Application Guide

How to Apply for Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Director

at Evergreen Action

🏢 About Evergreen Action

Evergreen Action stands out as a climate advocacy organization that specifically focuses on empowering policymakers and leaders to implement bold climate solutions, bridging the gap between grassroots activism and legislative action. Unlike broader environmental groups, they concentrate on creating politically viable clean energy policies at both state and national levels, making them uniquely positioned to drive tangible policy change.

About This Role

As Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, you'll be responsible for developing and executing state-level climate policy strategies across key states in the region, directly translating national climate goals into actionable state legislation. This role is impactful because you'll be building relationships with government officials and stakeholders to advance Evergreen's policy agenda, potentially shaping climate legislation in states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning strategy calls with your regional team to coordinate advocacy efforts across multiple states, followed by meetings with state legislators or their staff to discuss pending climate legislation. The afternoon could include reviewing policy drafts, coordinating with contract lobbyists on specific state campaigns, and preparing briefing materials for Evergreen's leadership on regional political developments.

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🎯 Who Evergreen Action Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years of hands-on experience developing and advocating for state-level climate or clean energy policies, not just federal or international climate work
  • Demonstrates proven success managing both direct reports (regional team members) and indirect relationships (contract lobbyists, consultants) in a political advocacy context
  • Possesses deep knowledge of the political landscapes in Northeast/Mid-Atlantic states and established relationships with state officials in this region
  • Can point to specific examples of building stakeholder coalitions that resulted in policy victories at the state level

📝 Tips for Applying to Evergreen Action

1

Quantify your state-level climate policy achievements - instead of 'worked on clean energy policy,' specify 'led advocacy for New Jersey's 2022 clean energy bill that resulted in 50% renewable energy target by 2030'

2

Highlight your specific experience with Northeast/Mid-Atlantic state politics - mention which states you've worked in and with which officials

3

Demonstrate understanding of Evergreen's 'politically viable' approach by showing how you've balanced ambitious climate goals with political realities in past roles

4

Include examples of managing both internal teams and external consultants/lobbyists simultaneously, as this role requires both skill sets

5

Reference specific Evergreen initiatives or reports you've reviewed, showing you understand their policy priorities and methodology

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with state-level climate policy development in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region, naming states and policies', 'Examples of building and maintaining relationships with elected officials and their staff in this specific region', "How you've successfully managed teams and external partners to achieve policy goals", "Your understanding of Evergreen's approach to creating 'politically viable' climate solutions and how your experience aligns"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Evergreen's 'Evergreen Action Plan' and their specific policy priorities for 2023-2024
  • → Recent climate legislation in Northeast/Mid-Atlantic states (like New York's Climate Act, New Jersey's Energy Master Plan)
  • → Evergreen's partnerships and coalition work in the region - who they work with and on what issues
  • → The organization's leadership team and their backgrounds in policy and advocacy

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach developing a state-level climate policy strategy for a politically divided state like Pennsylvania?
2 Describe a time you had to manage conflicting priorities between team members, contract lobbyists, and organizational goals
3 What relationships do you currently have with officials in Northeast/Mid-Atlantic states, and how would you leverage them for Evergreen's agenda?
4 How do you balance ambitious climate goals with political feasibility when designing advocacy strategies?
5 What specific policy priorities would you focus on first in this region, and why?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing primarily on federal or international climate experience without emphasizing state-level work
  • Using generic climate advocacy language without demonstrating understanding of political strategy and stakeholder management
  • Failing to show specific knowledge of Northeast/Mid-Atlantic state politics and policy landscapes

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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