State Advocacy Director

State Advocacy Director

Join California Environmental Voters as State Advocacy Director. You will serve as chief state advocate, shape and execute high‑impact state policy strategies that advance climate justice, environmental protection, and democracy priorities in California State Legislature.

• Craft and oversee state legislative and regulatory policy priorities in collaboration with leadership.
• Serve as registered lobbyist and lead state legislative strategy.
• Develop strategies to advance climate justice and democracy priorities and guide 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 relationships with legislators, Capitol staff, administration officials, and key influencers.
• Represent Enviro Voters 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.
• Partner with other departments—Communications, Political, Organizing, and Philanthropy—to lead cross‑department collaboration.
• 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.

California Environmental Voters offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 – $160,000 per year 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.

California Environmental Voters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment. 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, please contact envirovotersjobs.