Senior Western Water Policy Lead

National Audubon Society; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 107 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The National Audubon Society seeks a Senior Policy Manager, Western Water to advance Audubon’s mission through policy efforts and government affairs. This hybrid role supports collaboration with national, regional, and state staff and external partners, reporting to the Policy Director, Water.

Candidate should reside within commuting distance of Washington, DC. Compensation is $107,000 - $120,000 per year with a hybrid schedule (office Mondays and Tuesdays, plus two optional days monthly).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, natural resources, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in legal, policy or advocacy work.
• Experience in water policy, water conservation, and/or wildlife related issues is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide input to the Policy Director, Water and Senior Director, Water for Birds and People, on development of Audubon’s water policy agenda.
• Develop and implement strategies to support the efforts of policy staff working across the Western United States on federal, regional, and state water policy initiatives.
• Lead coordination efforts and participate in advocacy activities in Congress, as well as federal and state administrative branches and agencies, to advance conservation objectives.
• Review, analyze, and write comments on environmental documents, proposed regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with Audubon’s D.C. government affairs and policy teams and Audubon’s relevant consultants on Western Water related policy issues and develop strong and effective working relationships with staff across the Audubon network, including state and regional offices.
• Work with communications and policy staff to support Audubon’s Western Water policy conservation priorities to include writing public policy position documents, fact sheets, articles, newsletters, action alerts, press releases, and social media posts.

Connaissances

Policy analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in political science, natural resources, or related field.

Description du poste

The National Audubon Society seeks a Senior Policy Manager, Western Water to advance Audubon’s mission through policy efforts and government affairs. This hybrid role supports collaboration with national, regional, and state staff and external partners, reporting to the Policy Director, Water.

Candidate should reside within commuting distance of Washington, DC. Compensation is $107,000 - $120,000 per year with a hybrid schedule (office Mondays and Tuesdays, plus two optional days monthly).