Policy Advocate, California

4 days ago

Sacramento, California, United States Earthjustice Full time
Job Title: Policy Advocate, California

Earthjustice is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Policy Advocate to join our California Regional Office. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in advancing our environmental and environmental justice priorities in California.

Job Summary:

The Policy Advocate will work closely with our California Regional Office staff and other Earthjustice team members to develop and implement legislative and administrative strategies in Sacramento. You will be responsible for educating and lobbying the California legislature, Governor's office, and key administrative agencies on priority issues. You will also track and analyze legislation and other developments related to our priority issues, and collaborate with Earthjustice lawyers and researchers on advocacy for our California priority goals.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement legislative and administrative strategies to advance our positions on priority environmental and environmental-justice issues in California.
  • Directly educate and lobby the California legislature, Governor's office, and key administrative agencies on priority issues.
  • Track and analyze legislation and other developments related to our priority issues.
  • Collaborate with Earthjustice lawyers and researchers on advocacy for our California priority goals.
  • Draft new legislation and policies, and amendments to existing laws and policies.
  • Work closely with existing partners and clients, and cultivate new allies, strategic relationships, partnerships, and coalitions.
  • Establish effective coalition strategies in support of rulemaking proceedings before administrative agencies.
  • Create advocacy materials such as legislative and policy memoranda, reports, briefing papers, fact sheets, letters of support or opposition, action alerts, and blogs.
  • Engage with federal Policy and Legislative (PAL) staff on issues that involve intersections between California and federal policy.
  • Work with our communications team and consultants on media outreach efforts on priority issues.
  • Assist as appropriate with fundraising efforts relating to relevant issue areas.
  • Serve as a spokesperson for Earthjustice on issues relevant to legislative and policy priorities in California.
  • Supervise projects and other efforts performed in connection with priority legislative and administrative issues.
Qualifications:
  • At least five years' experience in legislative service, lobbying, and/or government relations in California.
  • Graduate Degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of the California legislature, legislative process, and state political landscape.
  • Prior experience working in coalitions to develop and run a lobbying campaign.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong writing and oral communications skills, including experience in working with traditional and social media.
  • Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to work in coalitions and with allies.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with proven ability to work independently and proactively.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations.
  • Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
  • Commitment to the creation of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
  • Experience with state and federal environmental laws, environmental justice, and/or clean energy issues a plus.
  • Proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus.
Salary and Benefits:

Salary is based on experience and location. Salary range in Sacramento, CA: $122,700 - $136,300. We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values 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 by January 2025. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by October 6, 2024. After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The office employs a hybrid approach where staff are in the office a minimum of one day per week and as necessary depending on case and office needs and may otherwise choose whether to work remotely or in the office.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.

Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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