State Climate Policy Manager, Washington

Pacific Environment works to protect communities and wildlife of the Pacific Rim. We support community leaders to fight climate change, protect the oceans, build just societies, and move away from fossil fuels toward a green economy.

Pacific Environment campaigns to eliminate fossil fuel use from the shipping industry within their climate division by building strong regulatory frameworks to achieve zero-emission shipping on a timeline commensurate with the climate emergency; pressuring corporate customers to demand zero-emission ships; and influencing ports on the Pacific West Coast and beyond to end fossil fuel build-out and ready themselves for zero-emission shipping instead. We focus on environmental justice, labor equity, and science-based timelines for climate action.

Position

Pacific Environment seeks a Washington State Climate Policy Manager to join our climate policy team and provide critical policy support for our Ports for People campaign on zero-emission shipping and ports. They will implement a multi-state advocacy campaign to advance climate goals, including achieving zero-emission shipping and zero-ready ports. This position is well-suited for someone who has a successful track record in policy advocacy and has experience in mobilizing public support to stop the climate crisis and protect vulnerable communities impacted by worsening climate. Legislative experience is strongly preferred. Campaigning and/or organizing experience a plus.

This position will report to the Climate Campaign Director, Ports.

Location

This position is based in Seattle, Tacoma or Olympia, WA. While most work will be completed remotely, there will be occasional travel obligations for in-person meetings and events locally, regionally or further.