Senior Manager – Policy Strategy, Engagement

🔥 21 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $140k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Circular Action Alliance

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2022

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Social Impact

Circular Action Alliance is an organization working to create a circular economy for paper and packaging. It coordinates producer-funded recycling programs, submits program plans under extended producer responsibility laws (for example SB 54 in California), and invests in recycling access and responsible end markets. The organization provides resources for producers (registration, producer resource center, fee-setting consultation, steering committee) and is active in multiple U. S. states including California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Maine, Maryland and Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Manage CAA’s consultation processes on regulatory, technical, and policy-related issues with producers, trade associations, and other interested parties • Plan, design, and facilitate structured consultation processes, including working groups, advisory committees, and member forums • Inform and build alignment around policy development and regulatory positioning • Serve as a trusted liaison between CAA, Founding Members, trade associations, and other interested parties • Support policy development, harmonization initiatives, and strategic engagement efforts • Create and manage policy communications for internal and external audiences, including key messages, PowerPoint presentations, briefing notes, Q&As, and backgrounders • Develop audience-tailored communications materials with CAA’s Communications Team • Support CAA’s thought leadership and advance EPR harmonization • Track, analyze, and research EPR policies and broader trends • Participate in relevant policy discussions and learning sessions to stay informed on EPR best practices • Support policy and program planning where CAA may become the PRO • Perform other job-related duties as assigned • Report to the Director, Policy Analysis • Work as part of the National Program Planning and Operations team

🎯 Requirements

• Required bachelor’s degree, preferably in public policy, environmental or sustainability studies, or a related discipline • 7+ years of experience in public policy • 2+ years of direct experience with EPR, preferably with paper and packaging EPR • Strong communication, presentation, analysis, and collateral material development skills • Ability to summarize and communicate findings effectively • Proficiency in PowerPoint, with demonstrated experience developing executive-level presentations and briefing materials tailored to specific audiences • Preferred experience in policy communications • Preferred experience working within or closely with a trade association, industry group, or member-based organization • Preferred familiarity with SmartSheets • Ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and determine when issues require escalation versus independent resolution • Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail • Strong analytical and research skills, including detailed policy analysis, feedback collection, assessment of implications from multiple perspectives, and development of strategic recommendations • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment, lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines with limited direction • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams • Ability to convene, manage, and facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings, working groups, and committees • Ability to navigate differing perspectives and drive toward aligned outcomes