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About Audubon

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet's health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Climate Strategies, the Senior Manager, Clean Energy Infrastructure Policy will be a key member of the national Climate Team. The Senior Manager will work in close partnership with state/regional policy staff to foster high-impact state policies that support the organization's clean energy infrastructure goals, specifically, influencing the rapid and responsible onboarding of utility-scale wind and solar projects and the modernized and expanded transmission grid the clean energy transition requires. The Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing robust elements of this policy agenda, identifying opportunities, and helping build collaboration in key states. This role will provide critical policy research, analysis, writing and strategic guidance while adding capacity at the respective state level. The Senior Manager will work closely with the Senior Director to provide guidance and helpful tools to distribute across Audubon's network, including background materials for consultants and other relevant content for internal communications.

This position is classified as hybrid preferred. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and anadditionaltwo days each month of the employee's choosing. Remote work within the United States may be considered only for candidates not within commuting distance of an Audubon office,in accordance withAudubon's "Where We Work" Policy. Audubon offices include locations in:

Albuquerque, NM; Albany, NY; Anchorage, AK; Baltimore, MD; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Columbia, SC; Fargo, ND; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NE; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Oakland, CA; Palm Desert, CA; Roseville, MN; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tallahassee, FL; and Washington, DC.

Compensation:

Salary range based on geo-differentials:

• $92,000 - $103,000 / year=Albuquerque, NM; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; Fargo, ND; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NE; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tallahassee, FL

• $103,000 - $116,000 / year=Albany, NY; Anchorage, AK; Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL;Palm Desert, CA;Roseville, MN; Sacramento, CA;Washington, DC

• $115,000 - $129,000 / year=New York, NY; Oakland, CA

Essential Functions

• Working closely with the Climate Program team, policy, conservation and communications leaders, State Policy Directors, and our grassroots network of chapters and members - support Audubon's clean energy and transmission state policy engagement to advance Audubon's Energy Initiative objectives.

• In coordination with the Senior Director, identify high-impact state policy priorities that align with the organization's federal policy goals; identify and assess policy opportunities (short-, mid-, and long-term) in key states.

• Working in close coordination with policy and government affairs staff across the organization, develop and implement strategies in support of these policy goals and objectives, providing leadership on issues that specifically support the rapid and responsible deployment of clean energy infrastructure.

• Monitor related legislative and regulatory developments via state/regional staff and like-minded partner organizations.

• Raise the profile of Audubon's policy goals and our related expertise among state policy education organizations such as, but not limited to, Climate XChange and the National Council of Environmental Legislators.

• Represent Audubon with key partners (internal, external, local, state, public, private) and coalitions focused on our shared policy goals - including the ability to prepare and deliver written and/or oral testimony before relevant decision-making bodies.

• Monitor or attend regulatory meetings, legislative proceedings, and relevant events within targeted states.

• Serve as a resource for state/regional-level policy teams, providing high-quality issue briefs and other materials necessary to support these policy priorities.

• Work with communications and relevant policy staff around communications and digital organizing that support these policy priorities (providing materials for articles, blogs, newsletters, press releases, and social media posts).

• In partnership with state/regional staff, identify and mobilize key allies and stakeholders to help amplify these policy priorities with decisionmakers.

• As needed, coordinate with state/regional staff to draft and promote action alerts and engagement opportunities for Audubon chapters and members.

• Represent Audubon with national coalitions and partner organizations focused on related state policies, monitoring their developments and contributing to coalition-based legislative and administrative efforts.

• Support a culture of philanthropy and help identify opportunities for funding to support clean energy infrastructure deployment.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.

• Maintain and foster culture of safety.

• Other job-related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years demonstrated experience in clean energy or transmission policy issues, or conservation policy development that applies to clean energy projects or related infrastructure on public and private lands. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

• Demonstrated understanding of wildlife conservation issues, including methods for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating conflicts between clean energy infrastructure development and wildlife.

• Exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management, and organizational skills.

• Experience in project management with a proven track record of successful project completion.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts creatively and with good science.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Outstanding policy analysis and research skills.

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that can be adapted to reach a wide range of individuals and used to build consensus. Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• A flexible approach to work, willingness to travel up to 10 times per year for project-related work and trainings and possess a valid driver's license.

• Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

This position is represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA).

National Audubon Society Competencies:

This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.

Fostering Relationships - Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

Analytical Thinking - Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problem-solving.

Creativity and Innovation - Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches that foster innovation.

Facilitating Change - Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.

Team Leadership - Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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