[ES_JOBS_NET] Policy Manager at CarbonPlan, Remote

Wed Oct 11 12:22:34 MDT 2023

CarbonPlan has a new FT remote job opening for a *Policy Manager*!

CarbonPlan is a nonprofit research organization working on improving the
transparency and scientific integrity of climate solutions with open data
and tools. Our team analyzes the design and implementation of climate
programs across the public and private sectors. Our work focuses primarily
on carbon offsets, carbon removal, and climate risks. In all three areas,
we create public resources on climate solutions based on the best available
science and data. We want to make sure that the world pursues more of the
solutions that work and less of the ones that do not. You can read more
about our work on our website <http://www.carbonplan.org/>.

*Job description*

A core part of our mission is to provide trustworthy information that can
help guide decision making and policy development. We are looking to expand
our team’s capacity to track and participate in policy processes around
carbon removal and carbon offsets. As a Policy Manager at CarbonPlan, you
will be responsible for identifying and prioritizing policy processes,
determining where to engage, how to share our research, and what research
outputs and commentaries to produce in order to influence the policy making
process. Your work will support and inform our activities across both
carbon removal and carbon offsets. You will report to the Carbon Removal
Program Lead, and participate in a collaborative working culture in which
you will contribute to setting strategy and priorities.

*You will: *

   - Develop, manage, and execute a policy research agenda focused on
   carbon removal, carbon offsets, and net-zero policy.
   - Lead efforts to share our research in relevant policy contexts, for
   example by writing comment
   <https://files.carbonplan.org/Article-6_4-Supervisory-Body-Comment-Letter-05-24-2023.pdf>
   letters
   <https://files.carbonplan.org/SEC-Climate-Disclosures-Comment-Letter-06-16-2022.pdf>
   or participating directly in public processes.
   - Formulate, manage, and implement strategic research that anticipates
   major policy trends or analyzes policy outcomes in collaboration with our
   Carbon Removal and Carbon Offset Programs.
   - Publish CarbonPlan commentaries
   <https://carbonplan.org/research/verra-integrity-council>, blog posts
   <https://carbonplan.org/blog/climate-risks-insurance>, and academic
   articles
   <https://www.cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2590-3322(23)00393-7?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2590332223003937%3Fshowall%3Dtrue>
   .
   - Collaborate on communications strategy and execution.

*You should have:*

   - Passion for our mission.
   - 5+ years of policy experience, including time focused on federal
   policy.
   - A strong policy network in the US at the state and/or federal level.
   - Familiarity with climate science, carbon removal, carbon offsets, or
   related policy issues.
   - Experience translating technical information into policy
   recommendations.
   - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   - Experience working in highly collaborative and cross-functional
   environments.
   - A portfolio of relevant research contributions, including at least one
   sample of your own policy writing.

*You’ll be an especially good fit if you have:*

   - Experience working directly on carbon removal, carbon offsets, or
   climate policy.
   - Experience thinking about the political economy and market mechanics
   of climate solutions.
   - Experience at the boundary of science and decision-making processes
   (public or private).
   - Experience with state climate policy in California, Washington, or New
   York.
   - Legal training, especially with a background in consumer protection.

CarbonPlan is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to
building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We know that people,
specifically people of color and women, are often less likely to apply for
a job unless they believe they meet every qualification listed in the job
description. We encourage candidates to think broadly about their
background and qualifications for this role, and welcome applicants from
less traditional backgrounds. We especially encourage applications from
individuals from underrepresented groups in science, technology, policy,
and environmental organizations. All qualified applications — regardless of
race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity,
national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, and
any other occupationally irrelevant criteria — will receive full
consideration.

*You should include in your application:*

   - A sample of your own policy writing that you’d like to highlight,
   - Links to public research or writing contributions,
   - Your resume / CV, and
   - Answers to each of the following four questions:
   - What excites you about working at CarbonPlan, and about this specific
   position?
   - Describe your experience working on carbon removal, carbon offsets, or
   climate policy.
   - Share about a research project or policy engagement that showcases
   what you would bring to this position. Describe your role and
   responsibilities. What motivated the work, and is there anything you would
   change if given the opportunity to do it again?
   - At CarbonPlan, we value the diversity of experiences and perspectives
   in climate work. Describe a time that your perspective on a climate policy
   issue shifted. What changed, and why?

CarbonPlan is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to
building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We know that people,
specifically people of color and women, are often less likely to apply for
a job unless they believe they meet every qualification listed in the job
description. We encourage candidates to think broadly about their
background and qualifications for this role, and welcome applicants from
less traditional backgrounds. We especially encourage applications from
individuals from underrepresented groups in science, technology, policy,
and environmental organizations. All qualified applications — regardless of
race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity,
national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, and
any other occupationally irrelevant criteria — will receive full
consideration.

*Benefits*

We are committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive
benefits to our employees. We offer fixed salary levels based on experience
and role to minimize biases in compensation and to ensure team members are
paid the same for doing the same work. Employees are eligible for promotion
or salary increases every six months at the time of their performance
review.

We expect this position to be a regular, full-time position, with an annual
salary of $140,000 USD, depending on level of experience. In addition to
salary, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits to all full-time employees:

   - Health insurance (99% of costs covered for employees, 75% for
   dependents)
   - Dental insurance
   - Vision insurance
   - Flexible health spending accounts
   - Dependent care spending accounts
   - Life insurance
   - 401(k) retirement fund with employer contribution
   - Unlimited time off (expectation of a minimum of four weeks)
   - 16 weeks paid parental leave
   - Remote work expense reimbursements

We are not currently able to sponsor a visa for this position, and
therefore can only consider applications from people who are already
authorized to work in the United States. We work remotely. The hiring
manager for this role is in Oakland, California. Remote work from any
location in the US works for us.

*COVID-19 vaccine policy*

CarbonPlan is committed to providing our staff with a safe work environment
and helping to promote the health of our community. As such, CarbonPlan
will require all employees to confidentially show proof of COVID-19
vaccination as a condition of employment, unless they are unable to receive
the vaccine because of a medical condition or sincerely held religious
belief or practice. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and Title VII, and applicable state laws, CarbonPlan will do our best to
make reasonable accommodations for employees who (1) cannot take the
vaccine due to a medical disability or (2) seek an exemption from the
vaccine based on sincerely held religious beliefs.

*How to apply*

Apply at https://apply.workable.com/carbonplan/
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