Application Guide
How to Apply for Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
at Evergreen Action
🏢 About Evergreen Action
Evergreen Action stands out for its laser focus on empowering leaders and policymakers to drive bold, actionable climate policy, specifically targeting the transition to a clean energy economy. Unlike broader environmental organizations, it combines deep policy expertise with strategic advocacy to create tangible political momentum for climate solutions.
About This Role
As Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, you will be the primary strategist and driver for advancing Evergreen's climate leadership agenda across key states like New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. This involves developing and implementing state-specific policy and advocacy interventions that are both ambitious and politically viable, making it a high-impact role at the intersection of policy, politics, and regional coalition-building.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve strategizing with team members on policy opportunities in New Jersey, drafting advocacy materials tailored to Pennsylvania's legislative session, and coordinating with coalition partners in New York to advance clean energy initiatives. You'll balance high-level planning with hands-on stakeholder engagement to drive regional climate leadership.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Evergreen Action Is Looking For
- Has 5+ years of hands-on experience in state-level climate or clean energy policy development and advocacy, with a proven track record in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region.
- Possesses deep, nuanced knowledge of the political landscapes, key players, and policy opportunities in priority states like NY, PA, NJ, and MD.
- Demonstrates experience in leading regional initiatives from strategic planning through to implementation, including managing coalitions and stakeholders.
- Is adept at tailoring bold climate ambitions to specific state contexts and political moments, balancing idealism with pragmatic strategy.
📝 Tips for Applying to Evergreen Action
Tailor your resume to highlight specific state-level policy or advocacy wins in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region, quantifying impact where possible (e.g., 'Led coalition that helped pass NJ clean energy bill in 2023').
In your application, explicitly mention your familiarity with the political dynamics and key policymakers in at least two of the priority states listed (NY, PA, NJ, MD).
Research and reference Evergreen's recent state-focused reports or campaigns (e.g., their state policy blueprints) to show you understand their approach.
Since Evergreen uses GoodCitizen for this search, ensure your application materials are polished and professional, as they will be reviewed by a specialized recruitment firm.
Highlight any experience bridging policy development with on-the-ground advocacy or coalition management, as this role requires both strategic and implementation skills.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with state-level climate policy in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region, citing examples of successful advocacy or policy development.', "How you tailor ambitious climate goals to political realities, demonstrating your ability to match strategy to the 'political moment' as mentioned in the job description.", 'Your leadership approach in driving regional initiatives, including how you build and manage coalitions across diverse stakeholders.', "Why Evergreen's focus on empowering leaders for bold climate action resonates with you, linking to their mission of driving a clean energy economy."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Evergreen's state-specific policy reports or blueprints (e.g., for New York or Pennsylvania) to understand their policy priorities and framing.
- → Recent campaigns or advocacy efforts Evergreen has led in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region, via their website or news coverage.
- → The political and policy landscape for climate action in key states like PA and NJ, including recent legislation, key policymakers, and stakeholder dynamics.
- → GoodCitizen's website or approach to recruitment, as they are managing this search, to tailor your application style accordingly.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't mention specific Northeast/Mid-Atlantic states or Evergreen's focus on state-level policy and advocacy.
- Overemphasizing federal or international climate experience without highlighting relevant state-level work in the required region.
- Failing to demonstrate how you adapt climate strategies to political contexts, as the job stresses interventions 'matched to the political moment.'
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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