Manager-Policy Communications and Regulatory

Circular Action Alliance

12h • Remote

About The Position

The Manager-Policy Communications and Regulatory will be responsible for managing consultation processes on regulatory, technical, and policy-related issues with various stakeholders. This role involves creating and managing the development of policy communications for both internal and external audiences, including key messages, presentations, briefing notes, and backgrounders. The manager will collaborate with the Policy Analysis Team and Communications Team to develop materials that support thought leadership and advance Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) harmonization. Key activities include tracking, analyzing, and researching EPR policies and broader trends, participating in relevant policy discussions, and supporting policy and program planning where Circular Action Alliance (CAA) may become the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO).

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, concise language
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to conduct detailed policy analysis, collect feedback and develop strategic recommendations
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams
• Required bachelor’s degree (preferably in public policy, environmental or sustainability studies, or a related discipline)
• Requires 5+ years of experience in public policy
• Strong communication, presentation, analysis, and collateral material development skills with the ability to summarize and communicate findings effectively

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in policy communications
• Preferred familiarity with SmartSheet
• Preferred proficiency with power point

Responsibilities

• Manage CAA’s consultation processes on regulatory, technical, and policy-related issues with producers, trade associations, and other interested parties.
• Create and manage the development of policy communications for internal and external audiences, including key messages, PowerPoint presentations, briefing notes and Q&As, backgrounders.
• Develop communications materials, in collaboration with CAA’s Policy Analysis Team and Communications Team, that support CAA’s thought leadership and advance EPR harmonization.
• Track, analyze and conduct research on EPR policies and broader trends.
• Participate in relevant policy discussions and learning sessions to stay informed on EPR best practices.
• Support the development of policy and program planning where CAA may become the PRO.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior