State Climate Policy Manager

Pacific Environment • Sacramento, CA

113d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Pacific Environment seeks a State Climate Policy Manager to advance our climate priorities and provide critical policy support for Pacific Environment’s campaigns on zero-emission shipping and ports in California. They will provide research, writing, and analytical support to execute the Climate Program’s legislative and campaign priorities, and administrative support for meetings, and events. The successful candidate will have policy advocacy experience, specifically legislative experience, at the California or state-level, and a passion for solving the climate crisis. This position will report to the Climate Policy Director.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of previous work experience, particularly with policy advocacy or environmental and social change organizations, with a strong track record of driving tangible outcomes
• Proven track record of delivering successful advocacy initiatives, bringing together several strategies (grassroots organizing, traditional and digital outreach, engaging policymakers, in-person mobilization tactics, etc.)
• Demonstrated professional experience with California legislative and regulatory landscape and process
• Familiarity with state agencies and proceedings overseeing air quality and energy (e.g., CPUC, CARB, CEC, BAAQMD) is a plus
• Comfortable working in the spotlight or behind the scenes; knows when to speak up, ask questions, and steer the conversation with clarity and confidence
• Experience working in coalition and building organizational partnerships across issues and forging trust across lines of differences
• Experience working with communities most impacted by the climate crisis, with a particular eye for those most impacted by racial & economic injustice
• Adept in engaging labor and workforce partners is a strong plus
• Experience in maritime decarbonization is a strong plus
• Highly resourceful with excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking abilities and have proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to problem-solve and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment is essential
• Positive adaptability, and a can-do attitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and online research tools necessary for a remote working environment

Responsibilities

• Advocate before the California Legislature, at regulatory hearings, and stakeholder meetings
• Serve as Pacific Environment’s legislative lead in California to support adoption of CA’s shipping regulations
• Lead engagement at CPUC, CEC and CalSTA
• Support engagement at CARB and Go-BIZ
• Lead on bill tracking for California
• Crafting position letters, public testimony, fact sheets, and policy papers in support of PE’s policy and legislative priorities
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with decision-makers, community groups, and key partners
• Represent Pacific Environment with the press, in coalitions with key allies, and in key policy forums
• Conduct research, and analysis to support policy development
• Carry out various advocacy tactics such as grassroots organizing, traditional and digital outreach, engaging policymakers, in-person mobilization tactics, etc.
• Coordinate closely with Pacific Environment’s federal and international teams to align with broader organizational priorities
• Other tasks as determined by the Climate Policy Director

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403b retirement planning with employer match
• WFH stipend
• Generous PTO
• Sabbatical for tenured staff
• Professional development reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees