Policy Director

Our organization  

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent nonprofit that puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future. We envision a peaceful, healthy, and just world where science serves people and the planet by guiding policy decisions, reducing risks, and improving lives.  

For over five decades, we have been working as scientists, engineers, economists, advocates, and everyday people to create and advocate for innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting disinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war.  Values informing our work include:  

• Science in the service of people and the planet.  

• Justice and...

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. CATF is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on energy and industrial systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically shrink their impact on the planet's atmosphere. Our team of experts and advocates (and global network of subject matter experts and civil society partners) put this research and knowledge into action by designing and enacting public policies that drive toward zero emissions. We also support policies and work directly with private industry to innovate in technology to make the path to zero emissions swift and affordable. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington...

Position: Policy and Advocacy Director

Department: Movement Building Department

Supervisor: Deputy Director of Movement Building

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance covered at 100%; flexible work schedule; flexible paid time off with approval from supervisor; paid holidays; phone and travel allowance; child and pet-friendly workplace.

Position & Status: Full-time, 40 hrs/week, exempt

Anticipated Start Date: October 2024

Location: Hybrid (based in Oregon). This role allows for up to three days of remote work per week, with a requirement to attend monthly meetings in Multnomah County. Will be required to work extended hours in Salem during legislative sessions.

Physical/Cognitive Details: Regularly required to...

The Hogg Policy Academy Director will lead the grant-funded Hogg Foundation Mental Health Policy Academy. In this role, the Hogg Policy Academy Director is responsible for executing the two-year Policy Academy including planning, coordinating, and facilitating Academy programming for the 24-person cohort of policy fellows, peer policy fellows, and their mentors. Academy activities include an orientation, monthly meetings, social events, community site visits, skill-building workshops, and a federal policy experience in Washington D.C.

The ideal candidate will bring lived experience of mental health or substance use, strong project management and facilitation skills, and experience in advocacy, policy development and/or systems-change work in Texas.

This contract position will report to the CEO of Texans Care for Children, and work in partnership with the Director of Policy at the Hogg Foundation to shape programming and the External Relations Associate at Texans Care...

About SPUR

SPUR is a nonprofit public policy organization in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through research, education and advocacy, SPUR works to create an equitable, sustainable and prosperous region, where all people thrive. We bring people together from across the political spectrum to develop solutions to the big problems cities face. With offices in San Francisco, San José and Oakland, we are recognized and respected for our independent and holistic approach to urban issues.

The Opportunity

SPUR works to create a sustainable and resilient region. The Sustainability and Resilience Policy Director would lead SPUR’s work to develop and implement an agenda for climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience. This role is perfect for someone with deep knowledge of the public policy process in California and/or the region, a strong personal commitment to environmental protection and social justice, and a passion to establish the Bay Area as the...