Position
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. They will implement a multi-state advocacy campaign to advance climate goals, including achieving zero-emission shipping and zero-ready ports. This position is well-suited for someone who has a successful track record in policy advocacy and has experience in mobilizing public support to stop the climate crisis and protect vulnerable communities impacted by worsening climate. Legislative experience is strongly preferred. Campaigning and/or organizing experience a plus.
This position will report to the Climate Campaign Director, Ports.
Location
This position is based in Seattle, Tacoma or Olympia, WA. While most work will be completed remotely, there will be occasional travel obligations for in-person meetings and events locally, regionally or further.
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 but not limited to, 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
Key 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
Relevant experience for this position can take many forms, and we strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.
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.
Skills Required
- 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
- Legislative experience
- Campaigning and/or organizing experience
- 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
- Experience in maritime decarbonization, other heavy industry sectors, or energy
- 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
What We Do
Pacific Environment is an environmental non-profit organization that confronts urgent environmental issues by connecting local and global movements to catalyze policy change. Operating across the Pacific Rim and the Arctic, the organization works to promote a healthy climate, reduce pollution, and conserve biodiversity through evidence-based solutions and systemic change for the benefit of people and the planet.
