Senior Director of Offshore Wind — Environmental League of Massachusetts (Boston)

15 Court Square, Suite 1000
Boston, MA 02108

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) and the ELM Action Fund (ELM AF)advocatefor policy and buildpolitical powerto meet the scale and urgency of our environmental challenges.We areseekinga visionary and strategic leaderforNew England for Offshore Wind (NE4OSW),acollaborative,broad-basedcoalition advancing responsible offshore windasclean, reliable, affordable, American energy.TheSr. Director ofOffshore Windwillalsobe an integral member of a collegial and effective23-person team. Read ourpurpose, mission, vision, and values for ELM and theELM Action Fund.

TheSeniorDirector ofOffshore Windwillprovide strategic vision and leadership for policyandpoliticsand leadELM andNE4OSW to ensure thatNew Englandharnesses these renewableresources ina timelyandresponsible way.

Job Responsibilities

• Leadstrategicoffshore windadvocacyacrossNew England; leadregular review and refinement of priorities anddirect resources to the most cost effective andhigh-impact opportunities forpolicy and politicalprogress.
• Identifyand pursue emerging opportunities,partnerships,and priorities in offshore wind development,transmissionplanning and cost allocation,communityengagement,andkeyinfrastructure.
• Stay ahead ofpolitical, policy, and market dynamics at the federal, state, and local levels.
• BuildELM andNE4OSW’sstature,reach,reputationand influence. Effectively engage key stakeholdersby servingasa public spokesperson and thought leaderin thepress,onsocial media, andatevents.
• Lead andadvisestrategic communications campaigns in collaboration withthe Offshore Wind Communicationsteam and other communications consultants and resources.
• Collaborate with ELM Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team andELM Action FundPolitical Team toadvanceoffshore windthroughstate-level climate, clean energy, and electoralefforts.
• Evaluate and prioritize opportunities for political and electoral impact in other New England statesand support those efforts when appropriate.
• In partnership with the Development Team,engage with and inspire foundationsand major donors.
• Cultivate,stewardand growfunding relationships.
• Manage and mentorthe CoalitionManager; supportbuildingalignment and consensus among the diverse coalition members across the six New England states—including environmental NGOs, labor, business,EJgroups, and academic institutions
• RepresentELM and NE4OSWin public forums, coalition meetings, and policymaker briefings
• Develop tactical advocacy campaigns, policy recommendations, and legislative strategies to advance offshore wind andtransmissionefforts

Policy& Advocacy

• Design and refine policy proposalsforoffshore windpermitting, transmission, energy storage, and markets
• Adviseanddriveregulatory strategies, in collaboration with ELM’sClean Grid Directorandother key regulatory advocates and stakeholders
• Monitor regulatory and legislative activity; respond rapidly toemergingopportunities and challenges
• Draftcompelling and persuasive advocacy, including sign-on letters and public comment

Leadership & Staff Management

• Leada team of 2+ staff(including Coalition Manager and a to-be-hired Community Engagement Manager)and consultants
• Builda collaborative, mission-driven team culture focused oninnovation,clear strategic priorities, responsiveness, andeffectiveness
  

Qualifications

Required

• Infectious enthusiasm forthe missions ofELMand NE4OSW
• Deep subject-matterexpertiserelated tooffshore wind
• Strongteamwork, leadership, andmanagement skills; ability to delegate, mentor, and coach to empower a team
• Passion for people and coalition work
• Experience balancing competing priorities and buildingconsensus
• Keen and practiced political instincts
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver presentations to engage key stakeholders and articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely
• Collaborative, “all-hands-on-deck” orientation around getting work done
• Commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into ELMand NE4OSW’s work and to ensuring an inclusive organizational culture

Preferred

• Understanding ofNew England states’legislatures, Administrations,and political landscapes
• A deepnetwork of connections related tooffshore wind, solar, transmission,andstoragepolicy, as well as energymarketsandclean energyregulation
• Experience interacting with fundersand preparing grant proposals and reports

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range of $110,000-$130,000,dependingon experience. ELM provides generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, Health Savings Account, and a403(b) retirementplan with organizational match.

This full-time role requires occasional morning and evening commitments outside of the standard 9-5 office hours.This position is based inBoston, MA and will require periodic travel to meet with key stakeholders within New England.ELM supports a hybrid work environment.

To Apply:

Please fill out ouroptionaldemographicsurvey andthen submit your resumeand answers to the additional application questions.Your response to each question should be no more than 250 words.

Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) candidates may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

ELM is an equal-opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from all interested candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, creed, religion, personal appearance, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, or sexual orientation.