Senior Policy Advocate, Northern New England

About the role

The Senior Policy Advocate will focus on energy and climate policy initiatives in northern New England, particularly Maine and New Hampshire. The role will advocate for Acadia Center’s regional and state goals, including multi-state and cross-border efforts.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for policy reforms, engage with stakeholders, draft materials, conduct technical analyses, public speaking, and media work
• Build coalitions and represent Acadia Center on appointed boards and committees
• Provide content and coordination with communications and development staff
• Participate in and inform strategic discussions on regional and state priorities

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and interest in shaping data and analysis to strengthen advocacy materials
• Proven ability to clearly communicate complex regulatory or technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, both in writing and verbally
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated capacity to build effective alliances to advance shared goals
• Commitment and enthusiasm for sustainable energy, climate, consumer and energy justice progress
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• J.D. or Master’s degree preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) proficiency

Benefits

The expected salary range for the Senior Policy Advocate is $90,000 to $102,000 annually. The position is envisioned as either a full-time, exempt, salaried position or as a contract employee. Requests for flexible schedules will be considered. Acadia Center currently has a remote work policy that may be subject to revision. This position requires residency in New Hampshire or Maine with access to state policymaking forums. Travel to regional forums and internal meetings is expected. Acadia Center offers competitive compensation aligned with peer nonprofit organizations, with a salary based on experience and skill level. Compensation is based on factors such as education, work experience, field knowledge, and skill set. For exempt salaried employees, benefits include healthcare, dental, retirement, disability, and PTO.