State Climate Policy Manager, Washington

Pacific Environment works to protect communities and wildlife of the Pacific Rim. We support community leaders to fight climate change, protect the oceans, build just societies, and move away from fossil fuels toward a green economy.

Pacific Environment campaigns to eliminate fossil fuel use from the shipping industry within their climate division by building strong regulatory frameworks to achieve zero-emission shipping on a timeline commensurate with the climate emergency; pressuring corporate customers to demand zero-emission ships; and influencing ports on the Pacific West Coast and beyond to end fossil fuel build-out and ready themselves for zero-emission shipping instead. We focus on environmental justice, labor equity, and science-based timelines for climate action.

Responsibilities 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

Key qualifications Minimum 5-6 years 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 problem-solve and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience working in coalitions and building organizational partnerships across issues and differences

Experience working with communities most impacted by the climate crisis, particularly those affected by racial and economic injustice

Experience working with labor is a plus

Experience in maritime decarbonization, other heavy industry sectors, or energy is a plus

Demonstrated critical and strategic thinking abilities with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and online research tools

Relevant experience for this position can take many forms, and we strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Pacific Environment is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from communities harmed by environmental degradation and from backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply. We welcome diversity to do our best work and believe that creating teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is key to the change we seek. 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Pacific Environment. Please inform our HR team by emailing recruiting@pacificenvironment.org if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application or interview process.

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To ensure fair consideration of all candidates, we ask that applicants do not contact Human Resources, Hiring Manager, or Program Staff directly. No phone calls, please.