OPPORTUNITY

The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Ohio State Policy Manager (OSPM). The successful candidate will reside in Ohio and travel regularly throughout the state. This is a full-time, exempt, remote position represented by the United Steelworkers Local Union, 2022-22. 

ORGANIZATION 

The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is a powerful and unified voice for building an economy that addresses climate change, protects the health of people and the environment, eliminates income and racial disparities, and creates and maintains good-paying, union jobs in communities across the country. BGA brings together labor unions and environmental organizations—representing millions of members and supporters—around a shared agenda and enacts change by advocating at the state and federal level; providing education and engaging union members and environmentalists; and communicating the benefits of this shared agenda for working people, their families, and their communities. As a hybrid remote organization with offices in Minneapolis and Washington DC, BGA strives to build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture of cohesive teams collaborating across the United States.

JOB SUMMARY

The Ohio State Policy Manager (OSPM) leads the development, coordination, and execution of BGA’s policy and program work in the state. BGA’s Ohio state table of labor and environmental partners is an active, committed group with ambitious goals and strong member support; one of the OSPM primary roles is to organize, focus, and drive the table’s collective efforts. Reporting to the Senior Midwestern States Director, the OSPM will manage the implementation of programs that educate and mobilize OH partners to action; build long term alliances to promote clean and efficient energy solutions; and work with labor unions, environmental, and community organizations to effectively advance Ohio state policies that build the clean energy economy in ways that reduce emissions, create quality, family-sustaining jobs, and promote shared sustainable prosperity. 

Essential Functions 

• Develop and Advance State Policy Initiatives: Design OH state policies including clean manufacturing, low-carbon materials, clean energy technologies, clean transportation and high-road procurement standards while creating quality, family-sustaining jobs;
• Lead Coalition Engagement: Manage and expand the OH table, fostering collaboration between labor and environmental partners; 
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Strengthen relationships with policymakers, labor leaders, and climate advocates to drive industrial revitalization and decarbonization; 
• Drive Advocacy Efforts: Develop and implement organizing campaigns to advance BGA’s state policy goals, representing BGA in coalitions, at the state legislature, and in public forums to promote clean energy solutions and economic justice;
• Track and evaluate legislation: Monitor, analyze, and provide strategic recommendations on state legislative and regulatory developments related to clean energy and workforce policies;
• Coordinate Across Regions and Issue Areas: Collaborate with BGA staff cross-functionally to align OH state initiatives with regional and national priorities; 
• And other duties as required.

Required skills & abilities

• Policy & Advocacy Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of experience in state policy advocacy, legislative organizing, or government relations in labor, environmental, or clean energy policy;
• Legislative Experience: Demonstrated understanding of the Ohio state legislative process, including experience working with Ohio lawmakers, committees, and regulatory agencies;
• Labor Relationship Builder: Proven ability to build union coalitions, mobilize partners, and drive collective action;
• Exceptional Communicator: Skilled in public speaking, lobbying, policy writing, and persuasive advocacy; 
• Solutions Oriented: Ability to reframe barriers as opportunities and apply creative thinking to identify solutions;   
• Commitment to Justice & Equity: Strong commitment to economic, racial and environmental justice;
• Reliable Collaborator: Ability to work independently while collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders;
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time: Based in Ohio with the ability to regularly appear at the State Capital and travel throughout the state and occasionally Midwest region; and
• A deep commitment to the mission of the BlueGreen Alliance.   

COMPENSATION

A compensation package including competitive salary with annual COLA increase eligibility, generous paid time off and 100% employer-funded health benefits is available.

Salary

The salary range is $100,000 - $115,000 annually, exempt.  BGA utilizes salary bands to ensure pay equity and transparency. Final salary within the salary range will be based on experience level and qualifications.  

Benefits:

BGA equips all of our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. BGA continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for individuals and families of all compositions.

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and family or cash-in-lieu of benefit
• 100% employer paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Insurance for employee
• 4% 401K company contribution with no match required with a ROTH option
• 15 days of vacation time and 10 days of wellness time per year to start
• 18 paid holidays per year per bargaining unit contract
• $125 monthly internet and cell phone allowance
• Remote office supply budget
• 18 weeks of parental leave with 12 weeks paid
• Access to Healthcare Savings and Dependent Care FSA's

How to Apply: Apply online here Applications will be reviewed as received. Position open until filled. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Contact aclark@bluegreenalliance.org with any questions or accommodation requests.

BlueGreen Alliance welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. BGA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGA administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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