What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Manager position at Illinois Environmental Council?
About the Position
The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF), IEC’s 501c3 sister organization, is looking for a policy manager to support our state government affairs work. They will join a team of four and report to the Chief Programs Officer, Conservation and Agriculture, working closely with our programs, communications and development teams to execute on our work.
To apply, please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Lindsay Keeney at lindsay@ilenviro.org.
This permanent, full-time hybrid position is located in Illinois at our Springfield office (preferred) or Chicago office. Candidates must reside in Illinois.
About You
We are seeking someone with strong project management and legislative experience to support our legislative priorities across six issue areas : conservation, agriculture, clean energy, equitable transportation, clean water, zero waste. This person should be ready to dive into established processes with a willingness and interest in adjusting and improving on those systems to create efficiency in our work. This person will work with IEC staff to educate lawmakers, develop policy, and move forward with change that creates a strong and healthy environment in Illinois. The proposed focus areas for this position are nutrient pollution, river access, and urban / rural flooding.
We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring a different perspective, and we are always eager to diversify our organization further. IEC / IECEF is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.
Responsibilities
Education
- Draft content for educational materials for key stakeholders.
- Communicate environmental priorities through public speaking and other outreach.
- Organize and conduct events and tours with decisionmakers and key stakeholders.
Coalition Building
Policy and Advocacy
Organizational Leadership
Physical Requirements – Have the ability to :
Qualifications
Equal Opportunity Employer
IEC / IECEF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender expression or identity, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protective order status, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, certain arrest or criminal history records, homelessness and use of lawful products outside of work during non-working hours or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Equity, Allyship, and Powerbuilding Values
IEC / IECEF is always working to ensure that everyone on our team feels engaged and supported in all areas of the organization’s operations as we work to become a fully inclusive, multicultural, and anti-racist organization.
We are only as powerful as the people in our movement and those we serve. Building power for people and our environment in Illinois requires us to actively combat social and political power dynamics that disenfranchise marginalized communities across a broad range of issues beyond those that fall squarely within traditional environmental policy. When marginalized communities are empowered, environmental protections become more possible. Thus we are called to stand in solidarity as allies with those fighting for justice and to strengthen our democratic institutions where power drives policy change.
About Our Pay and Benefits
This permanent, full-time hybrid position is located in Illinois at our Springfield office (preferred) or Chicago office. Candidates must reside in Illinois. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, and vacation. The salary range is $57-64K, commensurate with experience. A cover letter MUST include salary requirements. Candidates with salary requirements above the listed salary range will not be considered.
How to Apply
Introduce yourself to us as a colleague in your cover letter. Show us your future here! We value great writers, so be yourself and take your time with the application. Stock cover letters won’t do. Tell us why you want this job.
Applications must be received by February 14, 2025.
To apply, please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Lindsay Keeney at lindsay@ilenviro.org.
Salary : $57,000 - $64,000
