US Policy Director

Position description

PFPI is seeking a part-time US Policy Director to lead our work in the US to advance forest protection, clean energy, and science-based climate policies.

About PFPI:

The Partnership for Policy Integrity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (https://www.pfpi.net/), uses science-based advocacy, policy analysis, and litigation to advocate for forests and the climate, with a special emphasis on opposing use of forest biomass for energy. Our work falls into three core areas: international policy advocacy, US state and federal advocacy, and international litigation.

PFPI’s work consists of:

• Producing robust science on forests and climate, as well as the carbon, air pollution, and forest impacts of biomass energy production
• Educating policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and the public about forests, climate, and bioenergy
• Engaging in policy development and advocacy efforts in the US and internationally
• Providing science and policy support to community groups and NGOs working to protect forests and promote clean energy
• Bringing litigation that seeks to ensure forest, climate, and renewable energy policies are based on science

Position description:

We seek a motivated individual who wants to make a difference in protecting the environment to join our team. The US Policy Director will work closely with our Director/Senior Scientist and our US policy team to lead PFPI’s US policy and advocacy efforts on forests and climate. This is a senior position, and this person will be a key member of the leadership team at the organization.

This is a part-time (70-80% time), fully remote position. While hours are flexible, the position requires meetings that occur during normal working hours. PFPI is based in Massachusetts, but we work with people across the country, so work hours may occasionally extend beyond 5:00 pm EST or start before 9:00 am PST to allow for meetings in different time zones.

Main Duties:

Program Work

• Oversee PFPI’s US policy development and advocacy efforts at the state and federal level
• Represent PFPI in national networks and coalitions
• Monitor federal rulemaking and legislative activities; analyze proposed policies; prepare and submit oral and written comments; lobby on state and federal legislation
• Support on-the-ground state and local advocacy efforts by providing education, technical assistance, policy analysis, and networking
• Oversee the preparation of PFPI written materials, including reports, comments, blog posts, and press releases
• Track and sometimes participate in state-level projects and initiatives

Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Administration

• Supervise US policy staff
• Serve as a key member of PFPI’s leadership team
• Engage in strategic planning for US side of organization
• Participate in writing grant applications and reports

Essential qualities, qualifications, and skills:

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience working on climate, land use, forests, bioenergy, or related topics
• Extensive federal and/or state policy experience, including demonstrated experience writing comments on state and federal policies and analyzing state, local, or federal policies and monitoring their implementation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills:
  • A demonstrated ability to write clear, organized, professional pieces in a variety of modes (including but not limited to reports, blog posts, press releases, etc.)
  • Experience giving public comment at hearings, giving presentations, and facilitating meetings.
  • Experience crafting persuasive, well-researched materials advocating specific policy positions (e.g. public comments, bill memos, op eds)
• Relevant experience managing teams and leading strategic initiatives
• Experience working with coalitions and diverse groups of people and organizations
• Commitment to environmental protection, public health, climate change mitigation, and science-based policy-making
• A law degree, or Master’s or PhD in a relevant field (such as public policy or environmental science), or a mix of education and equivalent work experience.

Location:

This is a fully remote position. Occasional travel may be required. Candidate must be based in the US.

This position offers flexible work hours. The salary is based on an expectation of working 70-80% of full time, and ranges from $102,000 to $133,000, commensurate with experience. PFPI offers paid vacation and sick time, generous holiday leave, a communications stipend, and access to a 403(b) retirement savings plan. We do not offer health benefits.

Application instructions

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples. Materials should be submitted as PDFs, although links to publicly posted writing samples are also acceptable. Preferably, one of the writing samples should be short (1-3 pages) and written in lay terms for the general public, and one should be an example of comments submitted on federal or state policy or similar. Applicants considered for final interviews will be asked to produce an ad hoc writing sample that is not assisted by AI. PFPI is committed to supporting and delivering genuine, human-based expertise.

PFPI is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

The initial closing date for applications is September 12; however, the position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on a rolling basis starting on August 18. Our preferred start date for this position is Fall, 2025. No telephone calls, please.

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