Director of Climate Trade & Global Supply Chains

Climate Leadership Council; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Generous benefits package

Free on-site fitness center

Central location near Metro

Job summary

Climate Leadership Council in Washington, DC seeks a Director, Trade and Supply Chains to lead policy research, advocacy, and engagement at the intersection of trade policy and climate action.

The role shapes research agendas, builds relationships with lawmakers, executives, and partners, and represents the Council publicly. It requires deep policy expertise, strong communication, and the ability to manage senior staff and external scholars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8–10 years of experience with climate, trade, or foreign policy.
• Experience on Capitol Hill or in the administration preferred.
• Strong knowledge of climate, trade, and/or foreign policy areas such as border carbon adjustments, minerals, supply chains, and export financing.
• Experience crafting policy for Congress or the executive branch.
• Experience managing outside consultants and timelines.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Strong Hill, Administration, and policy community relationships a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; public speaking experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct a portfolio of Council priority policies, including developing research products and policy proposals.
• Collaborate with leadership to set priorities for market-based climate policy.
• Identify policy goals and deliver progress with stakeholders.
• Monitor developments and report findings to the team and partners.
• Produce research and analysis aligned with the Council’s goals.
• Build collaborations with external stakeholders and policymakers.

Skills

Policy expertise

Congress/Administration experience

Project management

Staff supervision

Policy communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Ambition and integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Climate Leadership Council in Washington, DC seeks a Director, Trade and Supply Chains to lead policy research, advocacy, and engagement at the intersection of trade policy and climate action.

The role shapes research agendas, builds relationships with lawmakers, executives, and partners, and represents the Council publicly. It requires deep policy expertise, strong communication, and the ability to manage senior staff and external scholars.