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Policy DirectorWestern Landowners Alliance • Denver, Colorado, United States
Policy Director

Policy Director

Western Landowners Alliance • Denver, Colorado, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$80,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Western Landowners Alliance (WLA): Founded in 2012 by landowners and managers, the organization aims to increase the wellbeing of working lands in the American West and the living communities, including human and wildlife, that depend on them.

Position Overview: The Policy Director will lead the organization's state and federal policy strategy, working with leadership, advisors, members, and partners to identify priorities and execute strategies to achieve policy goals. This role includes representing the organization to policymakers, facilitating committees, conducting research and policy analysis, drafting briefs, letters, and implementing advocacy campaigns.

Amount of Time & Status: 40 hours a week, exempt, Monday-Friday

Location: This position is remote, but individual must reside either in the American West within reasonable proximity to a major airport, or in Washington, DC. Regular travel will be required.

Reports to: Chief Programs Officer

Direct Reports: Western Policy Manager

Compensation: $80,000-$120,000. Salary is commensurate with experience. Western Landowners Alliance offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, medical leave, 403b retirement savings account with a discretionary match, life insurance, short and long-term disability benefits, and an employee assistance program.

Duties/Responsibilities Include:

  • Develop and execute state and federal policy strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Track and analyze relevant legislation and regulations; provide policy briefings and recommendations.
  • Engage leadership, advisors, members, and strategic partners in collaborative policy initiatives.
  • Facilitate the WLA Policy Committee, Western Advisory Committee, and coordinated advocacy campaigns.
  • Draft policy documents, briefs, letters, and outreach materials.
  • Represent the organization to lawmakers, agencies, funders, staff, media, and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee and manage policy staff and contractors
  • Ensure compliance with all ethics laws, lobby disclosure and registration/reporting requirements.
  • Support fundraising and organizational strategy.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Relevant graduate or professional degree with minimum of 5+ years of experience in public policy, advocacy, and strategic campaign development.
    • Coalition building and community organizing experience.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse array of stakeholders.
    • Strong knowledge of agricultural and environmental public policy issues.
    • Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
    • Strong technology literacy and adaptability, including the ability to learn and effectively use new software, digital tools, and collaborative platforms.

    Working Environment/Physical Activities: Work environment is an office setting with occasional field visits. Physical activities include sitting at a desk and working on a keyboard and computer several hours a day; conducting business over the telephone and via email; standing for long periods of time; periodic travel and traveling by plane and long distances by vehicles (including traveling on unpaved roads) This position may also require moving agency materials up to 25 pounds. This position requires the ability to facilitate meetings and interface professionally with the public.

    Application Procedure: Please submit your resume and cover letter (required) via our website. Please, no phone calls. Western Landowners Alliance values diversity and inclusivity and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or political affiliation. We encourage all qualified and interested candidates to apply.

    Target Start Date: Immediately. Open until filled.

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