Senior Director of Offshore Wind

Reporting to: VP of Government Affairs
Supporting:

ELM and the ELM Action Fund
Salary Range:$110,000- $130,000

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) and the ELM Action Fund (ELM AF) advocate for policy and buildpolitical powerto meet the scale and urgency of our environmental challenges.

We areseekinga visionary and strategic leaderfor

New England for Offshore Wind (NE4

OSW),acollaborative,broad-basedcoalition advancing responsible offshore windasclean, reliable, affordable, American energy.

The Sr. Director of Offshore Windwillalsobe an integral member of a collegial and effective
23-person team. Read our purpose, mission, vision, and values for ELM and theELM Action Fund.

The Senior Director  of Offshore Windwillprovide strategic vision and leadership for policyandpoliticsand lead

ELM andNE4

OSW to ensure that

New Englandharnesses these renewableresources ina timelyandresponsible way.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Leadstrategicoffshore windadvocacyacross
  
  New England; leadregular review and refinement of priorities anddirect resources to the most cost effective andhigh-impact opportunities forpolicy and politicalprogress.
• Identify and pursue emerging opportunities,partnerships,and priorities in offshore wind development,transmission planning and cost allocation,community engagement,andkeyinfrastructure
• Stay ahead ofpolitical, policy, and market dynamics at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Build
  
  ELM andNE4
  
  OSW’sstature,reach,reputation and influence. Effectively engage key stakeholdersby servingasa public spokesperson and thought leaderin thepress,onsocial media, andatevents.
• Lead andadvisestrategic communications campaigns in collaboration withthe Offshore Wind Communication steam and other communications consultants and resources.
• Collaborate with ELM Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team andELM Action Fund Political Team toadvanceoffshore windthroughstate-level climate, clean energy, and electoralefforts.
• Evaluate and prioritize opportunities for political and electoral impact in other New England statesand support those efforts when appropriate.
• In partnership with the Development Team,engage with and inspire foundation sand major donors. Cultivate,stewardand growfunding relationships.
• Manage and mentorthe Coalition Manager;
  supportbuildingalignment and consensus among the diverse coalition members across the six New England states—including environmental NGOs, labor, business,EJgroups, and academic institutions
• Represent
  
  ELM and NE4
  
  OSWin public forums, coalition meetings, and policymaker briefings
• Develop tactical advocacy campaigns, policy recommendations, and legislative strategies to advance offshore wind andtransmissionefforts

Policy& Advocacy

• Design and refine policy proposalsforoffshore windpermitting, transmission, energy storage, and markets
• Adviseanddriveregulatory strategies, in collaboration with ELM’sClean Grid Directorandother key regulatory advocates and stakeholders
• Monitor regulatory and legislative activity; respond rapidly toemergingopportunities and challenges
• Draftcompelling and persuasive advocacy, including sign-on letters and public comments

Leadership & Staff Management

• Leada team of 2+ staff(including Coalition Manager and a to-be-hired Community Engagement Manager) and consultants
• Builda collaborative, mission-driven team culture focused on innovation,clear strategic priorities, responsiveness, and effectiveness

Required

• Infectious enthusiasm forthe missions ofELMand NE4
  
  OSW
• Deep subject-matterexpertiserelated to offshore wind
• Strongteamwork, leadership, and management skills; ability to delegate, mentor, and coach to empower a team
• Passion for people and coalition work
• Experience balancing competing priorities and buildingconsensus
• Keen and practiced political instincts
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver presentations to engage key stakeholders and articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely
• Collaborative, “all-hands-on-deck” orientation around getting work done
• Commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into ELMand NE4
  
  OSW’s work and to ensuring
  an inclusive organizational culture

Preferred

• Understanding ofNew…