Senior Manager, Clean Energy Policy
Senior Manager, Clean Energy Policy
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$ 85000 - 90000
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Founded in 1936 the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is Americas largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than seven million members and supporters including hunters anglers gardeners birders hikers campers paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federations mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife restoring habitats and waterways expanding outdoor opportunities connecting children with nature and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. The Federation is committed to inspiring all people around our shared love of nature and wildlife by creating a welcoming and inclusive community representative of all Americans.
To advance our mission we are seeking a full-time Senior Manager Clean Energy Policy to join our Climate and Energy team working out of our National Advocacy Center in Washington DC with telework options. Our Climate and Energy team advances domestic policies at federal regional and state levels that curb greenhouse gas emissions speed an equitable transition to clean energy on- and offshore decarbonize industry and expand natural and technological carbon removal. NWF seeks to grow bipartisan support for short- and long-term policy action on climate working with a range of partners to build diverse coalitions. The Senior Manager Clean Energy Policy will help shape and bring leadership to NWFs policy and advocacy priorities with regards to the needed expansion of responsibly developed clean energy in the United States integrating our commitments to climate stabilization habitat and natural resource conservation environmental justice and community engagement. You will report to the Associate Vice President of Climate and Energy and work alongside the rest of the Climate and Energy and Offshore Wind teams in Washington D.C.
As the Senior Manager Clean Energy Policy you will serve as a primary in-house expert on clean energy technologies and policy options helping guide the Federations activities to advance the environmentally and socially responsible buildout of renewable and zero/low-carbon energy at the pace and scale needed to stabilize our rapidly changing climate while avoiding minimizing and mitigating negative impacts to wildlife habitat and elevating the needs of host communities. You will advise and collaborate with the AVP and colleagues from the climate offshore wind public and private lands environmental justice Tribal outreach and other teams and regional offices in shaping and representing clean energy policy for NWF. You will perform policy analysis advocacy research writing public and media education coalition building and maintenance and intra-organizational communication and coordination.
Principal Duties (major areas of responsibility):
- Federal Policy Analysis and Advocacy
- Federal Agencies: You will advocate for policy solutions at the Department of Energy the Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and potentially others that steer the energy sector toward responsible decarbonization. You will monitor lead and collaborate on response to key regulatory actions through public comments and communications strategies.
- Congress: You will serve as our teams primary point person for Congressional strategy and outreach on clean energy keeping abreast of policy opportunities (including appropriations) building relationships with key offices and staff and striving for bipartisanship.
- Analysis: In collaboration with the AVP and other team members you will help guide NWF policy on permitting and on emerging areas of importance.
- Other Advocacy Duties: You will occasionally represent NWF and our clean energy policy goals in the media and help advise on public statements.
- Coalition Participation and Partnership Development You will lead NWF engagement in NGO-industry working groups on clean energy including on clean energy tax credits energy innovation policy next-generational geothermal energy policy and congressional strategy regarding offshore wind. You will pursue or support new relationships and collaborations with various partners to advance federal policy priorities and work with regional staff and field organizers to identify and educate partners at the state and local levels especially within our network of 52 independent state and territorial affiliates. You will work closely with Federation affiliates to advise and support their participation in advocacy and stakeholder dialogues.
- Stakeholder Education In collaboration with our regional field directors and other regional staff you will engage in key U.S. regions (especially the Intermountain West Gulf states and Appalachia) to facilitate stakeholder education of clean energy solutions such as by helping organize virtual listening sessions on local impacts of the clean energy buildout. You will help craft educational and persuasive materials on clean energy for different audiences and shape a strategy for (terrestrial) clean energy industry education on wildlife and community needs working with colleagues to refine and disseminate best practices for responsible development.
- Fundraising You will work closely with the AVP and NWFs philanthropy team to maintain existing funder relationships and devise and execute strategies to seek new funding opportunities to support our clean energy goals.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience with a working knowledge of clean energy smart grid technology renewable energy permitting/siting energy storage or related policy.
- A Masters or other advanced degree in environmental policy or law environmental engineering energy innovation climate change biology environmental economics or relevant field can count towards experience.
- Familiarity with the U.S. political system and have issue advocacy experience plus be skilled at synthesizing and communicating information for policy or advocacy audiences in a compelling and accurate manner in writing and orally.
- Well organized with excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks set goals and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic team and independently and be a go-getter with initiative to get things done.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to work well with diverse interests including labor business conservation and environmental justice and Tribal representatives
Travel Requirements:
Travel will consist of about 20-30% of time throughout the U.S.
Location and Work Mode:
This position will be based in Washington D.C. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all this position the employee may work hybrid (remote/office mix) to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. For more information on Work Modes please review the benefits section of our careers page: Requirements of the Job:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about the workspace. The position requires mobility including moving materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
People with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Compensation And Benefits:
The salary range for this position is currently $85000 $90000 annually dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federations benefits package at will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. NWF is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment about any classes or characteristics protected by law.
For more information on our recruiting process please review our Careers page: recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Your experience which may include paid and unpaid work including volunteer work helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Whether youre new to the field returning to work after a gap in your employment or are taking the next step in your career path if you believe you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply! Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. To be eligible for this role you must be a U.S. citizen or have valid work authorization to work in the U.S.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at or .
If selected for this position a background check will be conducted.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
