State Climate Advocacy Manager

Pacific Environment confronts our most urgent environmental issues by connecting local and global movements, catalyzing policy change, and inspiring action for the benefit of people and our planet. Together, we promote a healthy climate, reduce pollution, and conserve biodiversity for an equitable and thriving future. Learn more at www.pacificenvironment.org.

Pacific Environment is campaigning to end fossil fuel use, including getting ships off fossil fuels. Our strategies include:

Creating strong regulatory frameworks to achieve zero-emission shipping on a timeline commensurate with the climate emergency

Mobilizing consumers to apply pressure on corporations by demanding zero-emission ships

Influencing ports on the Pacific Northwest Coast and beyond to end fossil fuel build-out and prepare for zero-emission shipping

We encourage people from communities harmed by environmental degradation and from backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply to this position. We recognize that we need diversity to do meaningful work in the climate space and believe that creating teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is key to the change we seek. Pacific Environment is an equal opportunity employer.

Position

Pacific Environment seeks a State Climate Advocacy 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 with a successful track record in policy advocacy and experience mobilizing public support to stop the climate crisis and protect vulnerable communities. Legislative experience is strongly preferred. Campaigning and/or organizing experience is a plus.

This position will report to the Climate Policy Director.

Location

This position is remote and requires working West Coast time zone hours, with a strong preference for physical presence in Seattle, Tacoma, or Olympia, WA. While most work will be completed remotely, occasional travel may be required for in-person meetings and events.

Responsibilities

Serve as policy 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/maritime associations, utilities, and academic partners

Represent Pacific Environment with the press, in coalitions with key allies, and in key policy forums

Lead bill tracking for Washington and Oregon, and support bill tracking at the federal level

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

Manage project logistics to execute campaign activities and events

Perform other tasks as determined by the Climate Policy Director

Key Qualifications

Minimum 5–6 years of relevant work experience, particularly in policy advocacy or environmental/social change organizations

Demonstrated experience with Washington and Oregon legislative and regulatory landscapes

Meticulous attention to detail and high-quality work product

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience working in coalitions and building partnerships across differences

Experience working with communities most impacted by the climate crisis, especially those affected by racial and economic injustice

Experience working with labor is a plus

Knowledge of maritime decarbonization, heavy industry, or energy sectors is a plus

Demonstrated strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities

Positive, can-do attitude

Strong organizational and project management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and online research tools

Relevant experience can take many forms, and we strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per year

Compensation and Benefits

Pacific Environment provides compensation commensurate with experience and equitable with others on our team. Benefits include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Generous PTO

36-hour workweek with half-day Fridays

Company-wide closure during the last week of the year

Flexible working environment

Collaborative and diverse team environment

Physical Requirements

The State Climate Advocacy Manager role involves:

Prolonged computer use

Electronic communication

Occasional in-person meetings or events

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pacific Environment is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals in communities harmed by environmental degradation and from backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental movement. We are committed to building a team where everyone can be their authentic self.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable local laws. If you need assistance to complete any forms or participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

No phone calls, please.

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