Responsibilities
- Represent Climate Cabinet in the Michigan legislature by building strong lawmaker relationships, and through consistent lobbying, policy education, and coalition work.
- Help shape and advance Climate Cabinet’s Michigan legislative strategy and help shape our political agenda in collaboration with Legislative team leadership, our Political Director, and the national team.
- Bring robust, specific policy/legislative expertise that helps Climate Cabinet advance, defend, and adapt priority climate policies.
- Represent Climate Cabinet in Michigan media and to funders, in close collaboration with the national team.
- Work in coalition with state-based activists, organizations, clean energy businesses, lawmakers, and funders to advance shared priorities.
- Drive our state-level legislative, political, and media strategies in collaboration with the national team.
- Track, evaluate, and communicate the impact of Climate Cabinet’s engagement in Michigan to national and state-based audiences.
- Support fundraising activities as needed.
- Remain in constant communication and collaboration with our national team, track bills, facilitate cross-state sharing, and develop storytelling approaches to help your efforts build power for climate in Michigan and nationwide.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the organization covering 99% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent medical premiums
- Unlimited paid time off
- Basic life insurance and long-term disability
- Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) employer contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Computer reimbursement stipend and Home office expense reimbursement
- Professional development funds availability
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Structure: Reports to the Deputy Policy Director
Interview Process
The interview process will include approximately three Zoom interviews with our People Operations lead and staff, including the Deputy Policy Director, and reference checks.
Application Process
We are accepting applications via Greenhouse on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of May 22, 2026. Include a resume, answers to our application questions, and a writing sample, as described below: Questions: - Why do you want to work at Climate Cabinet and in this role? (200 words max) - What is holding back climate progress in Michigan and what will it take to change it? (200 words max) - Describe your experience lobbying - or otherwise working with - Michigan state legislators (or other elected officials if none). (200 words max) - This role would require you to spend significant time in Lansing. Do you live in Lansing, would you relocate, or plan to travel to the capitol when needed? - Describe an experience working in coalitions, or if you haven’t, how you would approach coalition work to advance Michigan state climate policy. (200 words max) Writing sample: Please upload a writing sample that you is proud of and is reflective of the skills and experience required of this role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We encourage applications from people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, women, first-gen and low-income people, and members of marginalized communities. Climate Cabinet is an equal opportunity employer. Climate Cabinet believes every employee has the right to work in an environment free from unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, Climate Cabinet provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship. This includes employment decisions related to hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary action, termination, and training. Climate Cabinet will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
Additional Information
- This role requires some out-of-state travel for team retreats, conferences, and in-person meetings.
- Target start date is mid-July 2026.
- Priority deadline for applications is May 22, 2026.
- Candidates will receive updates on their candidacy no later than June 5, 2026.
