Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Policy Research and Analysis:

• Research wildfire-related laws, environmental regulations, pending legislation, and federal budget/appropriations documents at the federal and state levels.
• Track legislative and executive developments, attend hearings, and summarize key takeaways for the team and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research to support advocacy efforts and policy briefs at the Federal and state levels.

Advocacy and Mobilization:

• Support the development of Megafire Action's mobilization efforts, including aligning with others to create briefs and memos that raise awareness and foster alignment across wildfire issues and opportunities.
• Collaborate with the broader team and communications staff to create messaging and materials supporting policy and funding initiatives.
• Represent Megafire Action in meetings and other forums to advocate for our policy priorities.
• Support coalition-building efforts by coordinating meetings with legislative staff, advocacy partners, and governmental agencies.

Qualifications:

• Experience on Capitol Hill, with policy think tanks, government, or other relevant background.
• Bachelors/Masters in Public Policy, Government, Environmental Policy, Forestry, or Legislative Affairs is ideal.

What makes candidates stand out:

• Strong interest in wildfire, environmental/climate change, public policy, and legislative advocacy.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. This job is heavy on writing!
• Familiarity with legislative processes and governmental affairs is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowing when to ask for help – while official government actions are slow, the day-to-day at Megafire Action moves fast. A willingness to learn and flex to change and organizational style & sentiment is a must.