Climate Change Specialist

beBee Careers is hiring a Climate Change Specialist in Hartford, CT, for a senior advocacy role focused on advancing regional and state energy and climate policy reforms. Responsibilities include coordinating initiatives, engaging with various stakeholders, preparing policy materials, and representing the organization in public forums. Candidates should have 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to sustainable energy and climate justice.
Job Overview:

This senior advocacy role is responsible for coordinating and leading our organization's work in Connecticut. We are seeking an experienced policy advocate to advance our regional and state energy and climate policy reforms.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and lead our organization's work in Connecticut.
• Develop and implement strategies to advance our regional and state energy and climate policy reforms.
• Engage in legislative, government agency, community, public engagement, and outreach forums.
• Prepare policy and educational materials.
• Draft legislative and regulatory filings.
• Establish strong media relationships.
• Enhance engagement with community, housing, justice, consumer, and business voices.
• Represent us on appointed boards and committees.
• Provide content and coordination with communications and development staff.
• Participate and inform strategic discussions on regional and state priorities.

Requirements:
• 5 years of relevant work experience.
• J.D. or Master's degree preferred, but relevant experience will be equally considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information concisely and effectively to critical decision-makers and the public.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to build effective alliances to advance shared goals.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for sustainable energy, climate, and energy justice progress.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and seek direction when needed.