State Advocacy Director
Employment Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Wage: A competitive $135,000-$160,000 annual salary
Department: Political
Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer
Position Location: Sacramento
Work Schedule: Four-Day Work Week: Our standard schedule is a four-day work week with two days in the office and two days remote. Due to the CA legislative schedule, staff are scheduled to work specific five-day work weeks, and there may also be occasions when workload or deadlines require a temporary shift to five days.
Who We Are
We believe this moment requires transformative change.
The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s needed.
EnviroVoters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap. To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.
Our vision is to build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.
Position Summary
The State Advocacy Director serves as EnviroVoters’ chief state advocate and strategic lead for California legislative and regulatory advocacy. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role shapes and executes high-impact state policy strategies that advance climate justice, environmental protection, and democracy priorities in the California State Legislature.
The State Advocacy Director drives strategy, manages critical relationships, leads and mentors staff, informs coalition engagement, and ensures EnviroVoters is seen as a trusted, effective, values-driven voice in Sacramento. Travel within California is required, including regular legislative visits, lobbying meetings in Sacramento, and staff convenings across the state.
Responsibilities
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to step into a pivotal role within a highly respected organization. California Environmental Voters offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 4-Day Work Week, 12 days of PTO, 12 Federal and State holidays, a paid week off at the end of the year, medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; a health care FSA; a commuter program; and optional life insurance.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At EnviroVoters, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workspace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles.
EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.
As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, please contact envirovotersjobs@envirovoters.org
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
Wage: A competitive $135,000-$160,000 annual salary
Department: Political
Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer
Position Location: Sacramento
Work Schedule: Four-Day Work Week: Our standard schedule is a four-day work week with two days in the office and two days remote. Due to the CA legislative schedule, staff are scheduled to work specific five-day work weeks, and there may also be occasions when workload or deadlines require a temporary shift to five days.
Who We Are
We believe this moment requires transformative change.
The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s needed.
EnviroVoters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap. To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.
Our vision is to build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.
Position Summary
The State Advocacy Director serves as EnviroVoters’ chief state advocate and strategic lead for California legislative and regulatory advocacy. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role shapes and executes high-impact state policy strategies that advance climate justice, environmental protection, and democracy priorities in the California State Legislature.
The State Advocacy Director drives strategy, manages critical relationships, leads and mentors staff, informs coalition engagement, and ensures EnviroVoters is seen as a trusted, effective, values-driven voice in Sacramento. Travel within California is required, including regular legislative visits, lobbying meetings in Sacramento, and staff convenings across the state.
Responsibilities
- Craft and oversee EnviroVoters’ state legislative and regulatory policy priorities in collaboration with the CSO, Legislative staff, contract lobbyist, coalition and partners.
- Serve as one of the organization’s registered lobbyist and lead state legislative strategy.
- Develop strategies to advance climate justice and democracy priorities in the California State Legislature and guide their execution.
- Design and execute multi-disciplinary policy and issue campaigns.
- Lead lobbying efforts for sponsored and priority bills, including coalition coordination, target mapping, and political analysis.
- Build and steward strong relationships with legislators, Capitol staff, administration officials, and key influencers.
- Represent EnviroVoters in high-level meetings, coalition negotiations, press briefings, and external events.
- Identify opportunities for proactive legislation and make strategic recommendations to leadership.
- Manage development of organizational policy positions and provide political guidance to staff.
- Hire, manage, and mentor legislative and regulatory staff, strengthening team capacity and leadership.
- Partner with the CSO in leading cross-department collaboration with Communications, Political, Organizing, and Philanthropy teams.
- Oversee production of the Environmental Scorecard and manage the priority bill list.
- Lead strategy and execution for regulatory implementation of SB 253 and other major laws.
- Support fundraising efforts and collaborate with philanthropy staff on grant writing, reporting, and donor engagement.
- Manage the State Advocacy team’s budget and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Oversee planning and execution of legislative events, lobby days, and briefings.
- Serve on the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to organizational planning and culture.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in California legislative advocacy, policy, or political strategy.
- Minimum 2 years of experience supervising and managing staff.
- Proven track record of successful lobbying, coalition-building, and legislative campaign strategy.
- Deep understanding of California politics and the state legislative process.
- Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and political diplomacy skills.
- Excellent public speaking, writing, and strategic communication abilities.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to manage competing priorities.
- High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and commitment to progressive values.
- Strong commitment to climate justice, environmental justice, and equity.
- Direct lobbying experience in the California State Legislature.
- Familiarity with CARB, CPUC, CEC, and other regulatory bodies.
- Experience working with communities most impacted by pollution and environmental injustice.
- Experience supporting fundraising or philanthropy for policy/advocacy work.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes political environments with shifting priorities.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to step into a pivotal role within a highly respected organization. California Environmental Voters offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 4-Day Work Week, 12 days of PTO, 12 Federal and State holidays, a paid week off at the end of the year, medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; a health care FSA; a commuter program; and optional life insurance.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At EnviroVoters, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workspace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles.
EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.
As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, please contact envirovotersjobs@envirovoters.org
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.