Regional Policy Manager

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $80k - $100k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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U.S. Green Building Council

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1993

🏗️ Construction

🏥 Healthcare

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Construction • Healthcare • Logistics

U. S. Green Building Council is a leader in promoting sustainable building practices and minimizing climate impacts through its innovative LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system. By advocating for environmentally responsible construction and development, the USGBC enhances the well-being of individuals, communities, and the planet. The council unifies a global community to advance sustainable construction and encourage energy-efficient, eco-friendly building practices.

📋 Description

• Own state and local advocacy strategy across approximately 20 states in the Midwestern and Southern U.S. • Develop and refine USGBC and LEED advocacy strategies for state and local levels • Lead implementation of approved strategies and priority projects • Track, analyze, and respond to green building policy developments in legislatures, agencies, and local governments • Represent USGBC in advocacy coalitions, policy roundtables, and strategic forums • Build and maintain networks of state and local policymakers and USGBC allies • Educate elected officials and agency staff through meetings, briefings, events, and lobbying efforts • Facilitate government officials’ participation in USGBC events, including LEED tours and plaque ceremonies • Develop subject matter expertise and contribute to policy briefs and articles • Collaborate with internal teams and contracted consultants to monitor and respond to threats and opportunities • Coordinate policy-related content with the Communications Director • Serve as a local spokesperson and support public relations activities and events • Support federal policy activities in assigned states as requested • Report to the State & Local Advocacy Associate Director and collaborate cross-functionally with Communications, Market Transformation and Development, community leaders, and members

🎯 Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of experience managing state or local advocacy or policy • Experience communicating about public policy issues preferred • Experience across multiple jurisdictions preferred • Experience with nonprofit or government entities preferred • Federal government or policy experience may be considered relevant to meet experience requirements • Bachelor’s degree required • Master’s degree preferred • Preferred fields of study: Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Energy, Engineering Technology/System(s) • Microsoft Suite proficiency • Experience with legislative tracking platforms is a plus but not required • Policy monitoring, research, and analysis skills • Advocacy campaign planning and implementation skills • Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills • Excellent written and verbal communication, including public speaking • Strong attention to detail and follow-through • Strategic thinking, entrepreneurial, proactive, and adaptable mindset • LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred, or willingness to obtain LEED GA within 12 months • Ability to work Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5:30 PM in the Central or Eastern time zone • Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours during travel

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • 401(k) with employer matching • Professional development reimbursement • Cigna healthcare plan including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs • Employer-paid healthcare premiums (100%) • Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) assisting with in-network medical deductible • Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays, 9 paid personal sick days, and 2–3 weeks PTO based on career level • Operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s • 6 weeks paid renewal leave after 7 years of continuous service • Remote work in or near the Central Region • Flexible schedule subject to supervisor approval • Purpose-driven, inclusive culture • Opportunities for career growth and meaningful work • Approximately 25% domestic travel within the Central Region and occasional travel to events outside the Central Region