Lead Lobbyist and Strategist

Climate Cabinet Action

. Represent Climate Cabinet in the Wisconsin legislature through lawmaker relationships, lobbying, policy education, and coalition work .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $95,500 - $100,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Wisconsin lobbying and climate policy, with strong communication and relationship-building skills to effectively advance legislative strategies and engage diverse coalitions. Proven ability to track legislative impacts and operationalize strategies in collaboration with national and state teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Wisconsin Lobbying ExperienceClimate Policy ExpertiseCoalition BuildingStrong Communication SkillsLegislative Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisLegislative TrackingClimate Policy DevelopmentEnergy Policy ExpertiseEnvironmental Justice Knowledge

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingMotivating OthersIndependent WorkOperationalizing StrategyNavigating Complex Cases

Industry Keywords

Wisconsin PoliticsClean EnergyTransportation PolicyLand Use PolicyAgriculture Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Climate Cabinet in the Wisconsin legislature through lawmaker relationships, lobbying, policy education, and coalition work
Shape and advance Climate Cabinet’s Wisconsin legislative strategy and political agenda
Provide policy and legislative expertise to advance, defend, and adapt priority climate policies
Represent Climate Cabinet in Wisconsin media and to funders
Work with state-based activists, organizations, clean energy businesses, lawmakers, and funders to advance shared priorities
Drive state-level legislative, political, and media strategies with the national team
Track, evaluate, and communicate the impact of Climate Cabinet’s engagement in Wisconsin
Support fundraising activities as needed
Maintain communication with the national team, track bills, facilitate cross-state sharing, and develop storytelling approaches
Serve as Climate Cabinet’s primary in-state representative in Wisconsin
Report to the Deputy Policy Director and coordinate with national legislative and political teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Wisconsin lobbying, coalition spaces, and/or Wisconsin politics
Strong understanding of the Wisconsin legislative and political landscape
Expertise in state-led climate and energy policy and politics
Expertise in at least one policy area relating to climate, energy, transportation, land use, environmental justice, agriculture, or resilience
Ability to turn strategy into outcomes while working effectively in coalitions
Ability to build trust, motivate others, and guide diverse coalitions
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across audiences
Ability to work independently with high skill and operationalize strategy
Ability to navigate complex cases and shape team or domain practices
Ability to track bills and communicate impact to national and state-based audiences
Resume, answers to application questions, and a writing sample required
Significant time in Madison, Wisconsin; willingness to relocate or travel to the capitol when needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the organization covering 99% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent medical premiums
Unlimited vacation
Basic life insurance and long-term disability
Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
401(k) employer contribution
Paid parental leave
Computer reimbursement stipend and Home office expense reimbursement
Professional development funds availability