Manager, California Political Affairs

Job description

Location: Sacramento, CA preferred (San Francisco or California Remote also considered). Must have ability to travel for in-state meetings (10-25%, depending on candidate location) with occasional out-of-state travel required. Duration: This is a three-year fixed-term position with full benefits and the possibility of extension. Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter and writing sample. Your writing sample should demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively with a non-technical audience. This may include a public-facing piece such as an article, blog post, white paper, or other similar content. Program Overview: The State Affairs program of the Political Affairs department leads EDF’s efforts to achieve our policy goals through legislative, regulatory, and political engagement at the state and local levels. Our lobbyists, communicators, organizers and experts work together to achieve progress on our priority issues. Overall Function: The Manager, California Political Affairs will lead the development and implementation of key aspects of EDF’s California-based work. Reporting to Senior Director, California, the Manager’s responsibilities will include leading t...