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Deputy Director of Government Affairs. Carbon Removal Alliance. Washington, DC.

WHO WE ARE

Our global climate goals can only be met by rapidly reducing emissions and removing the carbon that already exists in our atmosphere.

The Carbon Removal Alliance works to build a gigaton-scale carbon removal industry that is categorically good for the climate,

economy, and people. Our members — innovative companies, buyers, and experts — represent billions of dollars of investment in

climate technologies and virtually all of the permanent carbon removal deployed globally to date. We work to advance science-driven

U.S. federal policy that supports carbon removal technologies that can bring carbon removal to gigaton scale.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Overview

The Deputy Director of Government Affairs will shape how Washington understands carbon removal. The organization is setting out to

pass a consequential tax credit for the sector, defend federal carbon removal programs, and put forward a vision for demand-side policy

that can get the industry to scale. We are bipartisan, pragmatic, and outcomes-oriented. We are looking for a candidate who believes in

carbon removal technologies and can introduce a new class of lawmakers to the climate and economic benefits of this sector.

This role will straddle strategy and execution, moving fluidly between the two to champion the work of Alliance members. They will

spend significant time on the Hill and among the energy / climate ecosystem in D.C. They will translate and synthesize technical

information, policy ideas, and our member footprint into compelling advocacy while building durable and authentic relationships with

congressional and agency staff. This role reports to the Executive Director.

The Deputy Director of Government Affairs joins a deeply committed team – including staff, board, and consultants – with a track record

of success in carbon removal and policy who are setting out to build something new in climate advocacy. This candidate should be

entrepreneurial and excited about shaping a small and nimble startup nonprofit. They have experience in setting a vision, establishing,

and scaling successful programs with creativity, humility, and an expectation of continual learning.

Major Roles Responsibilities

Develop the organization’s government affairs strategy, including :

Plans to build relationships and influence in D.C.

Plans to educate staffers on carbon removal, with a focus on Republicans

Plans for administrative advocacy

Informing our regional public affairs strategy, ensuring that local support can be translated to federal momentum

Lead advocacy campaigns around key policy issues including tax credits, federal procurement, carbon border adjustments, and more

Plan and execute site visits with lawmakers at carbon removal projects across the country

Build relationships with Congress, the administration, and relevant stakeholders (e.g. ENGOs, labor unions, conservative groups)

Review the design of new and novel carbon removal policies for Congress and the administration with an eye towards political salience and feasibility

Be an external spokesperson for the organization at key events in D.C. and within partner coalitions

Collaborate with CRA member companies, including educating them on the federal policy process

Note : This role is not required to be registered as a lobbyist.

Compensation, Benefits & Our Philosophy

The Carbon Removal Alliance continually seeks to enrich its staff and team culture. We’re also dedicated to broadening opportunities

for individuals from demographic groups that are underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We’ve adopted this

commitment because we believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and

environmental outcomes for all, including marginalized communities.

The salary range for this position is $155,000 – $185,000

Carbon Removal Alliance benefits include :

Flexible remote work culture, including 36-hour workweeks (we close at 1 P.M. every Friday)

Four weeks of PTO, two weeks of sick leave, three floating holidays / personal days, and organization-wide closures for one week during August and one week at the end of the year (Dec 24-Jan 2)

Full coverage of medical and dental insurance premiums for you (base level plan)

Employer contributions to employee retirement plans (401k)

Childcare and pet-sitting support during work travel

A quarterly health and wellness stipend

A generous tech stipend

WHO YOU ARE

Our ideal candidate embodies our core values in their work and life :

Ambition is imperative. Making carbon removal a reality at gigaton scale is an audacious idea. We’re attempting to bring to

bear an industry the world desperately needs, with policy attuned to the realities of this field. We do so with the recognition that

this work is imperative, challenging, rewarding, and complex – and inspire others to see the same in carbon removal.

Stay the course. Our strategy brings the vision to life. It also keeps us accountable and focused. We are intentional about how

we spend our time and approach new opportunities : driving at real outcomes and key results, vigilant against distractions and

scope creep, and reprioritizing when needed.

It takes a village. In this business, we know the company we keep and how we keep it has a huge impact on our success. We’re

tactful, reciprocal, and kind; we’re not extractive or opportunistic. We work authentically with our allies.

It’s a game of inches. There’s no task too small and no strategic problem too big for anyone on the CRA team. We’re kind, low

ego and bring humility to our work. We take care of each other by sharing the load.

Lifelong students. We make space for learning and translate those learnings back to the team. We’re curious and willing to

seek out the best information, ask hard questions, and know the science behind carbon removal.

Hold hands and jump. We’re resourceful, aren’t afraid to charge forward without all of the answers. We’re a startup nonprofit

forging new paths — we’re unafraid of risks, improvisation, and experiments. We expect continuous feedback from one another

to refine our approach and help us grow individually and as a team.

People, not robots. We care about one another’s fulfillment and well-being in and outside of the workplace. We all strive to bring

the positivity quotient and see the power in levity. We know mission-driven work is a marathon, not a sprint.

This role requires :

Proven track record (6 years) working government affairs in energy, climate, science, or related technology issues

Strong network of policy allies you can rely on, including with ENGOs, congressional staff, and agency staff

Excellent relationship-building skills with a track record of building trust, managing stakeholders, and nurturing lasting

relationships

A demonstrated ability to bring together coalitions and manage stakeholders toward a common goal

Experience driving results in the pursuit of ambitious goals by closely managing priorities, and tracking timelines, data, and

information in an organized and systematic fashion

It’s a bonus if you have :

Strong relationships with Republican lawmakers and public officials

Prior start-up experience as an early team member in a growing organization

Experience managing and working in a membership-based context (e.g. trade association, network or alliance)

Familiarity with the federal appropriations process

TO APPLY

To apply, please submit this form. You’ll be asked to provide :

Your resume.

Answers to the following questions : What are you looking for in your next role? Why does this role appeal to you in this particular political moment?

There will be 3-4 rounds of interviews, including an initial screening call, behavioral interviews, and a homework assignment. We are

aiming to see this person start sometime in April 2025.

Carbon Removal Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age,

sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.

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Salary : $155,000 - $185,000

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