Accelerate Resilience L.A. (ARLA) is a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. ARLA envisions Los Angeles as a climate-resilient region that is safer, healthier, and more prepared for our increasingly dangerous climate reality. ARLA works to heal living systems by bringing together built, natural, and social systems in ways that help people and places thrive.

ARLA engages, empowers, and activates individuals and organizations throughout L.A. County to collectively accelerate meaningful, equitable, and holistic resilience to climate change. ARLA engages in grantmaking, capacity building, cross-sector collaboration, technology development, and community engagement to advance the principles of living infrastructure:

ARLA is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and detail-oriented Policy Manager in the Los Angeles region to support ARLA’s efforts to enable collaboration and integration across governments, nonprofits, and communities to accelerate climate resilience.

Required Skills & Experience

Brings a demonstrated commitment to climate resilience, environmental justice, and equity
Has at least five years of direct experience in policy work within local government or nonprofit sectors
Has a degree in public policy, planning, urban ecology, environmental science, natural resources management, or other related field; Master’s degree preferred
Possesses a working knowledge of climate resilience, environmental justice, and the multiple benefits stemming from utilizing green infrastructure and nature-based solutions
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences; comfortable presenting information in a compelling, informative, and persuasive fashion
Has experience participating in and/or facilitating collaborations across local government agencies and/or nonprofit organizations
Is well-versed in and has experience with whole ecosystem management of urban or natural systems
Has exceptional interpersonal skills
Is equally comfortable working with technical experts, policymakers, and the public
Is skilled at research and analysis, including analyzing complex issues, summarizing and drawing conclusions, making recommendations, and communicating to others in a clear way
Has demonstrated the ability to build meaningful relationships with partners and stakeholders
Demonstrates strong writing skills with a high level of attention to detail
Is a quick learner and confident leader who can both take initiative and take direction
Thinks on their feet in a nuanced, changing environment
Demonstrates a collaborative nature, yet has the ability to make decisions and follow through decisively
Has strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Possesses a professional demeanor

Policy Manager Duties

Work collaboratively with the Senior Policy Director to advance ARLA’s mission and programs
Research, track, and analyze policy, regulations, and issues related to ARLA’s mission and programs
Vet and summarize key issues to raise to the Senior Policy Director
Identify, develop, and nurture relationships with partners, ally organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders
Participate in and build coalitions as needed
Develop and distribute briefings, public comments, fact sheets, support letters, and other tools to support ARLA’s mission and programs and support its partners and stakeholders
Be responsible for project management of ARLA’s cross-sectoral collaboration projects, including scoping, budgeting, planning, communication, scheduling, engaging with consultants, reporting, coordinating project phases, etc.
Plan, organize, and facilitate events, workshops, webinars, meetings, and charrettes with ARLA staff and key stakeholders
Conduct research and perform data analysis
Serve as the initial point of contact for incoming policy-related issues and requests
Coordinate with and support ARLA staff as needed on the suite of ARLA’s projects
Engage in other activities as needed

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