Washington Conservation Action (WCA) is seeking a strategic, people-oriented Climate and Clean Air Manager to advance equitable and effective action on climate and air quality in Washington State. The Climate and Clean Air Manager will execute impactful issue-based campaigns and coordinate with diverse partners on strategies to achieve priorities.
This position involves an evolving body of work, with a core focus on advocating for racial and environmental justice across our state’s climate and air quality policy landscape and building power with impacted communities and coalition partners. This position is supervised by WCA’s Climate and Clean Energy Director.
Washington Conservation Action is a statewide environmental advocacy organization that advances environmental policies and pushes for actions that equitably address climate pollution, restore Puget Sound, sustain our state’s forests, and protect our democracy. For Washington to remain a national leader on environmental issues, we need environmental champions in elected office and to hold our leaders accountable. To keep our environment protected, healthy, and vibrant, we are committed to supporting Native candidates, candidates of color, and environmental leaders seeking election.
In January 2023, Washington Conservation Voters and Washington Environmental council unified under a shared brand— Washington Conservation Action. This evolution as organizations builds on over 50 years of work and history of bringing people together to solve Washington’s most critical environmental issues. We develop, advocate, and defend policies that ensure environmental progress and justice by centering and amplifying the voices of the most impacted communities. Washington Conservation Action is a 501(c4) organization. Washington Conservation Action Education Fund is our 501(c3) partner organization. Together, we advance a shared a vision for a Washington state where nature and people live in balance for the flourishing of all.
Washington Conservation Action i s based in downtown Seattle. Most of our team of nearly 50 work in a flexible hybrid model with staff in the office typically two days a week (or 40% of the time over the course of a month on average) for collaboration and celebration. The remainder of our staff are considered fully remote, since they live outside the greater Puget Sound area but within Washington. All staff members have access to tools and systems to support work from home, whether hybrid or remote. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference. We are committed to a diverse, socially just, and welcoming work environment. People of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. We continue to advance the application of a racial equity lens to our work and are led by a CEO who is a citizen of the Confederated Tribes Warm Springs, Oregon.
Responsibilities
Policy and Campaign Advancement
Cross Team Collaboration
Program Support
Learning & Evaluation
Required Skills & Qualifications
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a fixed starting salary of $65,500. We also offer a generous benefits package including 100% employer paid medical and dental insurance premiums, 401k plan and organizational match of up to 3% of your annual salary, a Flexible Spending Account, ample paid vacation and sick leave, thirteen paid holidays per year, an unlimited ORCA transit pass, budgeted funds for professional development, and if you work for five consecutive years you are eligible for a two-month paid sabbatical. We welcome new and diverse people to a great team who together shape environmental protection in Washington.
Location Information
This position is hybrid (minimum of 40% in the Seattle office) or fully remote (for those located within Washington State, but outside of mass transit options to our Seattle office). This job will involve occasional travel (under 15%) to in-person meetings and staff gatherings at the discretion of the supervisor. Travel costs are reimbursed by the organization.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
This job requires frequent sitting. Must be able to conduct business in English, though fluency in other languages is welcomed. For remote work, employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work during scheduled work hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform functions essential to the duties of the position. Washington Conservation Action and Washington Conservation Action Education Fund is a unionized employer represented by Communications Workers of America Local 7800. This is a represented position.
COVID-19
The organization follows all requirements of local health authorities. We work in a hybrid remote work model with staff working from home in addition to in-office time. We maintain safety protocols while in our office. All staff who come to the office must be fully immunized against COVID-19.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and a resume. No phone calls or mailed applications please. This position is open until filled. Applications received by June 4th, 2025, will be given priority consideration.
WCAEF and WCA are equal opportunity employers committed to dismantling structural racism and creating a welcoming work environment. WCAEF and WCA do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
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