Decarbonizing industry via research & analysis, focused campaigns, networking & capacity building, sharp communications.

Deputy Director, Fertilizer – Campaigns Department

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Location

California

Posted

139 days ago

Salary

$136K / year

Seniority

Lead

10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Hold responsibilities that will evolve over time as the team grows and functions. • During the first year, anticipate a push to move forward at least one pilot project. • Administrative advocacy to develop a state policy roadmap to phase out fossil-based fertilizer. • Recruit and build an aligned and powerful coalition of labor, community, local economic development organizations, farmers, and more. • Assess the industry landscape, identify strengths, current players, and gaps, and engage key leaders, organizations, and industry partners. • Collaborate in developing comprehensive campaign plans. • Develop our policy platform and build the case with the Governor’s office and key stakeholders. • Work with colleagues and external consultants/allies to understand the cost structure of green fertilizer. • Characterize the economic benefits and risks of transforming the fertilizer industry.

Job Requirements

At least 10 years of increasing responsibility in the field, with a proven campaigning and coalition-building track record.
Background in policy development, organizing, or leadership within advocacy or movement spaces.
Experience designing policy campaigns and using tools like power mapping, strategy charts, and narrative development.
Strong familiarity with how state and local agencies and venues function.
Demonstrated relationship-building, including with grassroots groups, labor, environmental justice organizations, policymakers, and other key players in California.
Proven track record of delivering policy wins and moving ideas from strategy through implementation.
Strong project management skills and ability to juggle multiple conflicting priorities.
Cultural competency and emotional intelligence—this could be demonstrated by experience leading multicultural teams, building alignment across divergent viewpoints, etc.