Director of Government Relations: Climate and Energy Policy

New DC-based job opportunity on climate and energy policy - Director of Government Relations, Ceres

URL for position description: http://www.ceres.org/Page.aspx?pid=417

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Director of Government Relations

Ceres is soliciting applications for the new position of Director of Government Relations. This position will be located in Washington, D.C. This opening is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter looking to help communicate and be an advocate for Ceres’ message on energy and climate change. The position reports to the President of Ceres; s/he will also work in a team with Ceres’ Director of Communications, Director of Governance Programs, and Director of Investor Programs.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

* Monitor existing and emerging federal energy and climate policy issues and legislative initiatives of relevance to Ceres
* Generate policy positions, fact sheets, and approaches to advocacy for review by Ceres’ policy and management teams
* Work with Congress and federal policymakers to advance Ceres climate and energy policy objectives
* Provide regular update to Ceres’ Boston-based policy team
* Organize meetings with key Congressional staff
* Create content updates for Ceres climate and energy policy webpage
* Facilitate investor and business outreach to policymakers on energy and climate change issues
* Collaborate with Ceres Communication team to reach business and opinion leader press

Qualifications

* 5+ years experience on energy and/or climate change policy issues, including 3+ years working closely with Congress or federal agencies
* Master’s degree or equivalent education preferred in public policy, law (J.D.), environmental policy or related field
* Knowledge of energy and climate change issues, including an understanding of business, the investment community, policy debates, and NGOs
* Able to organize and track multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Highly developed writing skills
* Excellent personal, political, communication and government-relations skills.
* Ability to work independently and travel to Boston office on monthly basis.

Other Information

* This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C.
* Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
* Ceres provides a generous benefits package which includes medical and dental insurance, matching 403(b) contributions, and annual leave.

How to Apply

We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org. Applicants should submit a resume, two writing samples, a list of three references, and a letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution to our organization.

Address all correspondence to:

Careers at Ceres – Government Relations
ATTN: Hilary Forbes
Email (preferred): careers@ceres.org
99 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Fax: 617-267-5400
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