Policy Director

The Policy Director is a full-time exempt position at Environmental Advocates of New York that reports to the Executive Director. The Policy Director is responsible for directing our advocacy efforts; coordinating our work with other organizations; overseeing policy research, analysis, and development; and representing the organization and its positions.

Position Overview:

The Policy Director will be responsible for all aspects of our programmatic work. They must also have a good understanding of the policy making process in the legislature and the executive agencies.

The Policy Director will be a senior staff member, helping make important managerial, strategic, and budgetary decisions. They will directly supervise the organization's 4 full-time program staff and will work closely with our communications and development staff to run effective issue oriented campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Set strategic direction for Environmental Advocates' programs including policy goals and objectives and assess the organization's progress towards achieving these.
• Work with program staff to build and maintain coalitions of partner organizations.
• In coordination with communications and membership staff, help identify opportunities for media outreach and member engagement.
• Work with the Board of Director's Program Committee to keep the board well-informed of our advocacy goals and to receive their input.
• With the Executive Director identify foundations and develop funding proposals to support our programmatic efforts.
• Ensure that program staff are achieving grant deliverables and timely reporting results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in policy advocacy.
• Exceptional writing, researching and editing skills.
• Exceptional oral presentation skills and an ability to effectively relate complex environmental and policy topics to a variety of lay and expert audiences.
• Strong ability to set goals, identify intermediate objectives, and find the resources necessary to achieve those goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage staff and work effectively as part of a leadership team.
• A strong will to succeed against all odds.

To Apply:

Please email your resume or CV, cover letter, list of references, and a writing sample to Robert Moore, Executive Director. Include in the subject line "Policy Director". Only email submissions will be accepted. Please do not mail application materials.

Environmental Advocates of New York is an equal opportunity employer.