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Title | Climate Policy Associate |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The Conservation - Climate Policy Associate will assist the Director of The Wilderness Society's Climate Policy Program in carrying out the policy goals of the Climate Program and related energy issues. The Associate will engage in policy research, campaign development, education of key audiences, coalition support and advocacy. The Associate will focus on natural resources adaptation to climate change, biomass issues, and mitigation of harmful emissions through sequestration and emissions limits. Program OverviewThe Wilderness Society's Climate Policy Program within the Public Policy Department is responsible for developing, coordinating and advocating the Society's policy initiatives to protect wildland areas from the worst effects of climate change. It also participates in and coordinates several multi-group coalitions on climate and renewable energy policy. Our goal is to help ensure that our nation's most valuable wild lands are permanently and effectively protected and maintained. ResponsibilitiesGenerally, assist the Program Director and the Climate and Energy Policy teams with legislative and administrative branch analysis, research, education and advocacy. Specifically,
QualificationsBA or BS required. Commitment to environmental issues strongly preferred, as demonstrated in work and volunteer experience and activities. |