Policy & Programs Coordinator: Climate Advocacy (Hybrid, CT)

Conservation Law Foundation; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservation Law Foundation seeks a Program Coordinator or Program Assistant in Connecticut to support climate, energy, environmental and environmental justice advocacy while handling core administrative and development duties. The role, based in New Haven with some remote work within the state, reports to the VP for Connecticut.

The position blends advocacy support, research, writing, and meetings planning, with coordination of communications and reporting requirements, in a busy,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience for Program Coordinator; 0–3 years for Program Assistant.
• Experience in environmental policy, public interest advocacy, and community engagement.
• Strong research and writing skills and a commitment to developing new skills, including legal research skills.
• Ability to assess priorities, take initiative, and solve problems.
• Demonstrated experience with general office procedures.
• Strong administrative capabilities and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
• Willingness to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in compliance with CLF’s AI Policy.
• Excellent judgment and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to organizational excellence.
• An undergraduate degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on laws, policies, and best practices.
• Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, flagging priority issues and recommending responses.
• Engage with coalition partners, community groups, and policymakers, and help coordinate joint advocacy efforts.
• Prepare memos, reports, public comments, and presentations, and help manage legal and regulatory filings and deadlines.
• Support and participate in advocacy before the Connecticut General Assembly, state regulatory agencies, and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.
• Draft public education and communications materials, including blogs and social media posts, in coordination with CLF’s communications team.
• Ensure compliance with the Connecticut Office of State Ethics lobbying and reporting requirements and assist attorneys with state bar obligations.
• Assist with discrete special projects, including short-term assignments supporting other teams.
• Provide general administrative support to the Connecticut VP, including planning meetings and events, taking minutes and notes, and coordinating information technology needs.
• Perform various office management responsibilities, including onboarding staff, board members, and interns, tracking and reporting office finances, interfacing with building management, and ensuring the smooth operation of office activities.
• Support the state advisory board, including scheduling and meeting logistics.
• Support development efforts for the Connecticut office, including coordinating visits and calls to donors and assisting with the planning and execution of special events.
• Provide administrative support to organization-wide initiatives including budget and policy planning, strategic planning, and staff retreats.
• Other duties as specified.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

AI tools familiarity

Policy analysis

Education

Undergrad degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Conservation Law Foundation seeks a Program Coordinator or Program Assistant in Connecticut to support climate, energy, environmental and environmental justice advocacy while handling core administrative and development duties. The role, based in New Haven with some remote work within the state, reports to the VP for Connecticut.

The position blends advocacy support, research, writing, and meetings planning, with coordination of communications and reporting requirements, in a busy,