[ES_JOBS_NET] Careers Opportunity: Actic Policy Lead, Woodwell Climate, Falmouth, MA, Washington DC, Hybrid or Remote

[Tara Broadhurst]

Hello All,
Woodwell Climate Research Center has an open Arctic Policy Lead position.
You can be based in Falmouth, MA, Washington, DC, Hybrid or Remote.

Click the link to apply or visit our careers page
<https://www.woodwellclimate.org/careers/> to see more openings.

*Arctic Policy Lead
<https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=29ee31bb-d8c5-4350-a136-327f9d9a68bc&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=550662&source=CC2&lang=en_US>*

*Falmouth, MA, Washington D.C.(Onsite, Hybrid or Remote)*

Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) conducts science for solutions
at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and
communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.


Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit
climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based
climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our
world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations,
corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate
change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action
needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.


Summary:

Join Woodwell Climate as an Arctic Policy Lead to work closely with the
Woodwell scientific staff, marketing, communications and policy experts and
project partners to engage stakeholders and policy makers on the impact of
permafrost thaw and northern wildfires. Consult and coordinate with our
Permafrost Pathways team and project partners and drive the policy strategy
and guide policy implementation activities for this project at Woodwell
Climate.


Responsibilities include but not limited to:

   -

   Develop and refine an ongoing policy strategy for relevant Alaska, US
   federal, Canadian, and international policies
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   Identify opportunities to increase awareness of and responsiveness to
   the impact of permafrost thaw and wildfires among key policy decision makers
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   Advocate for strengthened national and international mitigation and
   adaptation policies based on the best available science
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   Coordinate efforts to build collaborative relationships with external
   organizations, policy experts, government decisionmakers, and other key
   stakeholders
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   Develop Arctic and boreal science-policy issue briefs, concept notes,
   one-pagers, position statements, public comments, and congressional
   testimonies, etc
   -

   Provide policy support for project leadership at relevant Arctic and
   climate policy meetings and working groups, including those connected to
   US-federal agencies, Canadian agencies and jurisdictions, and the UNFCCC
   -

   Support and/or participate in meetings, workshops, and other events
   hosted by, or relevant to, this project.
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   Support collaboration with Permafrost Pathways partners on
   policy-relevant activities, outputs, and events, as needed
   -

   Coordinate with the Policy and Government Relations team at Woodwell
   Climate and with other staff at Woodwell Climate on policy-relevant
   activities, as needed
   -

   Develop policy engagement KPIs and track engagement and progress metrics


Must have the Following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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   Demonstrated written and oral communication skills for policy audiences
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   Demonstrated ability to translate complex, technical information into
   clear, engaging language for policy audiences
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   Awareness of  the evolving international climate and wildfire policy
   landscape, with the ability to identify opportunities for engagement
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   Ability to independently carry out research and information-gathering to
   support policy engagement
   -

   Highly organized, attentive to detail, and results oriented
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   Able to work independently, collaboratively, and creatively to find
   solutions to challenges
   -

   Experience and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
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   Strong interest in coordinating policy activities with Arctic Indigenous
   and local communities and organizations
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   Understanding of how climate change is impacting Arctic regions and of
   key a plus
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   Arctic policy stakeholders and processes is advantageous preferred
   -

   Understanding of national (U.S.) climate policy decision-making
   processes preferred
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   Understanding of Canada and international climate policy mechanisms and
   processes preferred
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   Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
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   Ability to occasionally travel via air or ground transportation, up to
   25%


Qualifications:

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   Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) with 2+ years of experience or
   equivalent


Application review will begin on June 15, 2025

Desired Start Date:  August 2026


Fixed-term: 2 years, with possible extension


Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt
position, the annual salary starting at $100,000 dependent on
qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and
work life balance.


Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts, Hybrid or remote

Application Instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter
addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the
responsibilities of this position, curriculum vitae, and contact
information for three references as a single PDF to our career’s portal.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Tara A. Broadhurst  |  Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

tbroadhurst at woodwellclimate.org

+1 508 444 1528 (Office)


Woodwell Climate Research Center

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language, traditional way of life, and culture continue to influence this
vibrant community.


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