Policy Associate (National)

Position Title: Policy Associate (National)

Reports To: Policy Director, with guidance from the National Political Director
Compensation: Full-time, Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

About Green For All

Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Green for All advocates for local, state and federal policies and funding for quality job creation, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the emerging green economy.

Green for All is developing a community of practice to engage people from every sector of society in (1) collaborating to build a green economy that works for all by sharing innovation, best practices and leveraging each other up, and (2) strategically participating to advance major policy initiatives that fight both poverty and pollution at the same time.

For more information about Green For All go to: www.greenforall.org/about-us

Policy Associate (National) - Position Summary

We are seeking a creative, experienced Policy Associate who will be responsible for supporting efforts to win concrete program and policy changes that support the development of an inclusive green economy. The Policy Associate will contribute to policy analysis, research, and development, and will build and strengthen partnerships to advance to federal and state policy advocacy efforts.

Successful candidates will be self-motivated with experience and skills in policy development, advocacy and organizing. They will be able to work effectively within a fast-paced environment that requires adaptability and a sense of humor.

The Policy Associate reports to the National Policy Director with direction and support from the National Political Director. The Policy Associate works as part of a passionate and strategic Political and Policy Team.

Primary Responsibilities

Policy Analysis and Development

• Perform policy analysis and research. Provide analytical reviews and summaries of existing literature pertinent to Green Economy.
• In collaboration with staff, draft material summarizing research results on specific topics for incorporation into working papers and project publications.
• Work with identified partners to develop policy briefs, fact sheets, proposals and reports regarding best practices.
• Prepare resource materials targeted for specific constituencies.
• Contribute to the development of newsletters and other external communications.

Policy Advocacy and Partnerships

• Support day-to-day operations of Green for All's policy advocacy efforts.
• Support efforts to seed G4A priorities for implementation of federal programs or of other signature G4A policy initiatives that can help develop an inclusive green economy.
  
• Work with identified state and national partners and G4A field staff to organize key constituencies in support of mutual goals through meetings, briefings and conferences.
• Provide information and assistance to help identified partners improve existing programs or develop new policy initiatives. Provide policy proposals, support, and coordination.
• Work collaboratively with state and national partners to develop and implement advocacy strategies targeted at specific communities or legislatures.
• Carry out professional and legislative advocacy to advance strategic policy objectives.
  
• Give presentations or assist staff in preparing for presentations.
• Assist G4A’s local, state and federal policy advocacy efforts as needed.
• Help guide the overall strategic direction of G4A’s Program and Policy Team.

Other duties as needed and assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in policy development/advocacy in one or (preferably) more of the following policy areas: energy, environment, economic development, workforce development, and anti-poverty.
  
• Proven ability to work independently and also to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-departmental team
• Knowledge/experience in Green Economy or related areas.
• Experience at a non-profit public policy organization is a plus.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, Excellent benefits package.

How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter with recent salaries to [email protected]. Include “POLICY ASSOCIATE (NATIONAL)” in subject line.

Green for All is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Green for All strives to reflect the diverse community it serves.

Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.