Policy and Organizing Manager

Safer States is seeking an experienced and passionate Policy and Organizing Manager to help drive bold policy campaigns and advance solutions that protect people and the planet from toxic chemicals and plastics. If you thrive on collaboration and want to make a tangible impact on clean water, safer products, and healthy communities we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Safer States Policy Director, the Policy and Organizing Manager will work closely with Safer States and Toxic-Free Future staff, state-based allies, and other stakeholders to reduce the use and health impacts of toxic chemicals and plastics, advance the adoption of safer solutions and hold polluters accountable. This role blends policy development, organizing, alliance coordination and research and requires excellence in partnership building.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic policy and organizing initiatives to curb toxic chemical and plastics use and pollution.
• Facilitate and strengthen the Safer States alliance through strategy calls, briefings and issue specific working groups.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with state allies, policymakers and community stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with Safer States allies.
• Develop clear and compelling materials such as fact sheets, web content, presentations and talking points.
• Conduct policy research and analysis to inform future strategies and initiatives.
• Represent Safer States at meetings and public events, deliver presentations and contribute to strategic discussions.
• Support grant development by contributing content and tracking outcomes.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years in public health or environmental policy, legislative education and organizing.
• Proven experience developing policy recommendations for state or federal officials.
• Coalition facilitation and campaign support experience with a track record of moving allies toward shared goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication including skilled translation of technical issues for non-expert audiences.
• Detail-oriented with clear focus on broad objectives and outcomes.
• Strong project management and team collaboration skills.
• Comfort with remote work and collaborating across time zones.
• Education: Degree in environmental health, public health, environmental studies, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with office technology including Zoom, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel by air approximately 4-5 times per year.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full or part-time role that includes generous benefits including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a monthly wellness benefit, a flexible spending account, and paid vacation and holidays. Benefits may be prorated for less than full-time work. The starting salary for this position is $90,000 to $98,000, depending on experience. If part-time, pay will be prorated.

About Safer States

Safer States is a national alliance of environmental health organizations and coalitions working to safeguard people and the planet from toxic chemicals and plastics. We aim to phase out harmful chemicals and plastics, expand availability and access to safer solutions and protect communities from chemical pollution, especially associated with consumer products. Led by state-based organizations, the alliance seeks government and corporate action and has helped advance hundreds of policies that reduce harmful chemical and plastic use and exposure.

Safer States is a fiscally sponsored program of Toxic-Free Future and is governed by a Steering Committee of representatives from seven states (currently Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Washington).

Equal Opportunity Employment, Equity, and Inclusion:

TFF is committed to an inclusive environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission to protect everyone’s health from harmful chemicals and plastics. TFF seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and foster an inclusive environment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

How To Apply

• Email your resume and cover letter (PDF only) to admin@saferstates.org.
• Use the subject line - Safer States Policy and Organizing Manager
• Address the cover letter to Sarah Doll, National Director.
• Indicate whether you prefer a full or part-time role (minimum of 30 hours/week), and if part-time, list your ideal weekly work schedule.
• Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. The position will be open until filled.

This is a full or part-time role that includes generous benefits including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a monthly wellness benefit, a flexible spending account, and paid vacation and holidays. Benefits may be prorated for less than full-time work. The starting salary for this position is $90,000 to $98,000, depending on experience. If part-time, pay will be prorated.