Senior Transportation Equity Policy Lead

The-Greenlining-Institute-; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenlining Institute is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Transportation Equity to advance policy initiatives in California and nationwide, promoting racial and economic equity. The role engages with internal policy staff, advocates, coalitions, funders, and regulatory agencies to advance transportation equity goals.

Responsibilities include leading research, supervising staff, tracking policy developments across CARB, CEC, CPUC, and other agencies, and communicating findings through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Three to five years of direct, related experience in policy, government, non-profit advocacy, or law.
• Experience navigating legislative and regulatory policymaking processes.
• Ability to prepare well-organized written reports and other communication documents.
• Ability to deliver effective presentations to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise program staff, fellows, and interns; oversee daily workflow.
• Leads research to identify racial inequities and prepares high-quality policy reports and recommendations.
• Drives advancement of policy objectives within an equity framework and coordinates advocacy campaigns.
• Builds coalitions with community organizations, legislators, regulators, and private sector partners.
• Tracks policy developments at state, national, and federal levels; manages multiple priorities.

Skills

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Legislative tracking

Advocacy coordination

Team supervision

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Slack

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Greenlining Institute is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Transportation Equity to advance policy initiatives in California and nationwide, promoting racial and economic equity. The role engages with internal policy staff, advocates, coalitions, funders, and regulatory agencies to advance transportation equity goals.

Responsibilities include leading research, supervising staff, tracking policy developments across CARB, CEC, CPUC, and other agencies, and communicating findings through