Policy Associate, Cross-Regional Advocacy

Position Title: Policy Associate, Cross-Regional Advocacy

Reports to: Director, Climate Policy Innovation

Location: Flexible, must be able to work East Coast hours

Type: Full-time, one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

 ABOUT CATF:

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. CATF is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on energy and industrial systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically shrink their impact on the planet’s atmosphere. Our team of experts and advocates (and global network of subject matter experts and civil society partners) put this research and knowledge into action by designing and enacting public policies that drive toward zero emissions. We also support policies and work directly with private industry to innovate in technology to make the path to zero emissions swift and affordable. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.

ROLE:

The Policy Associate, Cross-Regional Advocacy, will help drive CATF’s work to implement international partnerships and policies that advance the development, deployment, and diffusion of clean technologies and practices globally. The Associate will be responsible for research and thought leadership related to international technology and industrial development, technology and practice diffusion, and the intersection of geopolitics with climate action. The role will also include assisting with strategy for advocacy in international fora and working with CATF program teams to advance advocacy priorities at the interregional and multilateral levels.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

Research and Analysis

• Directly undertake, support, or oversee analytic work related to policy and market assessment on key global topics, including but not limited to: diffusion and trade, geopolitics, energy markets, infrastructure finance, and security.

Cross-Regional Advocacy

• Work with CATF’s regional advocacy teams in the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Africa to advance international policy priorities—and incorporate these priorities into global strategies—including through policymaker engagement and education, as well as leveraging networks of relevant stakeholders from civil society/NGOs, the commercial sector, and other subject experts.

Strategy Development

• Evaluate policy opportunities and trends for CATF advocacy at the multilateral and interregional levels, and support advocacy strategy development and execution, in close partnership with Climate Policy Innovation Director.

Communications and Engagement

• Assist in both internal and external coordination of cross-regional advocacy team—including seeking and managing meetings with key stakeholders—and represent CATF with news media and in public fora. Develop blogs, reports, white papers, and other content.

Operational support

• Provide support to internal coordination of cross-regional work across programs and regions, planning for engagement and events with external partners, and fundraising efforts, including grant writing and funder communications.

Skills and Qualifications

Education/Background

• BSc/BA is required; 3+ years of professional experience in energy/climate policy or related field (MSc/MA or other advanced degree may be counted toward experience)

Skills

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Interest in and ability to work with partners across regions and geographies
• Strong collaboration skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Avid networker skilled at building trust with a wide range of stakeholders

Experience

• Proven experience in energy and climate policy, international relations, and/or markets
• Strong experience in policy research and writing, preferably toward advocacy

Behavioral

• Self-starter who enjoys taking initiative and helping others
• Consistent follow-through, and a commitment to high-quality work
• Passion for CATF’s mission

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION:

This is a full-time, remote position, with location flexible. CATF offers an excellent benefits package (details available on our careers page) and an annual salary range of $85,000 – $106,000 dependent on skills and experience.

For candidates outside the U.S., compensation will be determined based on local market benchmarks and cost-of-living considerations in their respective countries. We benchmark international salaries using reputable market data and align compensation with local cost-of-living and legal standards.

Candidates must be authorized to work in their country of residence.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please follow this link to submit a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your interest and experience. We will review applications on a rolling basis. Please be prepared to provide references upon request.

CATF provides equal employment opportunities.