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 Policy Advocate, you will play a critical role in advancing our environmental and environmental justice priorities in California.

About the Role

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 and commissions on priority issues.

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 and commissions on priority issues.
  • Track and analyze legislation and other developments relating to California Regional priority issues.
  • Interface with Earthjustice regional offices and programs to support and inform their work relating to California state policy.
  • Collaborate with Earthjustice lawyers and researchers on advocacy for Earthjustice's 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.
What We Offer

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 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.

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