Transportation Policy Director
Position Summary
This position serves as the lead advocate in Fresh Energy’s
transportation and transit policy program. This new initiative
is an opportunity for a seasoned policy professional to work
with legislators, regulators, and coalition partners to craft
and to advocate for long-term transportation and transit policy
solutions. Our intent is to reduce global warming pollution,
decrease our dependence on foreign oil, and advance smart growth.
Principal Responsibilities
- Create and manage the annual
budget for the program.
- Plan program work including objectives,
strategies, and tactics in order to meet or exceed promises to
funders.
- In collaboration with the Development
Director produce grant proposals and funding reports. Also, actively
participate in the recruitment and stewardship of funders.
- Make written and oral presentations to
policy makers, collaborators, community groups, and other parties
that are key to the program’s mission and outreach function.
- In collaboration with the Communications
Director, create and publish reports, white papers, web content,
e-newsletters, and other program information.
- Work with the Media Relations director
to optimize media coverage of the program’s goals, activities, and
successes. This may include media interviews as well as writing
op-ed pieces, and also includes the recruitment and training
of effective messengers.
- Retain and manage program sub-contractors.
- Serve on the management team
of the organization
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree plus seven years of directly related experience
including experience in personnel and budget management, excellent
writing and presentation skills, and proficiency in MS Office applications.
Competitive salary plus extensive benefits package.
To Apply
E-mail cover letter
and resume to Bob Fitzwilliam, Deputy Director, fitzwilliam@fresh-energy.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. |
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