Deputy Director of Government Affairs

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carbon removal allianceWashington (DC)

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$155,000 per year

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About the role

Overview: The Deputy Director of Government Affairs will shape how Washington understands carbon removal. The organization is setting out to defend federal carbon removal programs and put forward a vision for demand‑side policy that can get the industry to scale. We are bipartisan, pragmatic, and outcomes‑oriented. We are looking for a candidate who believes in carbon removal technologies and can introduce a new class of lawmakers to the jobs and economic benefits of this sector. This role will straddle strategy and execution, moving fluidly between the two to champion the work of Alliance members. They will spend significant time on the Hill and among the energy/climate ecosystem in D.C. They will translate and synthesize technical information, policy ideas, and our member footprint into compelling advocacy while building durable and authentic relationships with congressional and agency staff. This role reports to the Executive Director. The Deputy Director of Government Affairs joins a deeply committed team – including staff, board, and consultants – with a track record of success in carbon removal and policy who are setting out to build something new in climate advocacy. This candidate should be entrepreneurial and excited about leading and shaping a small and nimble startup nonprofit. They have experience in setting a vision, establishing, and scaling successful programs with creativity, humility, and an expectation of continual learning. Major Roles +

Responsibilities: Develop the organization’s government affairs strategy. Build relationships and influence in D.C.Educate staffers on carbon removal, with a focus on Republicans. Advocate for administrative policies. Inform our regional public affairs strategy to translate local support to federal momentum. Lead advocacy campaigns around key policy issues including tax credits, federal procurement, and carbon border adjustments. Plan and execute site visits with lawmakers at carbon removal projects across the country. Build relationships with Congress, the administration, and relevant stakeholders (e.g., ENGOs, labor unions, conservative groups).Review the design of new and novel carbon removal policies for Congress and the administration with an eye towards political salience and feasibility. Act as an external spokesperson for the organization at key events in D.C. and within partner coalitions. Collaborate with CRA member companies, including educating them on the federal policy process.

Note: This role is not required to be registered as a lobbyist. Compensation, Benefits & Philosophy The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $185,000.We’re dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We've adopted this commitment because we believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all. Carbon Removal Alliance benefits include: flexible remote work culture, including 36‑hour workweeks (we close at 1 pm every Friday); four weeks of PTO, two weeks of sick leave, three floating holidays/personal days, and organization‑wide closures for one week during August and one week at the end of the year; full coverage of best‑in‑class medical, vision, and dental insurance premiums for you and your spouse, partial coverage of premiums for children; employer contributions to 401(k) employee retirement plans, up to 6%; childcare and pet‑sitting support during work travel; a quarterly health and wellness stipend; a generous tech stipend.

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