New England Policy Manager

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic conservation advocate and public policy professional to lead our coalition-based work to advance conservation and recreation priorities in Southern New England (remote role located in Boston or remote in MA with ability to travel up to 20 percent of the time). A qualified candidate will be enthusiastic about AMC’s conservation mission and approach, have a proven track record in public policy and decisionmaker outreach, and will have experience in community and constituency engagement.  

What You’ll Be Doing at AMC

• Lead AMC’s conservation and recreation policy work in Massachusetts and Connecticut, including identifying and implementing public policy and advocacy campaigns and initiatives at the local and state level.
• Building relationships with state and local government officials, especially in areas supporting AMC operations and trails priorities.
• Build and convene coalition partnerships with conservation and outdoor recreation organizations and coordinate coalition advocacy efforts.
• Monitor, analyze, and advance legislation in the Massachusetts and Connecticut Legislatures affecting conservation, outdoor recreation, and AMC operations and build relationships with key legislators, staff, and committees.
• Represent AMC at regional conferences, press events, and meetings in southern New England and other parts of the region, as needed.
• Track state regulatory proceedings and comment periods, engaging as needed.
• Build relationships with the congressional delegation and support federal policy priorities, including implementation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
• Lead public engagement efforts through policy communications, ideating and participating in events, and outreach with AMC chapters including in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
• Support internal coordination across the Conservation team (Trails, Research, Lands, and Policy) and with Operations, Growth, and Development teams.