About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.  

Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.  

Job Description: The Advocacy Manager/Senior Advocacy Manager will play an important role in directly advocating for federal policies that advance innovative clean energy technology, spur job creation, and support domestic manufacturing to accelerate the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. This position requires direct experience in lobbying or climate/energy policy, the ability to establish and maintain a network of relationships with Republican policymakers and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with partners from the U.S. government, environmental, business and consumer organizations, industry, and academia. This position will report to the Director of Advocacy.  

Major Responsibilities: 

Note: Relative an Advocacy Manager, a Senior Advocacy Manager would be expected to contribute at a higher level across all major responsibilities, and would have additional responsibilities identified below.  

• Establish and maintain a network of Republican relationships with congressional offices and administration officials; 
• Lobby Republican congressional offices and administration officials for policy solutions supported by C2ES and informed by its business council; 
• Support C2ES in efforts to mobilize companies, including C2ES’s Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC) members, in support of climate and energy policies, including with congressional offices and administration officials;  
• Assist in identifying and executing campaigns that support C2ES’s policy agenda, including but not limited to permitting reform, clean firm technologies, and American innovation and manufacturing; 
• Conceptualize and provide support for the execution of events and briefings for Members of Congress and congressional staff; 
• Proactively engage external stakeholders, including trade associations, industry leaders, and NGOs, to drive collaborative advocacy activities aligned with C2ES’s policy objectives; 
• In coordination with the Director of Advocacy, contribute to the development and execution of the organization’s policy advocacy strategy; 
• Stay current on developments relevant to C2ES’s policy agenda, i.e., by developing a broad understanding of key issue areas necessary to support advocacy efforts, tracking legislative proposals in real time, attending legislative hearings, and following administrative actions including the rulemaking process; 
• Collaborate with the U.S. Policy team to inform and provide an advocacy focused perspective in the development of C2ES policy priorities, publications, and technology-focused working groups in the BELC; 
• Keep a record of time spent on lobbying activities in a timely and routine basis for LDA and IRS reports; 
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture, including by participating in regular events such as all-staff meetings and meetings of the  Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Council, and by seeking to model the organization's values. 

Additional Responsibilities for the Senior Manager Include: 

• Leverage existing network with companies to drive and expand ambitious company engagement to support the organization’s advocacy priorities; 
• Proactively identify priorities for policy campaigns that support C2ES’s policy agenda, and lead the development and facilitation of campaign efforts with limited oversight from the Director of Advocacy; 
• Organize and execute events and briefings with Members of Congress and congressional staff. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, environmental or energy policy, political science, or international affairs;
• At least 4-7 years of experience working on climate or energy policy in a federal legislative setting on Capitol Hill, at a nonprofit organization, or with industry;   
• Established relationships on Capitol Hill, with Republican offices and in both chambers of Congress, and with other energy stakeholders; 
• Understanding of the legislative process; 
• A willingness to register as a lobbyist; 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;  
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and with guidance;  
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills;  
• Commitment to, knowledge of, or experience in advancing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental/climate justice;  
• Flexibility, willingness to pitch in at all levels, and a team player.  

Additional Qualifications for the Senior Manager Include:  

• At least 8 years of experience working on climate or energy policy in a federal legislative setting on Capitol Hill, at a nonprofit organization, or with industry;   
• Brings robust network of Republican relationships with congressional offices, relevant congressional committees, federal agencies, and with external stakeholders including but not limited to trade organizations and industry; 
• Ability to be conversant in key issue areas that support advocacy efforts; 
• Experience engaging in the legislative process (e.g. experience advancing federal legislation and/or engaging in the federal rulemaking process). 

Desired Qualifications:  

• Previous experience working on Capitol Hill; 
• Established relationships in the White House and/or relevant executive agencies or departments; 
• Experience working directly with large companies, and/or trade associations on climate and energy policy; 
• In-depth knowledge of legislative processes, including the federal appropriations process; 
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory processes and the scope for executive actions; 
• Familiarity with the landscape of climate-focused NGOs and an awareness of C2ES’s unique value proposition; 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize among and efficiently manage multiple assignments and meet critical deadlines. 

Status: Full-time, benefits-eligible. Overtime exempt. 

Starting Salary Range: Starting salary range is $81,000-$101,000 for an Advocacy Manager and $101,000-$126,000 for a Senior Advocacy Manager. Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications, with the potential to be above the top end of the range in appropriate circumstances. 

Travel, Time & Location Requirements: C2ES operates a hybrid work environment from our main office in Washington, D.C. For staff located in the Washington, D.C. region, physical presence in the office is expected at least two to three days per week. If the applicant is hired remote, physical presence in the main office is expected at least 5 days per quarter Regular travel (<25%) will be required. Washington, DC is the preferred location. Remote candidates will be considered if they reside in one of the states listed in the posting.

To Apply: When submitting your application, please include an updated resume, cover letter, and a writing sample 

Timeline: We will receive applications until January 9th, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. 

Benefits Offered:  

• Health Insurance. Health Insurance. C2ES offers 80% of premiums for a specific platinum-level health insurance reference plan, the dollar value of which may be applied to any platinum-level plan offered to us on the DC Health Link marketplace. The remainder of the premiums for the plan chosen by the employee will be deducted pretax from the employee’s paycheck.  
• Dental Insurance. C2ES covers 100% of the dental premiums. 
• Vision Insurance: Employee covers the total cost of this plan.  
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability.  
• DC Paid Family Leave (employes working in the DC office)  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).  
• Group Life insurance and Voluntary Life insurance.  
• Leave Time: New employees start accumulating 3 weeks' vacation per year.  
• Sick time: up to 10 days per year.  
• Personal Leave: Up to Two personal days per year.  
• Parental Leave  
• FMLA Leave  
• Holidays: C2ES observes 13 holidays during the year. Additionally, the organization closes in the last week of year.  
• Hybrid and flexible environment.  

We will only be effective in developing and advocating for climate solutions if we have a diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within C2ES, in our work, and among our partners. C2ES is committed to creating and growing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and among the stakeholders we collaborate with and convene. By fostering this culture, we can enhance our work and amplify our impact. We encourage individuals of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, political viewpoints, genders, sexual identities, and abilities to apply for this position. For more on C2ES’s organizational values and commitment to inclusion, visit: https://www.c2es.org/about/our-organizational-values-inclusion/