Senior Policy Advocate, Northern England

Senior Policy Advocate

Acadia Center is seeking a Senior Policy Advocate to focus on energy and climate policy initiatives in northern New England, particularly Maine and New Hampshire. The position will advance Acadia Center's regional and state goals, including multi-state and cross-border efforts.

This role will play an important supporting role advocating for Acadia Center regional and state priorities to promote and implement energy and climate policy advances. These areas focus on clean energy, utility and power grid policy reforms, energy efficiency, and other climate change solutions. Forums include legislative and regulatory proceedings and public engagement work to communicate Acadia Center priorities, solutions and information.

The position requires working with partner organizations and building coalitions; drafting public facing position and educational materials; media relations; developing analytical materials; and strategic program planning and coordination with Acadia Center teams.

Responsibilities include advocating for policy reforms, engaging with stakeholders, drafting materials, conducting technical analyses, public speaking and media work and building coalitions. Candidates should have a strong interest in public engagement, sustainable energy and climate issues, with at least five years of relevant experience preferred. Candidates should possess strong quantitative skills and a passion for climate action, energy justice and shaping climate advocacy in ways to resonate with the public.

The position requires residency in Maine or New Hampshire and a willingness to represent Acadia Center in person.

• Advance Acadia Center's regional and state energy and climate policy reforms in northern New England.
• Research and prepare analytical materials that support Acadia Center's program priorities and projects.
• Engage in legislative, government agency, community, public engagement, and outreach forums.
• Prepare policy, research, advocacy, and educational materials.
• Draft legislative and regulatory filings.
• Establish strong media relationships and incorporate public engagement strategies as a core part of our advocacy.
• Enhance engagement with community, housing, justice, consumer, and business voices.
• Represent Acadia Center on appointed boards and committees.
• Provide content and coordination with communications and development staff.
• Participate in and inform strategic discussions on regional and state priorities.