Policy Analyst / Manager

About the role

Help shape the future of transportation policy in Michigan! Clean Fuels Michigan and Michigan Clean Fuels Institute are seeking a Policy Analyst or Policy Manager to advance policies that support the growth of the EV and alternative fuel industries.

Responsibilities

• Support legislative strategy, build relationships with policymakers, draft testimony, and represent Clean Fuels Michigan in meetings.
• Educate members about policy developments through presentations, written updates, work group meetings, and one-on-one conversations.
• Gather member feedback and help develop consensus positions.
• Monitor legislation, research policy options and emerging trends, and develop recommendations that inform the organization's advocacy priorities.
• Congnorate stakeholder coalitions, facilitate meetings, identify shared priorities, and keep projects moving.
• Build productive relationships with state agencies and collaborate on implementing clean transportation initiatives.
• Attend conferences, legislative hearings, coalition meetings, and industry events on behalf of Clean Fuels Michigan.
• Contribute to organizational initiatives, events, grant-funded projects, and special assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Experience engaging directly with legislators, agency staff, or other policymakers.
• Comfortable representing an organization's position in a room with decision-makers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and legislative material for non-expert audiences.
• Interest in clean transportation topics, like EVs and alternative fuels.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and develop practical solutions.
• Self-motivated and excited to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with the Michigan Legislature or another state legislature.
• Background in transportation, energy, or environmental policy.
• Coalition-building and/or stakeholder facilitation experience.
• Public speaking, especially if experience includes providing testimony.

Pay

Salary in the range of $55,000 - $75,000. Entry-level candidates should expect the lower half of this range, with the upper half reserved for those with aligned legislative or policy experience.

Schedule

Hybrid/remote role with a strong preference for a Michigan-based candidate. Regular travel (approximately 2-5 days per month) within Michigan for legislative meetings, member events, conferences, and stakeholder engagement. Most travel is day travel with occasional overnights. All mileage and travel expenses are reimbursed.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid time off annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• 100% paid life and disability insurance.
• 80% paid health, dental, and eye insurance.
• Significant opportunity for networking with corporate and policymaker leaders.
• Professional development support, including opportunities to build skills in legislative engagement, public speaking, and coalition leadership.

How to apply

If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building relationships, and turning ideas into action, we'd love to hear from you. Complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/B8A6iXBxNTjGFfXm9

In your cover letter, please share two specific examples:

• A time you identified a problem and worked through it independently to arrive at an effective solution.
• A time you had to communicate something technical or complex to an audience who didn't share your expertise.

Applications will be reviewed beginning July 29, 2026.