Policy Manager, Energy, New York, New York

Support principal Audubon Delta state policy staff in AR, LA, and MS as they identify dockets in the 4 jurisdictions (AR, MS, LA Public Service Commissions and New Orleans City Council) that would benefit from Audubon priority engagement and support responsibly sited and operated offshore wind using Audubon climate change science as a frame.

Provide coastal state office staff with resources including recent research related to avian ecology and interactions with offshore wind to engage on individual offshore wind projects and advocate for practices to minimize and compensate for negative interactions.

Keep track of and coordinate projects, planning processes, campaigns, and public outreach that Audubon is engaged on clean energy transition, responsible transmission, and offshore wind.

Draft comment letters and provide public testimony for clean energy transition dockets, offshore wind planning activities, calls for information, federal and state research programs, and individual project approval. This will involve coordination with state and regional policy staff, as well as with technical consultants, National climate leadership, and Clean Energy Initiative staff.

Organize outreach opportunities to educate Audubon membership on the organization’s position and approach to climate and clean energy, especially through regulatory engagement. Participate in offshore wind planning in the form of meetings and webinars, and work with regional office staff to engage members in public comment opportunities and Audubon public speaking.

Engage underrepresented populations and groups by finding connections and building relationships to elevate and involve new voices in Audubon Delta’s policy work.

Attend meetings with partners to develop best management practices and monitoring protocols for various Audubon priorities, including clean energy transition, principles of just transition, economic development opportunities, and opportunities for coalition advocacy or action in regulatory venues.

Represent Audubon with key internal, external, local, state, federal, public, and private sector partners and coalitions focused on clean energy, transmission, and offshore wind.

Support Audubon fundraising and grant applications as appropriate.

Work closely with Audubon’s communications team to tell the story of Audubon’s on-the-ground clean energy deployment work in the Region effectively communicating complex policy issues to non-technical audiences.

Attend weekly policy team meetings to report on clean energy deployment, offshore wind policies, planning processes and projects.

Partner with Audubon staff to ensure equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and justice principles are incorporated in our policy work.

Other job-related duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, natural resources, or related field required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

5+ years demonstrated experience in conservation policies that apply to clean energy projects, the regulatory scheme for energy policy (public service commissions, regional transmission organizations, state legislatures) or related infrastructure in federal and state waters.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with wildlife conservation issues and advocacy, including methods for avoiding and mitigating conflicts between clean energy development and wildlife.

Desire to build durable, bipartisan public will for conservation issues, work with diverse stakeholders, and engage both Democrats and Republicans on Audubon's policy interests.

Strong attention to detail, excellent time-management and organizational skills.

Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that can be adapted to reach a wide range of individuals and used to build consensus. Ability to communicate nuanced scientific information to a broad audience.

Ability to communicate activity progress to various stakeholders.

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in consideration of impacts and outcomes of the decision-making process.

Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts creatively.

Ability to work both independently, as part of a team, and across teams.

Ability to speak publicly in front of large audiences, online and in person.

Must be willing to travel as the job requires and possess a valid driver’s license.