Senior Policy Advocate, Northern New England
About Acadia Center
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 that address climate change and energy efficiency, focusing on electrification of buildings and transportation, clean energy transition, and resource management. Founded in 1998, Acadia Center engages in advocacy, technical analysis, and community-focused initiatives to drive regional and national action toward sustainable energy practices.
About the role
Acadia Center is seeking a Senior Policy Advocate to focus on energy and climate policy initiatives in northern New England, particularly Maine and New Hampshire. The position will advance Acadia Center's regional and state goals, including multi-state and cross-border efforts. This role will play an important supporting role advocating for Acadia Center regional and state priorities to promote and implement energy and climate policy advances in clean energy, utility and power grid policy reforms, energy efficiency, and other climate change solutions. The position requires residency in Maine or New Hampshire and a willingness to represent Acadia Center in person.
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
- Conduct technical analyses, public speaking, and media work
- Build coalitions with partner organizations
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information concisely and effectively to critical 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, both in writing and verbally
- 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 participating with supervisors and teams in shaping work plans and schedules
- 5 years of relevant work experience
- J.D. or Master's degree preferred
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) proficiency
- Strong quantitative skills and a passion for climate action, energy justice, and shaping climate advocacy in ways to resonate with the public
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with peer nonprofit organizations, based on experience 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 employee
- Travel to regional forums and internal meetings is expected