State Climate Policy Manager, Washington

Pacific Environment seeks a Washington State Climate Policy Manager to join our climate policy team and provide critical policy support for our Ports for People campaign on zero-emission shipping and ports.

About the role

This position is well-suited for someone with a successful track record in policy advocacy and experience mobilizing public support to address the climate crisis and protect vulnerable communities. Legislative experience is strongly preferred. Campaigning and/or organizing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Policy advocacy lead in Washington and Oregon to support adoption of clean shipping regulations
• Advocate before the State Legislature, at regulatory hearings, and stakeholder meetings
• Lead engagement with leadership and staff at major ports
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with decision-makers and other key partners, including community and environmental justice groups, tribal nations, regulatory agencies, labor organizations, port and maritime associations, utilities, and academic partners
• Represent Pacific Environment with the press, in coalitions with key allies, and in key policy forums
• Lead on bill tracking for Washington and Oregon
• Conduct research and analysis to support policy development
• Craft position letters, public testimony, fact sheets, and policy papers in support of Pacific Environment’s policy and legislative priorities
• Cultivate and lead the Seattle-Tacoma Clean Ports & Shipping Coalition
• Monitor maritime fuels, including hydrogen and LNG, in Washington and Oregon, identifying and flagging issues of concern and opportunities
• Develop and implement various campaigns and advocacy tactics such as grassroots organizing, traditional and digital outreach, engaging policymakers, and in-person mobilization tactics
• Project management and coordination, including logistics to execute campaign activities and events
• Other tasks as determined by the Climate Campaign Director, Ports

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years of relevant work experience, particularly in policy advocacy or environmental and social change organizations
• Demonstrated professional experience with Washington legislative and regulatory landscapes and processes
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in coalitions and building organizational partnerships across issues and differences
• Experience working with communities most impacted by the climate crisis, particularly those affected by racial and economic injustice
• Experience working with labor is a plus
• Experience in maritime decarbonization, other heavy industry sectors, or energy is a plus
• Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking abilities with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and online research tools

Key Qualifications

• Relevant experience for this position can take many forms, and we strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds

Compensation and Benefits

Pacific Environment provides compensation commensurate with experience and equitable with others on our team, plus a full benefits package for staff positions. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000.

Physical Requirements

The State Climate Policy Manager work involves sitting and looking at a computer for long stretches of time, communicating with co-workers electronically, and occasional in-person meetings or events. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage people from communities harmed by environmental degradation and from backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply. We welcome diversity to do our best work and believe that creating teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is key to the change we seek.