Washington; Senior) Policy Manager

Renewable Northwest seeks a Policy Manager or Senior Policy Manager to represent the organization in Washington state and to support legislative, regulatory, and coalition-building activities with the goal of strengthening and expanding clean energy infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest. The Renewable Northwest office is based in Portland, OR. This position is remote but must be located within a 1.5 hour drive of Olympia, WA.

Occasional travel across the west is required. The position will be filled at either the Policy Manager or Senior Policy Manager level, based on experience and qualifications. Descriptions of qualifications and job responsibilities for each are provided below.

Renewable Northwest is a regional nonprofit clean energy advocacy organization whose mission is to decarbonize the region by accelerating the transition to renewable electricity. Renewable Northwest serves four Northwest states – Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Member organizations include leading renewable energy businesses, environmental organizations, consumer groups and other renewable energy sector affiliates. Renewable Northwest offers a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding workplace where staff collaborates with members and allies to move the Northwest away from fossil fuels toward a clean energy future.

Employees hold individual responsibility for respective focus areas, but are well supported by fellow staff who collaborate closely across policy, regulatory and industry sectors. Visit the Renewable Northwest website for additional background information.

Renewable Northwest values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position, including people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, people with lived experience, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Renewable Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

• Policy Manager Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000
• Senior Manager Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

• Excellent medical, vision and dental plan for employee and family members
• Unlimited PTO after 1 year of employment
• Paid family medical leave
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

• Represent Renewable Northwest as the lead on policy issues in Washington.
• Represent Renewable Northwest in the Washington State legislature and assist policy efforts in other states as necessary. Support Renewable Northwest colleagues engaged in electric utility planning processes and regulatory proceedings before the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.
• Analyze and develop utility, state, and regional renewable energy policy proposals.
• Collaborate with contract lobbyists, consultants, member organizations, and policymakers to advance policy proposals; educate policymakers on the barriers to and benefits of renewable energy.
• Convene Renewable Northwest colleagues, member organizations, and other partners to build coalitions in support of transmission and renewable energy development; conduct briefings and respond to information requests as needed.
• Develop…