Please help us spread the word that LCV is hiring for two exciting openings on our Government Affairs team -- Legislative Director (deadline 2/15) and Legislative Representative - Climate Change & Clean Energy (deadline 2/22). 


Links to full descriptions for these openings -- text is also below:

 Legislative Director 

Legislative Representative (Climate Change & Clean Energy)


Thanks in advance for your help,

Sara

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Sara Chieffo

VP, Government Affairs




Title: Legislative Director                                                                             

 

Status: Exempt

 

Reports to: Vice President of Government Affairs

 

Positions Reporting to this Position: Legislative Representatives

 

Description:

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCV, in collaboration with our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.

 

LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Engaging communities of color, among other key constituencies is an organizational priority. Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture and policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.

 

We are seeking a well-respected and strategic leader to direct our advocacy work on the broad suite of environmental policy issues on which LCV works. The Legislative Director should have a proven track record in federal government relations, strong command of national climate policy and experience with a wide range of environmental issues, good political judgement, and be committed to racial and environmental justice. This high-level addition to LCV’s governmental affairs team will help craft and oversee our advocacy strategy, including both our proactive legislative agenda and defending against executive branch attacks on core environmental protections and attempts to reverse progress on climate change, clean energy, lands conservation, water protections and other issues.

 

Responsibilities:

 

●        Provide leadership and strategic vision for LCV’s advocacy efforts on federal environmental policy with a strong focus on climate change.

●        Serve as LCV’s senior lobbyist and build a strong network of relationships directly with members of Congress, as well as high-level personal office staff and key committee and leadership staff.

●        Ensure that LCV’s policy advocacy advances racial justice and equity, including through deepening staff-level understanding of the connection between environmental and racial justice, building organizational partnerships, and working with leaders of color in Congress.

●        Serve as a high-level national spokesperson for LCV and help shape our policy-related communications and messaging strategies.

●        Lead the production of LCV’s nationally-recognized National Environmental Scorecard and direct the department’s real-time tracking of recent votes.

●        Collaborate effectively with LCV’s Policy and Lobbying team, external coalitions, and our state league partners to block, weaken or delay Congressional and executive branch attacks on our nation’s bedrock environmental laws and to advance a pro-environment agenda.

●        Provide leadership to and work across the Membership and Online Engagement, Communications, Field, and Chispa teams to effectively advance our policy priorities and ensure veracity of our materials.

●        Possess a strong overall assessment of macro-dynamics in Congress to effectively craft the legislative strategy to advance LCV’s policy priorities.

●        Partner with the Conservation Voter Movement, a network of over 30 state leagues, on various projects and provide timely updates on top priority federal legislation.

●        Play a senior role in LCV’s electoral work, including through engagement with candidates, PAC investments, and updating the Congressional Candidate Questionnaire.

●        Assist with fundraising efforts, including writing high quality proposals and reports and cultivating individual donors.

 

Qualifications:

Compensation:
Compensation for the Legislative Director includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience; health care plan including optical and dental; paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits, student loan repayment and a sabbatical policy.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Legislative Director” in the subject line no later than February 15, 2019. No phone calls please.

 

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.


 

Title: Legislative Representative (Climate Change and Clean Energy)

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Legislative Director

Positions Reporting to this Position: None

 

General Description:

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCV, in collaboration with our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.

 

LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

 

LCV is hiring a Legislative Representative to help lead our advocacy work around clean energy and climate change policy. We are seeking a dynamic addition to our team to help promote our proactive legislative agenda and defend against executive branch attacks on core environmental protections and attempts to reverse progress on climate change, clean energy and other issues.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Legislative Director and the VP of Government Affairs to craft and implement LCV’s work on federal climate and energy policy, including our proactive legislative agenda and leading the fight against attacks on our nation’s clean cars standards and other recent climate progress.
  • Ensure that all of our climate policy work is advancing racial justice and equity, including through partnerships and coalitions and engagement with leaders of color in Congress.
  • Collaborate with LCV’s Policy and Lobbying team, outside coalitions, and our state league partners to block, weaken or delay Congressional or executive branch attacks on our nation’s bedrock environmental laws and recent progress.
  • Directly lobby members of Congress and their staff, and possibly administration officials.
  • Research, track and analyze environmental legislation and executive branch actions.
  • Assist in the production of LCV’s nationally-recognized National Environmental Scorecard.
  • Ensure the accuracy of LCV’s public materials, work with the Membership and Online Engagement, Communications, Field, and Chispa teams to advance our policy priorities.
  • Partner with the Conservation Voter Movement, a network of over 30 state leagues, on various projects and provide timely updates on federal legislation.
  • Assist with LCV’s electoral work, including work with candidates, PAC investments and the Congressional Candidate Questionnaire.
  • Collaborate with the Development department and other staff to craft materials that will help raise resources for our climate and clean energy work.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Work Experience: Must have at least 3-5 years of work experience, with one year experience working on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, or at an advocacy or political organization.
  • Skills: Policy analysis and research, federal government relations, coalition-building, excellent written and oral communication skills, including delivering public presentations. Organized and attentive to details; commitment to teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks, effectively prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of race, gender, talent, experience, and background. Demonstrated ability to apply a racial justice lens to policy analysis. Experience using social media tools, such as Facebook and Twitter, preferred.  
  • Cultural Competence: Shares LCV’s commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.
  • Conditions: Able to work long hours to get the job done. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Legislative Representative” in the subject line no later than February 22, 2019. No phone calls please.

 

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.