Director of Federal Government Affairs

Core responsibilities:

• Lead the Alliance's work to advance federal policy that protects, conserves, and restores the Great Lakes
• Analyze and track pending legislation, executive orders, and regulations related to federal priorities
• Cultivate bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, their staff, and federal agency leaders
• Train, organize, and create opportunities for Alliance supporters to participate in federal advocacy

This role creates positive change by advancing federal policies that protect, conserve, and restore the Great Lakes ecosystem, ensuring equitable access to clean water and addressing environmental injustices that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and 5 years' related experience
• Strong relationships with Great Lakes House and Senate offices and relevant committee staff
• Understanding of how pollution and environmental injustice disproportionately impacts marginalized communities
• Experience navigating and advocating with key agencies including EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, and OMB

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range begins at $105,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA
• 11 paid holidays plus business days between 12/26 and 12/30
• 3 weeks' annual vacation to start + PTO
• Fidelity 401(k) with employer match of up to 6% of salary

The Alliance for the Great Lakes works to protect, conserve, and restore the Great Lakes ecosystem through policy advocacy, education, and community engagement.