Remote Policy Associate, Wildfire Policy & Research

Resources Legacy Fund; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Resources Legacy Fund is seeking a Policy Associate, Wildfire to bolster policy research and analysis across wildfire, land management, and emergency response. The role develops white papers, issue briefs, and other analyses to inform AWR’s policy positions and support partners.

The ideal candidate combines strong research, analytical writing, and curiosity about natural resource policy, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, useful materials and to work remotely within

Qualifications

• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects across teams.
• Experience researching wildfire, land management, emergency management, or related policy topics.
• Experience drafting white papers, issue briefs, memos, and testimony.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports and policy materials (white papers, briefs) influencing wildfire policy debates.
• Synthesize technical information into clear, accessible analysis.
• Track federal legislation and regulatory developments and provide timely updates.

Skills

Qualitative research

Analytical writing

Project management

Policy analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Wildfire policy knowledge

Education

Public policy / environmental science related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Resources Legacy Fund is seeking a Policy Associate, Wildfire to bolster policy research and analysis across wildfire, land management, and emergency response. The role develops white papers, issue briefs, and other analyses to inform AWR’s policy positions and support partners.

The ideal candidate combines strong research, analytical writing, and curiosity about natural resource policy, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, useful materials and to work remotely within