Policy Manager, West

The incoming Policy Manager will be driven by a commitment to Rewiring America’s values, vision, and mission . Through their track record as a policy analyst, government relations expert, organizer, or a similar role, the successful candidate embraces the idea that we can do big things and demonstrates humility, curiosity, and a learner’s mindset. They recognize that the stakes of what we are trying to accomplish depend on a passionate, high-functioning, and reliable team.

The Policy Manager joins a team that operates with a sense of urgency and a track record of success across the fields of science, technology, business, policy, and politics. The role calls for strong project management, deep regional expertise, and creative problem-solving.

The successful candidate demonstrates enthusiasm for making electrification easy, affordable, and equitable, and models excellence and integrity in all they do. The selected candidate will also possess the following Core and Preferred qualifications and characteristics:

Core:

6+ years of relevant legislative work experience, including direct policy and advocacy work in climate, building electrification, environmental justice, and/or other related topics.

Strong commitment to the mission, policies, and goals of Rewiring America.

Previous work experience and established connections in at least two of the three states: Colorado, Oregon, and/or Washington

Critical thinking with exceptional writing and communication skills, including the ability to distill complicated information for different audiences.

Highly organized in project management, adept at collaborating with various stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Familiarity with technology to support remote teamwork.

Preferred:

Knowledge of policies and approaches that accelerate the deployment of distributed energy resources and make building electrification more affordable.

Residence within the Western Region of the U.S., ideally in Colorado, Oregon, or Washington at the time of employment and willingness to travel within the Western region for key legislative meetings, lobby days, and conferences.

Experience working with diverse advocacy coalitions.

Experience working in a fast-paced, action-oriented setting with tight deadlines.

Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in public administration, public policy, political science, law, economics, or a related field.

Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, and Asana.

Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Rewiring America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Rewiring America is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

Please note: Rewiring America, Inc. is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States or Canada on a full-time basis.

Rewiring America, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

Rewiring America puts American households at the center of an affordable, resilient, all-electric future. We partner with policymakers, industry leaders, manufacturers, workers, and communities to strengthen the electric grid, lower energy prices, and build homegrown energy solutions for all.