ResponsibilitiesManage the organization’s overall risk and compliance within a complex multi-entity environment, in coordination with legal counselProvide trainings, guidance, and approvals that support compliance and legal concerns for multiple concurrent rapid-response paid media and issue advocacy campaignsDevelop and manage processes to ensure appropriate controls for external and public communications and materialsEstablish and oversee the organization’s brand and political risk strategy, including scenario planning, in partnership with organizational leadership and in consideration of competing dynamicsLead PAC compliance, including staffing, finances, record-keeping, and oversight of reporting in collaboration with an outside vendorDrive regulatory compliance, working with outside vendors and the Finance & Administration team to ensure that the organization is meeting all IRS and FEC guidelines and restrictions, and charitable registration status is maintained in relevant statesOversee insurance policies to mitigate institutional risk and coordinate with legal counsel to manage liability, where neededAdvise on development, implementation, and monitoring of cybersecurity risk management, in partnership with outside IT vendor, Finance & Administration, and Chief of Staff teamsAdditional responsibilities may be assigned as need and capacity dictates.Essential Qualifications8 years of relevant prior work experience in nonprofit or political setting5 years of people and/or project management experienceExperience with multi-entity operations and compliance, including 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC organizationsAbility to communicate complex legal information to outside audiencesStrong discernment and decision-making abilities; understands when to raise questions or issues and comfort in doing soMust be able to work independently, but also collaboratively with diverse groups of people, communities, and partnersStrong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities with minimal supervisionStrong people skills and exceptional team playerTakes initiative, is creative and resourcefulWillingness to stay up to date on best practices and trends relative to the work and projects in their purviewProficiency in Google Workspace.Desired QualificationsExperience with FEC and/or PAC reportingFamiliarity with PAC disclaimers and legal requirementsInterest in climate justice is a plus!About Climate PowerClimate Power is a strategic communications organization focused on winning the politics of climate. We’re educating Americans about our climate progress, highlighting how clean energy investments benefit local communities, and holding Big Oil accountable for polluting our air and water. We use data-backed messages to pave a path for bold action and shine a light on the price of ignoring the climate crisis would cost our health, economy, and future generations.It’s our job to tell the story of how climate action and clean energy investment are rebuilding our economy, lowering energy costs, and protecting our planet for future generations. We call out disinformation from bad actors like the Big Oil lobby, and make the climate stakes real for voters.Location & Hours of OperationsClimate Power is a remote-first organization based in Washington, DC. This position can be located anywhere in the United States, but must be able to work Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm EST, plus weekends and evenings as the work dictates. Occasional travel is required as needed, typically 3-4 times per year.Salary & Benefits PackageClimate Power offers a competitive compensation package, including salaries that are commensurate with and directly tied to years of experience. Climate Power believes years of experience are a foundational element of equitable pay, and the primary metric used to determine one's salary. The full salary range for this role is listed below, with a given set of years correlating to a fixed 'step' or placement within a salary range. Salaries are otherwise non-negotiable, and not impacted by merit-based performance reviews or other flexible and/or subjective factors.Annual Salary range: $144,599 – $172,220, with steps 8<>9 through 24+ corresponding to different placements.Our Hiring Timeline and ProcessWe are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will continue to interview until the position is filled. An ideal start date would be on or before April 1, 2026. Our interview process generally involves 2 rounds of interviews, ranging in length from 30-60 minutes. All interviews will be conducted via Google Meet or Zoom. Successful candidates that move forward in the hiring process, will be invited to complete a skills assessment activity (for which they will receive compensation) and will undergo a vetting process, including reference and background check.About Climate Power Diversity & InclusionClimate Power is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Additionally, Climate Power is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Climate Power will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview and hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed in the interview process, please accessibility@climatepower.us. Requests for updates in the hiring/interview process or other solicitations, should not be sent to this email.
