Senior Policy Advocate, Northern New England
Acadia Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions and climate policies that promote a livable climate and equitable economy. The organization collaborates with policymakers, industry leaders, and grassroots organizations to create innovative energy policies addressing climate change, energy efficiency, electrification of buildings and transportation, clean energy transition, and resource management.
About the role
This position will focus on energy and climate policy initiatives in northern New England, particularly Maine and New Hampshire, advancing Acadia Center's regional and state goals, including multi-state and cross-border efforts. The Senior Policy Advocate will play a key role in advocating for policy reforms, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting public engagement to promote clean energy, utility and power grid policy reforms, energy efficiency, and other climate change solutions.
Responsibilities
- Advance Acadia Center's regional and state energy and climate policy reforms in northern New England
- Research and prepare analytical materials that support Acadia Center's program priorities and projects
- Engage in legislative, government agency, community, public engagement, and outreach forums
- Prepare policy, research, advocacy, and educational materials
- Draft legislative and regulatory filings
- Establish strong media relationships and incorporate public engagement strategies as a core part of advocacy
- Enhance engagement with community, housing, justice, consumer, and business voices
- 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, with the ability to present information concisely and effectively to decision-makers and the public
- 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
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated capacity to build effective alliances to advance shared goals
- Commitment and enthusiasm for sustainable energy, climate, consumer, and energy justice progress
- Interest in managing a diverse workload and collaborating with supervisors and teams to shape work plans
- 5 years of relevant work experience
- J.D. or Master's degree preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Residency in Maine or New Hampshire and willingness to represent Acadia Center in person
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with peer nonprofit organizations, with salary based on experience, education, and skill level
- For exempt salaried employees: healthcare, dental, retirement, disability, and PTO
- Flexible schedules may be considered
- Remote work policy currently in place, subject to revision
Pay
The expected salary range for the Senior Policy Advocate is $90,000 to $102,000 annually.
Schedule
- Full-time, exempt, salaried position or contract employment
- Travel to regional forums and internal meetings is expected