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This position provides legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation on environmental and justice issue priorities for Earthjustice on broad issue areas, focused on fossil fuel infrastructure, as assigned by Supervisor.

This position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of Legislative Affairs and will work on assigned projects related to the agency’s legislative priorities, reports to the DC Council, and preparation for hearings. The mission of DOES is to foster economic development and growth in the District of Columbia by providing workforce training, linking job seekers with employers, compensating unemployed and injured workers and promoting safe and healthy workplaces.

The purpose of the newly created Poverty Commission is to study issues surrounding poverty, evaluate current and previous poverty-reduction initiatives in the District and throughout the country to determine their effectiveness and, based on its research and evaluations, make comprehensive and continuing recommendations to the Mayor and the Council for strengthening and enhancing the economic status of persons in poverty in the District through initiatives that will also improve individuals’ educational, wellness, and housing outcomes.

The essential functions of this position include developing and maintaining effective bipartisan working relationships with members of Congress, the federal executive branch, and other national policy-makers. The incumbent advocates and coordinates support for NEA's position on federal policies and legislation, develops strategies and approaches for effective advocacy, and researches, analyzes, and evaluates federal issues, legislation, rules and regulations. The incumbent also researches legislative issues and assists in the development of testimony, model legislation, position papers, and reports; and works with the NEA leaders and field staff to be influential in the legislative process in support of the Association's federal legislative program. In addition, the incumbent makes oral presentations and attends political events, responds to press inquiries, works on campaigns and evaluates NEA's position on federal education and related legislative policies important to NEA, its affiliates and its members.

The Manager, Events Planner & Properties Operations will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the ADA Townhouse and Senate Property. Duties include securing and maintaining vendors for interior design, catering, security, Internet/phone/cable service, and cleaning services. This position will be responsible for event planning, concierge services, and all financials related to accounts payable and receivable as well as directing interns assigned to work at the townhouse. 

Harvard University’s Solar Geoengineering Research Program is seeking an experienced leader and manager from the realm of environmental public policy to serve as its Executive Director. The Executive Director will work closely and collaboratively with the SGRP Faculty Director and Advisory Committee to further SGRP’s mission to: produce research that advances solar geoengineering’s science and technology frontier; employ Harvard’s convening power to bring together scientists, environmental leaders, and government officials to discuss the technology and its governance; and publish high-impact papers and disseminate ideas that engage other researchers, government research programs, and the U.S. policymaking community. 

To interface with members of Congress and their staff regarding legislation impacting the wireless industry to promote and protect the interests of CTIA member companies. This position will have a special emphasis on Congressional Armed Services Committees and Department of Defense engagement.