Policy Associate: Climate Justice & Implementation Lead

Stryker Corporation; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

We Build Progress in Washington, DC seeks a Policy Associate/Senior Policy Associate to advance climate and equitable policy priorities through rigorous research, strategic collaboration, and program management.

The role emphasizes translating policy goals into concrete plans, coordinating with partners and funders, and delivering accessible public education resources. Experience in public policy and coalition work is required.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting policy research, synthesizing complex information, and producing clear written materials for policymakers or partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate multiple workstreams, and track deliverables.
• Excellent writing, editing, verbal communication, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to build productive relationships across organizations, sectors, coalitions, and external partners.
• Deep commitment to racial equity, social justice, and progressive policy goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy research materials, explainers, reports, and fact sheets on climate, energy, budgeting, and housing.
• Coordinate multiple program initiatives, track deliverables, and manage timelines.
• Engage coalition partners and stakeholders, document follow-ups, and support meetings and briefings.
• Contribute to funder proposals, progress reports, and grant deliverables.
• Lead or support cross-functional workstreams from planning through completion.

Skills

Policy research

Project management

Written communication

Relationship building

Equity focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We Build Progress in Washington, DC seeks a Policy Associate/Senior Policy Associate to advance climate and equitable policy priorities through rigorous research, strategic collaboration, and program management.

The role emphasizes translating policy goals into concrete plans, coordinating with partners and funders, and delivering accessible public education resources. Experience in public policy and coalition work is required.