State Policy Lead - American Conservation Coalition

Full-Time • Remote

About the Organization

The American Conservation Coalition is building the conservative environmental movement to realize a cleaner, more prosperous world that fosters collaboration in the pursuit of environmental conservation. Our growing team operates with excellence, executing our theory of change across grassroots, grasstops, communications, and administrative functions.

About the Role

The State Policy Lead reports to the Policy Director and helps advance ACC’s policy priorities across target states by supporting policy development, analysis, and tracking in state legislatures, coordinating with state partners, and engaging ACC members in state-level policymaking.

Every candidate who applies to work at ACC should demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to operate with excellence while living out our team values of Ownership, Resolve, Solidarity, Servant Leadership, Honor, and Excellence.

This is a fully virtual role that can be performed remotely from anywhere within the U.S. At the time of applying, you must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ACC complies with applicable E-Verify requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and monitor state policy to identify opportunities to advance the organization’s priorities in target states.

• Collaborate with partners and internal teams to develop new policy proposals for state legislatures and governors’ offices that align with organizational priorities.

• Work with State Directors to build and maintain relationships with state-based policy partners, legislators, governors’ offices, and other key stakeholders to foster collaboration and achieve policy goals.

• Work with State Directors to identify and facilitate opportunities for members to testify, meet with legislators, or otherwise engage in policymaking activities.

• Contribute to op-eds, grassroots events, and other in-state initiatives that advance policy priorities.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in state policy or related work is ideal.

• Experience with, or knowledge of, state legislatures, governors’ offices, or other state policy environments.

• Interest in energy and/or conservation policy.

• Strong ability to analyze policy, build relationships, and communicate effectively.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, specifically during legislative sessions, is a plus.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

• Cover letter including:

  • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to ACC’s mission

  • Salary requirements

• Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/