Description
Position Summary
Evergreen Action seeks a full-time Senior Policy Lead to support the development of bold, detailed policies to advance rapid, equitable decarbonization of the US transportation sector. This work will focus on both state (75%) and federal (25%) policies.
The primary responsibilities include working with the Policy team, States team, and external partners on policy analysis and developing new policy products that promote and defend policies that advance zero-emission vehicles as well as multi-modal transportation options. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with federal transportation rules, the suite of state clean transportation rules adopted by California and other states under section 177 of the Clean Air Act, and policies to reduce vehicle miles traveled. The ideal candidate will also have expertise with respect to state implementation of federal infrastructure funds, and state transportation finance policy.
Strong candidates will have solid policy research and analysis skills, a deep understanding of climate policy and advocacy, including an understanding of both state and federal clean transportation policy, and significant (i.e. generally at least 8 years) of experience working on climate policy or politics including in management or senior-level roles.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate in creating original policy research and development for Evergreen policy products pertaining to transportation, including issues such as expansion of public transit and vehicle electrification, and other cross-sector initiatives
- Collaborate with our States and Federal teams to help lead Evergreen and the broader climate community to strategically advocate for said policies
- Advance transportation policy and spending reforms at the state level, including spearheading a new effort focused on shifting state level transportation investments away from highways and to public transit, multi-modal and electrification efforts
- Advance campaigns to defend against federal rollbacks of electric vehicle policy supports, while ensuring continued state leadership and ambition
- Draft multipurpose policy content for the Digital and Communications teams
- Research and monitor existing and new state and federal legislation as it relates to Evergreen policy priorities and monitor relevant committee activities
- Identify opportunities for Evergreen to participate in the subnational climate policy conversation with respect to transportation, while also engaging in state-specific campaigns and initiatives
- Represent Evergreen to decision-makers, coalitions of partner organizations and to the media
First-Year Milestones
- In your first 90 days you will have:
- Integrated into existing partnerships, coalitions and provided your insightful take on how to continue scaling these efforts
- Reviewed our work plan and adjusted it based on your expertise and the evolving situation, including a detailed product schedule and timeline
- Begun actively collaborating with the Policy team, States team and other departments (Federal/Comms/Digital) as applicable
- Carried forward key ongoing meetings and coalition efforts in a smooth hand-off with the current team
- Released one or more original policy products
- In 6 months you will have:
- Assumed ownership of multiple independent workstreams
- Developed solid relationships with key stakeholders and federal/state policymakers
- Integrated with our states team to advance policies in key regions
- In 1 year you will have:
- Demonstrated success with 1-2 key concrete campaign priorities
- Developed a process for refining and assessing policy opportunities/challenges
- Implemented a regular cadence for the release of original products
- Assisted with multiple ongoing implementation projects
- Represented Evergreen by attending at least one conference/event focused on clean transportation policy
What You Bring
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that candidates from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't believe they meet every one of our qualifications as described below. We encourage you to apply so that we can learn more about you.
- Significant experience (i.e. generally 8+ years of experience) in federal climate policy research or analysis, with an extensive knowledge of the transportation sector, with respect to vehicle electrification as well as bolstering public transportation and reforming state transportation governance and finance
- Experience working in government, a non-profit, or a campaign setting is preferred
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as within a team, under tight deadlines
- Highly organized and attentive to detail
- Self-motivated and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and see them through to completion
- Alignment with Evergreen’s Mission, Values, and Theory of Change
- A graduate degree is a plus
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $126,100
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 99% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their dependents
- 4% employer match on 401K contributions
- FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Professional development and home office budgets
- Unlimited PTO policy, organization-wide shutdowns, and all federal holidays paid
How to Apply
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We strongly encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Please submit a resume and respond to the brief application questions through our hiring portal.
About Evergreen
Evergreen’s mission is to lead an all-of-government mobilization to defeat the climate crisis and build a just and thriving clean energy economy by raising standards, catalyzing investment, and centering justice at the heart of economic transformation. We collaborate with climate and community leaders and advocate for policymakers to adopt the urgent climate and economic policies that science demands.
As we work to defend some of the most important climate investments in history and to extend climate progress, it’s a thrilling time to work for an organization at the cutting edge of climate policy. Evergreen has quickly become one of the most influential climate organizations in the country. We played a major role in passing historic climate investments and the work is far from over. We are dedicated to tackling the most pressing crisis of our time through our standards, investments, and justice agenda.
Hiring Statement
Evergreen is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a safe and inclusive work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential.
Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. Under our organization’s policy, discrimination is prohibited with regard to any of these protected categories: race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry; religion or religious creed (or belief, where applicable); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions); sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender non-conformity, transgender status, or sexual stereotypes; marital status or civil partnership; family and relationship structure; nationality,, immigration status, or citizenship; age; physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member); military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; traits historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair texture; AIDS/HIV positive status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Learn more about our goals, values, and team here: https://www.evergreenaction.com/who
