SC Water Policy Lead — Conservation & Legislation

Audubon; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 75,526 - 84,967; Full time

Job summary

Audubon in South Carolina seeks a Water Policy Manager to advance state water policy priorities through legislative advocacy, coalition leadership, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis. You will work with state agencies, legislators, utilities, landowners, and conservation partners to integrate science-based water priorities into planning and funding decisions.

The role requires building durable relationships, developing policy strategies, and representing Audubon in public meetings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in public policy, environmental science, planning, political science, public administration, law, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with officials, agencies, utilities, landowners, and partners to advance water policy priorities.
• Develop and implement policy strategies that advance conservation and water policy objectives.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and provide timely analyses and recommendations.
• Represent Audubon in meetings, coalitions, and public engagements to communicate policy positions.
• Coordinate with communications to support outreach and grow grassroots advocacy.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audubon in South Carolina seeks a Water Policy Manager to advance state water policy priorities through legislative advocacy, coalition leadership, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis. You will work with state agencies, legislators, utilities, landowners, and conservation partners to integrate science-based water priorities into planning and funding decisions.

The role requires building durable relationships, developing policy strategies, and representing Audubon in public meetings and