U.S. Green Building Council

Manager

• Develop and refine from time to time an advocacy strategy for USGBC, green building, and LEED at the state and local levels across CA, OR, WA, AK, and HI, for review and approval.
• Lead implementation of the approved strategy and priority projects, determined with supervisor.
• Track, analyze, and respond to green building policy developments in legislatures, agencies, and local governments
• Build and maintain a strong network of state and local policymakers and USGBC allies to advance policy goals
• Educate elected officials and agency staff through meetings, briefings, events, and lobbying efforts
• Collaborate with internal teams and at times with contracted consultants to monitor and respond to threats and opportunities
• Represent USGBC in advocacy coalitions, policy roundtables, and strategic forums
• Support team’s Federal policy activities in assigned states, as requested
• Coordinate with the Communications Director to develop and place policy-related content (10–15% of time)
• Serve as a local spokesperson and support member for public relations activities and events
• Facilitate inclusion of government officials in USGBC events

Policy Manager, Pacific Region