Associate, Policy Program – Boston, MA
Organization: Ceres
Job Title: Associate, Policy Program
Location: Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; salary.
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications.
Organization Overview
Ceres is an advocate for sustainability leadership. Ceres mobilizes a powerful network of investors, companies and public interest groups to accelerate and expand the adoption of sustainable business practices and solutions to build a healthy global economy.
Description
Ceres is soliciting applications for the new position of Associate, Policy Program. This position will be located in Boston, MA. This opening is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter looking to be an advocate for Ceres’ policy program goals. The position reports to the Manager of the Policy Program.
Responsibilities
- Support in the coordination of Policy team programs and events, including taking notes
- Assist with the recruitment of businesses to join Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP) and other Ceres policy program initiatives
- Provide writing support, on behalf of the Policy team, to the Communications team with press outreach related to BICEP as well as updating content on the BICEP website
- Support logistics coordination and tracking of outreach activities to Congress and Congressional staff
- Assist in planning events and the coordination of D.C. advocacy days
- Manage Policy Team meeting logistics including scheduling, drafting agendas, and taking notes
- Perform research and writing documents to support policy team’s initiatives
- Manage weekly calls with BICEP companies including setting agenda and moving on follow-up items and projects.
- Server as team’s database point person, including database support to team members and some data entry.
- Support Manager with relationship management for BICEP companies including handling regular communication, requests, media opportunities and other company needs.
- Support Policy Program staff managing special projects, as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree required and studies in public policy, environmental policy or related fields preferred
- At minimum, 2 year of experience on energy and/or climate change policy issues; experience with Congress or federal agencies preferred
- Knowledge of energy and climate change issues, including an understanding of business-focused policy debates, and NGO concerns
- Strong organizing skills and with a focus on tracking multiple projects at one time
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Research experience, a plus.
- Highly developed writing skills
- Excellent personal and political communication and/or government-relations skills.
- Ability to work well independently
- Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation programs
How to Apply:
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org. Applicants should submit a resume, a list of three references, and a letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution to our organization.
Address all correspondence to:
Careers at Ceres
ATTN: Associate, Policy Program
Email (preferred): [email protected]
99 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
