Job Tag: Law/Policy

Position Summary:
This role is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to ensure environmental compliance relative to operations. Researches and assesses facility operations for regulatory applicability, including in air, water, soil, and waste. This position is based in Sheboygan Falls, WI, and will primarily focus on the Sheboygan Falls location with the expectation to work with satellite global locations to ensure environmental compliance at those facilities as well.

Specific Responsibilities:
*Manage Sheboygan Falls, WI, environmental compliance at the federal, state, and local level in air, water, soil, and waste.
*Advise on Bemis global location environmental compliance, pulling in outside expertise as needed.
*Inspect industrial facilities and programs in order to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
*Develop site-specific protocols, such as spill contingency plans and methods for loading and transporting waste.
*Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
*Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
*Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
*Provide support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.
*Support data collection for environmental compliance and for sustainability metrics.
*Recommend systemization and simplification opportunities for data collection, documentation, and auditing.
*Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them.
*Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.
*Develop and present environmental compliance training.
*Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.
*Communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to our customers, our community, the public, government, and other external sources.
*Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
*Flexible and willing to support diverse projects as needed.
*Work with Corporate Safety Manager as needed on projects with environmental and safety needs.
*Travel <10%

Skills & Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or environmental science or a related field or sufficient relevant experience.
*5+ years experience in environmental compliance, including facility environmental permitting and auditing.
*Preferred: experience with compliance in a manufacturing setting.
*Preferred: multi-site and global experience.
*Preferred: experience with environmental management systems.
*Self-starter attitude.
*Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills.
*Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
*Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is accepting applications for a professional staff member to join the majority staff to cover energy production on federal lands and in federal waters, including but not limited to oil and gas, renewables, mining and revenue sharing. Extensive experience working on these issues and familiarity with related provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Energy Act of 2020 preferred. This position requires experience in these policy areas, a strong attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and knowledge of the legislative process. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and one writing sample to se***************@********te.gov indicating the job referral number 229970 in the subject line.

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is hiring a Government Affairs Manager to join our team in New Mexico. Working under the direction of the Government Affairs Director, the Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for leading WRA’s legislative, regulatory, and administrative advocacy efforts in New Mexico. This position will involve working closely with WRA’s program and marketing and communications staff to advance innovative legislative and administrative policy solutions critical to addressing the state’s most pressing conservation challenges. The Government Affairs Manager will focus on advancing climate and conservation policies across WRA’s three program areas. Candidates should be highly motivated strategic thinkers who possesses sound judgment, strong decision-making skills, and political acumen. This is a great opportunity to help build WRA’s work in New Mexico as we drive evidence-based solutions to the climate crisis.

About Western Resource Advocates

WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for progress—one that advances communities while protecting biodiversity.

Our team of policy experts, scientists, economists, and attorneys has a 30-year history of working where decisions are made, sweating the details, creating evidence-based solutions, and holding decision makers accountable. This on the ground work with policymakers and other advocates advances clean energy, protects air, land, water, and wildlife—and sustains the lives and livelihoods of the West.

Location

The position can work remotely from the Albuquerque or Santa Fe area, from WRA’s Santa Fe office, or a hybrid remote and in-office setting.

Responsibilities And Activities

Work collaboratively with WRA’s program and communications staff to develop and implement public policy advocacy efforts with legislative and administrative decision makers in the state
Coordinate with WRA’s policy and marketing and communications staff to craft communications strategies and messaging that accurately and persuasively conveys WRA’s advocacy positions to stakeholders and decision makers
Assist with building and maintaining relationships with elected leaders and other decision-makers, and serve as a liaison between them and WRA staff
Assisting with identifying and managing effective coalitions of diverse partners in the region to advance WRA’s priorities
In coordination with program staff, read and analyze the potential impact of proposed legislation and administrative policies
Support the identification, recruitment, and organization of a diverse group of opinion leaders in the state to engage with decision-makers in support of WRA’s policies and positions
Effectively communicate complex policy concepts to a diverse set of audiences
Monitor and track relevant state and local policies, rules, and regulations
Frequent travel to state capital during legislative session

Required Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position, will be considered. For example, the requisite expereince, knowledge, skills, and abilities would include:

A minimum of 4-years proven experience developing and executing strategic government affairs, external affairs, communications, and/or advocacy campaigns
Understanding of, and familiarity with, local state politics and policy makers, especially as they relate to conservation and climate change policies
Experience building and maintaining relationships with decision makers to advance WRA’s policy objectives
Experience building coalitions with a diverse group of stakeholders to advance WRA’s public policy objectives
Comfort and skill in communicating with a variety of constituencies and audiences
Ability to apply communication skills to persuade, influence or lead others on complex subjects
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and followâ€through
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to travel within WRA’s seven-state region to attend retreats and other events.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and knowledge centering equity in policy development
Existing relationships with decision makers and influencers in WRA’s region

Who We Are: Friends of the Earth (FOE) is a national not-for-profit environmental organization driven by passion for a healthier and more just world. We push for the bold reforms that are needed. It’s an approach that has worked for five decades to produce important victories that help protect our planet and its people. We’re part of Friends of the Earth International, a federation of groups working in more than 70 countries on today’s most urgent environmental and social issues.   

To accomplish our mission, Friends of the Earth is working at the nexus of environmental protection, economic policy, and social justice to fundamentally transform the way our country and the world value people and the environment. 

Friends of the Earth’s Oceans and Vessels program works at the national and international level to initiate a sea change in the way shipping and other ocean polluters and their pollution streams are regulated.   

What We Are Looking For: Are you a seasoned campaigner with strong organizing, leadership, and communication skills? Are you looking to contribute to successful campaigns and push them even further? Are you passionate about collaboratively designing and implementing strategic campaigns to improve the regulatory structure surrounding maritime transport to ensure adequate protection of the air, water, and people from shipping pollution with a focus on the Arctic, Northwest, and eventually Pacific Island regions? Do you have the desire to work with allies to protect coastal communities and marine life from harmful vessel air pollution, greenhouse gases, and the sewage, oil and other waste pollutants discharged from cruise ships, cargo ships, oil tankers, and ferries?

If so, this is the position for you. We want you to succeed, and we want to pay you a competitive wage that is in line with your experience. The salary range for this full-time remote role is $71,000-$79,000. This position is part of the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) at Friends of the Earth.

Who You Are: 

Transformational and Authentic Leader: Lead and facilitate a coalition of environmental and other progressive stakeholders to promote communication and coordinate actions that advance campaign goals and objectives. Develop expertise on both domestic and international policy and practice relating to national and international shipping and ocean pollution. Conduct research and analysis to develop reports and articles, factsheets, web content and other campaign materials on ocean health and the shipping industry to educate allies, opinion leaders, policymakers, the press, and the public.

Relationship Builder: Engage and train student leaders and activists and supervise interns. Coordinate and collaborate with a wide variety of allies (environmental, environmental justice, native, fishing, consumer, faith-based, labor, parents, women’s, social justice, public health, etc.). Represent Friends of the Earth in media interviews and at public events to support campaign objectives and reach key audiences.

Team Player with a Collaborative Mindset: Develop, lead, and implement strategic campaign plans (including research, advocacy, outreach, public education, online and offline organizing, traditional and social media, press monitoring and outreach, narrative development and markets and policy advocacy) in conjunction with the Oceans & Vessels Program Director, Deputy Director, Communications team, and other stakeholders. Work with the Oceans & Vessels Program Director, Deputy Director, and Development department to develop and implement a fundraising plan, foundation proposals and membership materials; cultivate relationships with donors and foundations.

 Required Qualifications:   

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least five (5) years of experience in policy advocacy (not necessarily environmental), organizing or legislative work at the federal or state level.  
Successful campaign experience and proven ability to help design and implement advocacy campaign strategies and organize online and offline. 

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire trust and respect among colleagues and external partners. 
Fundraising experience including writing and securing foundation grants. 

Ability to travel as needed. 

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, and basic Microsoft programs. 
All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. FoE does not sponsor any employment related visas. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge and understanding of legislative and executive branch processes and a strategic approach to both policy and politics. 

Ability to balance and successfully complete a wide range of campaign activities including advocacy, public speaking, policy development, research, communications, project management and fundraising. 

Excellent oral and written communication skills and comfort presenting material to a wide range of audiences, including the public, the press, businesses, and government officials. The ability to produce clear, concise, persuasive, and powerful writing on tight deadlines. 
Excellent decision-making skills, time management, networking skills, demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and creativity. 
Ability to work with remote staff and supervisors. 

As an Environmental & Energy Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the environmental and energy program at the Flagstaff factory to ensure compliance through monitoring, measuring, analyzing, reporting and management of permits. You will partner with internal and external sustainability experts to identify improvement opportunities aligned with Nestlé’s Net Zero by 2050 strategy. To attain this sustainability strategy, you will champion measures to reduce waste and minimize environmental impact while increasing efficiency. You will identify, develop, justify and oversee improvement projects to ensure environmental compliance and align with company goals.

Maintain ISO 14001 certification and continuously improve the environmental management system for the factory
Oversee the management of waste in compliance with Zero Waste to Landfill guidelines
Complete timely permit renewals or changes for air, water, wastewater, stormwater, and any other environmental regulatory requirements
Complete timely external compliance reporting for air, water, wastewater, stormwater, and any other environmental regulatory requirements
Complete timely internal compliance reporting for Energy, Environmental and Sustainability requirements
Review and process monthly invoices for energy, water and waste
Administer waste disposal contracts (waste slurry, sludge, solid waste, hazardous waste, recyclables, etc.) and maintain relationships with service providers
Chair Environmental Committee to ensure compliance and efficiency of utilities including steam, compressed air, HVAC, water treatment program (potable, boilers, cooling towers), wastewater, etc.
Develop and justify capital projects to support energy and environmental improvements that are aligned with improving compliance and achieving Net Zero by 2050
Coordinate and align factory team with divisional Environmental and Energy team on strategic goals, priorities and measures

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline
2+ years of experience leading environmental and energy programs in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

Across eight offices and hundreds of sites across North America, the team at EDP Renewables is re-writing the business of renewables. From creating a more inclusive, shared, and greener world to implementing 21st-century technologies spanning wind, solar, storage, distributed generation, and hydrogen, we’re at the center of the clean energy transition. Powered by our slogan of “We Choose Earthâ€, we believe sustainability and creating resilience apply to the energy grid and how we empower our award-winning team.
Role Overview:

The Regulatory Environmental Lead Expert oversees the preparation of federal, state, and local environmental documents, and ensures that the environmental permitting of EDPR NA’s projects meets the company’s internal standards and pertinent regulatory requirements as well as provides strategic direction to the company regarding environmental matters.

What You Will Be Doing:

Directs or advises Project Developers, Project Managers, Civil Engineers, and others regarding the execution of environmental permitting strategies for EDPR’s projects from planning phases through implementation.
Prepares project permitting budgets, investment analysis memos, and executive committee proposals for decisions including relevant financial impact estimates
Advises, provides training, and provides peer review for environmental affairs colleagues including the sharing of tools and techniques as appropriate
Assists with the preparation of NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) and state environmental documents, including EISs, EAs, and other federal, state, and local environmental permits as needed
Prepares and peer-reviews drafts of permit applications, studies, scopes of work, and reports for environmental permitting and studies
Advises on strategic environmental affairs and corporate policy direction
Uses demonstrated experience to anticipate and prevent Environmental “hindrancesâ€ to the development processes.
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of Environmental policies, regulations compliance requirements, and the relationship of the requirements with facility development.
Develop project-specific scope and schedule documentation to define the Environmental work activities required for the successful development of new projects.
Tracks emerging issues, regulations, and policy issues. Organizes and/or assists in the maintenance of required Environmental record-keeping for the facilities.
Provides Environmental oversight during various types of activities including interface with regulatory personnel.
Supervises the work of project environmental consultants, manages contract execution, manages project permitting schedules and budgets, and ensures the quality of documents.
Leads agency meetings and preparatory strategy meetings with critical internal and external stakeholders.
Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships with key allies, stakeholders, and regulators to advance projects.
Provides training and guidance to EDPR staff regarding environmental affairs, permitting, and siting
Makes recommendations regarding internal standards for environmental, biodiversity, and sustainability projects and mitigation measures
Responds to internal environmental-related inquiries in support of Power Purchase Agreement bids, project financing, and third-party due diligence
Assists with the development and implementation of an Environmental Management System
Represents EDPR in the renewable energy industry and non-governmental organization (NGO) collaborations, initiatives, and forums regarding wildlife policy and siting issues (e.g., REWI, EWAC, ACP, SEIA)
Maintains a robust national network of consultants, contractors, and industry allies to advance EDPR permitting and compliance strategies.
Serves as lead negotiator in permitting efforts
Manages legal counsel in an effort to address compliance and regulatory issues

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Direct Reports:

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Expenses:

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Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred
8 + years of demonstrated experience and success in permitting energy projects in diverse regulatory environments
Thorough knowledge of environmental requirements for renewable energy projects.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including first-rate drafting and editing abilities
Ability to quickly gain a working knowledge of key and emerging issues in renewable energy siting and permitting
Demonstrated experience in negotiating with local, state, and federal regulators.
Successful track record in supporting Environmental compliance at multiple facilities/regions within multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
Very strong collaboration, communication (both oral and written), and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work cooperatively with regulatory agencies.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete them within specified timeframes.

L4GG is looking for a self-motivated and passionate staff attorney to expand its growing Climate Change and Environmental Justice (CCEJ) Program impact fighting for climate justice and addressing climate change. The Staff Attorney, Environmental Justice will support our efforts to assist local and state governments in switching to renewable energy and will help provide direct legal assistance to communities that have been directly impacted by climate change and/or who face environmental injustice issues. This position will report to the Director of the Climate Change and Environmental Justice Program and will work closely with the Director of Pro Bono Initiatives and the CCEJ Program Coordinator. Specifically, this person will assist the Director of the CCEJ Program to run the Program’s Climate and Environmental Justice Initiative and help to manage L4GG’s first in the nation Decarbonization and Climate Resilience Funding Clinic (The Clinic), working on policy initiatives and direct services to communities to help leverage historic federal funding to implement clean energy, climate resilience, access to clean drinking water, impacts to wetlands, and environmental justice projects in areas that are most vulnerable to climate change. The Clinic currently represents clients across the nation, including in Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, Illinois, and Guam. This position will involve researching, drafting, and reviewing applicable laws in connection with representing clients in the Clinic to promote clean energy, climate justice, and access to clean, affordable drinking water, protection of wetlands and water resources, managing teams of pro bono attorneys and handling case management to provide top flight service to our community clients, reviewing legal resources prepared by L4GG volunteers, working with the Director of Bono Initiatives to manage and direct volunteers, and working directly with the Director to help support the overall CCEJ Program.

The person who succeeds in this role will have experience: a) designing and implementing attorney training, b) researching new areas of cutting-edge law and policy related to clean energy, climate resilience, and water issues, c) managing teams of pro bono attorneys, d) handling case management and legal strategies in coordination with expert attorneys and community clients; e) working directly with frontline communities; f) working with renewable energy, climate resilience, and/or water projects, including projects like community solar, and g) relevant state-level energy policies. The ideal candidate will have the ability to quickly learn and manage digital tools and new state level energy policies, initiative and flexibility to help us build out the program, and an aptitude for working well in start-up environments. This is an opportunity for an experienced person to play a key role in a dynamic start-up nonprofit.

Specific Job Responsibilities include:

Environmental Lawyering (60%):
Provide support to the existing Clinic clients, including managing legal teams to provide legal resources and guidance to Funding Clinic clients and helping them identify the tools, funding, and options available to help them implement ambitious decarbonization and climate resilience projects.
Research on relevant laws relating to clean energy and clean water projects in the applicable jurisdiction.
Support L4GG’s initiative to provide legal guidance surrounding grant eligibility, opportunities, and/or other legal funding restrictions that have arisen out of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act to our Clinic clients, in coordination with CCEJ’s Clean Energy Staff Attorney and the Director.
Coordinate with our coalition partners to share resources to other similarly situated communities.
Manage attorney teams and work closely with the CCEJ Program Coordinator on client interviews and intake as the Clinic expands.
Work with the CCEJ Program Coordinator to help create systems to scale the impact of our client work, sharing legal resources with other similarly-situated communities.
Work with grassroots partner organizations to directly assist vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. Examples include:
Working with Indiana Conference of the NAACP to ensure the equitable rollout of EV Infrastructure;
Working with the Florida Food Policy Center to help build out legal protocols for disaster response and climate resilience
Working with a nonprofit in Guam to help establish energy democracy and allow for more self-sustainability to plan for future climate disasters..
Support L4GG’s future work with Great Lakes Environmental Law Center (GLELC) and other coalition partners to ensure access to clean, affordable drinking water in Michigan for all communities.
Coordinate with Director, Pro Bono Initiatives to manage pro bono attorneys in climate change research and analysis.
Environmental Policy Advocacy (40%):
Closely follow and track changes in relevant environmental policies and case law, including USSC decisions and state policies that impact protections of wetlands and waters, including under the Clean Water Act in addition to others.
Draft research products combining research from our pro bono partners with your own legal and policy analyses, conducting additional legal research as necessary.
Work in coalition with diverse groups including national policy groups, state and local, grassroots and community organizations, and our community of attorney advocates in order to achieve our shared goals. Serve as a legal/policy expert in coalitions with external partners on issues of environmental justice and community engagement policy.
Advance L4GG’s administrative and legislative advocacy on climate change by providing legal analysis and technical assistance to L4GG Policy and Communications staff; government officials and staff; the media; organizers; and advocates and attorneys nationwide. Provide support to other staff on issues of subject-matter expertise.
Coordinate with our communications and development team to amplify our work and support fundraising efforts to further expand the program.
Other duties as assigned, which could include some scheduling and case management and management of the CCEJ Program Coordinator’s work to support the Clinic.

REQUIREMENTS:

J.D. from an accredited law school
5+ years practicing law and experience in environmental justice, energy, water,/or climate law and policy.
Excellent analytical, research, writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to our organization’s mission and a desire to fight for climate justice for all.
Ability to work independently
Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
Strong work ethic, robust problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.
Access to a quiet workspace (home office or other space) with high-speed internet and the ability to take calls and/or video conferences during work hours.
Exceptional technology comfort and competence including willingness to embrace new tools and self-train using provided resources as needed
Project management skills, including the ability to marshal resources and information from diverse staff spanning departments and geographies
Strong customer service orientation and experience partnering with colleagues virtually
Flexibility in adapting to the needs of a fast-paced national organization

Desired qualifications include:

Experience in state-level policy
Working understanding of the interplay between local, state, and federal government.
Experience working in a regulatory agency at the state or federal level.
Experience working with marginalized communities affected by environmental, energy, and water policy.
Technical or legal editing experience, such as law review or another legal journal.
Demonstrated experiences in published legal writing, such as having published a law review article, a legal research paper, or a report.
Demonstrated ability to apply legal or other training to legislative analysis.

This position is administered by the University of Hawai’i Sea Grant College Program on behalf of the Hawai’i Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (CCMAC). CCMAC was identified as the lead agency on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. CCMAC is the coordinating body on climate action in the State. CCMAC recognizes the urgency of climate threats and the need to act quickly. It promotes ambitious, climate-neutral, culturally responsive strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation in a manner that is CLEAN, EQUITABLE, & RESILIENT.

Hawai’i leads by example in mitigating climate change. Through the Senate Concurrent Resolution 44 SD1 HD1, Hawai’i recognized that the climate crisis endangers the health, safety, and welfare of the people; and that preemptive and protective action is needed. The resolution requested statewide entities to pursue climate mitigation and adaption efforts and endorsed “a statewide commitment to a just transition toward a decarbonized economy…â€. Hawai’i also set an economy-wide net negative target by 2045, which means that the State is committed “to sequester more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than emitted within the State as quickly as practicable, but no later than 2045â€. The development of a decarbonization strategy led by the Hawai’i State Energy Office is underway and represents a unique opportunity for the state to further define and implement its next steps to achieve the net-zero target.

To achieve this result, this project aims to address climate change measures within the state of Hawai’i by supporting and coordinating the various participating agencies and specifically addressing underserved communities. The state has recognized that the climate crisis endangers the health, safety, and welfare of the people, and that preemptive and protective action is needed. Hawai’i also set an economy-wide net negative target by 2045 in which, the state has agreed to sequester more greenhouse gasses (GHG) than it produces.

Working in collaboration with a number of state and county government agencies and committees, the project will provide transparency and accountability through outreach opportunities (i.e. community gatherings and events) and encourage community engagement throughout the project timeline. Additionally, the project will provide foundational support in coordinating tasks and groups, tracking and budgeting progress, and supporting the CCMAC Coordinator in developing the Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) and Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP).

Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities and primary functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

Research: Conducts climate, environmental and social justice research to identify definitions and actions to mitigate injustices. Performs program planning, monitoring, and analysis. Manages and monitors climate justice project implementation and strategies to improve equity across the state.
Data Management: Create and manage the development of a GIS mapping tool that incorporates multiple datasets. Oversees data management and user interface.
Outreach: Plans and coordinates program activities, events, campaigns, outreach, and informational materials. Travels to events and meetings. Conducts related trainings and outreach for partners to support climate justice efforts.
Recommendations: Researches and reviews recommendations made by the scientific community, and creates recommendations for environmental justice actions at the policy and practitioner level.
Evaluation: Conducts and coordinates the accurate representation of disadvantaged and underserved populations. Develops and manages analysis and assessment plans for environmental goals.
Writes and edits proposals, technical reports, and climate justice planning documents. Develops fact sheets and other written materials.
Develops annual workplans and reports on activities, accomplishments and impacts; attends and participates in Hawai’i Sea Grant quarterly faculty and staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing, with major work in Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Social Science, Social Work, Communications, Climatology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Justice or related fields.
Working knowledge of GIS mapping, data management, climate change and environmental justice.
Knowledge of research methodology, including data collection, analysis, and reporting; budgeting and accounting practices and principles.
Knowledge of county and state vulnerability and equity mapping efforts.
Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
Proficient in ARC GIS and database management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to meet changing priorities and responsibilities and complete assignments on a timely basis.
Ability to work with diverse user groups, cultures, and personalities.
Must possess an understanding of the social and cultural environment of the locality.
Ability to be a positive team player.
Ability to remain resilient under varying circumstances while effectively meeting deadlines.
Ability to be flexible with changing aspects and needs of job.
Ability to use GPS devices.
Facility in the techniques of the relevant field.
Accuracy, alertness, and adaptability.

Desirable Qualifications

Understanding of the climate change impacts, policies, justice, and other issues of Hawai‘i. Experience with social justice.
Experience working with multicultural stakeholders.
Working knowledge of methods to develop, present and monitor grants.

Rewiring America is the leading electrification nonprofit, focused on electrifying our homes, businesses, and communities. We develop accessible, actionable data and tools, and build coalitions and partnerships to make going electric easier for households and communities. Rewiring America helps Americans save money, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy workforce. We believe in an abundant, flourishing, climate-safe future, and know that, together, we can realize one.
Position Summary

As Rewiring America undergoes rapid expansion, we seek an entrepreneurial Head of Policy to join our Leadership Team. Reporting to the Head of Market Transformation, you will shape and execute our federal, state and local policy and regulatory strategies, integrating our policy strategy into the broader organizational strategy, and collaborating with partner organizations nationwide. Your role will involve creating awareness, cultivating community support, and integrating market insights with innovative, equity-driven policy solutions. You’ll lead the development of materials for lawmakers, advocates, the public, and the media to drive our campaigns and enhance Rewiring America’s position as a prominent national policy leader.
What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a dynamic leader who shares our unwavering commitment to a clean, equitable energy future. With a proven track record in policy innovation, your role is to build strong coalitions and achieve critical policy objectives. You excel in crafting creative policies, navigating complex political landscapes, and swiftly enacting change that truly matters.

As the Head of Policy, you will:

Develop and drive our federal, state and local policy agenda, focusing on equity, system transformation, opportunities to scale and deliver measurable impact to support our approach to electrification.
Defend and ensure smooth implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to further our mission.
Build enthusiasm for our policy agenda and approach in the donor community.
Identify and prioritize policy opportunities, shaping our positions and messaging.
Build robust relationships with policymakers and diverse stakeholders by expanding our network to advocate and advance our objectives.
Draft influential materials to support our campaigns and engage with policy influencers and climate, energy and housing advocates.
Represent Rewiring America in public forums, meetings, and events to promote our electrification goals and approach.
Convene coalition partners and strengthen strategic coordination and message cohesion.
Identify new partners to accelerate action and leverage resources.
In partnership with the Policy Team and the Leadership Team, establish OKRs to measure the impact and effectiveness of our policy efforts and regularly report on the progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Organizational and Team Management:

Contribute to Rewiring America’s overall strategy, financial health, and inclusive culture as a Leadership Team member.

Manage the policy budget efficiently, supporting fundraising efforts.
Manage, support, and grow Rewiring America’s stellar policy team by establishing objectives, providing organizational context, communicating clear expectations, providing feedback, and fostering professional development.
Develop tracking systems and produce reports to inform strategies and enhance results.
Provide routine reports to advisors and committees, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Requirements

Who You Are

We are seeking a Head of Policy who is passionate about our vision, demonstrates a proven track record in policy success, and excels at coalition-building and fundraising. You are creative, politically astute, and capable of driving swift and meaningful policy changes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and inspire confidence, trust, and ambition. Your collegial, collaborative style enhances our work, and you embody excellence and integrity in all that you do.

Core Qualifications:

Strong commitment to Rewiring America’s mission.
Over 10 years of progressive policy experience.
Expertise in drafting climate, energy, housing, environmental justice, or related policies, leading campaigns, and building successful teams.
Exceptional leadership skills, including experience in organizational leadership and a track record of relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
Outstanding communication skills, translating complex policy nuance into accessible and actionable narratives.
Deep understanding of how to work with market, energy, climate, and consumer data to advance policy goals.
Ability to manage a growing team and set high-performance expectations.
Highly collaborative work style, operating as a thought partner to the Leadership Team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in policy, law, or climate science.
Experience in building electrification, renewable energy, utility regulation, infrastructure, housing, or financing.
Recent legislative or executive branch leadership experience.
Entrepreneurial drive with startup experience.

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.

NRDC is seeking a Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Policy Fellow to work with the Climate & Clean Energy Program team in our Washington, D.C. or New York office.

Position Summary

The HFCs Policy Fellow will support NRDC’s Non-CO2 Climate Pollution Reduction Advocate to execute NRDC’s domestic and international strategy for the successful implementation of the global phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a powerful class of non-CO2 greenhouse gases. The HFCs Policy Fellow will also support inquiries into opportunities to address other non-CO2 greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide (a large and uncontrolled source of emissions) as well as other fluorinated highly potent greenhouse gases such as sulfur hexafluoride and perfluorocarbons.

This is a two-year fellowship ending on September 26, 2025.
Responsibilities

The Policy Fellow will support NRDC’s domestic and international strategy to implement and accelerate the global phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). This person will work under the guidance of the Non-CO2 Climate Pollution Reduction Advocate and the Technical Director for Industry and Emerging Technologies to do the following:

In the United States:

At the federal level, assist in engaging with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on regulatory actions to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs; reduce demand for HFCs in new equipment; and better manage HFCs from the existing installed base of HFC-using equipment.
At the state level, assist in engaging with stakeholders to champion updated building codes for climate-friendly HFC alternatives.
In coordination with NRDC’s agriculture team, help assess the opportunity for NRDC to engage on nitrous oxide and other non-CO2 greenhouse gases and identify the path forward.
Assist in identifying and pursuing new opportunities to support and accelerate the global phasedown of HFCs, including through coalition-building, thought leadership, strategic communications, and research and analysis to fill information gaps.
Support assessments of climate-friendly alternatives to HFCs in a variety of sectors.
Support NRDC representatives at various fora, help convene experts, and organize side-events.

Qualifications

Required

Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values and passion for advocating for the public interest.
2-5 years of working experience in policy advocacy and/or a related technical field required.
A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline(s) including public policy, law, engineering or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience engaging in policy advocacy.
Familiarity with HFCs, nitrous oxide or other non-CO2 greenhouse gases.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze scientific, legal, and policy matters for advocacy purposes.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Flexibility to travel 5-10% annually.

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to identify, and pursue, research and analysis to fill information gaps in order to enhance advocacy.
Experience engaging with industry, U.S. federal and/or state environmental protection agencies, and other NGOs.
Experience in federal and/or international advocacy.
Familiarity with international environmental treaty forums such as the Montreal Protocol.