Legislative Director
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Maine Conservation Voters & Maine Conservation Alliance
Job Title: Legislative Director
About this role:As Legislative Director youll lead Maines fight for environmental justice as our chief lobbyist and coalition strategist. Youll build relationships with lawmakers coordinate Maines largest environmental coalition and drive policy victories that advance climate action conservation and democracy across the state.
Our vision for the future:
We envision a Maine where nature and people thrive through an inclusive just democracy a sustainable economy and equitable access to natures benefits - healthy climate lands air and waters
We are looking to hire: A sharp strategist with government affairs experience a proven track record of results advocating for policy change and a network of legislative relationships to bring to the work. The ideal candidate will be motivated to work in a fast-paced campaign-like environment and collaborate with a broader team including partners in Maines Environmental Priorities Coalition to get big things done. They will be excellent at building consensus in order to deliver positive policy outcomes on climate environmental and democracy issues impacting Maine communities and will serve as a resource for our staff and board as well as state regional and national partners. This position alongside a team of tenacious colleagues will work with and amplify the voices of communities and other key constituencies who are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues. This position is an opportunity to directly impact environmental policy in Maine.
Being committed to solving problems in coalition working as part of a team and advancing racial equity and inclusion are essential.
Primary Responsibilities: The Legislative Director is Maine Conservation Voters chief lobbyist. This person is responsible for ensuring that the protection of the environment climate and democracy in Maine are top priorities for elected officials. They are also responsible for managing Maine Conservation Alliances cornerstone environmental policy initiative the Environmental Priorities Coalition.
Activities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Cultivate strengthen and maintain MCA/MCVs relationships with elected officials policy makers coalition members and other relevant partners to advance MCA/MCVs goals.
- Lead lobbying strategy within our team and advocate testify and lobby the State Legislature Governor state agencies and occasionally other government bodies on MCV/MCAs policy priorities.
- Communicate regularly with administration leaders including in the Governors Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Governors Energy Office natural resource agencies and the Secretary of State.
- Lead the activities of Maines Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC) an alliance of 39 environmental conservation and public health organizations working together to pass and defend policies that advance conservation environmental justice climate action and healthy communities.
- Represent the EPC at the State House and collaborate with MCAs Director of Policy and Partnerships Outreach Director and coalition partners to help organize the coalitions annual priority bill rollout process.
- Work with MCVs Scorecard Committee and the Director of Policy and Partnerships to develop Maines Environmental Scorecard.
- Lead the candidate endorsement program and coordinated campaign work on behalf of MCV Action Fund - MCVs affiliated PAC.
- Represent MCA/MCV in coalitions important to advancing MCA and MCVs missions.
- Communicate MCA/MCVs policy initiatives and achievements to both internal and external partners and audiences including through media interviews and presentations.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal lobbying and electoral laws including filing reports with the Maine Ethics Commission.
- Support development activities as requested including participation in member donor and funder events.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Carry out all of the responsibilities listed above in accordance with the mission statement goals and philosophy of MCA/MCV.
Essential Qualifications:
- A strong commitment to and demonstrated understanding of environmental policy climate action democracy racial justice and the missions of MCA/MCV and their potential to engage the public.
- Experience in advocacy and lobbying (Maine experience preferred).
- Ability to navigate legislative processes.
- The ability to quickly and efficiently summarize legislation and other public policy issues for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comfortable public speaking- including the delivery of formal public testimony and ease in communicating about politics and public policy in front of large groups.
- Demonstrated ability to apply a racial justice lens to policy analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of races genders talents experiences and backgrounds.
- Proven ability to work in coalition and facilitate cooperation among diverse groups and comfort with facilitating meetings developing clear agendas and helping groups navigate productive conflict.
- Experience working or volunteering on political campaigns.
- Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and campaign planning and comfort adjusting strategies and tactics based on the fast-moving nature of the legislature.
- A track record of building strong effective relationships with lawmakers.
Salary: The annual salary for this position ranges from $80000 to $90000. Salary will be determined based on relevant experience education and skills directly related to the role.
Position Type: This is a full-time at-will exempt position. Reports to the Director of Policy & Partnerships.
Benefits: Medical dental and vision insurance generous paid time off including vacation sick leave and holidays retirement match of up to 3% and professional development assistance.
Location: Augusta Maine. Maine Conservation Voters Maine Conservation Alliance and the Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund (MCA/MCV/MCVAF) have a physical office in Augusta. This position requires being fully present in-person at the State House during the legislative session and can be hybrid when the legislature is not in session.
We encourage diverse applicants:We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but bring relevant skills and perspectives.
How to Apply: Please visit to submit your cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted until July 23 2025.
Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) is building a just thriving future for all by acting on the climate crisis protecting the environment and safeguarding our democracy. We advocate for equitable policies hold elected officials accountable and win elections.
Maine Conservation Alliance (MCA) is building a just thriving future for all by acting on the climate crisis protecting the environment and safeguarding our democracy. We bring people and organizations together to educate inspire and advocate.
MCA/MCV is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin sex gender gender identity or expression age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status marital status or any other basis protected by law. MCA/MCVs hiring and employment decisions are based solely on a persons merit and qualifications.
Please contact if you require any accommodations for a disability to assist you in applying or if you have any other needs during the application process.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
