Associate Director, Federal Climate Policy

2 weeks ago


Washington, United States Center For American Progress Full time

**Reports to**: Senior Director, Domestic Climate and Energy Policy

**Staff reporting to this position**: TBD

**Department**: Energy and Environment

**Position classification**: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 6

**Minimum compensation**: $77,000

**Work site**:Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)

**Summary**
- Building an economy for all
- Restoring social trust in democracy
- Advancing racial equity and justice
- Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
- Strengthening health

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage projects and policy staff while supporting an inclusive, supportive, and creative workplace culture.
- Work with key stakeholders to develop and implement relevant legislative and political strategies and campaigns at the federal level.
- Leverage American Progress’ research and policy capabilities to drive narratives and serve as a resource to partners and the public.
- Lead and support the development of a range of written products to influence the policy debate on key climate issues, including memos, reports, fact sheets, rapid-response statements, op-eds, and social media content.
- Represent American Progress in the media and in external meetings with government staff and coalition partners to advance the organization’s work.
- Continue efforts to expand and broaden the climate community to include a diverse and inclusive group of stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain expertise in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Requirements and qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Understanding of how environmental issues intersect with racism and economic and social inequality, and a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
- Experience managing projects from start to finish, including managing the work of staff who may or may not be direct reports.
- At least six years of relevant experience, which may include policy analysis, campaigns, legislative and administrative advocacy, coalition building, relevant graduate studies, or related fields.
- Experience collaborating with and across diverse progressive coalitions.
- Adept written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to take ownership and independently plan ahead, prioritize, allocate time, balance projects, and coordinate with internal and external partners.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet rapid-response and longer-horizon deadlines in a team setting.
- Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals—in particular, progressive values such as environmental and social justice; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and creating a positive workplace culture.
- Direct supervisory management and leadership experience is a plus.



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