Vice President for Massachusetts

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Vice President for Massachusetts to join our team working for a healthy and thriving New England for all. The Vice President for Massachusetts will be a leading voice representing CLF in the Commonwealth. The State VP is responsible for developing and implementing CLF’s statewide legislative advocacy as well as advancing the organization’s strategic priorities more broadly in Massachusetts. The State VP will work collaboratively with program vice presidents and dozens of lawyers, planners, scientists, analysts and other advocates across six programs: Clean Energy and Climate Change; Healthy and Resilient Communities; Environmental Justice; Clean Air and Water; Strategic Litigation; and Oceans.

The position reports to the Chief of Staff and is based in Boston, with flexibility for some remote work.

What you’ll do:

• In partnership with CLF’s President and Program Vice Presidents, develop, refine, and implement a Massachusetts legislative and policy advocacy strategy to advance CLF’s strategic goals and objectives throughout the Commonwealth;
• Engage in effective and inclusive management practices that support team members and ensure a healthy and inclusive workplace culture;
• Work closely with other senior staff to facilitate and coordinate the work of advocates working on campaigns, litigation, legislation, and other matters in Massachusetts as part of a regional strategy;
• Represent CLF in the Massachusetts state legislature, legal and regulatory proceedings, public forums, media events, and conferences;
• Work closely with other senior leaders to build partnerships with people and communities most impacted by the issues we work on and where CLF policy, programmatic, and legal actions will have the greatest impact;
• Steward the CLF Massachusetts State Advisory Board to maximize impact, visibility, and efficacy of CLF’s advocacy in Massachusetts;
• Work closely with CLF’s communications staff on media and press opportunities to highlight Massachusetts advocacy and campaigns;
• Meet regularly with CLF’s President to build and maintain relationships with Massachusetts elected officials, agency staff, opinion leaders, allies, and adversaries across a range of disciplines and constituencies;
• Work with CLF’s development team to set development targets and identify and cultivate philanthropic and individual support;
• Work with CLF’s finance team to develop and manage an annual budget for the Massachusetts advocacy office;
• Represent CLF before partner communities, public officials, supporters, and other audiences.

What you’ll need:

• A minimum of 10 years of advocacy or related experience in fields relevant to CLF’s work;
• A law degree and active bar membership in good standing in any state (Massachusetts preferred);
• Substantial experience in managing people and projects, especially in working with and overseeing lawyers and policy experts;
• Demonstrated success in navigating complex policy, legal, legislative and regulatory matters in both adversarial and consensus-building contexts;
• Experience starting and building new initiatives, teams, or large-scale endeavors;
• Experience in developing productive relationships with policymakers and a broad range of peer organizations;
• A collaborative leadership style, with proven ability to lead, manage, and support interdisciplinary teams;
• Strong skills in networking, fundraising, financial management, and communications;
• Familiarity with multi-faceted advocacy campaigns including regulatory, legislative, and litigation; and
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with various lived experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background.

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems, from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in state houses, court houses and board rooms, regulatory hearings, and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from the impacts of environmental degradation.

CLF is committed to diversity among our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive.

Compensation

CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The starting salary range is $150,000 - $175,000; actual salary will reflect experience and qualifications.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.

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