Managing Director – Northeast

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the formulation of political and policy initiatives aimed at expediting the shift to 100% clean energy and electrified transportation.

• Identify prospective opportunities for policy and political advancement in selected states.

• Oversee a geographically diverse advocacy team and lobbyists.

• Create and execute both short-term and long-term strategies across legislative, regulatory, and administrative platforms.

• Collaborate with members to reach a consensus on policy viewpoints.

• Facilitate member conference calls and lead discussions on policy matters.

• Ensure top-notch member engagement through interactions with decision-makers, lobby days, candidate education, earned media, and expert testimony.

• Engage in legislative, rulemaking, and administrative procedures.

• Cultivate relationships with coalition partners, philanthropic organizations, allies, and government personnel.

• Represent United to funders and potential members while assisting in fundraising efforts.

• Develop connections with regional decision-makers and gain insight into regional power dynamics.

• Travel up to 30% to designated states for advocacy days, conferences, stakeholder meetings, staff training, and other United-related activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or Economics preferred, or relevant comparable experience.

• At least ten years of professional experience in public policy, with some involvement in the clean energy or transportation field.

• Proven experience managing a team in a remote setting.

• Recognized as a subject matter expert in a specific area of focus.

• Background in political campaigning or organizing, ideally within the clean energy advocacy sector.

• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable attitude, and capability to work independently.

• Ability to engage members, customers, and funders while promoting United and its value proposition.

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop an internal team while collaborating across projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Intellectual curiosity, an inquisitive disposition, strong listening skills, and adept problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to manage project budgets and financials effectively.

• Strong work ethic, demonstrated initiative, and a commitment to achieving objectives.

• Must be a resident of the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options and a flexible schedule.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.

• Full coverage of medical premiums for employees at 100%.

• Flexible spending plans for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Opportunities for profit sharing and annual performance-based salary increases.

• Monthly wellness reimbursement of $75.

• Monthly phone stipend of $50.

• Up to $200 reimbursement for home office setup expenses.

• Accrued Paid Time Off, 11 federal holidays, and an annual year-end closure.

• Parental Leave policy.

• Reimbursement for professional development opportunities.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• WMATA Transit Smart Benefits available for employees in DC, MD, and VA.