Federal & External Affairs Associate — Climate Policy

United Nations Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Parental/family leave

Job summary

The United Nations Foundation in Washington, DC, offers a Federal & External Affairs Associate role with a hybrid schedule to advance governors’ climate and clean energy priorities through federal engagement and external partnerships. The position tracks federal policy developments and supports outreach to partners and international forums.

The Associate drafts materials, maintains databases, and coordinates rollout plans for announcements, newsletters, and events, reporting to the Manager of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–3 years in climate or clean energy policy.
• Strong research, writing, briefing and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with U.S. climate and energy policy; Capitol Hill experience a plus.
• Familiarity with tracking systems and databases (e.g., Excel or Airtable).

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze federal policy developments affecting emissions and resilience.
• Advise governors’ offices and 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 audiences.
• Develop rollout plans for announcements, newsletters, and events.
• Assist with international exchanges and maintain relevant databases.

Skills

Policy tracking

Research

Writing

Briefing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Bilingual or cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Airtable

Job description

The United Nations Foundation in Washington, DC, offers a Federal & External Affairs Associate role with a hybrid schedule to advance governors’ climate and clean energy priorities through federal engagement and external partnerships. The position tracks federal policy developments and supports outreach to partners and international forums.

The Associate drafts materials, maintains databases, and coordinates rollout plans for announcements, newsletters, and events, reporting to the Manager of