Policy Director

Environmental Protection Network (EPN)•Washington, DC

2h•Remote

About The Position

This role reports to the Senior Director of Policy. The Policy Director leads the strategy and execution of EPN’s national policy work, setting vision and priorities in coordination with the Senior Director of Policy. It involves managing a small team, guiding volunteer engagement in federal policy efforts both present and future, and collaborating across departments to influence rulemaking and other policymaking, enhance transparency, support litigation, safeguard science, educate Congress, and amplify EPN’s impact through communications and partnerships. The position also plays a key role in building strategic alliances with NGOs and coalitions to advance environmental policy goals primarily at the federal level.

Requirements

At least 7+ years of relevant work experience
Highly productive in remote working environments
Interest in environmental justice, US environmental and health policy, and/or the work of the EPA
Experience in program management, public sector initiatives, or workforce development, preferably within environmental justice, government, or nonprofit sectors
Experience creating and operationalizing priorities, goals, and metrics
Strong cultural competency and a demonstrated commitment to racial, environmental, and social justice
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and stakeholders in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Experience with direct people management
Experience with project management and specifically managing work across multiple complex stakeholder groups

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working closely with or at the EPA is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Develop vision, priorities, and goals for the national policy work with input from the national policy team and in coordination with the Senior Director of Policy.
Track key metrics (comments submitted, testimony provided, amicus briefs, science advisory groups convened, products developed).
Track various proposed rulemakings and related national policy actions.
Facilitate teams of volunteers to draft comments and letters, deliver testimony, recommendations for a future EPA, support litigation, public affairs, and meet with the executive branch (including EPA, OMB, and CEQ).
Look for opportunities to share information with other NGOs and the media, educate Congress and tribal, state, and local governments.
Directly manage 3-4 full-time senior policy associates and contractors.
Execute on all org-wide people manager responsibilities-
Execute weekly team 1x1 check-ins and weekly team shared space management.
Execute on twice-annual formal review process.
Ongoing coaching and professional development support.
Team culture activities.
Partner with other NGOs and coalitions, as relevant to EPN’s work.
Coordinate collaborative efforts, including goal-driven webinars.
Educate congressional member offices and key committee staff.
Develop/influence website and digital media content.
Support and help develop press releases, tip sheets (weekly), briefs, press conferences, and related.
Identify opportunities to partner with like-minded organizations on relevant environmental health issues.
Represent EPN and/or find and manage volunteers to represent EPN in various coalitions operating in relevant environmental federal policy areas.

Benefits

40-hour work week
Flexible work schedule
Core hours of 10 AM-3 PM ET
11 paid Federal Holidays
Other paid days when the office is closed (including the work day before or after July 4, the day after Thanksgiving, and FY26 December 21st-January 4th and FY27 December 20th-January 3rd)
3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off (inclusive of sick, personal days, and vacation)
Organization-wide non-meeting days on all major holidays that fall outside of the federal calendar
Competitive market-based salary
Annual tenure bonus (determined annually where funds are available)
Performance-based bonuses where applicable
401K Retirement Plan, 4% company match
80% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
50% employer-paid family health, dental, and vision insurance
100% employer-paid life (50K)
Opportunity to purchase additional life coverage is available for employee and spouse
100% employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance
Access to employee-paid FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits
Up to 6 weeks of paid leave upon the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child
Up to $500/year for professional development-related expenses
Ongoing access to internal professional development training
$150 monthly cell phone plan and home internet reimbursement
Up to $2,000/year for the purchase of phones, computers, headsets, software, or other equipment used consistently to carry out staff responsibilities
Applicable travel expenses will be reimbursed, including travel time outside of your local area