Policy Advisor

~ The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) unites America’s largest labor unions and most influential environmental organizations to solve today’s environmental challenges in ways that create and maintain quality jobs and build a stronger, fairer economy. ~

The organization’s efforts center on the immediate need to develop commonsense solutions to our environmental challenges in a way that creates and maintains quality, family-sustaining jobs across the economy. Our staff and supporters design public policies, perform research, and run public education and advocacy campaigns to advocate for practical solutions; facilitate dialogue between environmentalists, union members and other stakeholders; and educate America’s labor union members and environmentalists about the economic and environmental impacts of climate change and the job-creating opportunities of environmental protections.

Job Summary

BGA is seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as Policy Advisor. This position will be BGA seeks qualified candidates for the position of Policy Advisor in our Washington, D.C. office.responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing legislative and policy efforts around core organizational issues.

The Policy Advisor will work in close coordination with BGA national staff and BGA partner organizations to develop and implement BGA’s policy and legislative agenda, including BGA’s landmark Buy Clean campaign, and other issues related to reducing emissions from the industrial sector. The Policy Advisor will report to BGA’s Legislative Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and build legislative and policy development and advocacy efforts regarding BGA’s Buy Clean campaign and related issues;
• Manage relationships and execute policy development and advocacy efforts across a spectrum of policymakers, coalitions, business and community groups;
• Advance BGA priorities with members of Congress and federal agencies, conducting education and outreach to key officials and regulators at the national level;
• Develop and review public messaging and materials, including letters, policy memos, technical comments, white papers, reports, presentations, press, online materials, and other materials as needed;
• Provide regular communications and updates on BGA initiatives to staff and partner organizations; and
• Other duties as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required, masters degree preferred, with 5 to 7 years of prior work experience in policy, advocacy, labor or business.
• Experience/knowledge regarding climate change, energy, infrastructure, economics, manufacturing and/or labor issues is a plus.
• Experience working either directly for Capitol Hill/federal agencies or closely with legislative and/or executive branch offices;
• Self‐starting, highly motivated, positive attitude, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and preference for working in a fast‐paced environment;
• Ability to assist in the planning, coordinating, and implementing of federal legislative strategies that involve mobilizing a diverse coalition of organizations; and
• Experience developing policy proposals, writing persuasive educational materials, lobbying legislators and staff, and mobilizing key constituents;
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and orientation to building collaborative structures;
• Willingness and ability to live in the D.C. area and travel periodically; and
• A deep commitment to the mission of the BlueGreen Alliance.

Compensation

• Salary range: $65,000-$80,000, generous benefits package that includes medical and dental, 401k with company match, generous vacation and holidays, and a friendly work environment.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references to Jennifer Bakkom‐Gatzke.
• Please write “Policy Advisor DC” in the subject line. Position open until filled.
• Please mention how you learned of this opening.