State Policy Lead, Safer Chemicals (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life/Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Safer Chemicals Project's Officer, State Policy role focuses on advancing state-level policies to reduce exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals. The position involves designing strategies, building partnerships, and engaging with state and local agencies to implement research-based health protections.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the role requires policy, legal, or regulatory experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage stakeholders across diverse political environments in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; JD, master’s in public policy, or similar advanced degree preferred.
• Generally, a minimum of eight years of applicable experience, with legal, policy, or rulemaking experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in working with state policy and regulations, preferably in environmental health, toxics, or related fields.
• Excellent verbal presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills; able to inform and influence diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Foster a work environment that inspires excellence, values impact, and promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Develop and implement campaign strategies and technical assistance at the state level.
• Lead the execution of Pew’s state strategy in multiple states to promote policies related to endocrine disrupting chemicals.

Skills

Policy analysis

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Oral/written communication

Nonpartisan approach

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Regulatory affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor or Master’s in Public Policy preferred

Job description

Safer Chemicals Project's Officer, State Policy role focuses on advancing state-level policies to reduce exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals. The position involves designing strategies, building partnerships, and engaging with state and local agencies to implement research-based health protections.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the role requires policy, legal, or regulatory experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage stakeholders across diverse political environments in