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Building Decarbonization Coalition

CA Government Affairs Associate Director

LocationSan Francisco Bay Area, with a strong preference for Sacramento
SetupRemote
LevelMid
Posted1w ago
Policy & Advocacy

Quick answer

The Building Decarbonization Coalition is hiring a mid-level CA Government Affairs Associate Director (based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a preference for Sacramento) to lead legislative efforts and provide policy research, advocacy, and technical assistance, with a salary range of $140,000-$170,000.

Role
CA Government Affairs Associate Director
Organization
Building Decarbonization Coalition
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, with a strong preference for Sacramento
Work setup
Remote
Level
Mid
Compensation
$140,000-$170,000 commensurate with experience
Category
Policy & Advocacy

The role

The CA Government Affairs Associate Director supports the vision for the Building Decarbonization Coalition and plays a critical role in the evolution of the Coalition from its start-up stage to a more mature organization. They are responsible for leading legislative efforts, providing policy research, advocacy, and technical assistance, and ensuring the Coalition's compliance with applicable laws.

What you'll do

  • Lead legislative efforts
  • Provide policy research, advocacy, and technical assistance
  • Ensure the Coalition's compliance with applicable laws
  • Develop and facilitate coalition spaces
  • Advocate for Coalition's policy priorities with legislators and stakeholders
  • Develop materials to educate elected and appointed officials

What it takes

  • 3+ years of experience advocating and developing policy
  • Strong advocacy skills, political sophistication, and policy analysis
  • Outstanding leadership and relationship-building skills
  • Experience with diverse stakeholders
  • Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills
  • Project management skills

What you'll bring

Strong advocacy skillsPolicy analysisRelationship-building skillsOutstanding writing and verbal communication skillsProject management skillsExperience with diverse stakeholders

How we treat you

Paid health insurance coverage, retirement benefits with company matching, unlimited flexible paid leave, 12 paid holidays, access to professional development resources

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a strong preference for Sacramento, and is remote with occasional travel.

What is the compensation?

The salary range for this position is $140,000-$170,000 commensurate with experience.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include 3+ years of experience advocating and developing policy, strong advocacy skills, and outstanding leadership and relationship-building skills.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2024, and can be sent to the Building Decarbonization Coalition.

Is the job remote?

The job is remote with occasional travel, and candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a strong preference for Sacramento.

How to apply

Apply directly on Building Decarbonization Coalition's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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