Policy Analyst / Manager

Clean Fuels Michigan is a nonprofit trade association focused on advancing clean transportation through policy advocacy. They are seeking a Policy Analyst or Policy Manager to shape transportation policy in Michigan, engaging with legislators, conducting policy research, and leading coalition efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Support legislative strategy, build relationships with policymakers, draft testimony, and represent Clean Fuels Michigan in meetings
• Educate members about policy developments through presentations, written updates, work group meetings, and one-on-one conversations. Gather member feedback and help develop consensus positions
• Monitor legislation, research policy options and emerging trends, and develop recommendations that inform the organization's advocacy priorities
• Coordinate stakeholder coalitions, facilitate meetings, identify shared priorities, and keep projects moving
• Build productive relationships with state agencies and collaborate on implementing clean transportation initiatives
• Attend conferences, legislative hearings, coalition meetings, and industry events on behalf of Clean Fuels Michigan
• Contribute to organizational initiatives, events, grant-funded projects, and special assignments as needed

Requirements:

• Experience engaging directly with legislators, agency staff, or other policymakers
• Comfortable representing an organization's position in a room with decision-makers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and legislative material for non-expert audiences
• Interest in clean transportation topics, like EVs and alternative fuels
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and develop practical solutions
• Self-motivated and excited to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Bachelor's degree
• Direct experience with the Michigan Legislature or another state legislature
• Background in transportation, energy, or environmental policy
• Coalition-building and/or stakeholder facilitation experience
• Public speaking, especially if experience includes providing testimony