State Climate Policy Manager, Washington

State Climate Policy Manager, Washington

Location: Seattle , Tacoma or Oly m pia , WA (mainly remote work— candidate must be based in Washington State, primarily Seattle, Tacoma or Olympia) and prepared for travel obligations for in-person meetings and events locally, regionally and internationally)

Type: Full-time, exempt

Reports to: Climate Campaign Director , Ports

Direct reports: Not planned

Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 , commensurate with experience

Pacific Environment is a nonprofit organization dedicated to confronting 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 ificenvironment.org .

Building on more than forty years of policy wins for the Pacific Rim’s peoples, ecosystems and climate, Pacific Environment has been campaigning to end fossil fuel use, including to get ships off fossil fuels. Our federal strategies include securing strong regulatory frameworks and legislation to achieve zero-emission shipping on a timeline commensurate with the climate emergency; mobilizing congressional and public pressure on federal agencies and policymakers to adopt binding emissions standards and public investments;

and engaging industry and maritime workers as partners in the transition to zero-emission shipping — working with bodies such as the U.S. Coast Guard, MARAD and the Federal Maritime Commission to align national maritime policy with a zero-emission shipping future.

Pacific Environmentseeksa Washington State  Climate Policy Manager tojoinourclimate policy teamand provide critical policy support forour

Ports for People campaign on zero-emission shipping and ports.

They will implement amulti-state advocacycampaignto advance climate goals, includingachievingzero-emission shipping and zero-ready ports.

This position is well-suited for someone whohas a successful track recordinpolicy advocacy andhasexperience in mobilizing public supportto stopthe climate crisisand protect vulnerable communitiesimpactedby worsening climate.

Legislative experience isstronglypreferred.

Campaigning and/or organizing experience a plus.

This position will report to the Climate Campaign Director , Ports.

• Policy advocacy 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 and maritime associations, utilities and academic partners
• Represent Pacific Environment with the press, in coalitions with key allies and in key policy forums
• Lead on bill tracking for Washington and Oregon
• 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 tactics
• Project management and coordination, including logistics to execute campaign activities and events
• Other tasks as determined by the Climate Campaign Director, Ports
• Minimum5-6years of relevant work experience, particularly in policy advocacy or environmental and social change organizations
• Demonstrated professional experience with Washington legislative and regulatory landscapes and processes
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to…