Policy Advisor

About Us:

At the Center for Environmental Health, we are dedicated to our mission to protect public health and support decision-makers by leading science-backed approaches that center prevention and remedy environmental injustice. Our team is committed to making a difference through innovative programs and a deep-rooted culture of inclusivity and equity. Join us and be part of a mission-driven organization where your contributions will have a significant impact.

Make a Real Difference in Environmental Health:

The Center for Environmental Health has a proven track record of reducing exposure to toxic chemicals, but we can’t do it alone. As our Policy Advisor, you’ll enable science-informed decision making, conduct policy analysis and advocacy, and develop and execute legislative strategies and litigation that support CEH’s work to achieve a safer, cleaner and healthier planet. At CEH we believe everyone has the right to a healthy environment and consumer products that are free of toxic chemicals. We are committed to catalyzing solutions, driving public awareness, developing standards, crafting policies, and litigating toward systemic change in the world. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Culture and Values: We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is at the core of everything we do.
• Professional Growth: We offer robust opportunities for professional and leadership development, including training and mentorship programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Our competitive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, generous paid time off, and more.

Your Impact: In our team, you will lead the research and analysis of policies to reduce the public’s exposure to toxic chemicals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, monitor, and analyze Federal, State, and Local legislation, administrative policy, and budgetary proposals related to emerging environmental health issues, provide policy recommendations and support strategy development and implementation.
• Identify new advocacy issues and opportunities based on emerging scientific research and/or contaminants of concern, particularly around toxic chemicals, plastics and petrochemicals, to protect consumers from endocrine disrupting chemicals and other environmental hazards.
• Represent CEH in strategic collaborations to position the organization as a national leader.
• Help craft clear and compelling written and visual communications to scientists, policymakers and the public to advance advocacy priorities, including blogs, fact sheets, comments on proposed rules, and testimony for public hearings, reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with lawyers, policy advocates, scientists, and other stakeholders to critically review and draft regulatory language and comments on proposed legislation Manage CEH sign-on to letters in support of policy that elevates our work.
• Partner with other environmental organizations and with health-affected and community groups from diverse cultures, backgrounds and scientific and technical understandings:
  • Coordinate meetings and testimony (in-person and virtual), events, roundtables, and other dialogues to disseminate information and facilitate policy work
  • Draft agendas, prepare presentations, and create meeting materials
  • Execute other administrative tasks.
• Provide project management support to CEH program teams, including organizing and managing various work streams and projects – from start to finish – to ensure tasks are completed, objectives are achieved, and timelines are met.
• Facilitate production of documentation related to discovery with CEH legal counsel and consultants, and sign verification documents for discovery responses.
• Build or strengthen relationships of trust with public officials and other government agencies and stakeholders to educate and advocate on key issues.
• Participate in fundraising activities including meeting with donors and foundation staff, speaking at donor events, and contributing to proposals and reports to funders.
• In partnership with communications team, increase leverage among external decision-makers and their influencers to increase political power and build CEH’s national profile and impact.

NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. A Juris Doctor degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time professional experience in work related to this position.
• A background in public policy: climate or health policy, government affairs or public administration preferred. Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Prop 65, and other key environmental legislation strongly preferred.
• Attention to detail and excellent organization skills. Ability to execute tasks with minimal supervision and to prioritize among competing needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate legal information into accessible forms.
• Comfort with public speaking and a clear writing style are a must, as is interfacing with internal and external stakeholders including organizational leaders and potential funders and donors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated successful track record as both a proactive self-starter and a flexible team-player that adapts well to change.
• Ability to travel regularly, including to CEH headquarters in Oakland and to Sacramento, CA up to 30% annually.

SALARY: 

CEH offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. This position offers a competitive base salary of $80,000 – $90,000 based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and level of experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. Our offices are open, and we are operating in a hybrid model.

CEH is an equal opportunity employer. As an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, it considers applicants equally regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, ability, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or national origin.

Join Us: Be part of an organization where your work truly matters. Apply now and contribute to our mission to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in our air, water, soil, food, and the products we use every day.

Disclaimer: The information above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.