Policy Associate – Boston, MA

Organization: Ceres

Job Title: Associate, Policy Program

Location: Boston, MA

Hours and Compensation: paid

Application Deadline: until filled

Posted on: April 29

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