Policy Director, Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is on the lookout for a Policy Director to lead efforts in ocean carbon removal. This role involves crafting and implementing a comprehensive philanthropic strategy that balances the urgency of scaling carbon removal with equity and environmental considerations. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders, drive policy advocacy, and ensure effective implementation of policies that support ocean carbon removal initiatives. If you are passionate about climate solutions and eager to make a significant impact, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of ocean carbon removal policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and advocacy related to carbon removal.
• Strong skills in communications and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee strategies for ocean carbon removal policies.
• Engage with key constituencies to inform and support policy agendas.

Skills

Policy Development

Public Opinion Research

Advocacy Campaigns

Technical Assistance

Leadership Development

Job description

Posted on July 26, 2022

ABOUT THE POSITION

Additional Ventures is seeking a Policy Director for our ocean CDR program. The Policy Director will develop and oversee a philanthropic strategy to advance policies to better understand and support promising forms of ocean carbon removal. This policy agenda will likely need to encompass both domestic and international elements. Relevant policy supports may include government funding of R&D, regulatory frameworks for responsible research/deployment, and “demand” for carbon removal via direct governmental procurement or other means.

Tactics you will fund may include:

1. Policy development
2. Communications and public opinion research
3. Engaging key outside groups and constituencies to inform and support the agenda
4. Policy advocacy campaigns
5. Technical assistance to ensure successful policy implementation
6. Building a leadership pipeline of experts and advocates

The Policy Director’s strategy should prioritize not only the speed at which ocean CDR can scale but also how it scales and the character of the industry—e.g., how equity and environmental considerations figure into carbon removal research and deployment and how these efforts can earn and maintain public trust.

The Policy Director will report directly to Sasha Post, Program Director for Climate and Democracy.