Oregon Legislative Director

## Compensation
$110,000 – $125,000

## Start Date
July 2026

## Application Deadline
May 1, 2026

## About Climate Solutions
As a Northwest-based nonprofit for over twenty-five years, Climate Solutions’ mission is to accelerate clean energy solutions to the climate crisis. Climate Solutions has a vision of a thriving, equitable Northwest, powered by clean energy, inspiring the transition to sustainable prosperity across the country and beyond.

Climate Solutions advances local, regional, and state action on climate and clean energy through championing transformational policies and market-based innovations; catalyzing powerful partnerships and a diverse movement for action and accountability; and communicating a bold vision for solutions at the scale required by climate science.

For more information, visit [www.climatesolutions.org]

## About the Opportunity
Climate Solutions is seeking an Oregon Legislative Director to lead the development and execution of its legislative strategy to advance climate and clean energy policy in Oregon. This role requires experience in government and public affairs, and a demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships with policymakers, community leaders, and stakeholders to defend and deliver climate progress.

The Legislative Director leads advocacy for Climate Solutions’ Oregon policy agenda and deepens relationships across the legislature, administrative agencies, and executive branch. During legislative sessions, this role represents Climate Solutions full-time in Salem, partnering closely with the Oregon Director, Oregon policy and communication teams, and contract lobbyists to provide strategic direction and advance priority legislation.

Between sessions, the Legislative Director cultivates legislative relationships, develops advocacy campaigns, and collaborates with policy and communications colleagues to advance policy priorities through regulatory, budget, and public engagement opportunities.

This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; is energized by clean energy policy and advocacy; excels at building trust-based relationships; and brings a strategic, campaign-oriented approach to advancing policy outcomes. The ideal candidate values collaboration and is excited to work alongside a mission-driven team of policy experts.

## Success Outcomes and Key Priorities

### Legislative Strategy and Implementation (45%)
– In partnership with the Oregon Director and policy team members, develop and execute a comprehensive legislative strategy to advance Climate Solutions’ Oregon policy agenda across clean energy, transportation, buildings, and industry.
– Lead direct lobbying efforts with legislators, legislative staff, and executive branch officials to advance priority policies, in coordination with contract lobbyists.
– Exercise strong political judgment to identify opportunities and risks, and adapt legislative strategy, messaging, and engagement tactics in real time as dynamics shift.
– Provide strategic guidance to Oregon policy team on legislative tactics, messaging, and engagement.
– Track and shape key legislation, amendments, and budget proposals throughout the legislative session.

### Cross-Team Collaboration (25%)
– Collaborate closely with the Oregon Director to align legislative strategy across policy, communications, and coalition partners.
– Translate legislative dynamics into clear internal guidance for messaging, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
– Partner with communications staff to shape narratives, media engagement, and public-facing materials.
– Support integrated advocacy campaigns that leverage lobbying, grassroots engagement, and communications strategies.
– Contribute to organizational strategy-setting and cross-state alignment in partnership with the Oregon Director and Director of Policy and Strategy (e.g., Washington/Oregon coordination).

### Stakeholder Engagement and Coalition Building (20%)
– Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including legislators, agencies, Tribal governments, business leaders, and community-based organizations.
– Strengthen and align coalitions to advance shared policy goals, including facilitating strategy development, decision-making, and coordinated action.
– In partnership with environmental justice and community organizations, co-develop and implement advocacy strategies that center and amplify the voices of communities most impacted by climate injustice.
– Represent Climate Solutions in coalition meetings, working groups, public forums, media engagements, and other legislative settings to advocate for policy priorities, mobilize support, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration.
– Identify and cultivate new allies to expand political support for clean energy policies.

### Organizational Participation (10%)
– Participate in Climate Solutions staff meetings, trainings, racial equity conversations, retreats, and team meetings. Lead or coordinate meetings when appropriate.
– Incorporate Climate Solutions’ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion commitments, Commitment to Leading our Work with a Racial Equity Lens, and Climate Solutions’ values into all aspects of the job.
– Meet staff reporting deadlines for program, development, and administrative tasks.
– Additional duties may be assigned, such as participating in relevant meetings and events, maintaining positive working relationships by traveling to other offices, and more.

## Who You Are
– You believe in Climate Solutions’ Mission and Vision to accelerate clean energy solutions to the climate crisis and champion transformational policies and market-based innovations across Washington and Oregon.
– You bring policy and political fluency, understanding the complexities of advancing, implementing, and defending climate policy.
– You exercise strong political judgment and navigate evolving political dynamics with discretion and strategic insight.
– You build and sustain trust-based relationships with policymakers, agencies, community leaders, and diverse stakeholders.
– You are a strategic campaigner who uses a full range of advocacy tools, including lobbying, coalition building, communications, and grassroots engagement.
– You are a persuasive communicator who distills complex policy into compelling narratives.
– You are a continuous learner who quickly grasps new issues and translates technical information into strategy.
– You center equity and inclusion, ensuring that marginalized voices are heard and prioritized.
– You are adaptive and resilient, staying focused amid shifting priorities.

## Travel
This is a hybrid role based in Portland, OR, with a combination of remote and in-person meetings. The Legislative Director is expected to travel frequently to Salem during the legislative session (including regular in-person presence at the Capitol), and periodically during the interim for committee days and relationship building. Additional regional travel is expected for key meetings, organizational activities, and events.

## Benefits
Climate Solutions provides:
– 100% employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision
– 6 weeks of PTO and 14 flexible holidays
– Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
– Health care and dependent care FSA accounts
– Voluntary life insurance
– 401k plan after 3 months with a 5% employer contribution
– 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
– Life insurance

## Application Process
Please submit your resume to [email protected] and indicate where you heard about the position.

Climate Solutions requests that applicants **do not use AI tools** to prepare their resume. They do not use AI or computer screening for applicants.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all qualifications but bring other valuable experience, you are encouraged to apply.

If you need reasonable accommodation in applying or interviewing, please let them know.

### Nominate a Leader
Submit a nomination and Human Resources will reach out to nominees.

## Commitment to Equity
Climate Solutions recognizes that institutional racism—including systems and behaviors that maintain white power and privilege—exists within the organization, the climate movement, and society. The impacts of the climate crisis and pollution fall disproportionately on communities of color, low-income communities, Tribal Nations, and frontline communities.

Climate Solutions is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, disability, pregnancy, family responsibilities, or any other protected basis.