Job Title: Puget Sound Policy Manager

Position summary: The Puget Sound Policy Manager is part of Washington Environmental Council’s Puget Sound Program and is responsible for implementing the state, federal, and local policy agenda to protect and recover Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. The vibrant and enthusiastic Puget Sound Program team works toward clean water and healthy habitat that support iconic species like salmon and orcas and the communities that rely on Puget Sound economically and culturally. Our work builds grassroots and legislative support for a healthy Puget Sound, connects communities across the Sound on recovery efforts, advocates for better policy and enforcement, and demands increased financial investments where needed. The Puget Sound Policy Manager will develop, refine, and implement creative solutions to advance Puget Sound recovery, from incentive-based approaches to regulatory processes that protect clean water and healthy habitat. The full-time position is based in Seattle, WA, and reports to the Puget Sound Program Director.

Washington Environmental Council (WEC) is a nonprofit, statewide advocacy organization that drives positive change to solve our state’s most pressing environmental challenges. For 50 years, we have been at the forefront of environmental protection in the state, securing laws and policies that safeguard the health of our families and our environment. From bedrock laws like the State Environmental Policy Act, to free electronic waste recycling, to finding solutions that reduce our climate emissions and build our clean energy economy, WEC ensures a healthy future for our state so it remains a great place to live and work. WEC works closely with our partner organization Washington Conservation Voters, the statewide political voice for the environment. By effectively combining the policy know-how of WEC with the political savvy of WCV, we have reshaped how environmental protection is achieved in Washington state. Combined, we have a staff of 30 and work in a LEED-certified building in downtown Seattle with a view of Elliott Bay. We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and the opportunity for you to make a difference.

Responsibilities:

The Puget Sound Policy Manager refines and implements our state, local, and federal policy agenda to protect and restore Puget Sound. The Policy Manager builds and maintains strategic relationships with policymakers and leaders, including tribes; federal, state, and local governments; elected officials; businesses; other nonprofit organizations; and funders. The position will seek creative and strategic opportunities to build momentum into and beyond the 2020 timeline for Puget Sound recovery.

• Strengthen stormwater policies and regulations to accelerate adoption of green stormwater infrastructure using a range of tools from incentives to regulatory based.
• Engage at the state and local level to enact new policies and update existing regulations to save intact habitat and restore degraded habitat, including both marine waters and the rivers and streams that feed Puget Sound and the Salish Sea.
• Analyze root causes of poor Puget Sound health and identify creative solutions to achieve short-term gains and build toward long-term recovery in the face of climate change and a growing population.

Specific Duties Include:

• Evaluate how to better advance racial equity in Puget Sound advocacy and implement recommendations.
• Develop authentic relationships with tribes and communities of color to better understand the cultural significance of Puget Sound, the Salish Sea, and the lands and waters that surround them, and where appropriate work together to protect these values.
• Oversee the evolution of the recently released Nature’s Scorecard (naturesscorecard.com), completed in collaboration with our partner organization as an accountability measure to increase compliance with stormwater municipal permit requirements under the Clean Water Act.
• Advocate for a stronger 2018 municipal stormwater permit representing the environmental community in administrative processes through the Department of Ecology.
• Engage with partner organizations to modernize and broaden stormwater and habitat messaging.
• Support Puget Sound team members, other WEC programs, communications staff, field team, and WCV to identify synergistic opportunities to advance Puget Sound recovery at the state, local, and federal levels.
• Assist in grant writing and reports to funders, including developing measurable outcomes.
• Communicate Puget Sound team efforts and advocacy positions to a range of audiences, including newsletters to members, media, comment letters to government officials, and multi-media tools that reach new audiences in creative ways.
• Track threats and opportunities to improve Puget Sound health through the Shoreline Management Act, Growth Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, Model Toxics Control Act, and other state-level policy that WEC helped develop and now defends.

Skills Required:

• Commitment to environmental protection and principles of racial, social, and economic justice
• Demonstrated success in critical thinking and policy development
• Ability to evaluate highly complex policy and technical issues to find the root causes of problems or policy triggers to effectively advocate for positive change
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with audiences whose interests range from highly nuanced policy details to a shared, high-level vision for a thriving Puget Sound future
• Flexible, creative, and able to thrive in a dynamic non-profit environment that requires prioritizing across multiple topics and simultaneous demands
• Work effectively independently, as a critical member of the Puget Sound team, and in coalitions with partner organizations
• Bachelor’s degree, and at least two years of experience in science, law, policy, finance, or a related field that builds analytical skills

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of Puget Sound recovery needs and agency-led processes implemented at the state, local, and national levels
• Puget Sound policy experience
• Familiarity with state and federal laws such as the Shoreline Management Act, Shoreline Master Programs, Growth Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, Model Toxics Control Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act
• Experience with environmental economics and financial marketplaces, including creative financing for Puget Sound protection and recovery elements
• Experience in leadership roles, negotiation, and convening groups to seek shared solutions
• Advanced degree in science, law, policy, finance, or a related field that builds analytical skills

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $52,000 to $58,000 depending on experience. We also offer a generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401k plan and organizational match of up to 3% of your annual salary, a flexible spending account, paid vacation and sick leave, ten paid holidays per year, an unlimited ORCA transit pass, and if you work for seven consecutive years you are eligible for a two-month paid sabbatical. We welcome new and diverse people to a great team who together shape environmental protection in Washington.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to https://wecprotects.org/jobs/puget-sound-policy-manager/. The writing sample, no more than 500 words, should describe a complex element of Puget Sound recovery to a general-knowledge audience. No phone calls or mailed applications please. Position open until filled, with the first review of applicants on January 5, 2018.

Washington Environmental Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to dismantling structural racism and creating a welcoming work environment. WEC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Supervisor:   Sarah Spence, Director of Government Affairs
Time Commitment: 15 hours minimum
Schedule: 10-12 weeks, ending in the summer
Location:   Columbus, Ohio

The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund is looking for an intern to help with government affairs research and writing. The OEC Action Fund offers pragmatic solutions to achieve results. We works within broad coalitions, not divisive partisanship, to unify those with a shared interest. The intern will have opportunities to be part of a nonprofit organization, attending staff meetings, policy meetings, and getting to know staff.

Responsibilities  

• Research legislative positions and votes of General Assembly members
• Assist in drafting of OEC Action Fund Scorecard
• Assist in scheduling meetings
• Proofing legislative testimony and fact sheets

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and flexible 
• Strong editing and proofreading skills are highly desirable
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of political and legislative processes preferred

About the OEC Action Fund

The Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund is the state’s most comprehensive, effective and respected environmental advocate for a healthier, more sustainable Ohio. Our experts work daily to restore, protect, and strengthen the quality of life for families and communities — from the air we breathe and the water we drink to the food we eat and natural resources we enjoy. Find out more at www.theOECactionfund.org.

The OEC Action Fund is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to hire staff that reflects the diverse communities and perspectives that comprise Ohio. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

The OEC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to careers@theOEC.org with the subject of “Government affairs internship application” by January 12, 2018.

The Ohio Environmental Council seeks a full­-time Events Coordinator to produce and lead a range of high quality, mission-focused events from small meetings to a 500-person gala. This new position will increase the strength of the OEC through educating key audiences, fundraising, motivating decision-makers, and raising the profile of the organization.

This position is an opportunity to work as a part of a dedicated team in a growing nonprofit organization that is making an impact on the quality of life in our state.

Job Responsibilities

The Events Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director and is responsible for the following:

• Planning and executing a range of events for advocacy, fundraising, education, and relationship-building that are effective, successful, and in alignment with the OEC’s mission
• Providing leadership to staff of the OEC through establishment of standards, templates, and training as they plan minor events and meetings
• Coordinating the OEC’s volunteer and intern program to ensure that we attract and retain quality volunteers who are engaged and effective
• Coordinating the travel needs for staff

Performance Expectations

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, critical thinker, who is adept at working independently in a fast-paced culture. They will be adaptable, willing to learn quickly, and take on new challenges.

They will know how to design audience-focused events within a budget. They must work well with vendors, staff, and volunteers.

The Events Coordinator must:

Plan and meet multiple deadlines on an independent basis. Take initiative, be a team player, and be proactive. Successfully manage projects and tasks on a rolling basis. Work quickly and efficiently, while continuously prioritizing necessary tasks. Maintain a level of personal organization that allows for maximum efficiency and represents the organization well. Convey a professional and positive image of the organization in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize competing needs in a fast-paced environment while working independently and ensuring attention to detail
• A track record of coordinating events with successful outcomes
• A commitment to and understanding of the OEC’s mission

Compensation

Pay depends on experience and is competitive. Excellent benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance, flexible and dependent care spending account, generous paid time off, and employer-matched retirement fund.

About the OEC

The Ohio Environmental Council is the state’s most comprehensive, effective and respected environmental advocate for a healthier, more sustainable Ohio. Our experts work daily to restore, protect, and strengthen the quality of life for families and communities — from the air we breathe and the water we drink to the food we eat and natural resources we enjoy. Find out more at www.theOEC.org.

The OEC is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to hire staff that reflects the diverse communities and perspectives that comprise Ohio. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

The OEC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, work samples, and references to careers@theOEC.org with “Events Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications will be considered until December 18, 2017.

Executive Director – Outdoor Adventure Clubs of Greater Cincinnati

General Responsibilities

1. Board Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the organization’s mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
2. Fundraising and Financial Performance: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
3. Organization Operations: Supervises and manages all necessary resources supporting execution of day to day operations.

Personal & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Nonprofit experience including personnel and volunteer management
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation • Ability to convey a vision of OAC’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers and donors
• A passion for the outdoors as well as engaging and mentoring teens
• Knowledge/experience of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector
• Knowledge/experience of grant writing and application processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate and motivate board members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, in particular strong public speaking ability
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
• Proficiency in working with people from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds

Key Deliverables

1. Serving as OAC’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public
2. Organizing events, managing grant applications and raising funds necessary to support the mission of OAC
3. Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of OAC throughout the region
4. Strategic planning and implementation of OAC programs
5. Planning, management and execution of the annual budget
6. Supervising and collaborating with organization staff (Marketing Director and Program Managers) and volunteers to deliver OAC programs and events
7. Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the dayto-day operations of the organization
8. Establishing and maintaining relationships with various organizations throughout the region and utilizing those relationships to strategically enhance OAC’s Mission
9. Developing and implementing marketing/communications strategies in conjunction with the Marketing Director
10. Reviewing and approving contracts for services
11. All other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Position Details

• Full-time position
• Ability to routinely work Saturdays and some evening events
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Posting open until November 10, 2017
• Start Date: January 2, 2018

Equal Employment Opportunity It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Please submit resume, cover letter and references to: hr@oacgc.org

Harvard University is inviting nominations for the Louis Bacon Environmental Fellowship, which covers full tuition for a master’s degree at Harvard Kennedy School. U.S. News and World Report ranks Harvard’s environmental studies program as one of the top two in the country, and the Bacon fellowship deepens the academic experience with mentoring and an intensive leadership development program. The application deadline for Harvard Kennedy School will be early December, 2017. The Bacon Fellowship program deadline will be late February, 2018.

Strong candidates demonstrate leadership abilities, exceptional analytical skills, strong emotional intelligence and a deep commitment to environmental protection.

More about the Bacon Fellowship.