Application Guide

How to Apply for Vice President, Policy

at Evergreen Action

🏢 About Evergreen Action

Evergreen Action stands out as a climate advocacy organization focused specifically on empowering policymakers to implement bold, actionable climate solutions. Unlike broader environmental groups, they concentrate on developing concrete policy frameworks for states and federal government, making them uniquely positioned at the intersection of climate advocacy and practical governance. Working here offers the opportunity to directly shape the policy agenda that will drive America's clean energy transition.

About This Role

As Vice President, Policy at Evergreen Action, you'll lead the development and execution of a comprehensive climate policy agenda for both state and federal levels. This role involves collaborating directly with the Executive Director and VP for States to identify priority areas where policy can address the climate crisis while advancing equity. Your work will translate climate goals into actionable legislative and regulatory frameworks that policymakers can implement.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning strategy sessions with the Executive Director and VP for States to align on policy priorities, followed by reviewing draft policy frameworks with your team. Afternoons could include meetings with state policymakers to discuss implementation challenges, analyzing new legislative developments, and preparing policy briefs that translate complex climate goals into actionable recommendations for different political contexts.

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🎯 Who Evergreen Action Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years of progressive experience in climate/environmental policy development, with demonstrated success getting policies adopted at state or federal level
  • Possesses leadership experience managing policy teams in climate organizations, government agencies, or think tanks focused on environmental justice
  • Can point to specific examples of developing policies that address both climate mitigation and equity considerations simultaneously
  • Has experience working with executive leadership to set strategic priorities and translate them into concrete policy proposals

📝 Tips for Applying to Evergreen Action

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Highlight specific climate policies you've developed or advanced, emphasizing those that address equity dimensions

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Demonstrate understanding of Evergreen's state-focused strategy by mentioning relevant state-level policy experience

3

Reference Evergreen's existing policy frameworks (like the Evergreen Action Plan) and suggest how you'd build upon them

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Show how your leadership style aligns with Evergreen's collaborative approach between federal and state policy teams

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Include metrics where possible (e.g., 'policy influenced X legislation,' 'led team that developed Y regulatory framework')

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your philosophy on developing actionable climate policy that balances ambition with political feasibility', "Specific examples of policies you've developed that address both climate and equity concerns", "How you would approach building upon Evergreen's existing state policy work while expanding federal opportunities", 'Your experience collaborating across teams and with executive leadership to set and execute policy priorities']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Evergreen's state policy victories and current state partnerships (particularly in Midwest and Western states)
  • → The Evergreen Action Plan and how it has evolved since 2020
  • → Evergreen's recent policy reports and how they frame the intersection of climate and equity
  • → The organization's stance on specific policy mechanisms (clean energy standards, Justice40 implementation, etc.)

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a policy agenda that works for both Democratic-led and Republican-led states?
2 Walk us through your process for turning a broad climate goal into specific, actionable legislation
3 How do you ensure equity considerations are embedded in climate policy development, not just added later?
4 What's your approach to prioritizing among competing policy opportunities in a rapidly evolving political landscape?
5 How would you build relationships with state policymakers while maintaining Evergreen's bold climate stance?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on federal policy without demonstrating understanding of state-level climate action
  • Treating equity as an add-on rather than integral to climate policy development
  • Presenting generic climate goals without concrete policy mechanisms for achieving them
  • Failing to show how your experience translates to Evergreen's specific theory of change

📅 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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