What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director of Government Affairs position at Seeds Renewables?
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
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 :
WHO YOU ARE
Our ideal candidate embodies our core values in their work and life :
This role requires :
It’s a bonus if you have :
TO APPLY
You’ll be asked to provide :
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.
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Salary : $155,000 - $185,000
