Ohio State Policy Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and advance Ohio state policy initiatives including clean manufacturing, low-carbon materials, clean energy technologies, clean transportation and high-road procurement standards while creating quality, family-sustaining jobs
• Lead coalition engagement by managing and expanding the Ohio table, fostering collaboration between labor and environmental partners
• Build strategic partnerships with policymakers, labor leaders, and climate advocates to drive industrial revitalization and decarbonization
• Drive advocacy efforts by developing and implementing organizing campaigns to advance BGA's state policy goals, representing BGA in coalitions, at the state legislature, and in public forums

This role creates positive change by advancing Ohio state policies that build the clean energy economy in ways that reduce emissions, create quality family-sustaining jobs, and promote shared sustainable prosperity while addressing climate change and protecting environmental health.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in state policy advocacy, legislative organizing, or government relations in labor, environmental, or clean energy policy
• Demonstrated understanding of the Ohio state legislative process, including experience working with Ohio lawmakers, committees, and regulatory agencies
• Proven ability to build union coalitions, mobilize partners, and drive collective action
• Skilled in public speaking, lobbying, policy writing, and persuasive advocacy

Compensation package includes competitive salary with annual COLA increase eligibility, generous paid time off and 100% employer-funded health benefits. Specific benefits include:

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and family or cash-in-lieu of benefit
• 100% employer paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Insurance for employee
• 4% 401K company contribution with no match required with a ROTH option
• 15 days of vacation time and 10 days of wellness time per year to start
• 18 paid holidays per year per bargaining unit contract
• $125 monthly internet and cell phone allowance
• Remote office supply budget
• 18 weeks of parental leave with 12 weeks paid
• Access to Healthcare Savings and Dependent Care FSA's

The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is a powerful and unified voice for building an economy that addresses climate change, protects the health of people and the environment, eliminates income and racial disparities, and creates and maintains good-paying, union jobs in communities across the country.