Advocacy Manager, Regional Clean Economies /Senior Advocacy Manager, Regional Clean Economies

Center for Climate and Energy Solutions•Washington, DC

24d•$81,000 - $126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. About the Regional Clean Economies Initiative: C2ES’s Regional Clean Economies Initiative elevates the perspectives of community stakeholders to inform state and federal policy needs and identify concrete next steps to bring home the economic opportunity of investing in the low-carbon transition. Through interactive group discussions, educational programming, and informative sessions—supplemented with research and analysis—this program brings together leaders of business, government, and communities to explore these opportunities and develop collaborative policy solutions. Currently, this initiative is focused on the critical battery materials supply chain in the Southeast United States, working across Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, environmental or energy policy, political science, or international affairs
At least 4-7 years of experience working on climate or energy policy at the state or local level in government, at a nonprofit organization, or with industry
Established relationships with state legislators or their staff in at least one of the current target states in the Southeast region (AL, GA, NC, SC, TN), and with other energy stakeholders
Understanding of legislative process
A willingness to register as a lobbyist
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and with guidance
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Commitment to, knowledge of, or experience in advancing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental/climate justice
Flexibility, willingness to pitch in at all levels, and a team player
At least 8 years of experience working on climate or energy policy at the state or local level in government, at a nonprofit organization, or with industry
Brings an existing network of state and federal policymakers and advocacy groups in one of the target states in the Southeast on relevant issues relating to clean energy, manufacturing, and industrial policy
Ability to be conversant in key issue areas that support state education and advocacy efforts
Experience engaging in the legislative process (e.g. experience advancing state legislation and/or engaging in the state rulemaking process)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working directly with state legislators in the Southeast region
In-depth knowledge of legislative processes, including the budget processes
In-depth knowledge of regulatory processes and the scope for executive actions
Experience working directly with large companies, and/or trade associations on climate and energy policy
Familiarity with the landscape of climate-focused NGOs and an awareness of C2ES’s unique value proposition
Demonstrated ability to prioritize among and efficiently manage multiple assignments and meet critical deadlines

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a sophisticated internal understanding of the state-level political landscape within our focus region, including executive branches and state legislatures
Working with the Director of Advocacy and the Regional Clean Economies initiative, develop a strategy for educating and engaging state policymakers on issues relevant to our focus topics
Stay current on state developments relevant to the Regional Clean Economies initiative, i.e., track and maintain a calendar of key legislative session dates for all states within the target region, identify key legislators for engagement, and inform strategy development with the Director of Advocacy and Regional Clean Economies initiative
Establish and maintain a network of relationships with key state legislative offices, governors’ offices, and state agencies in the focus region for the Regional Clean Economies initiative
Build and maintain relationships with relevant advocacy groups, with a focus on state and local efforts in the target region around our focus issue
Coordinate federal policy advocacy relevant to the Regional Clean Economies initiative, i.e., building and maintaining relationships with federal congressional offices in the target regions and supporting planning and logistics for federal fly-ins with regional stakeholders
In coordination with the Director of Advocacy, support C2ES’s federal advocacy on the policy topics and regions where there is overlap
Keep a record of time spent on lobbying activities in a timely and routine basis for LDA and IRS reports
Contribute to a positive organizational culture, including by participating in regular events such as all-staff meetings and meetings of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Council, and by seeking to model the organization's values
Leverage existing relationships with one or more advocacy groups operating in the region to expand ambitious support for the Regional Clean Economies initiative’s policy priorities
Lead the development and implementation of an engagement strategy for state policymakers
Lead the development and execution of events and fly-ins for key stakeholders to advance federal policy objectives
Proactively identify opportunities for coordinated state and federal advocacy on policy topics and regions where there is overlap

Benefits

Health Insurance. Health Insurance. C2ES offers 80% of premiums for a specific platinum-level health insurance reference plan, the dollar value of which may be applied to any platinum-level plan offered to us on the DC Health Link marketplace. The remainder of the premiums for the plan chosen by the employee will be deducted pretax from the employee’s paycheck.
Dental Insurance. C2ES covers 100% of the dental premiums.
Vision Insurance: Employee covers the total cost of this plan.
Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability.
DC Paid Family Leave (employes working in the DC office)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Group Life insurance and Voluntary Life insurance.
Leave Time: New employees start accumulating 3 weeks' vacation per year.
Sick time: up to 10 days per year.
Personal Leave: Up to Two personal days per year.
Parental Leave
FMLA Leave
Holidays: C2ES observes 13 holidays during the year. Additionally, the organization closes in the last week of year.
Hybrid and flexible environment.