Climate Policy & Federal Affairs Associate

U.S. Climate Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Climate Alliance in Washington, DC, seeks a Federal & External Affairs Associate to advance governors’ climate priorities by tracking federal policy, advising members, drafting communications, and coordinating with external partners.

The role is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule. The position reports to the Manager of Federal & External Affairs and requires 2–3 years in climate policy, strong research and writing skills, and experience with tracking systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience required.
• 2-3 years of experience working on climate and clean energy issues, with past experience around state or federal government preferred.
• Demonstrated strong research, analytical, writing, presentation, and briefing skills.
• Familiarity with U.S. climate and energy policy; Capitol Hill experience a major plus.
• Familiarity with tracking systems and databases (e.g., Microsoft Excel or Airtable) and project management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze federal policy developments with impacts to emissions-reduction and resilience goals.
• Advise Alliance members and Secretariat staff on federal actions and engagement opportunities.
• Draft and edit federal components of the Alliance’s weekly newsletter.
• Manage relationships with partner organizations and external stakeholders.
• Develop rollout plans for announcements, newsletters, press releases, updates, and events.
• Draft talking points for Secretariat staff for external audiences.
• Maintain federal policy trackers and databases used by the Alliance.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Diplomacy

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Airtable

Job description

U.S. Climate Alliance in Washington, DC, seeks a Federal & External Affairs Associate to advance governors’ climate priorities by tracking federal policy, advising members, drafting communications, and coordinating with external partners.

The role is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule. The position reports to the Manager of Federal & External Affairs and requires 2–3 years in climate policy, strong research and writing skills, and experience with tracking systems.