What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Policy Manager position at Lithos?
About Lithos
Lithos Carbon revolutionizes the carbon capture industry through enhanced rock weathering technology. We work with farmers to spread basalt rock on farmland, which increases soil health and repurposes post-industrial waste. Our technology is aimed at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at a fraction of the cost of other methods, while helping farmers improve crop yields. Our team is made up of industry-leading academic scientists and proven entrepreneurs. Lithos is backed by top-tier investors like Union Square Ventures and Greylock Partners. We began commercializing our technology in 2022 and have already signed customers for our permanent carbon removal credits. Customers include Microsoft, Stripe, Alphabet, Shopify, and McKinsey’s Frontier program. You can read about our work in FastCompany, Axios, and on our blog.
About The Role
Lithos is seeking our first policy hire. This is a unique opportunity to be on the ground floor as the founding member of Lithos’ policy function. The Senior Policy Manager will lead and support efforts on federal and state policies to advance Lithos’ mission. This position plays a critical role in developing policy strategies, policy analyses and recommendations, managing coalitions, and cultivating networks. This role will functionally report to the Senior Manager of Carbon Strategy. This is a remote position to be based in the Washington DC area.
Responsibilities
- Expert: Act as the Lithos policy team lead for regulatory and market affairs coverage in priority markets. Maintain a deep knowledge of agricultural, climate, and energy policy. Serve as an advisor to Lithos’ leadership and external stakeholders. Represent Lithos’ positions on regulatory and policy issues in public forums, including conservation districts, and other government forums.
- Analysis: Research and analyze federal, state, and local regulations relevant to the Lithos’ activities.
- Advocate: Core understanding of policies and regulations unique to specific markets and across multiple policy positions or white papers. Lead engagement with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advocate for organizational objectives. Draft policy briefings, comment letters, and public testimony.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with industry associations and advocacy groups on shared policy goals. Efficiently hire and manage external policy resources, including consultants and affiliations, to aid in the advancement of Lithos’ policy priorities.
- Communication: Develop reports and presentations summarizing regulatory updates and policy initiatives. Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and external partners on policy and regulatory matters.
Qualifications
The below represents attributes our ideal candidate possesses. We encourage all highly-qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not fulfill all the listed criteria.
- 7 years of experience in policy, with significant focus on agricultural programs
- Deep understanding of relevant authorizations, appropriations, and agency structures.
- Experience working with agricultural stakeholders including farmers, cooperatives, and trade groups
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Agricultural Policy, Public Policy, or related field preferred
- Experience with state-level agricultural programs a plus
What We’re Looking For
You are excited about agricultural policy, carbon markets, working cross-functionally, and building efficient processes that can carry Lithos to the first million — and then billion – tons of permanent and measurable carbon capture.
- Policy professional with deep understanding of agricultural stakeholders and their needs
- Strong relationship builder with established networks in agricultural policy
- Clear communicator who can translate between policy, technical, and farming audiences
- Autonomous yet collaborative with a passion at the intersection of agricultural innovation and climate solutions as as part of an entrepreneurial team
- Meaningful equity compensation
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
- Access to our 401k plan
- Unlimited PTO and sick days
