Transportation Policy Advocate
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) seeks to hire a dedicated Transportation Policy Advocate with 5+ years of professional experience for a full-time position in our Chicago, Columbus, Des Moines or Madison offices. This Policy Advocate will work to: (1) Promote environmentally sustainable transportation policies and projects in the Midwest states; (2) Advocate and provide policy and economic analysis on development of the Midwest High-Speed Rail Network; and (3) Engage on federal transportation legislation and policy reform initiatives.
ORGANIZATION: ELPC is the Midwest’s/Great Plains’ leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization. ELPC is headquartered in Chicago and has additional offices and staff in Columbus, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; Jamestown, North Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Madison, Wisconsin. ELPC’s major program areas include: promoting clean energy development strategies that solve global warming problems and reduce environmental degradation by encouraging renewable energy development and energy efficiency implementation alternatives to conventional power plants; promoting innovative transportation approaches that will lead to cleaner air and more jobs; and protecting and preserving critical natural resources and improving the quality of life in our communities. One of ELPC’s premises is that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together. ELPC’s multidisciplinary professional staff includes 40 attorneys, M.B.A.s, public policy advocates and communications specialists. ELPC was established in 1993 and has an annual budget of $6 million.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The policy advocate will work with other members of ELPC’s Transportation Reform Project team to promote environmentally sustainable transportation policies and projects in the Midwest and nationally. Responsibilities include policy advocacy and policy research and development in support of the Midwest High-Speed Rail Network and other statewide, regional, and national transportation reform policies and projects. This position requires travel throughout the Midwest and to Washington D.C. Work effectively with multidisciplinary ELPC project teams including public interest attorneys, policy advocates, M.B.A.s, communications specialists, and organizers.
QUALIFICATIONS: At least five years of professional experience and policy-economic knowledge in the transportation or environmental fields. Advanced degree preferred. Substantive knowledge in transportation, energy and environmental policy and economics. Strong academic record and excellent speaking and analytical skills. Self-starter and should understand and enjoy multifaceted public policy strategic advocacy that involves legal, legislative, policy analysis, media and organizing advocacy approaches. An inspired and demonstrated commitment to public interest advocacy and the ability to work productively as a member of a team of skilled professionals is required.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and with ELPC’s salary structure that is competitive with other large public interest environmental organizations. Excellent benefits provided.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and professional references by regular mail or email to: Kay Tamillow, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Environmental Law & Policy Center, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601, or Email: KTamillow@elpc.org. Telephone inquiries are discouraged. The Environmental Law & Policy Center is an equal opportunity employer and is continually seeking to diversify its staff.
February 11th, 2009 at 2:34 am
Is there a close date on when applications will be accepted until?
February 11th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
February 14th, 2009 at 4:40 am
The majority of my experience deals with sustainable and comprehensive economic development. Academically I have done a lot of research concerning policy analysis and impact. I am very interested in this position because I have touched on transportation issues in my research but would like more in depth experience. Would you consider an applicant who has experience in economic development but not specifically transportation?
February 18th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Will we be notified if we are being considered for the position? If so, how long between when we submitted our resume and notification? Thanks for this posting opportunity as I am very interested in this position as it combines two vital interests of mine. Thanks again.
February 18th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
We will try and keep applicants updated on the status of their applications as we work to hire the Transportation Policy Advocate.