Job description

Position Purpose & Responsibilities: NHA is hiring a Director of Legislative Affairs to be the face of NHA on Capitol Hill. In addition, this person will spearhead our efforts to raise the profile of hydropower in a handful of targeted state energy policy conversations. This position, based in Washington, D.C., will report directly to the President & CEO and will supervise one full-time legislative affairs manager as well as external consultants.

Responsibilities include:

1. Devising, in conjunction with the CEO, political and policy strategies to advance the Association’s policy objectives and NHA’s strategic plan.

2. Implementing the Association’s legislative policy program, including:

a. Championing the Association’s policy positions before Congress;

b. Strengthening awareness of industry policy needs through strong personal contacts on Capitol Hill, with environmental NGOs, and with state energy policy thought leaders (eg, NARUC, NASEO, NGA, etc.);

c. Managing NHA staff and policy consultants;

d. Leveraging other aspects of NHA’s advocacy efforts, including market strategies, regulatory affairs, communications and member events; and

e. Serving as a spokesperson for the Association and representing the hydropower industry at political events, increasing industry visibility within the political sphere.

3. Providing policy and political intelligence to NHA’s member companies and working to build a broad industry consensus on key policy issues.

4. Coordinating NHA’s implementation of the October 2020 Uncommon Dialogue Joint Statement of Collaboration with environmental, tribal, and dam safety communities.

5. Supporting the CEO in building alliances with traditional and non-traditional allies (e.g., electricity industry trades, clean energy trades, climate advocates, etc.) to strengthen hydropower’s profile in on-going energy policy debates.

6. Contribute to NHA’s continued performance as a high performing organization by delivering on our strategic goals, including membership development and retention, mentoring staff, and encouraging a fun, collaborative work environment.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 4-10 years of experience working in the policy area (e.g., Capitol Hill, public affairs firm, trade association, or NGO);

• Knowledge of energy issues preferred; hydropower experience not required

• Experience forging consensus among diverse stakeholders, managing personnel and budget, and working with Boards preferred; and

• Dynamic communication skills with speaking experience, political advocacy and analytical skills, and a healthy sense of humor.

Submit cover letter and resume with salary requirements to Kimberly Costner at celebratehydro@gmail.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• association: 3 years (Required)
• energy: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20001

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