Senior Policy Advocate, Northern New England

Acadia Center seeks a Senior Policy Advocate for energy and climate initiatives in northern New England, focusing on Maine and New Hampshire. Responsibilities include advancing policy reforms, engaging in legislative processes, building coalitions, and preparing advocacy materials. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and a passion for climate action. The position requires residency in Maine or New Hampshire and involves in-person representation and travel to regional forums.
## Senior Policy Advocate, Northern New England

Acadia Center is seeking a Senior Policy Advocate to focus on energy and climate policy initiatives in northern New England, particularly Maine and New Hampshire. This role will advance Acadia Center’s regional and state goals, including multi-state and cross-border efforts, and will support advocacy to promote and implement energy and climate policy advances across clean energy, utility and power grid policy reforms, energy efficiency, and other climate solutions.

You will engage in legislative and regulatory proceedings and public engagement forums to communicate Acadia Center priorities, solutions, and information. The position involves working with partner organizations and building coalitions, drafting public-facing position and educational materials, media relations, developing analytical materials, and participating in strategic program planning and coordination with Acadia Center teams.

A few examples of the kinds of work you will do include:

- Advance Acadia Center’s regional and state energy and climate policy reforms in northern New England.

- Research and prepare analytical materials that support Acadia Center’s program priorities and projects.

- Engage in legislative, government agency, community, public engagement, and outreach forums.

- Prepare policy, research, advocacy, and educational materials and draft legislative and regulatory filings.

- Establish and maintain strong media relationships and incorporate public engagement strategies into advocacy.

- Enhance engagement with community, housing, justice, consumer, and business voices and represent Acadia Center on appointed boards and committees.

- Provide content and coordination with communications and development staff and participate in strategic discussions on regional and state priorities.

We are looking for candidates who bring strong quantitative skills, demonstrated interest in public engagement, and a passion for climate action and energy justice. The position requires residency in Maine or New Hampshire and a willingness to represent Acadia Center in person. Travel to regional forums and internal meetings is expected.

Qualifications and skills we expect you to have include 5 years of relevant work experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information concisely and effectively to decision-makers and the public, proven ability to clearly communicate complex regulatory or technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrated capacity to build effective alliances to advance shared goals. J.D. or Master’s degree preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power. Point) is required.

The expected salary range for the Senior Policy Advocate is $90,000 to $102,000 annually. The position is envisioned as either a full-time, exempt, salaried position or as a contract employee. Requests for flexible schedules will be considered. Acadia Center currently has a remote work policy that may be subject to revision. This position requires residency in New Hampshire or Maine with access to state policymaking forums. For exempt salaried employees, benefits include healthcare, dental, retirement, disability, and PTO.

Acadia Center is committed to a diverse work environment that advances racial, environmental, and climate justice goals. People from diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply.