Associate, State Policy; Intermountain West

Associate, State Policy (Intermountain West)

Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just and resilient world. The Policy Team at Ceres works with companies and investors to advocate for responsible climate, clean energy, and clean transportation policies at the state and federal level. The Associate, State Policy, supports Ceres' state-level policy strategy in the Intermountain West, with a focus on Arizona and Colorado.

This position is well-suited for a highly motivated professional seeking to build experience in state policy strategy, business engagement, and coalition-based advocacy. This is a full-time, non-exempt, remote position reporting to the Senior Manager, State Policy, overseeing Ceres's state-level policy engagement in the West. The Associate must be located, and work, in the state of Arizona or Colorado and will travel 10-15% for in-person meetings and events.

• Policy Research and Analysis:
  Track and analyze state policy developments, legislative activity, and regulatory proceedings in Arizona and Colorado, providing summaries and preliminary analysis to inform the Sr. Manager's identification of opportunities to advance clean energy and climate policy priorities.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Represent Ceres and manage relationships with coalition partners. Support relationship management of Ceres Networks' company and investor members.
• Advocacy Support:
  Represent Ceres in coalition meetings and working groups, as needed, and track key outcomes and next steps. Coordinate lobbyist activities and work collaboratively with external contractors.
• Program Support:
  Track progress against policy goals using tools such as Salesforce and Quorum. Help maintain regular communication with stakeholders, ensuring timely follow-up and alignment with campaign goals.

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time related work experience required; government or nonprofit sector experience on policy issues preferred.
• Ability to work remotely, both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate policies, political and stakeholder landscapes.
• Demonstrated writing, editing and research skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Compensation and Benefits The hiring salary is $50,600 – $60,150 with competitive benefits (Pay Grade 12). Ceres offers fantastic benefits including opportunities for hybrid and remote work; employer paid health insurance and dental insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous match that starts on day one; generous allowances for commuter and work from home expenses; flexible spending accounts to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses;

10 holidays, generous vacation, and additional paid time off including week-long summer and winter breaks, summer Fridays, and sick, personal, and parental leave.

Ceres is committed to inclusion and belonging. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.