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.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: The range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Insurance: Medical insurance options are covered 100%. 99% coverage of dental and vision insurance. Short-term disability and life insurance are also offered at 100% cost coverage.
  • Retirement: 401(k) offered with employer match.
  • PTO: Unlimited, plus 11 paid holidays, multiple flexible work periods throughout the year, and paid parental leave.
  • Other Benefits: Tech reimbursement and quarterly wellness stipends.
  • Professional Development: Team-wide and individual opportunities available.

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/

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law and limited regulation.