Virginia Policy Advocate - Climate & Clean Energy

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Time off policy

403b matching

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

NRDC is seeking a Policy Advocate to join the Southeast Regional team of the Climate and Energy Program. The role focuses on advancing equitable clean energy policies in Virginia, with travel to NRDC offices as needed and collaboration with internal and external partners.

You will develop policy analyses, engage with state officials and coalitions, and serve as a public spokesperson in press and forums to promote NRDC’s climate and energy priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in environment, climate, energy policy or related field.
• Experience in state-level clean energy and climate advocacy.
• Experience navigating diverse stakeholders and driving policy outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance equitable climate and clean energy policies across the Southeast.
• Build partnerships with state coalitions, environmental justice groups, and allies.
• Engage with state decision makers and elected officials to progress NRDC goals.
• Conduct policy research and design and provide advocacy to state agencies and legislature.
• Represent NRDC in conferences and media, coordinating with Communications.

Skills

Public policy advocacy

Oral & written advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Coalition building

Policy research & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred (JD/MA/MS)

Job description

NRDC is seeking a Policy Advocate to join the Southeast Regional team of the Climate and Energy Program. The role focuses on advancing equitable clean energy policies in Virginia, with travel to NRDC offices as needed and collaboration with internal and external partners.

You will develop policy analyses, engage with state officials and coalitions, and serve as a public spokesperson in press and forums to promote NRDC’s climate and energy priorities.