The Batten Group - Executive Search · 2 days ago
Vice President of Environmental Policy and Governmental Affairs
Coral Gables, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expMiami Waterkeeper is an award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Biscayne Bay and the surrounding watershed. The Vice President of Environmental Policy and Governmental Affairs will lead strategic advocacy efforts to achieve victories for South Florida’s waterways, representing the organization before elected officials and guiding a team in developing innovative policy solutions.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Philip Batten
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, and government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels
Monitor, track, and analyze legislation and regulatory proposals impacting South Florida’s waterways
Develop and implement advocacy strategies in partnership with the Waterkeeper and Chief Programs Officer to advance Miami Waterkeeper’s policy priorities
Represent Miami Waterkeeper in legislative hearings, rulemaking processes, and public forums
Draft and review policy documents, legislative language, comment letters, testimony, and action alerts
Coordinate and strengthen partnerships with coalitions, advocacy groups, and stakeholders to align efforts and amplify impact
Identify emerging policy issues and advise the organization on legislative opportunities and challenges
Work with the Chief Programs Officer and Waterkeeper to develop and implement advocacy strategies to address priority environmental issues in South Florida,and set team priorities, and annual campaign goals
Oversee Miami Waterkeeper’s engagement in litigation, legislation, and rulemaking to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Collaborate with outside counsel, partners, and team members on legal briefs, draft legislation, and technical comment letters
Represent Miami Waterkeeper at public events, meetings, and conferences to advance policy initiatives
Project manage the policy team priorities
Coordinate with other team leaders to work on common objectives across the organization
Supervise at least two team members and relevant contractors
Develop and manage the team’s annual budget
Support the grants team on funding opportunities and reporting requirements
Review and approve team deliverables, including talking points, action alerts, and other external communications
Qualification
Required
7+ years of policy, strategy, public policy, and/or legislative experience
Experience managing and developing a team
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex policy and political environments
Flexible, creative, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences
Collaborative mindset and ability to build strong relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders
Preferred
Experience working within or directly with regulatory agencies
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plan
Retirement Account (with limited 401K matching)
Generous time off policies
Remote work flexibility (2 days/week)
Relaxed and supportive work atmosphere and dress code
Company
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