Advocacy Manager/Senior Advocacy Manager

Center for Climate and Energy Solutions•Washington, DC

11d•$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. 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. Job Description: The Advocacy Manager/Senior Advocacy Manager will play an important role in directly advocating for federal policies that advance innovative clean energy technology, spur job creation, and support domestic manufacturing to accelerate the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. This position requires direct experience in lobbying or climate/energy policy, the ability to establish and maintain a network of relationships with Republican policymakers and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with partners from the U.S. government, environmental, business and consumer organizations, industry, and academia. This position will report to the Director of Advocacy.

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 in a federal legislative setting on Capitol Hill, at a nonprofit organization, or with industry
Established relationships on Capitol Hill, with Republican offices and in both chambers of Congress, and with other energy stakeholders
Understanding of the 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 in a federal legislative setting on Capitol Hill, at a nonprofit organization, or with industry
Brings robust network of Republican relationships with congressional offices, relevant congressional committees, federal agencies, and with external stakeholders including but not limited to trade organizations and industry
Ability to be conversant in key issue areas that support advocacy efforts
Experience engaging in the legislative process (e.g. experience advancing federal legislation and/or engaging in the federal rulemaking process)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working on Capitol Hill
Established relationships in the White House and/or relevant executive agencies or departments
Experience working directly with large companies, and/or trade associations on climate and energy policy
In-depth knowledge of legislative processes, including the federal appropriations process
In-depth knowledge of regulatory processes and the scope for executive actions
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

Establish and maintain a network of Republican relationships with congressional offices and administration officials
Lobby Republican congressional offices and administration officials for policy solutions supported by C2ES and informed by its business council
Support C2ES in efforts to mobilize companies, including C2ES’s Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC) members, in support of climate and energy policies, including with congressional offices and administration officials
Assist in identifying and executing campaigns that support C2ES’s policy agenda, including but not limited to permitting reform, clean firm technologies, and American innovation and manufacturing
Conceptualize and provide support for the execution of events and briefings for Members of Congress and congressional staff
Proactively engage external stakeholders, including trade associations, industry leaders, and NGOs, to drive collaborative advocacy activities aligned with C2ES’s policy objectives
In coordination with the Director of Advocacy, contribute to the development and execution of the organization’s policy advocacy strategy
Stay current on developments relevant to C2ES’s policy agenda, i.e., by developing a broad understanding of key issue areas necessary to support advocacy efforts, tracking legislative proposals in real time, attending legislative hearings, and following administrative actions including the rulemaking process
Collaborate with the U.S. Policy team to inform and provide an advocacy focused perspective in the development of C2ES policy priorities, publications, and technology-focused working groups in the BELC
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 network with companies to drive and expand ambitious company engagement to support the organization’s advocacy priorities
Proactively identify priorities for policy campaigns that support C2ES’s policy agenda, and lead the development and facilitation of campaign efforts with limited oversight from the Director of Advocacy
Organize and execute events and briefings with Members of Congress and congressional staff

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.