Policy Associate – Wildfire

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🏄 California, District of Columbia, +4 more states – Remote

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💵 $75k - $85k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Resources Legacy Fund

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

🏥 Healthcare

🍽️ Food & Beverage

💼 Consulting

Healthcare • Food & Beverage • Consulting

Resources Legacy Fund is an organization dedicated to creating alliances and advancing innovative solutions for environmental conservation and climate resilience. They focus on securing justice and sustainability for both people and nature by leveraging influence, knowledge, and resources to implement effective policies and secure public funding. The organization has a proven track record in protecting large areas of land and generating significant public funds for conservation efforts. Collaboration, creativity, and perseverance are key aspects of their approach, working with various partners, donors, and communities to achieve their goals.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage the production and distribution of reports, issue briefs, and other written products influencing policy debates on wildfire issues • Synthesize complex technical, scientific, and programmatic information into clear, accessible, and persuasive materials • Conduct qualitative literature reviews and meta-analyses of existing research • Assist in developing and assessing policy ideas and approaches, and provide technical assistance to external stakeholders when appropriate • Collaborate with communications staff to respond to policy developments by drafting articles, fact sheets, memos, op-eds, and social media • Produce comment letters, testimony, and other written materials • Support in-person and virtual meetings, including occasional presentations • Coordinate with partner organizations, coalitions, and subject matter experts to inform research and ensure written products reflect current data and best practices • Contribute to internal strategy and advise senior staff by translating strategic questions into clear, actionable steps • Track federal legislation, regulatory actions, and administrative developments related to wildfire risk reduction, response, and post-fire recovery • Develop timely analyses of bills, proposed rules, and other policy developments • Communicate regular legislative and regulatory updates to the AWR team • Support AWR’s policy research agenda and priorities • Maintain organized files, source documentation, and citation records • Support grant proposals, reporting, and funder updates related to policy research

🎯 Requirements

• Strong qualitative research, analytical, and writing skills, including the ability to write for both technical and non-technical audiences across a range of products • Ability to independently plan, prioritize, allocate time, balance projects, and coordinate with internal and external partners • Ability to independently manage projects from conception to completion • Knowledge of, or strong interest in, wildfire, natural resources, emergency management, land management, or related policy areas • Strong attention to detail and sound judgment in fact-checking, sourcing, and citation • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively across policy, government relations, communications, and research teams • Commitment to AWR’s mission and goals to improve wildfire response, recovery, and risk reduction • Education or equivalent work experience in public policy, political science, environmental science, forestry, natural resources, journalism, law, or a related field • 3–5 years of experience in policy research, analysis, or related writing • Experience managing projects across multiple members of staff and teams • Experience developing white papers, issue briefs, or similar research products for policy audiences • Excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills, with experience with public speaking and writing • Ability to communicate effectively in writing with different audiences about complex policy issues • Established relationships with economic experts, policymakers, and advocates valued • Government relations, legislative, or advocacy experience useful but not required • Resume and cover letter required • Applicants must address experience with bipartisan relationship building, relevant subject matter expertise, and developing policy materials for decision-makers

🏖️ Benefits

• Alternate Fridays off work schedule (employees work 40 hours one week, 32 hours the next week) • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) plan with a 5% match • Generous paid time off • Technology allowance • Student loan repayment assistance • Calm app • Mental health benefits • Approximately 17 paid holidays per year