Project Manager, Climate Change & Environmental Justice

ABOUT US

Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) coordinates large scale pro bono programs and issue advocacy efforts to ensure that all levels of government - national, state, and local - protect human rights and provide equal justice under the law. We believe not only in the establishment and enforcement of equality under the law, but in the creation of social and economic conditions that lead to true equity. We currently run programs in the following areas: immigration, climate change, racial justice, voting rights, government accountability, and responding to emergent legal needs.

L4GG’s Climate Change & Environmental Justice (CCEJ) Program mobilizes lawyers nationwide to combat the climate crisis and promote environmental justice. We use the law to implement and execute climate solutions equitably at federal, state, and local levels, with twin goals of expediting the country’s just transition to a green economy and directly addressing environmental racism. We do this by:

• advocating for federal agencies to address climate change and equity through their climate and infrastructure program funding
• assisting state and local governments with creating and implementing laws and policies
• providing low-income cities and communities most harmed by discriminatory environmental practices with high quality, pro bono legal representation.

Over the past two years, the CCEJ Program has become a key technical assistance provider to federal, state, and local leaders, nonprofit partners and frontline communities to help ensure the equitable distribution of historic federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and other federal laws to expedite a just transition to a green economy. In 2023 alone, L4GG provided guidance to over 700 state and local decision makers, nonprofits and frontline communities regarding federal funding and programs and has become a thought leader and key technical assistance provider to the public sector writ large on IRA implementation, including in particular, tax incentives like elective pay.

L4GG is regularly sought out by governor’s offices, local governments, thought leaders, and nonprofit partners to provide guidance on IRA implementation and is looking to expand its existing Clean Energy Clinic to provide additional guidance to the many public agencies and communities looking to finance clean energy projects under the IRA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Project Manager working within the CCEJ program, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects that align with our program mission and strategic goals. This may include, for example, managing the delivery of technical assistance services to entities in a particular state or overseeing the launch of an online platform designed to share resources with entities seeking to take advantage of certain tax credits for clean energy projects.

Your mission as Project Manager will be to ensure that projects assigned to you are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

Specific job responsibilities include:

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, goals, deliverables, resources, timelines, key milestones, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including legal professionals, volunteers, and external partners, to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential issues.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• For projects funded by state or federal grants, ensure that all required reports and other documents are filed accurately.Build and maintain strong client relationships by proactively communicating project progress, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring expectations are consistently aligned and throughout the program or contract duration.
• Oversee project tasks, assign responsibilities, and ensure that team members understand their roles and expectations.
• Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to measure progress against objectives.
• Prepare and present regular project updates, reports, and presentations to management and/or external stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and document lessons learned.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders and facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have top-notch interpersonal skills, judgment, and the ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We need someone who can work independently with a strong sense of urgency and take initiative to identify and resolve challenges. Must have access to a quiet workspace (home office or other space) with high-speed internet and the ability to take calls and/or video conferences during working hours.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (PMP certification or advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the nonprofit or legal sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaborate and work well with a team
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using Asana (or similar project management platform), AirTable, and the Google Workspace
• Exceptional technology comfort and competence including willingness to embrace new tools and self-train using provided resources as needed
• Consistent attention to detail
• Strong ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and escalate issues as appropriate
• Commitment to our organization’s mission

Desired qualifications include:

• Experience with any or all of the following digital tools: Zapier, Zoom, GrooveHQ, Slack
• Experience using Mac computers

WHAT WE OFFER

We know that meaningful work requires meaningful support. L4GG provides the following for our employees:

• Fully remote work with core working hours and a flexible schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Professional development opportunities, mentorship, and CLE support