Senior Director, Remote Clean Energy & Climate Policy

The Ocean Conservancy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Conservancy seeks a Senior Director of Clean Energy and Climate Diplomacy to lead climate mitigation and decarbonization efforts, reporting to the VP of Climate. The role involves guiding strategy, supervising a small team, and coordinating with domestic and international stakeholders.

The position supports a hybrid/remote work model and requires travel. Salary ranges $170,000–$185,000 annually, with potential for policy impact across the U.S. and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental policy, climate science, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MPP, MPA, or related).
• Minimum 10 years in climate and clean energy policy, with proven policy development & implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead climate mitigation and clean energy strategies and metrics.
• Provide strategic policy guidance and brief senior leadership.
• Lead a team of ~4 staff and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Climate policy

Leadership

Policy development

Budget management

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Event management

Travel

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in environmental policy or related field

Advanced degree preferred (MPA/MPP/LLM)

Tools

Policy analysis

Job description

Ocean Conservancy seeks a Senior Director of Clean Energy and Climate Diplomacy to lead climate mitigation and decarbonization efforts, reporting to the VP of Climate. The role involves guiding strategy, supervising a small team, and coordinating with domestic and international stakeholders.

The position supports a hybrid/remote work model and requires travel. Salary ranges $170,000–$185,000 annually, with potential for policy impact across the U.S. and beyond.