State Policy Lead, Safer Chemicals

Dc-Aapor; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Pew’s Safer Chemicals Project in Washington, DC, seeks an Officer, State Policy, to advance state-level strategies reducing exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals. The role leads policy adoption, liaises with stakeholders, and coordinates multi-state campaigns with a non-partisan, evidence-based approach.

Based in Pew’s hybrid Washington, D.C. office, you will work with policy teams and external partners, track regulatory changes, draft public comments, and help ensure policy recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• A juris doctor, masters of public policy, or similar advanced degree preferred.
• Generally a minimum of eight years of applicable experience, with legal, policy, or rulemaking experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills.
• Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.
• Demonstrates judgment in making decisions and communicating clearly with consultants, colleagues, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective campaign strategies and technical assistance at the state level.
• Lead the execution of Pew’s state strategy in multiple states with diverse profiles to promote policies related to endocrine disrupting chemicals.
• Cultivate and maintain knowledge of state policy discussions, regulatory changes, and related policy developments.
• Draft public comments and track related policy proposals in relevant states.
• Work with contracted policy and research partners to ensure workflow, deliverables, and budgets.
• Coordinate with the federal policy workstream to align state and federal policy goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor

Masters of Public Policy

Job description

Pew’s Safer Chemicals Project in Washington, DC, seeks an Officer, State Policy, to advance state-level strategies reducing exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals. The role leads policy adoption, liaises with stakeholders, and coordinates multi-state campaigns with a non-partisan, evidence-based approach.

Based in Pew’s hybrid Washington, D.C. office, you will work with policy teams and external partners, track regulatory changes, draft public comments, and help ensure policy recommendations