U.S. Green Building Council

Policy Manager, Pacific Region

U.S. Green Building Council

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $74,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 4 to 7 years of experience managing state or local advocacy or policy. Demonstrated experience communicating about public policy issues preferred
  • Experience across multiple jurisdictions and with nonprofit or government entities preferred Federal government or policy experience may be considered relevant to meet experience requirements
  • Education Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Preferred fields of study: Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Energy, Engineering
  • Technology/System(s) Microsoft Suite
  • Experience with legislative tracking platforms a plus but not required
  • Skills Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills; Excellent written and verbal communication, including public speaking; Policy analysis and strategic thinking; Strong attention to detail and follow-through; Entrepreneurial, proactive, and adaptable mindset
  • Certifications LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred (or willingness to obtain LEED GA within 12 months)