About Pacific Environment

Pacific Environment confronts our most urgent environmental issues by connecting local and global movements, catalyzing policy change and inspiring action for the benefit of people and our planet. Together, we promote a healthy climate, reduce pollution and conserve biodiversity for an equitable and thriving future. Learn more at www.pacificenvironment.org.  

Pacific Environment envisions a just and healthy future for all communities and ecosystems. We value building power for systemic change, evidence-based solutions for the planet, collaborative relationships, coalition building and partnerships and making transformative, long-term impacts. We conduct advocacy campaigns intended to encourage the use of cleaner fuels in ocean-going vessels, reduce pollution from shipping, protect biodiversity and safeguard the Arctic. 

Position overview 

Pacific Environment is seeking a full-time Arctic Advocacy Manager, to join our Arctic team to expand PE’s range of activities in focal areas such as pollution prevention, biodiversity protection and minimizing the effects of climate change. 

 To be successful in this role, the candidate should have experience in or familiarity with: 

• Collaboration with Alaska (and other Arctic) Indigenous peoples 
• Marine policy at domestic and international levels 
• Coordination and leadership of strong coalitions 
• Understand of Arctic climate and energy issues 
• Mobilizing public support to stop the climate crisis and protect vulnerable communities impacted by worsening climate 
• Campaigning and/or organizing experience is a plus. 

This position will report to the Arctic Program Senior Director 

Responsibilities

• Support the management of Pacific Environment’s Arctic Program, including developing and implementing various campaign and advocacy tactics to achieve our objectives.  
• Support Pacific Environment’s engagement at the International Maritime Organization and Arctic Council and other international fora, including: 
  • Tracking and summarizing Arctic related submittals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 
  • Tracking materials submitted to the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME) working group of the Arctic Council 
  • Preparing submittals to the IMO, PAME and other international Arctic fora 
• Lead policy strategy development and implementation in Alaska, and track U.S. and Alaska legislation related to Arctic issues 
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with decision-makers and other key partners, including but not limited to, community and environmental justice groups, tribal nations, regulatory agencies, labor organizations and more 
• Attend Arctic Coalition Meetings and assist in maintaining ongoing notes for those meetings 
• Attend and document Alaska community and Indigenous Organization meetings 
• Represent Pacific Environment with the press, in coalitions with key allies and in key policy forums, plus assist the PE Communications Team in preparing and posting Arctic materials for media dissemination 
• Conduct research and analysis to support policy development 
• Maintain a calendar of International Arctic Events, including a specialized calendar of events and meetings taking place in Alaska 
• Other tasks as determined by the Arctic Program Senior Director

Key qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years of relevant work experience, particularly in Arctic policy advocacy or environmental and social change organizations 
• Experience in advocacy, policy and campaign work 
• Experience in program development and implementation 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Effectiveness operating as part of a team 
• The ability to develop strong, constructive relationships with other NGOs, policymakers, scientists and community/Indigenous leaders 
• Experience and success in fundraising are a plus 
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office, Asana, Slack and online research tools 

Relevant experience for this position can take many forms, and we strongly encourage applicants from a diversity of backgrounds and sectors. 

Compensation & benefits

Pacific Environment provides compensation commensurate with experience and equitable with others on our team, plus a full benefits package for staff positions. The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $90,000 per annum, which is carefully considered to account for equity, and the final offer will be based on a candidate’s qualifications. The employee will enjoy a flexible working environment with a dedicated, diverse group of colleagues. 

Pacific Environment offers a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA,  work-from-home (WFH) internet reimbursement, generous PTO, holidays, 403b retirement plan match and professional development reimbursement.

Physical requirements

The Program Officers’ work involves remaining in a stationary position and looking at a computer for long stretches of time, communicating with co-workers electronically and occasional travel (including overnight travel), in-person meetings or events. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Location and travel

Pacific Environment staff currently work from home. Alaska area local applicants and U.S. West Coast residents are preferred. However, we will consider highly qualified candidates residing elsewhere in the U.S. This position requires working West Coast time zone hours, and potentially an occasional evening or weekend. Some travel within Alaska, the broader U.S. and the IMO in London or other international meetings will likely be required. 

To apply

To be considered, applicants should submit a resume and cover letter here.