State Policy Consultant

The Center for Climate Integrity seeks a Limited-Duration Policy Consultant. This consultant will support the organization’s work to help communities hold oil and gas corporations accountable for the massive costs of climate change. The Policy Consultant will play a crucial role in providing programmatic support to the Political department’s daily operations. Reporting to the Political Director, this role is ideal for someone with strong research, analysis, writing, and advocacy skills.

Duration

• Duration - Up to 8 months
• Estimated start date - Jan 4, 2027
• Estimated end date -June/July, 2027

*These details are rough estimates and subject to change

Scope of Work

• Policy Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of state legislation; interpret and analyze the potential impacts of proposed legislation, including in relation to other state/federal laws; develop detailed policy reports, briefs, memos and recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: As needed, represent CCI in meetings, hearings, and public forums to present policy analysis and advocate for policy positions; prepare and deliver presentations on policy research and analysis to internal and external audiences.
• Legislative Advocacy: Assist with the preparation of advocacy materials, which may include policy briefs, fact sheets, talking points, and testimony for legislative hearings; provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to support CCI’s advocacy efforts; advocate to state lawmakers and other key stakeholders, as needed.
• Review Legislative Materials: Review legislative messaging, communications, and advocacy materials for accuracy.
• Legislative Tracking and Monitoring: Work with the Legislative Counsel to monitor state legislative activity, track relevant bills, amendments, and hearings, trends, and other developments in key states and provide timely updates to the Political Director and other internal staff.
• Compliance: Ensure all legislative activities comply with state and federal laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Track and report lobbying hours.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, law, or related field. Advanced degree or JD from an ABA accredited school preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in legislative affairs, legislative counsel, legal analysis, or public policy analysis.
• Deep understanding of state legislative processes and political dynamics, with experience working in multiple states preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting policy documents and advocacy materials.
• Experience with climate or corporate accountability legal issues.
• Proficiency in using research tools, G suite, legislative tracking software, and other relevant tools.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive and trusted working relationships from a distance, with an interdisciplinary set of colleagues.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and confidentially in a fast-paced, remote environment, with a strong commitment to quality and achieving results.
• Champions diversity and inclusion—advocates the value of diversity and inclusion as a competitive advantage; works to actively support equitable team environments.

Deadline to Apply is 11:59PM on November 6, 2026.