Application Guide

How to Apply for Vice President, Policy

at Evergreen Action

🏢 About Evergreen Action

Evergreen Action stands out as a climate advocacy organization specifically focused on empowering policymakers to implement bold, actionable climate solutions at both state and national levels. Unlike broader environmental groups, they concentrate on translating climate goals into concrete policy frameworks, making them a strategic force in the clean energy transition. Working here means directly influencing climate policy through partnerships and advocacy rather than just raising awareness.

About This Role

As Vice President of Policy, you'll lead the development and execution of climate policy agendas for states and the federal government, directly shaping the organization's strategic direction. This role involves managing the Policy department while building coalitions with diverse partners to strengthen the broader climate movement. Your work will bridge policy development with organizational leadership, ensuring Evergreen's agenda drives tangible climate action.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning strategy sessions with your policy team to advance state climate initiatives, followed by calls with partner organizations to coordinate advocacy efforts. Afternoons could include developing policy briefs, collaborating with communications on messaging, and meeting with organizational leadership to align departmental priorities with broader climate goals.

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🎯 Who Evergreen Action Is Looking For

  • Proven experience developing and implementing climate or energy policy at state or federal levels, with specific examples of policy wins
  • Strong coalition-building skills with experience managing diverse partnerships across environmental, labor, justice, or business groups
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing policy teams or departments within advocacy organizations or government
  • Strategic thinker who can translate bold climate goals into actionable policy agendas with clear implementation pathways

📝 Tips for Applying to Evergreen Action

1

Highlight specific climate policy achievements in your resume, quantifying impact where possible (e.g., 'led coalition that secured passage of X policy affecting Y emissions')

2

Research Evergreen's recent state policy campaigns (like their work in Michigan or Colorado) and reference how your experience aligns

3

Demonstrate understanding of both federal and state climate policy landscapes in your materials

4

Showcase coalition management experience with specific examples of bridging diverse stakeholder groups

5

Emphasize your ability to develop 'actionable' policy agendas - not just theoretical frameworks

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your track record of developing and implementing climate policy that led to concrete outcomes', 'Experience building and managing diverse coalitions or partnerships in the climate/energy space', 'Leadership approach to managing policy teams and collaborating across departments', "Specific ideas for how you would advance Evergreen's state and federal policy agenda"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Evergreen's 'Evergreen Action Plan' and their specific state policy campaigns
  • → Key staff and leadership backgrounds to understand organizational culture
  • → Recent policy wins and current advocacy priorities from their website and social media
  • → Their partnership network and coalition work with other climate organizations

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience developing a climate policy agenda from conception to implementation
2 How would you approach building partnerships with organizations that have different climate priorities?
3 Describe your management style for leading a policy team in a fast-paced advocacy environment
4 What specific policy opportunities do you see for states to lead on climate in the next 2-3 years?
5 How would you ensure collaboration between Policy and other departments like Communications or Organizing?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on federal policy without demonstrating state-level policy experience
  • Presenting generic climate passion without specific policy development expertise
  • Failing to demonstrate coalition-building experience with concrete examples

📅 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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