Senior Policy Operations Associate

Environmental Protection Network•Washington, DC

4d•$74,261•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Policy, the Senior Policy Operations Associate will partner with and act as a support for the Senior Director in managing the day-to-day work of the National Policy, Reimagine EPA and Civil Service Resilience programs and teams. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who loves working in deep collaboration with a senior leader and can quickly adapt to changing landscapes and conditions. This staff member will support three main workstreams: First, this person will work closely with our Senior Director of Policy to support operational needs. Second, they will assist with meeting planning, coordination, and tracking next steps. Finally, they will help coordinate projects, monitor milestones, and support communication and follow-up on action items across the team as needed.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in administrative support, project coordination, operations, or a related field
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including synthesizing meeting notes and follow-up tasks
Experience supporting senior leadership and coordinating cross-team projects
Attention to detail and ability to track tasks, deadlines, and project milestones
Highly productive in remote working environments
Self-starter
Interest in environmental justice, US environmental and health policy, and/or the work of EPA
Experience with or knowledge of social justice and equity issues
Detail-oriented and unafraid to ask questions
Ability to work independently, work on many different projects, and switch effectively from one task to another
Experience working in collaborations or with multiple partners
Strong work ethic
Familiarity with Google Docs and Spreadsheets

Responsibilities

Executive & Operational Support
Work closely with the Senior Director of Policy to manage operational needs and priorities
Provide high-level support for correspondence, scheduling, calendar management, and preparation of materials
Assist with special projects and tasks as directed by the Senior Director
Meeting Planning & Coordination
Support planning, coordination, and logistics for meetings, including internal team meetings and external stakeholder meetings
Track meeting notes, action items, and next steps to ensure follow-through
Synthesize discussions and communicate key takeaways to relevant team members, volunteers and external partners
Project Coordination & Team Support
Assist with coordinating policy projects and initiatives across the team
Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure progress
Support internal and external communications, including following up on action items and coordinating next steps

Benefits

Work-Life Balance:
Employees are encouraged to balance a 40-hour work week with a flexible work schedule and core hours of 11 AM-4 PM ET
11 paid Federal Holidays and other paid days when the office is closed, including:
The work day before or after July 4
The day before and after Thanksgiving
The week of December 25th and the week of Jan 1st (FY25- Dec 22nd-Jan 2nd, FY26-Dec 21st-Jan 1st, FY27- December 20th-December 31st)
Organization-wide non-meeting days on all major holidays that fall outside of the federal calendar (our staff can submit these to our calendar based on religious or cultural holidays)
3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off (inclusive of sick, personal days, and vacation)
5 days of annual disaster relief time off in the event of a natural disaster impacting you or your family (does not carry over or pay out upon exit)
5 days of annual bereavement (does not carry over or pay out upon exit)
3 annual “EPN” days to be used for any purpose across the year (does not carry over or pay out upon exit)
Financial Security:
Competitive market-based salary
Annual tenure bonus (determined annually, where funds are available)
Performance-based bonuses where applicable
401K Retirement Plan, 4% company match
Wellness Benefits:
90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 50% employer-paid family
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
Career Development:
Up to $500/year for professional development-related expenses
Ongoing access to internal professional development training
Additional Benefits:
$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