Senior Environmental Policy Strategist, Sustainable Colorado

3 days ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Earthjustice Full time

About Earthjustice

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law to protect people's health, preserve magnificence of nature, and promote justice for all. Our mission is to defend the right of all people to a healthy environment. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, D.C. Earthjustice's Rocky Mountain Office was established in 1972 as the second of the now 15 Earthjustice offices. Based in Denver, the Rocky Mountain Office focuses on issues in the Intermountain West and Southwest.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Policy Strategist, Sustainable Colorado to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a leading environmental law organization and contribute to the development and implementation of environmental policies in Colorado.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with our litigators to identify key goals that promote environmental health, clean energy sources, and justice for disproportionately impacted communities.
  • Develop and implement legislative strategies to achieve those goals, working closely with our partners and allies.
  • Directly lobby the Colorado legislature, Governor's Office, and key administrative agencies and commissions.
  • Develop advocacy materials, including legislative and policy memoranda, reports, briefing papers, letters, fact sheets, memos of support, action alerts, and blogs.
  • Research and analyze proposed legislation and policies, sometimes with the assistance of internal policy analysts, litigators, and/or program associates.
  • Draft new legislation and policies, as well as amendments to existing laws and policies.
  • Track and analyze legislation and policy initiatives relating to priority issues.
  • Testify in support or opposition of priority legislation proposed each session.
  • Participate in select stakeholder processes convened by administrative agencies.
  • Work with our Policy and Legislative Department as well as other state advocates to share relevant information and strategies.
  • Contribute to the development of our strategic plan.
  • Work with our communications team on media outreach efforts.
  • Maintain a leadership position within the Colorado environmental community on priority issues.
  • Serve as a spokesperson for Earthjustice on priority legislative issues.
  • Supervise projects performed in connection with legislative and administrative issues by associate attorneys, assistants, interns, or contractors.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required. JD preferred, but not required.
  • At least five years of policy and legal advocacy experience.
  • Demonstrated experience working with, and influencing, the legislative process in a collaborative environment with numerous stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience working with the legislative process, including the ability to translate Earthjustice priorities into legislative language and implement effective lobbying strategies, often with partners, to ensure passage into law.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects on firm deadlines.
  • Excellent writing and oral communications skills.
  • Must be detail oriented, with good organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to work in coalitions and with allies, especially with environmental justice organizations and communities.
  • Experience in working with traditional and social media.
  • Entrepreneurial and creative spirit with proven ability to work independently and proactively.
  • High levels of emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with scientific or technical issues related to oil and gas, the electric sector, climate, energy, and/or environmental justice issues preferred, but not required.
  • Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
  • Able to work evening and nighttime hours when legislative sessions run long.
  • Commitment to serving the public interest and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is $116,200 - $129,100, depending on experience level and location. Earthjustice offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit via Jobvite:

  • Resume.
  • One or two-page cover letter.
  • Writing sample, preferably 4-5 pages that reflects your work.
We are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start before January 2025. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by September 15, 2024. After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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