news and updates in SC, but may also include tracking progress on clean energy issues in other states or federal funding opportunities.
Energy Policy Research, Analysis, and Development (15%) – the associate will perform research and analysis on specific energy policy topics to support the work of the energy team. This will require the associate to absorb new information quickly, effectively communicate this knowledge in verbal and written form, and understand how it applies to CVSC’s energy policy priorities. This includes researching legislation and policies from other states, analyzing the impact of legislation, and assisting in legislative drafting.
Coalition and Stakeholder Process Involvement (25%) – the associate will represent CVSC in various coalition stakeholder processes. This requires participation in coalition and stakeholder meetings, coordination and collaboration with coalition members and stakeholders, and identifying opportunities for advocacy and accountability. This may include presentations on energy topics, event planning and coordination, and organizing of stakeholders or coalition members as necessary
Other Duties to Support the Organization (10%) as assigned, the associate will participate in CVSC events and other efforts to support the organization. This includes participating in CVSC events like the CVSC Green Tie Luncheon, Legislative Kickoff, Conservation Coalition Lobby Day as well as supporting engagement and development efforts and campaigns.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to conservation, environmental protection, and the advancement of clean energy.
Experience or knowledge in either political advocacy, communication of complex issues, or energy policy.
Strong attention to detail, fast and willing learner, strong organizational skills, ability to follow up and meet deadlines, and ability to work independently, yet to ask pertinent questions.
Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Shares our commitment to increasing racial justice and equity in our movement and organization, integrating these principles into all of the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
A deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of experience with the tools and tactics of political advocacy including online actions to lawmakers or other decision makers, petitions, direct mail, digital ads, phone and SMS campaigns.
One year of experience producing concise written communications on complex issues, including researching complex policy issues, analyzing and developing policy including, legislation, regulations, and municipal policies.
Knowledge and understanding of clean energy issues and the types of policies used to advance clean energy at the state level in both the legislative and regulatory arena as well as an understanding of energy issues facing low and middle income households and environmental justice communities.
Proficiency with standard office productivity software and equipment such as Microsoft Office programs, copiers, scanners, email programs, etc.
Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, online membership and email platform operations.

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.

Summary:

Woodwell Climate is seeking a Policy Analyst to develop and deliver timely, efficient, tailored policy research, analysis, and reporting in support of the organization’s policy agenda. As a member of the Government Relations team, the role will support the outreach and collaboration with partners and policy makers. Woodwell Climate is a top ranked independent climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. The key to Woodwell Climate’s success is the quality of its science and the ability to connect science to opportunities to influence policies and decisions.

Responsibilities:

Focus on supporting the development of federal climate services through congressional outreach and coalition building.
Monitor and engage in U.N. processes, including Loss and Damage Fund and adaptation issues.
Under the oversight of the External Affairs Manager:
Produce and contribute to science-policy briefs, scientific publications, and other project-related policy materials.
Lead and manage multiple climate policy projects, achieving day-to-day deliverables in order to keep projects on target.
Manage project schedule dates to meet or exceed scheduled milestones and project goals.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of relationships with external partners and policy partners.
Represent Woodwell Climate at relevant workshops, meetings, and conferences.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and a passion for working on climate issues.
Highly organized, attention to detail, results-oriented.
Exceptional written, editing, oral and presentation skills.
Ability to translate complex material into clear, engaging language for a variety of audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and other computer programs.
Ability to creatively find solutions to challenges.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Team player with leadership skills, abilities and desire to interact with people at all levels.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.

Our natural lands and open spaces are a lifeline to clean air, water, food and good health. These lands bring us together, inspire us and provide opportunities to recreate and recharge. The land trust community is a crucial component in this equation.

Since its founding in 1982, the Land Trust Alliance has catalyzed private land conservation across the country by providing land trusts with the education, best practices, advocacy and support necessary for long-term success.

The Alliance’s Eastern Division, in which the New England Program is housed, is a dedicated and collaborative team that shares a purpose to have an enduring impact on the planet and our communities. Our team values relationships – internal and external. We cultivate a culture of innovation and collaboration that allows us to respond to the most pressing needs of land trusts. We are trusted advisors, leaders, convenors, advocates, listeners and champions of land trusts. We lead with purpose, compassion, inclusion and a humble spirit, and we embrace an ethical commitment to the land and creating safe and accessible spaces for all.

As the heart of the land trust community, New England is home to more land trusts than any other region of the country. The Alliance’s New England Program is at an exciting moment of growth, positioned to expand its delivery of exceptional programming and support to further strengthen land trust capacity, advance equitable conservation outcomes and increase the sector’s impact.
Position summary

The New England Program Coordinator position offers a unique opportunity to provide program coordination and administrative assistance to help ensure the delivery of quality programs for the land trust community in New England. This position will help land trusts access technical expertise, trainings, grants and other services to ensure the success and sustainability of the land trust community. The program coordinator will support the New England program manager in coordinating and implementing the New England Advancing Conservation Excellence Program, with a focus on program delivery in Massachusetts. This program is a core element of the New England program and its objective is to foster best practices and strengthen organizations through training, mentoring and coaching, grants and other assistance. The coordinator will play an important role in building and maintaining relationships and effective partnerships with land trust members, state and regional associations of land trusts and landscape-level collaborations to advance our mutual goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide coordination and administrative support for program delivery to strengthen the land trust community in New England, with an emphasis on Massachusetts.

Assist with analyzing the needs of the land trust community and help develop strategies to meet those needs through a well-conceived program and associated services.

Compile data and information on land trust trends, risks, and opportunities as needed to inform program delivery.

Build and strengthen relationships with land trusts, state associations, partners, consultants and contractors in the region. This may include meeting with land trusts, planning programming in partnership with state associations and identifying new consultants.

Coordinate and, with support from others, provide general support to New England land trusts.

Respond to email inquiries, coordinate responses across various Alliance departments, foster peer-to-peer connections, draft articles for the monthly e-news, respond to information requests and share tools and resources.

Assist in planning and executing virtual, in-person and hybrid meetings. This includes scheduling, managing promotion, recruiting speakers, preparing agendas and handouts, coordinating meals, helping to facilitate, providing administrative support and instructor assistance, note taking, arranging travel logistics and coordinating evaluations that impact future delivery of programs.

Compile lists and data, manage outreach and invitations, summarize applications and provide support to New England land trusts applying for and receiving grant awards.

Work across departments to collaboratively support land trusts looking to advance community-centered conservation projects or embed diversity, equity and inclusion into their organizations.

Manage lists of members and program participants to improve service delivery to New England land trusts.

Assist with the preparation of grant proposals, fundraising meetings and donor and foundation reporting.

Participate in ad hoc internal teams or regional and divisional efforts related to communications, program planning and budget management.

Attend and assist with Rally: The National Land Conservation Conference put on by the Alliance in a different part of the country each year. Rally 2024 will be in Providence, R.I. Other sporadic travel may be required.

Required qualifications and attributes

At least three years of professional, nonprofit or mission-driven experience, with clearly demonstrated experience and skills related to the performance of the job responsibilities.

A desire to engage with and serve the land trust community with an exceptional customer service mindset.

An eagerness to bring flexibility, creativity and a sense of humor to a role that will enable our team to have a meaningful impact on land conservation.

Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to track and manage projects and tasks through to completion.

Ability to represent the Alliance in a variety of forums, with exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-conferencing software (e.g., Zoom and Teams). Experience with or demonstrated ability to become proficient at customer relationship management platforms such as Salesforce, accounting software such as NetSuite and grant tracking programs, such as Foundant.

Ability to thrive as a supporting member of an energetic and fast-moving team and work effectively without close daily supervision.

Ability to provide and receive feedback and to foster a culture of appreciation.

Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends or other non-traditional work hours, as needed.

Preferred qualifications and attributes:

Familiarity and experience with private land conservation practices, particularly with the New England or Massachusetts conservation community or nonprofit organizations.

Personal commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and experience with integrating these principles into a work or personal context.

Equitable relationship building experience, lived experience in, or a demonstrated track record working with Black, Indigenous or other communities of color, LGBTQIA+ people or people with disabilities.

Compensation

The budgeted salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000, commensurate with skills, years of experience, physical location, and unique background and qualifications of the candidate.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures company compliance with environmental, chemical, waste management, and permit regulations at various job sites in Virginia/North Carolina locations and project construction sites associated with Electric Transmission operational teams.
Share responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of work sites, to comply with regulatory and company Environmental, Health and Safety standards and procedures.
Communicate and prepare reports for submittal internally, externally, to governmental agencies and customers.
Support Dominion Energy and contracted staff, inspect, or assess, and provide recommendations regarding environmental compliance issues to personnel responsible for compliance tasks and management.
Provide environmental training to site personnel in handling of chemicals and waste materials, spill prevention, erosion, and sediment control and for other environmental compliance topics and requirements.

Qualifications / Education / Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Stormwater Management Inspector
Utility or Linear Construction Experience
VA DEQ certs, located in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford as well as the independent cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Manassas Park areas.
Understanding of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management, as it relates to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Ability to interpret and/or apply environmental requirements to company operations and translate regulatory regulations, permit, and plan requirements into compliance guidance.
Knowledge of related environmental regulations and applicable environmental requirements for multimedia environmental scope and permits.

Nice to Have Skill Sets

Understanding of other environmental regulations and requirements like Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Hazardous Waste and Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Superfund and Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC).
Offshore environmental training (Eastern Virginia/North Carolina only).
Other licenses/certifications: CESSWI, HAZWOPER 40, Certified Hazardous Materials Handler, International Society of Arborists, Lead/Asbestos, Pesticides.

The responsibilities of the Assistant Counsel-Environmental for PSEG Long Island include advising and representing PSEG Long Island, as agent for the Long Island Power Authority d/b/a LIPA on environmental compliance, due diligence, licensing, permitting, site remediation and cost recovery litigation issues. Additionally, the Assistant Counsel-Environmental will provide legal advice on proposed legislation and regulations, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement advocacy strategies. This role also includes assessing legal and business risks and recommending solutions and alternatives.

While this position will not entail direct management responsibilities over other employees, it will involve leading teams on projects as needed, including supervising the work of outside counsel and experts.
Job Responsibilities

Advising and representing PSEG Long Island, as agent for LIPA, in regulatory proceedings before the NYS Department of Public Service, the New York State Independent System Operator, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Providing legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations
Providing legal advice on emerging state policies and regulations to align the company’s strategies with state regulatory policies
Collaborating closely with PSEG Long Island business areas on state legislative and advocacy matters
Directly representing the company and managing outside counsel in regulatory proceedings

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in New York
5 to 10 years of relevant legal experience with a focus on environmental law and regulatory compliance

Required Competencies:

Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
Strong academic background
Integrity; Customer/Client focus
Ability to work independently and possess exceptional planning and organizational skills

Desired:

Prior representation of clients in the energy or utility sectors, whether as in-house counsel or at a major law firm preferred
Experience with federal and state environmental regulatory authorities
Ten (10) years of experience in environmental law
Academic background in science or engineering

The Joyce Foundation seeks a collaborative, strategic Program Officer with climate and clean energy policy expertise to manage its Climate Solutions grantmaking within the Environment Program. The position is located in Chicago and requires three days per week in the office. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the Foundation’s investments in state climate and clean energy policy and implementation in the Great Lakes region, with an initial focus on supporting an equitable transition to carbon-free electric power systems by 2040. The Program Officer will also work closely with the Program Director to develop recommendations for the Environment Program’s next strategic plan.

In addition to its grantmaking activities, the Foundation often convenes local, state, regional, and national thought leaders and climate policy experts to share ideas and identify new opportunities. The Program Officer will bring enthusiasm along with strong content knowledge of state climate and clean energy policy, including familiarity with environmental justice issues and equitable decarbonization strategies. The Program Officer will develop relationships with other donors, seeking joint opportunities for co-funding. The goal of these activities is to scale up the Foundation’s impact and support efforts to address the long-term environmental challenges that threaten the next generation in the Great Lakes region.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Execution

Implement the program’s current state policy strategy to put Great Lakes states on a path to achieve just, equitable, carbon-free electric power systems by 2040, including evaluating progress toward this goal using the program’s benchmarks.
Monitor the climate and clean energy policy fields by reading, attending meetings, and developing relationships to understand emerging issues, research, and the political and technological developments that affect the program;
Evaluate the potential policy opportunities and policy context, barriers to success, and capacities of prospective grantees;
Collaborate with other funders, current and prospective grantees, and other stakeholders, including advocates, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders; and
Proactively identify activities and projects that would advance the program strategy and support the Foundation’s overall mission.

Grantmaking and Oversight

Cultivate relationships with current and prospective grantees with an eye towards ensuring a diverse portfolio of grantees and partners that lead to projects grounded in and informed by the perspectives of people impacted by current energy policy;
Solicit proposals consistent with the program’s budget, strategy, and goals through a process of reviewing letters of inquiry, site visits and other meetings;
Use program criteria to evaluate proposals, prepare written recommendations, and make oral presentations at proposal review meetings and to the Board of Directors;
Support successful implementation of approved grants and monitor grants for fulï¬llment of contract requirements and legal compliance, including review of regular grant reports;
Help build the capacity of grantees, including by pursuing opportunities to build their professional networks, and seeking opportunities to connect them to other funders, policymakers, and the media; and
Manage the budget for the Climate Solutions portfolio.

Program Development & Strategic Planning

Develop a plan in collaboration with the Program Director to evaluate potential state climate policy opportunities in the Great Lakes region that would inform future program goals, objectives, and program benchmarks for measuring progress.
When the Foundation begins planning for the 2026-2031 strategy period, the Program Officer will work closely with the Program Director to review the Environment Program’s goals and strategies. The Environment Team will develop recommendations for the Board of Directors for the 2026-2031 Environment strategy that account for new potential policy opportunities to address climate change in the Great Lakes region and align with the Foundation’s overall mission. The Environment Team will also investigate opportunities for new strategies that advance both climate and water policy priorities.

External Relations

Collaborate closely with the External Affairs team to develop and deliver significant messages about the program, grantees, and grantee initiatives;
Represent the Foundation publicly at events and in partnerships in a manner consistent with our mission and values;
Use the Foundation’s convening ability to bring together groups of grantees, funding colleagues, policymakers, practitioners, community leaders, and others in support of program goals and shared learning; and

Develop and foster collegial relationships with other grant makers, prospective grantees, other non-profit organizations and policymakers in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Six or more years of professional work experience in a relevant content field, such as clean energy policy, energy affordability, climate advocacy, or environmental policy.
Experience creating, influencing or analyzing state clean energy policy is highly valued, along with a personal commitment to the environment.
Passion for the mission-driven sector and the role philanthropy can have in addressing some of society’s most challenging problems. Prior grantmaking or nonprofit experience preferred.
Demonstrated effectiveness in developing networks and productive working relationships with diverse constituencies, including community-based and environmental justice organizations, and a demonstrated commitment to racial equity in your work or volunteer experience.

Openness to new ideas and the ability to innovate and take risks in pursuit of high-impact solutions. Flexibility and a good sense of humor.
Proven analytical and strategic capabilities: the capacity to understand complex issues and organizations, and the ability to conceptualize, evaluate, manage, and implement strategies and projects.
Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to compose compelling internal and external documents for both experts and general audiences.
Bachelor’s degree or experiential learning equivalent required. An advanced degree is a plus but not required.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly, especially within the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000. Joyce provides a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; a retirement contribution; paid vacation and sick leave; and employer matching donations. The position is located in Chicago and requires three days per week in the office. If the selected candidate needs to relocate to Chicago, the Foundation will pay for reasonable relocation expenses.

Caterpillar is seeking an Environmental and Sustainability Corporate Counsel to join its Legal Team in Dallas, TX or Peoria, Illinois . The attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on environmental and sustainability matters across the company, domestic and international. This role works directly with Caterpillar’s Environmental and Sustainability teams globally, as well as other legal professionals and reports to the Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory Compliance and Sustainability. The successful applicant will serve as a trusted advisor to the business and regulatory teams at Caterpillar.

This position is an exciting opportunity for an environmental attorney that seeks a challenging and rewarding diverse environment with an organization with consistent financial performance and historical significance. Caterpillar offers solutions that help our customers build a better, more sustainable world!

What You Will Do:

Provide legal counsel and advice to the company on environmental and sustainability compliance and regulatory legal matters.
Advise Caterpillar’s Director of EHS as well as other EHS professionals and business unit attorneys on environmental matters and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
Provide environmental legal support for permitting, enforcement, and transactional matters, including M&A due diligence and environmental reviews of real estate transactions.
Monitor new or changing laws and maintain knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
Work with the Corporate Sustainability Team and business units to draft, review and negotiate environmental and sustainability aspects of legal agreements and supplier, dealer, and customer requests and to review communications and marketing materials.

What You Have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including business professionals, outside counsel and regulators; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams within legal and business units.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to work independently as well as in a team; able to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
Legal Function: Significant experience working on environmental matters and counseling (e.g. air, water, waste, etc.), including experience with environmental regulatory and transactional due diligence.

Degree and Experience Requirements:

J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Active Bar admission in any U.S. state and ability to practice as in-house counsel in Illinois
Must have considerable law firm and/or in-house experience in environmental and sustainability matters

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):
Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Salary Statement:

This position pays $53,222 annually. There is no adjustment for experience/education.

Role Overview:

This position serves as a hazardous waste compliance inspector. This position is responsible for providing technical and regulatory guidance to a variety of entities including the public, the regulated community, and other programs. Acts as a program expert in areas such as RCRA hazardous waste management and used oil regulations. Responsible for conducting routine field inspections.
A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Project Management: You will perform project management duties to ensure effective and timely management of programs, attending meetings, and responding to telephone calls, e-mails, etc., as required. You will be a technical point-of-contact for assigned programs conducting environmental assessments including, but not limited to, environmental media sampling, data analysis, technical writing, work plan and report preparation, technical reviews, etc.
Permits: You will research state and federal guidance, laws and regulations related to permits. As a permit writer you will be required to contact applicants to request additional information to process applications, when necessary. You will be required to respond to comments from applicants, defend permit terms and conditions, and interact with permittees to resolve permitting issues. In this position you will also attend and participate in public meetings and hearings regarding permit actions throughout Indiana and/or appear in legal appeals of permit actions.
Inspection: You will conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings, and cite appropriate violations of state and federal regulations. You will provide technical and regulatory guidance to the regulated community in their assigned geographic area.
Enforcement & Compliance: You will use all compliance and enforcement tools and resources available to ensure that regulated sources return to compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and standards in a timely manner.
Support Services: In this role you will work to support the various programs in your agency in multiple capacities such as performing technical analysis, testing, risk assessment, and GIS Analysis:
Sampling: Assist with the preparation of sampling and analysis work plans. Conduct field work as necessary following agency/section Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned sites; provide oversight of key events as necessary to ensure accurate technical decisions are made.
Technical Analysis & Testing: You will conduct technical analysis using modeling techniques and tools to assess the impacts of sources to meet state and national regulations. You may need to perform repair and maintenance of the monitoring equipment. Calibrate and audit field monitoring equipment and assist in implementing monitoring changes.
Outreach Coordination: You will have to communicate effectively with responsible parties, consultants, and/or their representatives, affected stakeholders, and interested parties such as citizens, public officials, and interest groups in a courteous and professional manner regarding permits, laws, questions, and program-related inquiries.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. .
What You’ll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or a related field.
At least two (2) years of experience in an environmental or environmental public health field.
Broad knowledge of theories, environmental protection principles and practices, specialty area, and program area.
Thorough knowledge of chemistry, biology, hydrology, mathematics, engineering, and other environmental sciences as they relate to program area.
Thorough knowledge of soil, water, air sampling, laboratory analysis and interpretation as it relates to program area.
Ability to conduct surveys, inspections and investigations of facilities and sites, review projects/situations, read plans, interpret findings, and make recommendations.
Ability to prepare documents for administrative and regulatory action.
Excellent research and writing skills for preparing accurate, precise, clear, and thorough reports.
Ability to effectively interact and orally communicate with parties with diverse levels of environmental expertise particularly for purposes of meetings, hearings, and negotiating critically sensitive issues.
Ability to interpret and apply legal terminology and practices, and the ability to apply these in a variety of conditions and situations.