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Policy Fellow - Turn Forward
Urban Ocean Lab
USD 20-30 / hour
Posted on Apr 16, 2025
Turn Forward - a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing an ambitious vision for American offshore wind power - is seeking a Policy Fellow for the summer of 2025 to work in support of our busy Policy Team on a short-term basis of up to 4-months. This is a minimum 20-hour per week, temporary, remote position for Summer 2025. The hourly compensation range for this position is set at $20-30/hr, depending on level of experience and expertise.
This position will report to Turn Forward’s Policy Director with a focus on supporting our policy and research work, advancing the policies and projects needed to maximize the many benefits offshore wind energy can deliver as an essential part of the U.S. energy portfolio.
Candidates who are BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ are warmly encouraged to apply.
About Us
Created in 2022, Turn Forward is dedicated to advancing an ambitious vision for American offshore wind power that meets today's energy, national security, economic, and environmental challenges. We aim to create durable momentum for policies and projects that significantly expand offshore wind generation, deliver benefits to workers and communities, and protect marine and coastal resources. We are a philanthropy-funded national organization working collaboratively with conservation, labor, energy advocacy organizations, and other allied partners to ensure a successful trajectory for offshore wind development in the U.S.
We are an independent operating project of the umbrella organization, Multiplier, a nationally recognized nonprofit with a growing portfolio of innovative initiatives that conserve and protect a sustainable and resilient world (www.multiplier.org).
Position Summary
The Policy Fellow will work directly with Turn Forward’s Policy Director to support our policy work, while also interacting with our full team. The Fellow will support our organizational mission to advance policies and actions that can maximize offshore wind deployment, benefits for communities and workers, and protections for marine and coastal resources. They will interact with our external partners and support our collaborative work to advance common goals and strategies – including engagement on policy opportunities such as public comments, policy briefs and recommendations, and position statements.
- Application Deadline
- May 15, 2025
- Department
- Turn Forward
- Employment Type
- Fixed Term - Part Time
- Location
- Remote
- Workplace type
- Fully remote
- Compensation
- $20.00 - $30.00 / hour
- Reporting To
- Policy Director
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct research and draft briefs (in close coordination with Policy Director) related to active advocacy efforts as they relate to policy engagement opportunities
- Assist the Policy Director in conducting policy analysis and drafting responses advocacy opportunities and strategic priorities
- Staff occasional virtual external meetings with partners and other organizations. Attend occasional webinars on Turn Forward’s behalf
- Monitor Congressional hearings and floor debate as needed
- Attend internal meetings with the Policy and Advocacy Teams
- Track relevant Hill and administrative activity and update policy trackers with latest developments related to offshore wind
- Coordinate with Communications Director to track relevant press and public statements and inform outreach strategy
Requested Experience
We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives in our applicant pool, and will be looking for candidates who possess many, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications and experience:
- Demonstrated interest in energy: Passionate about meeting the U.S.’s energy needs, both now and in the future. Particular interest and experience in offshore wind is ideal but not required.
- Relevant educational background: Either completed or in process of completing a college or graduate degree, ideally in environmental policy, energy policy, public policy, political science, climate policy, marine policy, economics, or some other field relevant to this work
- Relevant policy background: Experience in policy research and analysis, ideally with some experience working with Congress, Federal agencies, advocacy organizations, and/or trade associations.
- Ability to succeed in startup environment: self-starter with the ability to think strategically and carry out responsibilities in an effective manner; strong personal organization skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently and respond quickly to changing dynamics
- Effective communication skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate to different audiences; strong interpersonal skills; strong writing and analytical skills
Workplace, Compensation & Application
Professional Development Opportunities as a Fellow:
Through this temporary position, the Policy Fellow will also have the opportunity to gain professional development experiences, including (among others):
Through this temporary position, the Policy Fellow will also have the opportunity to gain professional development experiences, including (among others):
- Attending panels, workshops, seminars, webinars, and presentations related to offshore wind development
- Professional networking opportunities, particularly through the regular staffing of meetings with our partners, peers, Hill offices, and other external relationships
- Mentorship and professional development support from the Turn Forward team, including review of cover letters, professional references, introductions to contacts for informational interviews, and more
Workplace, Compensation & Application:
- Workplace: All Turn Forward employees work from home offices.
- Compensation: This part time role pays $20-30/hour. The fellow will work approximately 20 hours a week.
- How to Apply: To apply, please visit our Applicant Portal. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received on or before April 30. Please include a cover letter in your application materials describing your relevant experience and qualifications. We respectfully request no follow-up calls or emails.
About Multiplier
Multiplier accelerates impact for innovative projects focused on protecting and fostering a healthy, sustainable, resilient and equitable world. At Multiplier, program teams can turn game-changing ideas into planet-saving impact, and they can do it faster and better than they otherwise could.
Multiplier celebrates diversity and is committed to building teams and partnerships that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Multiplier is also committed to providing an environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment. Multiplier prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs, and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance, or for any other factor that is not based on merit.
Multiplier celebrates diversity and is committed to building teams and partnerships that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Multiplier is also committed to providing an environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment. Multiplier prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs, and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance, or for any other factor that is not based on merit.
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