Research Associate, Conservation Policy

Reports to: Associate Director, Clean Energy and Conservation

Staff reporting to this position: None

Department: Energy and Environment

Position classification: Exempt, full time; Union - Level 3

Compensation range: $58,000–$66,700 per annum

Work site: On-site (Washington, D.C., office)

Summary

American Progress is seeking a Research Associate to join the Conservation Policy team in its Energy and Environment department. The associate will conduct research and analysis related to public land, water, ocean, and energy policy. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills; attention to detail; a commitment to conservation, addressing climate change, and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in conservation policy; and a willingness to work on a wide range of policy issues.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research and analysis on conservation, climate, energy, and equity policy issues in coordination with American Progress’ Energy and Environment department, including conducting internet research, proofreading, fact-checking, performing data analysis, and editing documents.
Help develop a range of written products to influence the policy debate on key conservation issues, including memos, reports, rapid-response statements, op-eds, and social media content.
Engage in rapid-response research and writing in response to policy developments.
Perform light administrative duties, such as helping track publications and timelines, tracking congressional hearings and other political developments, and coordinating meetings.
Represent American Progress in external meetings with Capitol Hill staff, coalition partners, and media contacts to advance American Progress’ work.
Support the development of the Conservation Policy team’s strategic plan and work toward achieving the team’s objectives.
Help embody a culture of justice, equity, and inclusion by performing tasks with these values at their core.
Develop expertise in assigned areas of responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of professional experience in conservation and/or environmental policy or a related field.
Research and analytical skills, including attention to detail and proficient quantitative skills. Experience with GIS and Excel a plus.
Proficiency in written and verbal communication, including the ability to communicate policy matters to a nonpolicy audience.
Ability to independently plan ahead, prioritize, allocate time, balance projects, and coordinate with internal and external partners.
Willingness to take ownership over independent projects.
Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in the conservation policy field, including public lands and ocean policy, energy policy, and ensuring equal access to nature.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a team setting.
Understanding of how environmental and conservation issues intersect with racism and economic and social inequality, with a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Commitment to treating all partners, internal and external, with courtesy.
Understanding of and willingness to learn how power, privilege, and oppression manifest at the individual, interpersonal, and team levels.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals, in particular progressive values including environmental and social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a preference for candidates who apply by May 5.

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