Colorado Senior State Policy Organizer

OPPORTUNITY

National 501c4 nonprofit organization seeks qualified candidates for the position of Colorado Senior State Policy Organizer. This is a Colorado based full-time remote exempt position represented by the United Steelworkers Local Union 2022-22.

ORGANIZATION

The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is a powerful and unified voice for building an economy that addresses climate change protects the health of people and the environment eliminates income and racial disparities and creates and maintains good-paying union jobs in communities across the country. BGA brings together labor unions and environmental organizationsrepresenting millions of members and supportersaround a shared agenda and enacts change by advocating at the state and federal level; providing education and engaging union members and environmentalists; and communicating the benefits of this shared agenda for working people their families and their communities. As a hybrid remote organization with offices in Minneapolis and Washington D.C. BGA strives to build a positive supportive and inclusive culture of cohesive teams collaborating across the United States.

Job Summary:

The Colorado Senior State Policy Organizer executes BGAs program and policy work in Colorado. BGAs Colorado state table of labor and environmental partners is an active committed group with ambitious goals and strong member support; the organizers primary role is to organize focus and drive its collective efforts. Reporting to the Western States Senior Director the ColoradoSenior State Policy Organizer will develop promote and implement programs that educate and mobilize Colorado partners to action; build long term alliances to promote clean and efficient energy solutions reducing transportation industrial sector and building emissions; and work with labor unions environmental and community organizations to effectively support policies that build the clean energy economy in ways that create quality family-sustaining jobs and promote shared sustainable prosperity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advocacy campaigns that influence state energy labor and climate policy;
• Build and strengthen relationships with state legislators policymakers and agency officials to advance BGAs policy priorities;
• Monitor analyze and provide strategic recommendations on state legislative and regulatory developments related to clean energy and workforce policies;
• Organize and mobilize labor environmental and community partners to advocate for policies that create family-sustaining jobs while reducing emissions;
• Plan and facilitate meetings advocacy events and public hearings to engage key stakeholders and policymakers;
• Represent BGA in coalitions at the state legislature and in public forums to promote clean energy solutions and economic justice;
• Develop policy briefs fact sheets and advocacy materials to educate partners and lawmakers; and
• Other duties as assigned.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Policy & Advocacy Expertise: Minimum 3 years of professional experience in policy advocacy legislative organizing or government relationspreferably in labor environmental or clean energy policy;
• Legislative Experience: Demonstrated understanding of the Colorado state legislative process including experience working with lawmakers committees and regulatory agencies;
• Relationship Builder: Proven ability to build coalitions mobilize partners and drive collective action;
• Exceptional Communicator: Skilled in public speaking lobbying policy writing and persuasive advocacy;
• Solutions Oriented: Ability to reframe barriers as opportunities and apply creative thinking to identify solutions;
• Commitment to Justice & Equity: Strong commitment to economic racial and environmental justice;
• Reliable Collaborator: Ability to work independently while collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders;
• Ability to travel: Reside in the Front Range with the ability to regularly travel throughout Colorado; and
• A deep commitment to the mission of the BlueGreen Alliance.

COMPENSATION

A compensation package including competitive salary with annual COLA increases generous paid time off and 100% employer-funded health benefits is available.

Salary

The salary range is $90000 - $105000 annually exempt. BGA utilizes salary bands to ensure pay equity and transparency. Final salary within the salary range will be based on experience level and qualifications.

Benefits:

BGA equips all of our staff members to live well-rounded healthy lives. BGA continues to pride itself on industry-leading family-friendly offerings for individuals and families of all compositions.

• 100% employer paid medical dental and vision for employees and family
• 100% employer paid Life Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance for employee
• 4% 401K company contribution with no match required with a ROTH option
• 15 days of vacation time and 10 days of wellness time per year to start
• 18 paid holidays per year
• $125 monthly internet and cell phone allowance
• Remote office supply budget
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Access to Healthcare Savings and Dependent Care FSAs

How to Apply: Apply online. Applications will be reviewed as received. Position open until filled. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Contact with any questions or accommodation requests.

BlueGreen Alliance welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. BGA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGA administers all personnel actions without regard to race color religion sex sex stereotyping pregnancy gender gender identity gender expression national origin age mental or physical disability ancestry medical condition marital status military or veteran status sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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