[ES_JOBS_NET] Director of International Climate Policy

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.americanprogress.org/about/jobs/457622/director-international-cl
imate-policy/

 


Director of International Climate Policy


.        Reports to: Vice President, Energy and Environment Policy

.        Staff reporting to this position: None

.        Department: Energy and Environment

.        Position classification: Exempt, full time


Summary


American Progress has an immediate opening for a Director of International
Climate Policy. The Director of International Climate Policy will lead the
Energy and Environment team's work to develop and execute a program to
support the framework of the Paris climate agreement and engage state and
local governments, tribes, universities, and other subnational actors in
climate diplomacy. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of
international climate policy and creative ideas for how to demonstrate U.S.
commitment to climate action in the absence of federal leadership.

As the largest economy and largest historical emitter of greenhouse gases,
the United States is central to the fight against climate change. Lackluster
U.S. participation in the global effort to stop climate change is harmful
not only from an emissions standpoint but also by eroding the international
will to tackle the problem. The Director of International Climate Policy
would work with colleagues on the Energy and Environment team to identify
opportunities to demonstrate U.S. progress on climate mitigation despite the
Trump administration's posture and lay the groundwork for an ambitious
international climate agenda should future administrations reclaim the
United States' leadership role on the world stage.

Responsibilities:

*	Lead in developing and executing American Progress' priorities on
international climate policy in 2018 and beyond.

*	Work with key partners to develop and implement legislative and
political strategies at the state and federal level.

*	Represent American Progress in coalitions of other organizations
focused on international climate policy.

*	Liaise with members of Congress and Capitol Hill staff to understand
and support positive policy ideas or oppose harmful policy changes.

*	Conceive, research, write, and edit original reports and issue
briefs on international climate policy.

*	Represent American Progress as a spokesperson in all forms of media
as necessary to promote the Energy and Environment team's policy agenda.

*	Fundraise to expand the program's reach and support new and
developing initiatives.

*	Plan and implement public and private events, meetings, summits,
conferences, and other special events.

*	Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

*	Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degree is a plus.

*	At least eight years of experience in policy development, campaign
management, legislative advocacy, coalition-building, or related fields.

*	A proven knowledge base in international climate policy issues and
an understanding of the Paris climate agreement framework.

*	Experience working with coalitions and a breadth of existing
relationships in the climate policy space.

*	Excellent writing, public speaking, and communications skills.

*	Experience in seeking funding or grant writing is a plus.

*	Capitol Hill or executive branch experience is a plus.

*	Commitment to the American Progress' mission and goals. This
announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone
calls, please.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the
current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will
receive responses from American Progress.
Thank you for your interest in American Progress.


Additional information


American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize
the progressive agenda: the Center for American Progress and the Center for
American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the
two organizations under the name "American Progress." The Center for
American Progress is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and
educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a
limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is
a nonpartisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving
progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy
through rapid-response communications, legislative action, grassroots
organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive
leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to
<https://www.americanprogress.org/> www.americanprogress.org. For more
information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to
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