Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Director will leverage a strong working knowledge of the federal legislative, regulatory, and political climate; have demonstrated research, policy analysis, and organization skills; and the ability to develop strategy and execute tactics to achieve results for Corning priorities. This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Vice President, Global Government Affairs.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Policy Analysis and Development
Develop and maintain an understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape
Track and analyze legislative and regulatory policy developments, providing intelligence and insights. Advocacy Strategy Formation and Execution
Develop, communicate, and implement strategy for advancement of Corning’s legislative and regulatory initiatives; and
Manage government affairs consultants and contractors.
Relationship Management
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with federal elected officials and their staffs and government officials and staffs in regulatory and other agencies;
Represent Corning in trade associations, and with other key stakeholders; and
Develop coalitions to support Corning’s policy agenda as appropriate. Additional responsibilities include:
Assist Corning executive leadership team in preparing board communications and briefing materials regarding government affairs developments, including regulatory and legislative matters of interest;
Represent Corning at external events, meetings, and conferences; and
Ensure strict compliance with applicable lobbying and political activity laws and regulations, as well as internal compliance policies.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree required
Masters or JD preferred

Required Years and Area of Experience:

Minimum 10+ years progressive experience working in federal government affairs
Policy and advocacy experience on renewable energy, manufacturing and sustainability issues; experience working on solar energy programs and policies a plus.

Required Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills

Desired Experience / Qualifications / Skills:

Solid policy and advocacy experience with renewable energy, sustainability, and related issues
Experience working with the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, Energy, and key congressional committees

Location and Travel Requirements:

Washington, DC office
Travel up to 15%

The Town of Colchester, Connecticut seeks applications from qualified individuals for the position of Wetlands Enforcement Officer to administer the Town’s Inland Wetlands & Watercourses (IW&W) and Open Space programs. The position provides staff support to the Conservation Commission (Colchester’s IW&W Agency) and the Open Space Advisory Committee. The WEO is required to investigate IW&W complaints, carry out enforcement in accordance with Town Regulations and CT Statutory requirements and issue permits (including administratively) under direction of the Conservation Commission. Attendance at night meetings is required and may include preparation of meeting minutes.

Required Education & Experience:

Applicant must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and must have completed the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Municipal Inland Wetland Agency Comprehensive Training Program upon hire. A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Natural Resources Management, Ecology, Planning or a closely related field is preferred. The position requires basic knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal land use, as well as skills in reading development plans, interpreting and applying IW&W Regulations and State Statutes, investigating complaints, preparing written reports, and utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with public officials, other agencies, and the public is essential.

Submit cover letter, resume and employment application to Director of Human Resources, Colchester Town Hall, 127 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, CT 06415 or via email to **@**********ct.gov. Applications for employment are available at https://www.colchesterct.gov/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities or in the office of the First Selectman.

At Trust for Public Land, we don’t just save land—we save land for people to enjoy, from neighborhood parks to national parks. Our mission is to create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Every park, playground, and public space we create is an open invitation to explore, wonder, discover, and play.

Position Summary:
The Counsel provides legal advice nationally across TPL’s offices and supports the following TPL activities: lobbying; policy advocacy; research; and parks, trails and schoolyard development and construction.

Essential Functions:

Advises all levels of organization on advocacy and lobbying efforts, and ensures compliance with local, state and federal lobbying laws;
Supports and advises project/program staff on all phases of park, trails and schoolyard engagement, development, and construction (i.e., MOUs; RFPs and other procurement packages; design and construction contracts; agreements with public agencies and partner organizations; grant proposals and agreements);
Assists research and policy advocacy staff with respect to all legal issues, from data sharing licenses to MOUs and contracts;
Provides advice and counsel re: public and federal grant issues and legal services for public and private grant-funded projects;
Drafts and reviews related legal documents, and ensures that these documents are in accordance with laws, public policy, and internal policies and protocols;
Participates, when necessary, with staff in stakeholder and consultant negotiations and public agency discussions;
Assists in updating legal documents used regularly by Trust for Public Land ensuring that the documents are authorized and are in accordance with relevant laws and policies.

Other Responsibilities:

As needed, and as time allows, Counsel will assist with legal advice and services related marketing, fundraising, and other nonprofit legal issues.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, Juris Doctor, admission to state bar.
Minimum three years of experience is required. Familiarity with advocacy and lobbying, federal grants, and working with tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and public agencies a plus.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to draft quality legal documents quickly, and to respond promptly and helpfully to the needs of staff.
Aptitude for independent work exercising good judgment to manage legal risk within broadly defined policies and practices. Assignments are complex and substantially important to organization.
Comfortable working in multiple jurisdictions and managing multiple projects in a decentralized environment.
Requires sense of humor and composure when dealing with colleagues of diverse personalities and work styles.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and constructively as a member of a team.
Requires ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance of, others in sensitive situations, both within and outside the organization.
Requires ability to anticipate problems, identify probable issues of concern in advance.
Candidate should be results-oriented and creative in problem-solving.
Requires a commitment to Trust for Public Land’s mission to create parks and protect land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.

Compensation
As a full-time exempt employee, you will be eligible for TPL’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, sick days, a personal day, day of service and ten + holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan, currently with an up to 7% company match. We anticipate the hiring range for this position will be $110,000-125,000 annually. The offer will be commensurate with experience.

Azul is a Latinx-led and serving environmental justice organization focused on ocean stewardship. We are nimble and extremely mighty. Founded in 2011, Azul has been instrumental in the CA plastic bag ban, shark fin ban, and in expanding access to the state’s coasts. Our work is rooted and guided by equity, social justice, and

intersectionality.

About The Position

We are a fast-growing non-profit organization and we are looking for a full-time National Policy Associate, who will work closely with the Executive Director / Founder and report to the Senior Conservation Manager. The National Policy Associate will work with leadership to create, draft, develop, and advocate for policy solutions that support the achievement of Azul’s conservation goals. With the goal of deepening impact, the National Policy Associate will represent Azul with decision makers and also in coalitions to evangelize and amplify Azul’s mission on the national stage. This position is located in Washington D.C. (with access to a co-working space).

Responsibilities

Identify emerging issues and opportunities to advance marine conservation at the National level.
Conduct legislative and policy research.
Together with the Executive Director and Senior Conservation Manager, plan and execute advocacy campaigns to support marine conservation and environmental justice policies.
Write and produce position letters, public comments, project plans, research briefs, resources, toolkits, and other assets for campaigns.
Work closely with the Communications team to produce outreach and education materials.
Serve as the Azul main point of contact in Washington D.C. on marine conservation policy issues with external interests, coalitions, and decision makers.
Prepare and place news releases, op-eds, letters to the editor and other editorial products.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position, lending their own flair to the project. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and will be looking for candidates who possess many, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications and

experience:

Qualifications:

2 years of organizing, campaign, legislative, or advocacy experience (ideally DC based experience).
Strong organizational and project management skills essential.
Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Comfort with public speaking.
Ability to tailor messaging and advocacy approach to relevant stakeholders.
Working knowledge of the federal policy-making process.
Ability to work independently and to collaborate as part of a team; and to be entrepreneurial and self-directed.

Preferred

Passionate about environmental and social justice.
Strong interest in marine conservation.
Fluency in Spanish language (written and spoken).
Existing relationships with policymaker’s staff and stakeholders with an interest in conservation policy.
Deep community connections in the Washington D.C. area.

Salary And Benefits

Multiplier provides a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary ($60,000 to $65,000, depending on experience), plus excellent medical and dental benefits, retirement savings, and generous vacation and sick leave policy.

The Director, Energy Policy & Environmental Justice provides leadership and is responsible energy equity policy and programs designed to serve Environmental Justice (EJ) Communities that intersect with the Power Authority’s strategic operations and statewide assets.

Under the direction of the VP, Environmental Justice, the Director cultivates new and existing relationships with EJ stakeholders, advocates for community-based organizations across NYS and identifies communities and municipal entities eligible for community energy demonstration projects.

The Director, serves as an advisor to senior management on issues related to Environmental Justice programming, public policy and industry trends related to EJ. Supports and analyzes NYPA programing to ensure adherence to state and federal legislation that prioritizes communities most impacted by historical and present energy burdens.

Works internally to ensure that environmental justice programing leverages NYPA resources for the benefit of historically disadvantaged communities; supports a Just clean energy transition and advances energy equity within NYPA strategic and commercial operations. #LI-CJ1
Responsibilities

Program Management and Governance

Cultivate productive relationships with Environmental Justice community leaders, advocates and other associated stakeholders including energy industry think tanks, academia, and other policy leaders.
Maintain a high level of expertise in the field of energy and the environment including but not limited to community energy projects, transmission, climate change, renewable generation and the marketplace.
Maintain a high level of expertise in the field of energy and the environment including but not limited to community energy projects, transmission, climate change, renewable generation and the marketplace.
Serve as subject matter expert to internal business units such as Commercial Operations, Utility Operations, Project and Business Development and others to ensure that an EJ lens is applied to business operations.

Program Evaluation

Review and enhance NYPAs strategic EJ plan to deliver programs and projects to the communities impacted by NYPA operations.
Assists the VP Environmental Justice in the development of business cases, scope of work, contract requirements and justification of capital and operational spend. Oversee the acquisition of external resources including management of external consultants and suppliers to ensure that they are performing against contracted requirements.

External Relations

Serves as a primary EJ liaison on Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), Executive Order 22 and other interagency and industry groups focused on energy equity and historically disadvantaged communities.
Serve as point of contact for EJ stakeholders and advocacy groups. Monitor activities and develop material to update leadership with strategic advice on governmental, political or communications issues to ensure the concerns of the community are understood.
Work to cultivate new and existing stakeholder relationships within key EJ areas. Identify possible communities and municipal entities for ongoing EJ energy efficiency demonstration projects recognizing opportunities to leverage NYPA resources to benefit communities.

Develop, coach, mentor and manage a team of environmental justice professionals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of the Power Authority, mission and strategic goals required. Familiarity with the state and federal regulatory energy environment in which NYPA operates, including expertise in the wider energy industry, generation transmission projects and renewable energy technology.
Essential working knowledge of the NYS Environmental Justice Community and Advocacy goals. Experience working with community groups.
Ability to leverage high-level relationships with key internal & external stakeholders. Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential material and issues
Excellent supervisory ability and experience managing diverse inter-disciplinary teams. Interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of management both internally & externally.
Excellent organization and planning and ability to adjust course to accommodate changes in strategic or political direction.
Problem solving skills and ability to be creative about leveraging companywide expertise.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental science, engineering, business, public relations, communications, finance, economics, or related field
Master’s degree in environmental policy, public administration, business, or communications is preferred
Minimum 7 years of related experience. Community organization experience desirable.
Experience in the energy industry
Minimum 3 years of people management experience
Experience working with government officials, community activists on EJ issues.

Physical Requirements

Ability to drive with a valid Driver’s License.
Approximately 60% travel within NY State.
Ability to attend meetings/events outside of normal business hours.

New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is: $151,360-$185,000. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources, Democratic Staff, seeks qualified candidates for a Deputy Chief Counsel or Deputy Parliamentarian to support the full Committee Chief Counsel.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the position is to assist in advising the Ranking Member and other Committee Democrats on the rules and the procedures of the Committee and the House.
The position entails: legislative drafting; jurisdictional analysis; advising on parliamentary procedure; acting as liaison to Republican staff, other congressional committees and offices, and Executive agencies; and providing general legal counsel to the Ranking Member and Democratic Staff.
Qualifications
A strong academic background and exceptional research and writing skills are required. The ideal candidate has excellent discretion and judgment. The position requires close attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and an aptness for precision.
The following will be weighed positively but are not required: familiarity with the legislative process and parliamentary procedure; legislative drafting experience; Hill experience; law school and legal profession experience; background in the substantive law in the Committee’s jurisdiction, including Federal Indian Law, the National Environmental Policy Act, statutes governing the conservation and development of public lands and waters, laws regarding fisheries and wildlife, and laws relating to the U.S. territories and the Freely Associated States.
The position is based in Washington, DC. The staffer must work in-office when the House is in session and as needed. This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other factor or basis prohibited by applicable federal law. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience. The office offers benefits, including competitive options for health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement match; student loan repayment program; and transit/parking benefits.
Interested applicants should submit materials
to NR************@********se.gov with the subject line “HNRC Deputy Chief Counselâ€ by COB Monday, August 21, 2023. Include a cover letter, résumé, references, and two writing samples.”

Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.

Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT’s The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow’s zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow?

Role Description
As the Senior Government Affairs Manager for West Virginia you will be Form’s primary representative to local, regional, and state policymakers as we build our first manufacturing plant in Weirton, West Virginia. Our new plant will bring direct and indirect economic benefit to the State as we create 750 jobs locally in the coming years. You will lead the development and execution of government affairs and policy strategies to support the success of our manufacturing activities in West Virginia. You will collaborate closely with others on the Policy and Regulatory team to build trusting, collaborative relationships with regional leaders. You will also work closely with Form’s Weirton, West Virginia community liaison and PeopleOps and Talent Acquisition teams to secure regional partnerships and resources that will help Form build a diverse local workforce that has access to the resources they need to thrive, as well as the Communications team. This role is an opportunity to showcase your leadership and build upon your relationships with West Virginia policymakers to support Form Energy’s presence as a new business in West Virginia and to manage diverse policy issues, including accelerating grid reliability and resiliency with greater renewables on the grid and expanding markets for multi-day energy storage.
What You’ll Do:

Develop and execute government affairs and policy strategies to support the success of Form’s manufacturing activities and business in West Virginia, including, but not limited to, economic development, tax, labor, social services, and community benefits in conjunction with other key departments at Form
Cultivate relationships with key local, regional and state government decision-makers and with stakeholders in West Virginia
Independently represent Form’s interests before senior government officials and in public forums in West Virginia
Proactively build partnerships and coalitions with regional NGOs and institutions to help support Form’s manufacturing operations, including but not limited to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse local workforce that has access to the social services and physical infrastructure they need to thrive
Direct the day-to-day work of supporting lobbyists
Manage responsibilities under incentive agreements with state and local governments
Contribute to regional clean energy policy advocacy efforts to develop markets for Form’s iron-air batteries

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum 6 years of experience working in policy advocacy or government affairs roles
Strong personal relationships with diverse West Virginia policy-makers and regional nongovernmental organizations, and an intimate understanding of local political context
Significant experience playing a leading role advancing industrial policy, labor policy, economic development policy, energy policy, or environmental policy in West Virginia
Significant experience supporting strategic communications efforts, and demonstrated clear, concise, and engaging verbal and written communication
Significant experience developing and executing government affairs strategies in West Virginia
Strong commercial orientation, with ability to proactively identify business needs that government advocacy can address, and to self-develop government affairs strategies to deliver results
Passion for clean energy, a working knowledge of energy policy issues and stakeholders, and a willingness to contribute to regional state energy policy advocacy efforts to help develop markets for Form’s iron-air batteries
Flexibility and adaptability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and circumstances

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Oceana seeks a Senior Counsel to provide legal support for the advocacy campaigns run out of the Washington, D.C., office. The Senior Counsel will also advise the campaigns on legal compliance and risk mitigation and assist in the administration of the Law Department. The Senior Counsel may also engage in special projects, including to research new campaign issue or geographic areas; provide legal support to campaigns run by other Oceana offices around the world; assist in defending Oceana against legal claims brought by outside parties; and perform other tasks managed by the Law Department as needed.

This position requires someone with strong organizational skills, well-developed written and oral communication skills, and the ability to take initiative and be creative in suggesting and implementing ways to accomplish Oceana’s goals.

Strong candidates for this position will have a Juris Doctor, must be or able to become a member of good standing in the District of Columbia Bar, and have a minimum of seven years legal experience related to the principal duties and essential functions. The Senior Counsel reports to the Assistant General Counsel. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and based in Washington, DC.

Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans and marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing world population. Oceana’s in-house Legal Department supports Oceana’s campaigns, which focus on reducing ocean plastics, promoting responsible fishing; stopping illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; protecting at risk marine species, such as the North Atlantic right whale and sharks; advocating for clean offshore energy; and fighting the expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling.

Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) is a statewide environmental health and justice organization that combines grassroots organizing, legal advocacy, communications, and science-based research to achieve its goals. CBE’s mission is to build power in low-income communities of color to achieve environmental justice by empowering community, reducing pollution and building healthy and sustainable communities.

CBE seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to join our East Oakland team and advocate for environmental justice and community resilience. The East Oakland Staff Attorney will support our East Oakland team by advocating for sustainable land use, health-protective air pollution regulation, clean energy access, and other issues affecting the community. The East Oakland team focuses on “building the good,â€ and the team’s work includes visioning for the future of sites in East Oakland like the Oakland Coliseum and the former AB&I foundry, and realizing the community’s vision for environmental change, such as creating access to microgrids and community solar, achieving local air improvements through the air district’s AB 617 process, and advocating for just land use policies like the Oakland General Plan. The East Oakland Staff Attorney’s role requires creativity to identify opportunities for the law to help actualize the change the community envisions.

Specific areas of focus include litigation and advocacy regarding land use, toxics and remediation, and renewable energy.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Litigating environmental, civil rights, and community access lawsuits in state and federal courts on behalf of CBE;
Representing CBE before administrative agencies responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local environmental and energy laws;
Representing CBE in local, regional, and statewide coalitions for environmental and energy justice;
Participating in policy development and advocacy at local, regional, and state government;
Engaging in public education and outreach;
Attending and providing support at community meetings with CBE staff and members.
Engaging with CBE staff as the legal voice of the triad;

In addition to the above, racial equity and language justice are key areas supported by the East Oakland Staff Attorney. CBE has made a commitment to addressing anti-Blackness and White supremacy culture within our organization, and the East Oakland Staff Attorney will participate in CBE’s internal work to meet equity goals and be a bridge to our members’ participation.

Experience and Job Requirements:

At least three – five years relevant legal experience, including litigation experience
California Bar Membership
Working knowledge of California and federal environmental law
Solid understanding of, and commitment to, social and environmental justice
Excellent legal writing and public speaking skills
Spanish language skills preferred, but not required
Ability to work in a positive, collective-oriented team environment
Ability to participate in a consensus decision-making process
Willingness to travel in California and work some evenings and weekends

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in public interest work, the environmental movement, civil rights, and/or personal history with communities highly impacted by pollution.