Director of Government Affairs

CITIZENS CLIMATE EDUCATION CORP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Citizens' Climate Lobby is seeking a Director of Government Affairs in Washington, D.C. (hybrid) to lead congressional engagement and shape legislative strategy for federal climate policy.

You will work with coalition partners and CCL's nationwide volunteer network to advance bipartisan climate solutions. Reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs, you will analyze legislation, prepare policy recommendations, and build bipartisan relationships across Congress while maintaining

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related work experience, including at least 3 years working in Congress.
• Experience working on federal climate, energy, and natural resources policy.
• Strong ability to build bipartisan relationships across the political spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Lead congressional engagement by developing and maintaining relationships with Members of Congress and federal policymakers.
• Help shape and execute legislative strategies that advance federal policy priorities.
• Identify opportunities to build bipartisan support and coordinate advocacy with key stakeholders.
• Represent CCL in coalitions and maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Deliver presentations, trainings, and briefings to volunteers and staff.

Skills

Congress experience

Federal climate policy

Policy advocacy

Public speaking

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Government Affairs
Location: Washington D.C. (hybrid)

About CCL

If you're tired of climate being a fight and you'd rather help fix it, we’re glad you found us. At Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) and Citizens' Climate Education (CCE), we start from a simple belief: the people you disagree with usually care about the same things you do, like their kids, their town, and their livelihood. We find that shared ground and build from it, which is how you get climate solutions Congress can pass and that last past the next election.At CCL/CCE, you'll help turn that philosophy into meaningful federal climate policy. You'll analyze legislation, develop policy recommendations, build relationships with congressional offices and other stakeholders, and help advance bipartisan solutions that can earn support across the political spectrum. You'll be part of a government affairs team that combines policy expertise, strategic advocacy, and the strength of a nationwide grassroots network to move climate legislation forward. We stay nonpartisan, listen first, and aim to treat everyone with respect, including people who start out genuinely skeptical.If you want your values and your work to point the same direction, join us.

Job Summary

The Director of Government Affairs plays a central role in advancing Citizens' Climate's federal advocacy strategy. Working closely with the Vice President of Government Affairs, this position leads congressional engagement, helps shape legislative strategy, builds bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill, and works with coalition partners and CCL's nationwide volunteer network to advance durable climate policy.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead congressional engagement efforts by developing and maintaining relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and other federal policymakers.
• Help shape and execute legislative strategies that advance CCL's federal policy priorities.
• Identify opportunities to build bipartisan support and coordinate advocacy efforts with congressional offices and key stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic liaison to CCL's nationwide volunteer network by equipping volunteers with policy guidance, legislative updates, and advocacy resources.
• Represent CCL in coalitions and maintain productive relationships with partner organizations working on climate and energy policy.
• Deliver presentations, trainings, and legislative briefings to volunteers, staff, leadership, board members, and external audiences.
• Monitor legislative and political developments and provide strategic analysis and recommendations to the Government Affairs team.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and supports meaningful volunteer engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 5-7 years of related work experience, including at least 3 years working in Congress
• Experience working on federal climate, energy, and natural resources policy
• Experience working in agriculture, transportation, or infrastructure policy is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships across the political spectrum and work effectively with both Democratic and Republican offices
• Strong understanding of the congressional legislative process
• Experience developing and executing advocacy or legislative strategies
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legislative environment
• Strong public speaking skills
• Self-directed, driven, goal-oriented, with comfort working remotely
• Proven communication, networking, relationship building skills
• Comfort working with diverse staff and volunteers in an organization committed to bipartisanship and addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Access to a computer with a camera, phone, and reliable internet required

Compensation

$110,000 - $150,000 per year annual salary, based on experience. Benefits for a full-time position include health insurance (eligibility after waiting period), dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and a 401K retirement plan. Two weeks accrued vacation for all first-year employees. An additional week of vacation is accrued after one year of employment with Citizens’ Climate.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Evening and weekend hours may be necessary when working with volunteers and staff across multiple time zones. Occasional travel should be expected. This position operates out of our D.C. office with a hybrid schedule.

Citizens' Climate Education (CCE) and Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) are nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations. CCE is a 501(c)(3) focused on education, and CCL is a 501(c)(4) that lobbies for climate solutions. Lasting climate action needs people from every background and every side of the aisle, and we want our team to reflect that. CCE/CCL is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.