Environmental Justice in the Energy Transition Legal Fellow

The Environmental and Natural Resources Law & Policy Program (ENRLP) of Stanford Law School and the Climate and Energy Policy Program (CEPP) of Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment invite applications for an Environmental Justice in the Energy Transition (EJET) Legal Fellow. The EJET Fellow will join the thriving community in the Stanford Law School, reporting to the ENRLP Director, and will work primarily with the leaders of CEPP at the Woods Institute within the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.

This full-time fellowship is crafted for early-career attorneys with a strong interest in the implications of climate and energy policy design and implementation for environmental justice, energy affordability, and climate resilience during the transition to a decarbonized energy system. It offers a hands-on opportunity to apply your legal skills and expertise to address active climate and energy policy challenges in California and beyond. This work will build on Stanford’s track record of policy engagement on these issues and deepen partnerships with policy stakeholders.

The Fellow will lead legal and policy analysis to support constructive solutions to (1) the changing need for refinery infrastructure in a context of transportation electrification, (2) the impacts of refineries operations and their unfunded closure and cleanup costs on neighboring communities, (3) the need for options for planned phasedown of legacy downstream oil infrastructure and redevelopment of sites currently occupied by the industry. The fellow will play a key role in a team with chemical engineers, energy system modelers and other attorneys in developing policy solutions.

The Fellow will also play a lead role in organizing and implementing a multidisciplinary EJET Policy Practicum in spring quarter of Stanford’s academic year (April to June 2024) that creates opportunities for Stanford undergraduate, graduate, and law students to conduct rigorous and timely analysis in support of the objectives outlined above. The Fellow will also engage with external policy partners and practicum “clientsâ€ to ensure that products are maximally relevant to active policy processes, engaging directly in such processes when appropriate.

Fellowship applicants should have:

· A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school (with membership in the California bar strongly preferred)

· Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and editing abilities, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and a collaborative spirit

· A commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace and a track record of community engagement and service.

· Strong organizational/management skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and aptitude for working with students and diverse policy stakeholders

· Sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards in serving as a trusted source for evidence-based analysis and policy engagement.

This position is for a one-year fixed term, with possible extension for a second year subject to funding availability. Salary is based on a formula that is competitive with similar positions, and Stanford provides a generous benefits package.

Carbon Management Program Associate

A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, the Great Plains Institute (GPI) is accelerating the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for the benefit of people, the economy, and the environment. Increased demand for GPI’s unique blend of energy expertise and consensus-derived solutions has driven organizational and programmatic growth. With headquarters in Minnesota, GPI’s operations are national in scope while retaining a core competency in the Midcontinent region. GPI is powered by more than 50 professionals and is supported by some of the nation’s most respected philanthropies.

THIS POSITION

The Carbon Management Program Associate (the Associate) will focus on supporting the advancement of industrial decarbonization through our existing portfolio of work, principally within the Industrial Innovation Initiative, and States Deployment Inistiative. Additionally, the Associate will work to educate our growing network of stakeholders on the regulatory and policy landscape for industrial decarbonization. This will involve developing educational materials, assisting in analytical efforts, and convening relevant stakeholders to support technology deployment and policy implementation. The Associate will support staff, contractors, and Initiative participants collectively to enhance their understanding of the necessary technologies, policies, and market levers to achieve industrial decarbonization by midcentury.

The Associate will be expected to work both independently and with colleagues on projects. The successful candidate will be able to complete various work elements from conception to completion in a timely manner and follow directions that may be detailed or minimal. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively and constructively with project participants from diverse backgrounds, interests and points of view; exercise good judgment in a variety of situations; maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities; utilize effective methods for time management and prioritization of tasks; and possess the ability to identify and address urgent and important needs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Hours may be flexible and are typically Monday through Friday during the business day; some nights and weekends may be required. Some travel will also be required.

JOB DUTIES:

Provide research, communications, and analytical support and collaborate on other work with the Carbon Management Team, including:

(75%) Project Assistance. This position will primarily support the Industrial Innovation Initiative in the following ways:

Assist in developing and executing, alongside the Industrial Innovation Initiative Project Manager, and other GPI staff and consultants, a detailed strategy for effective policy development and advocacy for industrial decarbonization, including synergies with other projects in GPI’s Carbon Management program.
Work with GPI and external colleagues to inform relevant analyses that drive the conversation around industrial decarbonization for impact in policy, communications, and advocacy work;
Track and research federal and state policies and programs related to industrial decarbonization;
Create project-related content, including a monthly newsletter, blog posts, issue briefs/factsheets, press releases, social media posts, messaging guidance, and other materials;
Recruit, develop, and maintain robust relationships with project participants;
Participate in weekly Carbon Management and project-related staff calls;
Manage administrative details of applicable grants, in coordination with the Carbon Management Operations Coordinator;

(25%) Provide assistance to the Vice President of Carbon Management

Provide direct administrative support (schedule meetings, communicating with project participants and other stakeholders, organizing materials, etc.) for the Vice President of Carbon Management
Coordinate meetings with internal and external partners, including scheduling, agenda development, taking and organizing meeting notes, preparing materials, and ensuring follow-ups are carried through;

Other programmatic support when needed. Provide other programmatic assistance as needed or requested by the Senior Program Manager, Industrial Decarbonization Manager or Vice President of the Carbon Management program.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant proven skills and experience.
Knowledge of, or prior experience with, climate, energy and/or environmental issues a plus.
Ability to translate and communicate complex scientific, technological, economic, and policy issues to diverse lay audiences.
Good research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Experience, professional or otherwise working on a diverse team and developing and maintaining relationships.
High attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Excellent time and deadline management, project management and team relationship skills.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with very diverse individuals and institutions, including those with different backgrounds and political perspectives, with which you may personally disagree.
Commitment to the mission and goals of the Great Plains Institute and its Carbon Management Program.

The Carbon Management team is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Policy & Advocacy Associate

Located in Southwest Florida, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems.

SCCF is searching for a policy and advocacy associate who will help to translate science to policy and influence positive change while protecting and caring for southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems. The role will provide research and support to the policy department, analyzing local, regional, state and national issues that impact our area. The associate will work closely with local leaders and stakeholders to determine pragmatic and effective solutions to the issues facing southwest Florida. The associate will monitor, analyze, and craft informative communication on issues affecting southwest Florida. They will represent SCCF as both a stakeholder and a leader, effectively advocating for scientifically sound solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing our islands. A strong candidate will have a robust scientific background and excellent communication skills, allowing them to effectively advocate as both a stakeholder and a leader in a wide range of meetings, participate and make important issues, and communicate the issues to both a technical and lay audience. This role will engage with issues impacting the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva such as water quality, climate resilience, land use, ecosystem and Everglades restoration efforts, wildlife protection, responsible growth and more. It is imperative that any candidate is a quick learner and is able to get up to speed on new issues effectively as they arise. Communication needs will range from technical and lay writing, presentations, interacting with the media, leading a local water quality stakeholder group, and more.

Job Duties

Lead local Caloosahatchee stakeholder group.
Synthesizing feedback and collating data from multiple sources into weekly water quality reports.
Pilot SCCF drone to take weekly picture of water conditions, synthesize photo and post to website.
Monitor committee meetings and status of important bills during Florida’s legislative session.
Work with policy team to engage our members in advocacy campaigns to influence elected leaders.
Attend stakeholder meetings as a representative of SCCF.
Attend meetings of local governmental bodies, providing comments on issues of import.
Monitor city and county leadership meetings, identify issues as they arise that are of interest to SCCF.
Monitor legal notices from Lee County.
Write articles, for SCCF publications, other media publications.
Give presentations of issues to interested groups throughout the community.
Engage with media and participate in interviews
Help craft a social media strategy for the Policy department, draft and disseminate updates on issues through multiple social media channels.
Create effective communication tools such as infographics to explain issues.
Create content for SCCF’s website such as story maps
Work with the Communication department to make video explanations of issues.
Write and participate in SCCF’s podcast.
Participate in SCCF staff events, meetings, fundraising events.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred, in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
Strong writing skills necessary.
Public speaking is a must—to general and expert audiences. Successful applicant must be very comfortable in front of audiences and media when appropriate.
Successful grant writing and publication record strongly preferred.
Evidence of commitment to environmental conservation.
Knowledge of Florida’s complex ecosystems and coastal water issues strongly preferred.

Must be able to work independently.
Experience with government preferred.
Photoshop, Lightroom needed.
Ability to fly a drone preferred, can teach
Microsoft Office skills necessary (excel, word, PowerPoint).
GIS, R competence preferred.
Graphic design and video editing skills preferred
Team player, always willing to pitch in to get projects done.
Commitment to producing policy-relevant science in support of SWFL environmental management challenges.

Waste Policy Manager

Position Summary
The Waste Policy manager serves the Sustainable Materials and Waste program within the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). This position will lead the policy team in developing and evaluating waste and materials-related policies and programs to continually improve Portland’s waste collection system and achieve our equitable and sustainable materials management goals. The incumbent will be responsible for City policies, code, franchise agreements, and administrative rules that govern collection and materials management. The position will also engage in local and state-level legislation and create partnerships with local, regional, and state level partners. This position will report to the Solid Waste and Recycling Manager, alongside operations and engagement managers.

As a Waste Policy Manager, you will:
The Waste Policy Manager is a unique leadership opportunity to build on Portland’s history of innovative approaches to sustainable and equitable materials management, collection systems and waste reduction. This role will lead the policy team to:

Promote environmental, economic, and social sustainability of Portland’s systems of garbage, recycling and compost collection and waste reduction efforts.
Improve the delivery of high-quality garbage, recyclable and compostable material collection to all Portland residents and businesses.
Advance the city’s leadership in waste reduction and sustainable materials management.
Fulfill Oregon’s 2050 Vision for Materials Management (Download PDF reader), policy commitments in the 2030 Regional Waste Plan, and the city’s climate goals.
Periodically review the city’s franchised and unfranchised collection systems.

Essential responsibilities of this role include:

Supervising Staff: Supervise the work of four staff who carry out duties within the policy team, investing in their success and professional development through coaching and creating individual workplans.
Developing and Evaluating Policy: Alongside the Solid Waste & Recycling Manager and the policy team, lead the development and updating of city policy pertaining to waste reduction, garbage, recycling, and composting, including but not limited to code and administrative rule, in alignment with afore-mentioned goals and guidance. Provide input into local, regional, and state level policy and administrative rules.
Managing and Overseeing Projects: Policy development will require project management, establishing multiple complementary scopes, developing and assigning work, advising on project schedules, and advising and coordinating among staff tasked with day-to-day project management.
Evaluating Programs: Refine the success of Portland’s residential, commercial, and multifamily recovery and waste reduction programs by developing evaluation methodology, reviewing, and analyzing data, synthesizing and presenting results.
Managing Budget and Contracts: Manage the development and implementation of contracts that support policy work, including data collection or community engagement; maintain responsibility for the team’s budget.
Applying Equitable and Inclusive Approaches within our team and policy development processes, projects and procedures.
Engaging and supporting staff engagement, internally and in our community on policy development and evaluation projects, supporting communication and public awareness efforts led by colleagues.

As a candidate, you are:

A supportive leader: Able to lead and mentor staff and create and maintain an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace.
Collaborative: Values partnership. Develops and supports relationships to get things done. Able to build strong relationships with community organizations, residents, businesses, industry organizations, work groups, and cross-disciplinary teams.
Solutions oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, and document solutions.
Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion: Use equity and inclusion concepts to guide and inform our work and its outcomes. Embraces the workforce development and equity-advancing dimensions of waste policy and sustainable materials management.
Emotionally intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic. Has strong interpersonal skills.
Insightful: Understands systems and relationships, sensitive to varied and sometimes conflicting needs. Able to strategize, define and test approaches and resolve complex issues without perfect information, and to direct foundational research.

About the Sustainable Materials and Waste Program:
Re-thinking how we use materials and manage waste is important in promoting the well-being and future of our community, as well as a critical component in promoting sustainability and equity, addressing climate change, and protecting the critical natural systems that we and our economy depend upon.

The Sustainable Materials and Waste Program is comprised of three teams:

Policy: Develops, establishes, and strengthens policies, programs, and plans that 1) shape our community’s management and reduction of waste, and 2) increase recycling reuse, and sustainable consumption, while developing authentic relationships across Portland’s diverse communities.
Operations: Manages Portland’s garbage, recycling, and compost collection systems, public trash cans, support for cleanup events, and coordinates graffiti removal.
Outreach, Education and Technical Assistance: Educates, engages, and delivers technical assistance on waste prevention, reuse, repair, toxics reduction, and sustainable consumption, growing partnerships and opportunities for participation.

All teams work in partnership with Portland’s diverse communities, community organizations, garbage and recycling companies, and other local governments.

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

Experience communicating effectively with diverse audiences verbally and in writing, including having the ability to actively listen, communicate on complex technical topics, and lead open and inclusive discussions and decision-making processes.
Experience planning and administering programs and projects, including tracking budgets, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with requirements.
Ability to provide staff guidance, support, supervision and hold team accountable for deadlines and deliverables.
Ability to analyze complex policy issues and use technical studies, research, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to evaluate alternatives and recommend effective courses of action.
Ability to collaborate and co-create with stakeholder communities of color and people traditionally under-represented in local decision-making; facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities.
Experience utilizing project management and general office software, including Microsoft Suite, to manage data, create complex documents and develop engaging presentations.

Environmental Law Attorney

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking an Environmental Law Attorney for our Legal Department. You will join a team of eight attorneys and six support staff and report to our General Counsel in support of the mission and operation of a U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory. This role open pending a retirement in 2024 and will continue to deliver the following:

Provide legal advice, counsel and representation to all levels of management in support of the legal and business needs of the Laboratory on matters in a variety of practice areas.

Specifically, provide legal support to Laboratory efforts in formulating and implementing policies involving environmental, safety, health and transportation initiatives and requirements.

Assignments may be in various additional area(s) of legal expertise such as litigation, dispute resolution, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements and other regulatory matters, prime contract management and compliance and state and federal privacy matters.

Directing and managing outside counsel providing legal services to the Laboratory.

Maintaining a body knowledge regarding current legislation, statutes, decisions and Department of Energy orders.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all required activities, duties and responsibilities. Consequently, incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois or eligible for a limited practice license in Illinois as in-house counsel.

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school with at least six (6) years of experience acting as legal counsel in environmental, safety and health legal issues, including representation of clients in resolution of complaints before outside agencies, such as the IEPA, required.

Experience with federal regulatory compliance.

Skill in guiding the development of complex policy and strategy with senior management.

Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teams including interacting with all Legal Department staff on a variety of issues and dealing effectively with clients and their problems at all levels; and functioning efficiently and independently under time constraints and pressure.

Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

Experience providing legal counsel regarding federal and state privacy issues, working with a national laboratory or other federal government contractor or agency working on federally funded research and development, and experience managing outside counsel is preferred.

Senior Climate Policy Advisor

New Mexico has been a participating state in the U.S. Climate Alliance (USCA) since the beginning of Governor Lujan Grisham’s first term, in 2019. Now, with Governor Lujan Grisham having joined the USCA executive committee in 2023, and poised to take up a co-chairmanship in April 2024, additional focused staff support within the Governor’s Office is necessary. The new Senior Policy Advisor for Climate will support the Governor’s leadership at the USCA and be a liaison between the Governor’s Office, federal partners, tribal governments, the state legislature, and state agencies, including EMNRD and NMED. The Advisor will also coordinate, as appropriate, with external stakeholders and the public. This position will increase New Mexico’s ability to quickly make additional ambitious commitments to climate action and coordinate between different parts of the state’s executive branch and the legislative branch. They will also increase the capacity of New Mexico to implement climate-specific provisions of the IRA and the IIJA by coordinating responses to RFIs and NOFOs issued by the federal government.

The position reports to the Governor’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff and would be part of a small policy team in the Governor’s office that includes other important topics such as education and health. EMNRD and NMED’s climate bureaus, working through the Secretaries who co-chair the Climate Change Task Force, would support this new position’s work.

Legislative Assistant

Senator Chris Coons seeks a Legislative Assistant to handle energy, environment, and agriculture issues. A successful candidate will be collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to identify and successfully pursue legislative opportunities and projects that benefit the home state, and will have extensive knowledge of energy and climate issues, the agriculture sector, conservation programs, and environmental policies. A good fit is someone who is highly motivated, able to take initiative, and enthusiastic about working in a Democratic Senate office with strong bipartisan interests. The position will have an emphasis on issues including climate and trade, industrial decarbonization, carbon management, science and innovation, critical minerals, climate resilience, agriculture, conservation, wildlife trafficking, and oceans and coastal issues. Knowledge of the appropriations process is a plus. The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to form strong working relationships, and be comfortable working with a diverse group of constituents and stakeholders to advance the Senator’s priorities. Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills and the ability to function in a dynamic, fast-paced office are also critical. A relevant advanced degree and Hill experience are preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. This office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to se***************@********te.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

Government Affairs Associate

Pine Gate Renewables (PGR) seeks a Government Affairs Associate to join the Regulatory and Government Affairs (RGA) team. The Government Affairs Associate will support PGR’s policy priorities through monitoring state legislation and activity in priority markets. The Government Affairs Associate will also assist in managing relationships with the industry associations of which PGR is a member and advocating for policy positions that would benefit PGR’s commercial interests and projects. The Government Affairs Associate will assist in planning visits for elected officials and relevant stakeholders to the company’s project sites as well as organizing ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings. The Government Affairs Associate will also schedule internal and external meetings, send routine correspondence, maintain various documents and databases, and provide support to the broader team. The successful applicant will work alongside PGR’s project teams to monitor PGR’s issue areas and assist in strategic decision making.

What You’ll Do

Support state legislative policy analysis and advocacy needs of the RGA team.
Track, analyze, report on, and proactively engage on issues of interest to the company within trade associations and priority state legislatures.
Work collaboratively with other PGR departments to evaluate project or commercial impact of policy changes.
Represent PGR and its interests before external stakeholders and policymakers with the highest level of professionalism and ethics.
Build and maintain strong relationships with peers, legislators, and priority stakeholders.
Assist in ensuring that PGR’s views are incorporated in broader industry and stakeholder policy positions and strategies.

Must-Haves

Understanding of state legislative processes with particular emphasis on energy policy, tax policy, and permitting/land use policy.
Significant research and analysis experience, including with long, complex documents.
Strong written and oral communication skills with internal and external parties.
Able to prioritize and execute multiple tasks with little supervision.
Able to successfully engage multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to self-organize workflow and proactively identify and fill gaps.
2-4 years of experience in renewables, public affairs, or legislative/regulatory affairs.

Education and Certifications

A bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, international relations, or other public policy discipline.

Working Environment and Physical Demand

Travel up to 10%

Lead Field Instructor-Spring 2025

Description

Renowned for its accredited researched-based undergraduate field programs, Wildlands Studies seeks candidates holding an MSc or PhD to be the Lead Instructor for a new field program in Spring 2025. Students consistently report that their Wildlands Studies experience added depth and meaning to their on-campus classes and “changed their lives”. Wildlands Studies instructors enhance their own credentials with unique opportunities to teach in the field while engaging students in active research.

The Lead Instructor will direct students on an academically rigorous, wilderness-based six-week field study to explore habitats and cultures of specific international locales. We are specifically seeking new international locations that will attract students and cover a wide variety of topics and terrain within our mission. We specifically welcome proposals for Japan, South America (new locations), Mongolia, Tanzania or another location in southern Africa, the Pacific Islands, Tasmania, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar, or other areas that will easily attract students. Students earn 15 quarter credits for three field classes covering Environmental Studies, Field Research Practices, and Environment and Culture. Lead Instructor is responsible for on-going seminars, lectures, instruction, guided field work and field methods, and assessment of all student work, as well as group dynamics and the overall well-being of participants. Review our Lead Instructor description on our website. Compensation is competitive.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience of field study location required. Applicants must have Masters degree in hand; PhD Candidates and/or completed PhD preferred. A qualified Lead Instructor will have experience leading field study programs and teaching at the undergraduate level, specifically upper division environmental studies classes; a good sense of humor, flexibility, patience, and understanding; be a physically fit experienced outdoorsperson capable of leading students on day hikes and multi-day overnight backpacking trips; a capable and skilled group facilitator able to spend 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with up to 16 students aged 18-23 for the duration of the program managing associated interpersonal dynamics; an accomplished logistical planner capable of managing the overarching and day-to-day logistics, program finances and communications; certified in First Aid and CPR (preferably WFR) and able to competently and confidently manage medical emergencies and other medical situations should they arise. Reference checks, fingerprinting and background checks are required before any offer is finalized.

Program Dates

We are currently accepting proposals for a Spring 2025 program to take place April 10—May 23, 2025. Locations that include a wildlife study or marine focus always preferred. Review www.wildlandsstudies.com for details.

Application Process

Review website and current course offerings to ensure understanding of program requirements. Complete an online application and upload a CV, cover letter detailing experience with course topics/field study experience and brief initial course proposal. We are working very quickly to identify suitable candidates and move forward with new programs.

Transportation Program Director

Make a difference for the environment and Oregon’s future by joining the dynamic team at Oregon Environmental Council (OEC)!

Who We’re Seeking
The ideal candidate for the OEC’s Transportation Program Director is a policy-smart, people person who is excited about systems change. You like to dig into best practices. You are a creative campaigner who understands coalitions and how to build bridges to get things done. You don’t shy away from technical conversations and you are ready to be creative about transportation funding that can sustain equitable, climate-smart transportation options. You are a good communicator, excited to testify and to write comments to positively influence state and local transportation decisions. You understand how transportation interacts with climate, health, housing, and economic opportunity. You want to reinvent transportation choices to help communities thrive while eliminating pollution.

Position Summary:
The Transportation Program Director leads our work to equitably transition Oregon’s transportation system into one that reduces climate pollution, is truly multi-model, and supports thriving and resilient communities. This position focuses on accelerating transportation electrification and supporting investments in making transit and active transportation (e.g., bike, walk, roll) more accessible. This role will help Oregon reimagine transportation solutions, including how we manage transportation demand. This position will advance transportation policy at the state, regional, and occasionally local, levels including the next Transportation Package in the Oregon Legislature. To be successful, this position will work collaboratively with public interest, local government, community-based, business sector, labor, health, and other stakeholders. This position will analyze proposals and advocate for solutions for sustainable transportation funding and investments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Policy/Project Development and Implementation; Advocacy (~40%)

Develops policy proposals to advance program goals; crafts and implements campaign plans to achieve these policies
Formulates projects (e.g. pilot projects, educational initiatives) to advance program goals; develops and carries out project implementation plans
Ensures that policies and projects are evaluated for equity implications
Investigates and analyzes issues germane to program; reviews relevant professional materials and communications on a continuing basis
Prepares and presents public comments and testimony; lobbies Oregon Legislature and other elected officials; coordinates with legislative director
Monitors and weighs in on administrative and regulatory processes that relate to program goals; sits on statewide advisory councils, including agency rule-making committees
Defends past progress, which may include intervening in lawsuits
Determines and communicates the organization’s position on external policy proposals that relate to our goals

Relationship and Coalition Building (~30%)

Cultivates and maintains collaborative relationships with key interest groups and individuals, including policymakers and agency staff
Engages authentically with culturally specific and community-of-color led organizations, organizations representing rural interests, and other organizations that bring a social and environmental justice perspective
Fosters alliances; develops, manages, and participates in diverse and influential stakeholder coalitions and networks in support of program goals
Maintains and expands relationships with regional (i.e., West Coast) and national organizations

Outreach and Education (~20%)

Builds broad public support for program goals and project objectives
Produces reports, fact sheets, opinion pieces, and other communication tools to support program objectives, with support from our marketing/communications team
Engages in public speaking to diverse audiences
Interacts with reporters, with support from our communications director
Serves as an ambassador for OEC, building OEC’s public presence
Educates and engages OEC members and supporters through website communications, electronic and written communications, and personal interactions
Occasionally develops and implements public education and “things you can doâ€ campaigns
Occasionally develops on-the-ground projects that promote clean and just transportation

Fundraising and Organizational Health (~10%)

In collaboration with our development team, writes/reviews program-related grant proposals and writes progress reports
Occasionally participates in fundraising meetings and events with donors and foundations
Participates in organizational budget setting, staff meetings and retreats, supports co-workers

Qualifications:
Required Experience or Education

Bachelor’s degree; relevant advanced degree preferred
Minimum five years of professional experience in public policy development and advocacy related to transportation; experience promoting transportation decarbonization, transportation electrification and/or multi-modal benefits

Required Skills, Abilities and Qualities

Proven ability to bring stakeholders together and work strategically to secure policy changes and other program objectives
A commitment to expanding cultural awareness and advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization and as part of the position; A commitment to continued learning and working against institutional and structural racism
Excellent interpersonal skills; an eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment; flexible attitude
A strategic mindset with the ability to conduct long-term visioning and planning
Ability to write and speak in a clear and compelling fashion
Entrepreneurial approach, problem-solving skills; demonstrated self-motivation and initiative
Strong organizational skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to manage multiple projects without losing sight of the “big pictureâ€
Performance-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving goals
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
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to travel statewide

Preferred experience

Existing relationships with Oregon decision-makers, businesses, state agencies, and advocacy organizations
Experience working in a nonprofit setting with a mission-driven staff and board
Relevant advanced degree or equivalent work experience