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Description
The Union of Concerned Scientists seeks a climate policy coordinator to advance priority regulatory and legislative climate policies in the Northeast.
UCS is an alliance of concerned citizens and scientists; we augment rigorous scientific analysis with innovative thinking and advocacy to build a cleaner environment and safer world.
In support of the UCS climate campaign, the Northeast climate policy coordinator will maintain knowledge of priority regulatory and legislative climate policy initiatives across the region; draft and review legislation, agency proposals and decisions; represent UCS in key policy venues, public forums and with the media; and maintain strong relationships with key state and regional officials, technical and policy staff in other organizations, and business, public health and other opinion leaders.
Applicants must have broad knowledge of the policy dimensions of climate change, preferably in the Northeast U.S., understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and procedures, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and to liaise with government and business leaders and members of the NGO community.
Successful candidates will have a Masters or Law degree or equivalent in a related field, and at least five years of relevant experience.
For more complete information, please see the job posting on our website: http://www.ucsusa.org/ucs/about/jobs-at-ucs.html. To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to globalenvironment@ucsusa.org.
The Union of Concerned Scientists is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work environment.