[ES_JOBS_NET] Senior Policy Advisor, Carbon180, Washington DC

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Overview
Carbon180 is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to support our growing policy and legislative work in
Washington, D.C. This role is a part of Carbon180's policy team in D.C. and reports to the Director
of Policy. You will be responsible for developing and executing federal policy strategy, researching
existing policies and helping to produce new ones, managing outreach to target policy audiences,
and supporting policy-related communications and events. Travel up to 30% is required.
At Carbon180 comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees and/or
direct experience when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 and
is determined based upon experience. All Carbon180 full-time employees receive health, vision,
dental, and life insurance, along with retirement matching, paid parental leave, a generous tech
stipend, and other benefits.
We can only accept candidates to this position who are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
What you'll do


  *   Contribute significantly to Carbon180 policy strategy development
  *   Help manage coalition-building and outreach activities
  *   Perform policy analysis and research, including:
o Consolidating technical information on carbon removal solutions to support policy
development
o Developing, submitting, and sharing appropriations requests
o Working with key stakeholders to develop new policies


  *   Carry out congressional outreach to support policy goals and educate policymakers
  *   Coordinate with our communications team to support content creation, media
engagement, social media planning, and other communications tasks


  *   Help plan policy-related events including briefings for staffers, reporters' breakfasts, ENGO
workshops, etc.


  *   Write reports and develop presentation materials
What you'll bring


  *   Proven track record (3+) working on federal policy, on or off the Hill
  *   Strong knowledge of climate issues, especially related to carbon management, agriculture,
or ecosystems


  *   Familiarity with the state of the field, with a strong intuition for where policy will be most
impactful in advancing climate change solutions


  *   Prior experience, professional or otherwise, overseeing projects, coordinating stakeholders
in coalitions and/or managing coalitions, organizing events, and attending meetings or
public events on behalf of an organization


  *   Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  *   A healthy dose of climate rage and the determination to do something about it
  *   Excellent interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, and an ability to work both
independently and in a highly collaborative environment
About Carbon180
Carbon180, formerly the Center for Carbon Removal, is a new breed of climate-focused NGO on a
mission to fundamentally rethink carbon. We partner with policymakers, scientists and businesses
around the globe to develop policy, promote research, and advance solutions that transform
carbon from a liability to an asset and foster a prosperous, carbon-conscious economy that
removes more from the atmosphere than we emit. Our offices are headquartered in Oakland, CA.
Carbon180 is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to enrich its staff and office
environment. In particular, we're dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from
demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental
advocacy. We're also committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people
of widely different backgrounds can thrive. We've adopted this commitment because we believe
the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal
and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities.
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