Job Tag: Law/Policy

Heartland Fund is seeking a Senior Advisor for Climate and Energy to support the new Resource Rural program.

The position requires a strategic leader who is committed to enabling rural and tribal communities to advance their goals for climate resilience and energy security by leveraging newly available federal resources under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and other federal legislation. They will drive the creation of resources, tools, and support to advance the work of place-based partners focused on climate, energy, and economic development goals.

The Senior Advisor will play a key role in helping place-based partners and grantees track, understand, and apply for the various federal funding opportunities, leverage national and regional organizations and resources that can support local efforts, and advance storytelling and policy engagement goals.

We are looking for a collaborative team player with a track record of designing new initiatives and marshaling resources to advance priorities in underserved communities, a commitment to equitable rural prosperity, and a passion for promoting climate resilience and energy security in rural communities. The successful candidate will be a service-oriented project manager and a resourceful and strategic leader.

This is an exciting and dynamic position with opportunities for leadership and rewarding collaborations with local rural and tribal leaders. You will have an opportunity to help develop and implement a brand new initiative with a diverse range of partners. We are actively building a small but mighty team to enable historic, equitable investment in rural America.

This is a remote position with a salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 and includes a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

We realize that some great candidates may not have every single thing on this list – that’s OK! If this job posting piques your interest, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program strategy development and management – helping organizations design and implement environmental, energy, or sustainability projects or programs, preferably in a rural context.

Knowledge of major climate and energy related federal programs and the agencies and organizations that are actively working to implement federally-funded projects and initiatives.

Strong lived or professional experience with rural issues and communities.

Excellent oral presentation, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Strong resource stewardship skills (both financial and people).

Values learning and continuous growth.

Strong commitment to racial justice and fluency with equity and anti-racist practices.

Demonstrated ability to listen deeply, hold space for different perspectives, and work with people from a variety of political, cultural, and social backgrounds.

Working knowledge of a range of communications and technology platforms including Monday, Slack, and Google Apps.

Willingness to travel regularly across regions in the US.

Desired

Experience successfully navigating federal grant processes (i.e. grantseeking, post-award compliance and management).

Demonstrated ability to independently own, manage, and drive complex projects, involving a high degree of cross-org collaboration, and management of staff and/or high-level consultants.

Experience as a strategist that sets and drives towards ambitious goals and tracks patterns, trends, challenges in order to envision and grow our energy programs.

Experience living and/or working in rural America on environmental, energy, or sustainability strongly preferred.

The Behavioral Science for Policy Lab (BSPL) cuts across three academic units at Princeton University: (a.) the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment within the School of Engineering and Applied Science, (b.) the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy Center within the School of Public and International Affairs, and (c.) the Department of Psychology. Directed by Dr. Elke Weber, the BSPL’s mission is to put Weber’s previous research insights about the full range of human motivation and human decisions processes into a broader context. Analyzing how decision makers who are imbedded in social networks and their physical and social environment receive information and cues from those sources as well as feedback from the effect of their decisions. The BSPL puts a special emphasis on applying this knowledge of decision making and motivations to climate change. There is also a special emphasis on cross-cultural studies.

Job Summary:

The BSPL seeks a temporary researcher who will develop and deploy surveys in collaboration with private sector partners, has experience with survey research, and a background in psychology or business. The position is to assist in the day-to-day development, deployment, collection, processing, and analysis of survey data about corporate climate action. This position is ideal for someone considering a research career in quantitative social science and interested in applying research to address social problems. This position also includes opportunities to learn and develop research skills and receive professional mentorship (e.g., in preparation for applying to a PhD). There is a potential opportunity to transition to a full-time position, with preference for someone able to work in-person.
Responsibilities

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Assisting in designing and conducting online surveys related to corporate action and policies related to climate change. Support research projects by creating research study materials and scientific protocols, conducting background research, including managing the Qualtrics and data collection.
Assisting in data management, including cleaning, processing, and storage, and data analysis. Strong data analysis/visualization skills in R are essential.

Qualifications

Required skills / qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Business, or similar quantitative behavioral science
2+ years research experience in academic research lab or similar
Expertise in survey experiments and Qualtrics platform
Familiarity with R Statistical Software and inferential statistics
Data analysis and data visualization in R (advanced)
Strong written communication (can write an analysis white paper)
Ability to review and summarize academic literature
General knowledge of social science research methods, statistics, and experimental studies with human subjects
Self-motivated, highly organized, conscientious, and good team player

Preferred skills / qualifications:

Master’s Degree in relevant field (any quantitative behavioral science)
2+ years research experience in social psychology, business, or related field
Prior research experience with field partners, including companies, communities, and other stakeholders
Interest in renewable energy and climate policy
Able to work in-person

Start Date: Sometime in early fall (September/early October)

End Date: One year (possibility of renewal)

Pay: $20/hr, 18-20hrs/week

The University of Oregon School of Law is a dynamic, ABA-accredited law school and Oregon’s only public law school. Degrees offered include Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Conflict and Dispute Resolution (CRES), and a minor in undergraduate legal studies. Oregon Law’s mission is to provide a world-class education. We prepare students through excellent classroom teaching paired with a multitude of practical experience opportunities and robust professional development. Our faculty produce exceptional research and scholarship. We accomplish our mission in a positive, inclusive environment where we strive to provide everyone with opportunities to grow, contribute, and develop. Our aim is to learn, teach, and practice the principles of equity and justice as critical foundations for our overall effort to achieve excellence as a top-ranked law school. Success in this work requires a diverse group of people in various faculty and staff roles working in one of our two locations, Eugene and Portland. The University of Oregon is located within the traditional homelands of the Southern Kalapuya. Learn more about Oregon Law at law.uoregon.edu, and consider joining our team.
Position Summary

The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center is seeking to hire a Research Associate to carry out dynamic research related to climate change legal and policy solutions.

The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center (ENR) is a national leader in public interest environmental law and policy and innovations in environmental legal education. ENR pioneered the earliest curriculum in public interest environmental law, created the first environmental law clinic in the United States, and, through its students, hosts the oldest and largest public interest environmental law conference of its kind in the world.

ENR’s Interdisciplinary Research Projects and Fellows Program has theme-based projects that draw upon existing faculty strengths and provide synergistic opportunities for promoting student experience, providing service to the community, and bringing intellectual energy to bear on some of today’s most challenging environmental issues.

As part of a research team, ENR’s Research Associates carry out research housed in one or more of the flagship ENR interdisciplinary projects: The Conservation Trust Project; The Energy Law and Policy Project; The Food Resiliency Project; The Global Environmental Democracy Project; The Native Environmental Sovereignty Project; The Oceans, Coasts, and Watersheds Project; and The Sustainable Land Use Project.

This position will work with faculty experts, partners across state universities in Oregon and other universities, government organizations, and other community organizations to provide research, analysis, and solutions to environmental problems in Oregon, the nation, and around the globe.

The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Research Associate reports to the ENR Center Executive Director.

Open research associate positions are limited-duration, funding-contingent, non-teaching research appointments that are full-time, part-time, or short-term, contracts not to exceed one year. There is a possibility of renewal, depending on program needs, funding, and performance.
Minimum Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and a record of academic excellence.
• Demonstrated strong interest and propensity for ENR law scholarship and policy writing.
Professional Competencies

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with a diverse group of organizations, students, and faculty members.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills with a proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and meet goals and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to 1) work effectively with students, staff, and faculty from culturally diverse backgrounds and with multiple intersectional identities; and 2) advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the university community.
• Willingness to contribute to new, broad, and uncharted ideas.
• A commitment to the public good.
Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience.
• Familiarity with the intersection of law, policy, science, and climate change.
• Experience with research, analysis, and writing.
• Proven ability to deliver work products.
• Experience working independently, collaboratively, and collectively.
• Experience in or familiarity with computer spreadsheets, data management, and creating data reports.
• Experience in or familiarity with the use of new and social media in a public relations and/or advocacy context.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of imperiled plants, animals and wild places, seeks a dynamic individual and creative advocate with strong analytic, oral and written communication skills to support the Center’s many campaigns to protect public lands and waters, and the wildlife that depend upon them, from unsustainable and destructive resource extraction activities. The policy specialist will also work to defend against legislative efforts to weaken or dismantle public lands protections in Congress. In particular, this position will prioritize public lands protections in the western United States and especially in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado.

The policy specialist will analyze and respond to congressional legislation related to public lands, including supporting place-based protections and working to defeat legislation designed to increase extraction and resource development. In particular, the position will focus on emerging threats to public lands including the growing push for domestic mining and poorly sited renewable energy projects, as well as long-festering problems including over-grazing and destruction of riparian areas in the arid west. The policy specialist will engage in coalition work, high level campaigning, and communicating the Center’s position on the protection of public lands to the media and public through press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, reports and briefing documents. This position will play an important role in elevating the Center’s work to both defend and effectively implement our nation’s core environmental laws and to highlight the connections between the protection of public lands and solutions for the global extinction crisis.

Primary duties:

Track, analyze and respond to legislation related to public lands under all of the public lands laws including FLPMA, NFMA, NEPA, ESA, with a particular focus on emergent issues related to resource extraction and/or dismantling of protections for such lands in the western United States.
Defend against legislative attacks on core environmental laws designed to weaken efforts by the Department of Interior, U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies to improve and strengthen protections for public lands and biodiversity.
Support existing Center campaigns to advance regulatory/administrative improvements in management of public lands, protect endangered species, wildlife and reduce impacts from unsustainable resource extraction on such lands. Support other key Center campaigns that have a national political nexus.
Develop high-impact rapid response press releases, reports, and other materials to educate the public on policies to improve protections on public lands, protect healthy wildlife population, and move towards a more sustainable and environmentally just management of public lands.
Engage environmental justice groups, religious organizations, and other non-traditional allies to help strengthen our public lands management laws.
Engage the public through action alerts and other campaign tools to ensure that political leaders hear constituent voices in support of the correct solutions to the climate crisis.
Conduct oversight and watchdog activities of the Department of Interior, U.S. Forest Service and Biden administration generally, including through use of the Freedom of Information Act.
Assist with campaign actions on behalf of the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund to leverage political power and champion progressive environmental legislators

Essential qualities, qualifications and skills:

Advanced degree required; law degree preferred.
1-4 years of demonstrated experience preferred.
Knowledge of public lands laws implemented by the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service required. General knowledge of all other conservation and environmental laws, including Endangered Species Act preferred.
Understanding of and commitment to environmental justice issues required, experience preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and public interest work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and analytic abilities required. Ability to be a self-starter and proactively identify additional areas of engagement strongly preferred.
Experience lobbying at the federal or state level preferred.
A passion for and knowledge of the natural world, biodiversity, wildlife and waters preferred.
Ability to work as part of a team, and to coordinate closely with attorneys and scientists required.
Good sense of humor in the face of hostile, irrational politician while juggling competing priorities preferred.

Basic Function:

The primary objective of this position is to support the association’s work on sustainability, product safety, chemical management, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues, including supporting AAFA’s Environmental Committee, AAFA’s Product Safety Council, and AAFA’s Social Responsibility Committee.

Specific Responsibilities:

Provide logistical and administrative support to the Director, Sustainability for a variety of association and government affairs and policy activities including responding to member inquiries, preparing materials, creating presentations, and developing talking points.
Provide support for the Director, Sustainability, including scheduling for hill meetings, fly-ins, and member DC visits, taking minutes, and other assistance as required.
Assist in tracking and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulations.
Attend congressional hearings, agency meetings, and briefings.
Assist with the drafting of weekly committee notes, members tools and resources, articles, updates, and social media posts.
Assist with the preparation of AAFA lobby days and PAC-related activities.
Scheduling and calendar alignment for AAFA Policy Team.
Support AAFA Communications and Marketing department in developing and refining media-facing and consumer-facing talking points on issues related to trade, customs, logistics, and labeling.
Closely collaborate with the Education and Programming department and Communications and Marketing department to assist with planning, execution, and success of the annual AAFA Product Safety and Compliance Seminar, the annual AAFA Traceability & Sustainability Conference, AAFA webinars, and other related AAFA events.
Participate in lobbying activities associated with the Policy Team on all issues, as needed.
Maintain a relentless focus on the needs of our membership.

Qualifications:

BA/BS.
Experience/expertise in sustainability and/or product safety/chemical management/social responsibility.
Familiarity with the United States federal government, including the Administration, agencies, and Congress.
Familiarity with state legislatures and/or the European Union a plus.
Strong analytical, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
Ability to quickly understand, digest, and communicate complex policy concepts to AAFA colleagues, member company representatives, and policymaker audiences.
Ability to take direction from multiple people across AAFA Policy Team.
Excellent time management and logistics skills, including managing and prioritizing simultaneous activities, tasks, and deadlines.
Work well under time pressures while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in utilizing relevant software programs, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
An understanding of communications, social media content development (e.g., Facebook, Linkedln, Twitter)
Experience in industry a plus.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance

401(K) Plan with profit sharing

Generous PTO and holiday time
Hybrid position (position requires at least two days per week in office plus some travel, 5-10%)

Location:

Washington, DC (hybrid – 2-3X week in office). Some domestic travel, periodic international travel.

Salary:

$50,000 – $65,000, depending on experience and expertise.

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix; and Beijing, we organize our work around six goals: low-carbon, climate-resilient communities and regions; efficient and equitable tax systems; reduced poverty and spatial inequality; fiscally healthy communities and regions; sustainably managed land and water resources; and functional land markets and reduced informality.

The Babbitt Center and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy, a center of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, seeks to advance the integration of land and water management to meet the current and future water needs of Colorado River Basin communities, economies, and the environment. We develop tools and best practices to guide decisions through research, training, and partnerships for sustainable management of land and water resources in the Colorado Basin and beyond.

The Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy is looking for a Program Manager in Phoenix, Arizona. The individual in this position is expected to conduct research, develop and support partnerships and networks, manage contracts with partners, and disseminate the results of Babbitt Center work. The Program Manager will also be expected to take a leadership role on several Babbitt Center initiatives and to provide other support as assigned for both the Babbitt Center and for the larger Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

This is a full-time position that reports to the Associate Director for Research within the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy. This position will be in the Lincoln Institute Phoenix office and requires up to 10% travel, primarily throughout the western U.S. with occasional national and international travel.
What You’ll Do:

Conduct research, policy analysis and program evaluations. Some of which might include: developing datasets, indicators, and metrics to track Colorado River Basin water and land conditions to illustrate needs and opportunities through periodic assessments.
Advance planning tools and strategies to support smart land and water integration in planning, decision making, and land and water management.
Find and/or use techniques for addressing uncertainty, including adaptive management approaches.
Show pathways to resilient futures for water, food, and agriculture.
Author and edit Lincoln Institute Policy Focus Reports, working papers, and other publications, including technical reports and public information documents.
Design and develop mapping and data products in support of Babbitt Center projects and publications, and maintain internal and external repositories of source datasets.
Manage contracts for research, training, or demonstration projects.
Regularly give conference and workshop presentations on research results and more generally on behalf of the Babbitt Center.
Represent the Babbitt Center on regional and national groups, such as the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE), the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) and the American Planning Association (APA) Water and Planning Network.
Contribute to the overall success of the Babbitt Center by participating in strategy sessions; establishing and maintaining strong relationships with practitioners, policy makers, and researchers; building the credibility and relevance of the Babbitt Center; and representing the Babbitt Center at professional meetings.
Serve on Lincoln Institute staff committees.
Perform other ad hoc tasks as requested.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor’s degree required.
Graduate degree in natural resources management, planning, geography, sustainability, public policy, or related field preferred
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working on land and/or water policy and management or related fields. Public agency/practitioner experience preferred.
Strong data management and analysis skills, including familiarity with – and/or aptitude and interest in learning – relevant tools and platforms such as Esri geospatial products (e.g., ArcGIS, StoryMaps, Experience Builder), Tableau, RStudio, and Amazon Web Services.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the advancement of integrated water policy and land use,
Demonstrated outstanding writing, research, and presentation skills.
Highly organized; strong project management and problem-solving skills.
Sensitivity to the needs of practitioners, researchers, government agencies, public and elected officials, nongovernmental organizations, and private sector interests,
Ability to discern and communicate important knowledge in useful formats,
Self-starter; able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task; focus on delivering results,
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills,
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

$72,000 – $85,000 a year
Salary is dependent upon education and experience

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking an Associate Vice President (VP) of Environmental Justice to join our team working for a healthy and thriving New England for all. CLF’s Environmental Justice program works in partnership with communities, civic leaders, other advocacy groups and the private sector to advance CLF’s mission and create lasting and equitable change across the region. Staff in the Environmental Justice program bring expertise in law, policy, and community organizing, to the most urgent challenges facing New England, from climate change to transportation justice and addressing the waste crisis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside and support the VP of Environmental Justice to set and implement programmatic and legal direction and priorities consistent with the organization’s Strategic Plan. Through excellent supervisory, delegation, legal, and organizational skills, as well as a keen knowledge of environmental laws and a passion for environmental justice, you will support the Vice President in guiding the team.

The position is strongly preferred to be based in Boston, MA, but being based in one of CLF’s other offices (Montpelier, VT; New Haven, CT; Portland, ME, Providence, RI; New Haven, CT) will be considered. There is also some opportunity for remote and flexible work within New England.

What you’ll do:

Work alongside and support the VP, Environmental Justice to refine the vision and implementation strategy for CLF’s environmental justice program, ensuring it is aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities;
Support the VP’s vision by assisting with managing the day-to-day operations of the program, including assigning work, acting as a sounding board, and helping to solve problems;
Act as a senior member of the program team, including taking the lead on major cases/initiatives as assigned and being a resource to other members;

Engage in effective and inclusive management practices that support team members and ensure a healthy and inclusive workplace culture;
Assist with hiring, supervising, mentoring, and coaching of team members;

As needed, represent CLF and other parties in litigation and administrative proceedings;

Work closely with the team to build partnerships with people and communities most impacted by the issues we work on and where CLF policy, programmatic and legal actions will have the greatest impact;
Work with CLF’s development team and the VP on fundraising efforts;
Work with CLF’s finance team and the VP to develop and manage an annual program budget;
Work with CLF’s communications team and the VP on communications and marketing efforts; and
Represent CLF, the program, and/or the program VP before partner communities, public officials, supporters, and other audiences.

What you’ll need

A minimum of 8 years of legal experience, including litigation experience;
Substantial experience in managing people and projects;
A law degree and active bar membership in good standing in any state (New England state is preferred);
Experience working on environmental justice issues, preferably in the New England region;
Demonstrated success in navigating complex policy and programmatic initiatives;
Experience starting and building new initiatives, teams, or large-scale endeavors;
A collaborative leadership style, with proven ability to lead, manage, and support interdisciplinary teams;
Strong skills in networking, fundraising, financial management, and communications;
Demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
Experience with zero waste and related issues is a strong plus.

Singleton Schreiber seeks an Environmental Specialist to support its environmental and toxic torts litigation in a large firm setting. The ES plays an integral part in assisting attorneys in collecting, investigation and analyzing environmental data for case selection, pre-litigation, and litigation processes of matters involving toxic exposure, property damage and medical monitoring claims caused a wide range of toxic releases including heavy metals, solvents, PFAS, many cases of which include catastrophic injury. The ES also provides explanations and understandings of the collected data and scientific literature and its application to cases. The ES provides ongoing litigation support to these busy teams. The ideal candidate has an excellent understanding of chemical fate and transport and exposure pathways, and the ability to comprehend and digest both raw data and the scientific literature.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

At least 3 years practical experience in collecting and analyzing scientific data.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in basic science such as biology, chemistry, meteorology, hydrology, hydrogeology or environmental science. Master’s degree in these fields is a bonus.
Experience in FOIA, state sunshine act and/or agency data requests preferred.
Experience in chemical fate and transport analysis and/or exposure assessment.
Experience working in a fast-paced, growing organization preferred.
Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, and able to learn new computer software systems as needed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-directed leader with the ability to build relationships through high levels of professionalism, confidentiality, judgment, and discretion in line with the firm’s client service standards.
Ability to build, drive, and maintain team morale.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collect available sampling data and source information.
Analyze, digest and present collected data.
Analyze chemical fate and transport and routes of exposure.
Review and advise on initial cases in potential toxic release cases.
Develop and manage the initial review process for toxic release cases.
Review, analyze, and explain the content of scientific literature and reports to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal experts.
Assist in locating scientific experts.
Provide support in depositions regarding scientific expertise.
Research the scientific issues involved with toxic exposures and harm to property.
Collaborate with lead attorney(s) on any issue(s) in any case involving environmental and toxic damage.
Develop relationships with experts, attorneys, paralegals involved in litigation inside and outside of the firm.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Singleton Schreiber, LLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, childcare assistance, a transportation reimbursement program, paid parental leave, and a 401k.

The Alaska Government Affairs Manager provides support, coordination, and management to the Alaska Chapter’s policy team to help achieve The Nature Conservancy-Alaska’s goals. Externally, this role serves as an advocate, liaison, and informational contact between the organization and Alaska state officials (agency and elected) and partner organizations (government, non-profit groups, Tribes/Tribal organization, and entities representing Alaska Native peoples. Internally, this role manages policy projects, drafts research and analysis, provides programmatic support, and collaborates/communicates with staff – both in the Alaska business unit and key TNC policy staff outside the Alaska business unit. Overall, the role provides knowledge, services, expertise, and support that assists in influencing the outcome of policy at the state level during the Alaska Legislature’s session and at other levels outside of session.

They provide advocacy, research, and policy analysis; tracks policies and decisions that affect conservation goals; maintains and strengthens relationships with key decisions makers; carries out lobbying and advocacy plans; and identifies key opportunities for policy engagement on priority issues. As well, this role builds and facilitates partnerships and networks; coordinates meetings, agenda, presentations, and other materials; and provides programmatic support to the Policy and Government Relations Team. This position will act as a subject matter expert on key state issues in Alaska and advise on issues pertaining to policy.

The Alaska Government Affairs Manager reports directly to the Alaska Director of Government Affairs. This role and the corresponding work focuses primarily on the state level, though will take on relevant responsibilities at other levels when the Alaska Legislature is not in session. This position must be willing to be present in Juneau, Alaska for 4-6 months each year, with preference for a candidate located in Juneau full time.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $67,500 to $71,000 for annual base salary for this Juneau, Alaska, USA location. Where a success candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with legislative, policy, or political initiatives in Alaska (state or federal)

Experience building relationships with varied partners, government agencies, or elected officials on initiatives while respecting political and local community cultural sensitivities

Experience with researching and analyzing local, state and federal laws, policies, and programs

Articulate writer, communicator, and researcher (including work with databases, spreadsheets, presentations, and other)

Project management experience, with experience implementing multifaceted projects, setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability

Knowledge of, experience with, or desire to work on environmental, conservation, or natural resource issues (including one of the following: climate, renewable energy, fisheries, forestry, public lands management, community development, and equity in policy)

Knowledge of and experience in Alaska’s unique geography, history, politics, and government/public affairs landscape

Willingness to register as a lobbyist with the Alaska Public Offices Commission

Willingness to travel up to 25% of each month

Located in Juneau, Alaska or willing to relocate to Juneau for a minimum of 4-6 months each year

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.

Experience, coursework, or other training in business, sustainability, or fundraising.

Experience coordinating complex projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results.

Experience building networks or organizational capacity, facilitating informational sessions, increasing internal knowledge and capacity, and identifying key stakeholders.

Experience negotiating complex agreements and contracts.

Self-starting, independent worker who can thrive in a decentralized organization with minimal oversight.

Knowledge of Alaska’s history, political landscape, and/or cultures (includes lived experience in Alaska)

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The Government Relations Manager will support the Government Relations (GR) team’s efforts to develop and implement strategies to secure federal funding through Congressional appropriations and authorizations, agency grant programs and other public funding sources to complete priority conservation projects. The position will oversee the team’s use of a project and funding database and ensure accuracy and integrity of all data, will serve as lead liaison to select federal agencies and programs – helping to represent the organization with the Administration and NGOs – and will assist other team members with federal agency, program, legislative and project tasks.

RESPONSIBLITIES & SCOPE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintain and ensure the integrity of project data and funding data in TCF’s Locate database (within Salesforce); identify appropriate reporting, generate reports and conduct analyses to support GR team projects.
Maintain partnerships with federal departments and agencies such as the Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency and others.
Oversee the Fund’s participation in a range of federal grant programs.
Track federal grant announcements and provide information to the Fund’s field offices about federal grant programs to help them develop and implement their Federal funding strategy.
Track annual appropriations and authorizing legislation.
Track Congressional hearings, mark-ups and bill introductions related to TCF priorities, and work with the GR team to develop lobbying materials for Congressional outreach.
Provide administrative support to the Government Relations Department, including content development, filing documents, processing invoices, and planning meetings and events.
Create project fact sheets, review project applications and perform other tasks related to advancing federal projects.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, a natural sciences field or within another related field.
Five years of related experience.
Familiarity with Legislative Branch and/or Executive Branch structure and processes.
Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, or other database systems, including report creation and data analysis.
Exceptional organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people.
Strong initiative, entrepreneurism and ability to think strategically.
High degree of integrity, honesty, maturity and judgment.
Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office, including Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.
Capacity to support the development of self and others to maximum potential by fostering team building and by valuing diversity, equity and continuous learning.
Interest in conservation and commitment to the Fund’s mission.

PREFERRED KNOWELGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Understanding of Federal appropriations and authorization process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL REQUIRMENTS

Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with teleworking available for a portion of the week.
Estimated travel: 5%, including some overnight stays.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000, and the position is eligible for opportunities to earn performance-based bonus compensation. The Fund offers a highly competitive package of benefits including employer contributions for health care, paid holidays, vacation and personal/sick leave, retirement plan and more.