National Audubon Society

Senior Manager, Clean Energy Infrastructure Policy

Washington, DC · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$92k-$103kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

Reporting to the Senior Director of Climate Strategies, the Senior Manager, Clean Energy Infrastructure Policy will be a key member of the national Climate Team.
This role will provide critical policy research, analysis, writing and strategic guidance while adding capacity at the respective state level.
The Senior Manager will work closely with the Senior Director to provide guidance and helpful tools to distribute across Audubon's network, including background materials for consultants and other relevant content for internal communications.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing robust elements of this policy agenda, identifying opportunities, and helping build collaboration in key states.
Serve as a resource for state/regional-level policy teams, providing high-quality issue briefs and other materials necessary to support these policy priorities.
Work with communications and relevant policy staff around communications and digital organizing that support these policy priorities (providing materials for articles, blogs, newsletters, press releases, and social media posts).
Support a culture of philanthropy and help identify opportunities for funding to support clean energy infrastructure deployment.
Working closely with the Climate Program team, policy, conservation and communications leaders, State Policy Directors, and our grassroots network of chapters and members - support Audubon's clean energy and transmission state policy engagement to advance Audubon's Energy Initiative objectives.
Working in close coordination with policy and government affairs staff across the organization, develop and implement strategies in support of these policy goals and objectives, providing leadership on issues that specifically support the rapid and responsible deployment of clean energy infrastructure.
Monitor related legislative and regulatory developments via state/regional staff and like-minded partner organizations.
Represent Audubon with key partners (internal, external, local, state, public, private) and coalitions focused on our shared policy goals - including the ability to prepare and deliver written and/or oral testimony before relevant decision-making bodies.
Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes.
This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.

Requirements

Experience in project management with a proven track record of successful project completion.
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts creatively and with good science.
Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years demonstrated experience in clean energy or transmission policy issues, or conservation policy development that applies to clean energy projects or related infrastructure on public and private lands. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Demonstrated understanding of wildlife conservation issues, including methods for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating conflicts between clean energy infrastructure development and wildlife.
Exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Outstanding policy analysis and research skills.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that can be adapted to reach a wide range of individuals and used to build consensus. Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A flexible approach to work, willingness to travel up to 10 times per year for project-related work and trainings and possess a valid driver's license.
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Compensation

Salary range based on geo-differentials:
$92,000 - $103,000 / year = Albuquerque, NM
$103,000 - $116,000 / year = Albany, NY
$115,000 - $129,000 / year = New York, NY; Oakland, CA

Benefits

Birds are powerful indicators of our planet's health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action.
Facilitating Change - Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.

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