Policy Coordinator

~ TreePeople works to ensure we have enough tree canopy, healthy soil, and locally-sourced water for a climate-resilient Los Angeles. ~

We do this by working at both the policy level and the grassroots community level to create unstoppable momentum for change. Over the past 20 years, we have led the facilitation, planning, funding and implementation of numerous multipurpose watershed projects.

TreePeople's track record makes us one of LA's most trusted organizations working on smart, sustainable management of our urban ecosystem. Today, TreePeople's Policy Department is focused on two key initiatives: A "Water Resilience Initiative" and a "Collaborative Governance Initiative".

Aspects include: 

• Facilitating unprecedented collaboration among the leaders of LA's water agencies;
• Advising local, regional, and state policymakers on smart responses to California's drought;
• Facilitating LA City's first Stormwater Capture Master Plan; and
• Translating best practices from Australia's water system and policies to influence Los Angeles' drought response and long-term climate resilience planning.

Position Overview 

TreePeople is seeking a Policy Coordinator to join our Policy team. We're looking for a motivated and passionate candidate who is eager to help create laws and policies to transform Los Angeles into a climate and water resilient region. The Policy Coordinator must have the ability to understand the long-term planning that policy work requires, while focusing on the day-to-day steps to see these changes through.

The Policy Coordinator will be responsible for tracking and engaging in multiple opportunities to create change in the region, and helping to educate key policymakers on the best ways to increase the region's local water supply and protect its urban forest. 

This roles reports to the Director of Policy. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the Director of Policy and the Policy team in implementing TreePeople's policy initiatives at the local, state and federal levels, to further TreePeople's Strategic Vision and objectives.
• Actively research and track local, state, and federal policies, laws, and practices related to TreePeople's issues. This includes research into leading models in other progressive cities to help create policy concepts for this region.
• Write and edit policy briefs, reports, and other material as necessary.
• Represent TreePeople in key stakeholder groups focused on the creation of new regulations, guidelines and/or laws relating to local water supply and/or urban forestry issues. This may include testifying on such issues.
• Facilitate and support the process of helping local public leaders to consider and adopt policy positions.
• Support the Policy Director in managing day-to-day logistics for specific policy projects, including scheduling meetings, tracking timelines, and working with key partners to successfully complete projects.
• Analyze and monitor policy initiatives developed by other organizations, coalitions or legislators and engage as appropriate. 

Qualifications 

• BA in environmental policy, public policy, public affairs, or urban planning.
• Demonstrated interest and passion in environmental policy. 
• Ease creating spreadsheets, charts, graphs and fact sheets to communicate data in a clear and effective way.
• Knowledge of Los Angeles-based governmental agencies and community-based organizations.
• Strong public speaking, writing, communication, and organization skills, with attention to detail a must. 

To Apply 

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a cover letter, resume, and salary history to Jodi Toubes, Director of Human Resources & Administration. 

~ TreePeople is an equal opportunity employer ~