Head of Energy Policy & Public Affairs

Arbor Energy; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible savings account (FSA)

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Arbor Energy seeks a Head of Policy and Public Affairs to shape the policy, regulatory, stakeholder, and public environment for deploying next‑generation carbon‑capture power infrastructure at scale.

The role serves as a strategic advisor to the executive team, leading federal and state policy efforts, monitoring legislation, and building coalitions with agencies, policymakers, and industry groups to accelerate Arbor's deployment and market leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in energy policy, public affairs, or infrastructure development.
• Proven success influencing policy, regulations, or stakeholder outcomes.
• Experience in carbon capture, power generation, grid infrastructure or industrial decarbonization.
• Strong understanding of energy markets and permitting processes.
• Familiarity with Class VI permitting, EPA, DOE funding mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Shape Arbor's policy strategy at federal and state levels.
• Monitor legislation and agency actions impacting carbon capture and energy deployment.
• Represent Arbor in industry associations, coalitions, and policy forums.
• Develop and lead public affairs strategy and external engagement.
• Support executive communications and thought leadership.
• Build coalitions and advocacy strategies to accelerate deployment.

Skills

Energy policy

Public affairs

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Project management

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

Arbor Energy seeks a Head of Policy and Public Affairs to shape the policy, regulatory, stakeholder, and public environment for deploying next‑generation carbon‑capture power infrastructure at scale.

The role serves as a strategic advisor to the executive team, leading federal and state policy efforts, monitoring legislation, and building coalitions with agencies, policymakers, and industry groups to accelerate Arbor's deployment and market leadership.