政策专员，野火
Policy Associate, Wildfire
#### 关于野火韧性联盟
野火韧性联盟（AWR）致力于实现有意义且持久的政策变革，以减轻当今和未来野火带来的负面影响。AWR与更广泛的荒野火灾社区合作，推动政策变革并促进系统性解决方案，应对日益严重的野火危机。
AWR由AWR研究和AWR行动组成。AWR研究是501(c)(3)资源遗产基金（RLF）资助的项目，提供关于美国日益恶化的荒野火灾危机的公共教育、非党派研究、分析和公共教育。AWR行动是501(c)(4)更好未来基金（FBF）资助的项目，通过建立联盟、战略传播和与决策者互动，倡导野火政策改革。
资源遗产基金（RLF）通过值得信赖的合作伙伴关系和创意活动，为我们的星球及其人民带来变革性的成果。扎根于加利福尼亚，并扩展到整个北美西部及更远地区，我们有25年的支持各类规模项目的记录。我们资助的财政赞助项目遍布全球，强化全球变革者的努力。了解更多关于资源遗产基金的信息，请访问[https://resourceslegacyfund.org](https://resourceslegacyfund.org)。
#### **职位信息**
AWR正在寻找一位充满好奇心且严谨的野火政策助理，以加强组织的政策研究和分析能力。该职位专注于研究野火、土地管理、应急管理及相关政策议题，撰写白皮书、问题简报和其他书面产品，以明确AWR的立场并支持更广泛的荒野火灾社区。该职位还负责监测和分析联邦立法、行政和监管发展，将复杂的信息转化为清晰、有用分析，供AWR团队和合作伙伴使用。政策分析师还可能定期代表AWR参加与政策制定者和联盟伙伴的会议。
虽然具备政府关系经验是加分项，但不是必需条件。我们主要寻找出色的研究、分析和写作能力，以及对野火和自然资源政策的真实兴趣。
该职位将与政策主管密切合作，并经常与AWR的政策、政府关系、传播和研究团队协作。
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#### About the Alliance for Wildfire Resilience
The Alliance for Wildfire Resilience (AWR) is working to achieve meaningful and durable policy change to lessen the negative impacts of wildfire both today and tomorrow. AWR works with the broader wildland fire community to advance policy change and foster systemic solutions to the growing wildfire crisis.
AWR is a collaboration of AWR Research and AWR Action. AWR Research, a fiscally sponsored project of the 501(c)(3) Resources Legacy Fund (RLF), provides public education, nonpartisan research, analysis, and public education on America’s worsening wildland fire crisis. AWR Action, a fiscally sponsored project of the 501(c)(4) Fund for a Better Future (FBF), advocates for wildfire policy reforms through coalition building, strategic communications, and engagement with decision-makers.
Resources Legacy Fund (RLF) delivers transformative outcomes for our planet and its people through trusted partnerships and creative campaigns. Rooted in California and expanding across Western North America and beyond, we have a 25-year track record of supporting initiatives at every scale. We host fiscally sponsored projects that reach across the globe, reinforcing the efforts of change makers worldwide. To learn more about Resources Legacy Fund, visit [https://resourceslegacyfund.org](https://resourceslegacyfund.org).
#### **About the Opportunity**
AWR is seeking a curious and rigorous Policy Associate, Wildfire to strengthen the organization’s policy research and analysis capacity. This position focuses on researching wildfire, land management, emergency management, and related policy topics and developing white papers, issue briefs, and other written products that inform AWR’s positions and support the broader wildland fire community. The role also monitors and analyzes federal legislative, administrative, and regulatory developments, translating complex information into clear, useful analysis for AWR’s team and partners. The Policy Analyst may also periodically represent AWR in meetings with policymakers and coalition partners.
Government relations experience is welcomed but not required for this role. We are looking primarily for strong research, analytical, and writing skills, along with genuine curiosity about wildfire and natural resource policy.
This position will work closely with the Managing Director for Policy and will collaborate regularly with AWR’s policy, government relations, communications, and research staff to ensure written products are accurate, timely, and effective for their intended audiences.
The successful candidate will be adept at navigating work in a growing organization and remote work. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Managing Director or Policy. The position is fully remote within the U.S., with occasional travel for team meetings, conferences, or partner convenings (estimated 4 to 6 trips per year).
#### Key Responsibilities
**Policy Research & Writing (45%)**
- Develop and manage the production and distribution of a variety of written products such as reports and issue briefs that influence the policy debate on key wildfire issues.
- Synthesize complex technical, scientific, and programmatic information into clear, accessible, and persuasive written materials.
- Conduct qualitative literature reviews and meta-analyses of existing research.
- In coordination with other AWR staff, assist in the development and assessment of new policy ideas and approaches and, as appropriate, provide requested technical assistance to external stakeholders on those ideas.
- Collaborate with communications staff to rapidly respond to policy developments as needed, including by drafting articles, fact sheets, memos, op-eds, and social media.
- Produce comment letters, testimony, and other written materials as needed.
**Stakeholder & Internal Coordination (30%)**
- Support in-person and virtual meetings (with occasional presentations)
- Coordinate with partner organizations, coalitions, and subject matter experts to inform research and ensure AWR’s written products reflect current data and best practices.
- Contribute to internal strategy and advise senior staff on key insights by breaking down strategic questions into clear, actionable steps.
**Policy Monitoring & Analysis (15%)**
- Track federal legislation, regulatory actions, and administrative developments related to wildfire risk reduction, response, and post-fire recovery.
- Develop timely analyses of bills, proposed rules, and other policy developments, outlining implications for AWR and its partners.
- Communicate regular updates on legislative and regulatory developments to the full AWR team.
**Strategy & Administrative Support (10%)**
- Support the development of AWR’s overall policy research agenda and priorities.
- Maintain organized files, source documentation, and citation records so research products are well-supported and easy to update.
- Support grant proposals, reporting, and funder updates related to policy research work.
Note: These qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you have 75% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Experience can include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work that helped you to build the competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for this position. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
**Key Skills**
- Strong qualitative research, analytical, and writing skills, including the ability to write for both technical and non-technical audiences across a range of products.
- Ability to independently plan, prioritize, allocate time, balance projects, and coordinate with internal and external partners.
- Ability to independently manage projects from conception to completion.
- Knowledge of, or strong interest in, wildfire, natural resources, emergency management, land management, or related policy areas.
- Strong attention to detail and sound judgment in fact-checking, sourcing, and citation.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively across policy, government relations, communications, and research teams.
- Commitment to AWR’s mission and goals to improve wildfire response, recovery, and risk reduction.
**Ideal Qualifications**
- Education or equivalent work experience in public policy, political science, environmental science, forestry, natural resources, journalism, law, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in policy research, analysis, or related writing (e.g., in a think tank, government, academic, or nonprofit setting).
- Experience managing projects across multiple members of staff and teams.
- Experience developing white papers, issue briefs, or similar research products for policy audiences.
- Excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills, with experience with public speaking and writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing with different audiences about complex policy issues.
- Established relationships with economic experts, policymakers, and advocates valued.
- Government relations, legislative, or advocacy experience is useful but not required.
**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**
We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination, where all team members feel valued, respected, and included. We know that our work is enriched by the varied voices and perspectives of every staff and board member, so we are committed to making an earnest effort to recruit, welcome, train, develop, and retain talented individuals from all backgrounds. We believe that a welcoming culture expands our creative capacity to do our work and achieve greater outcomes for people and the natural world.
**The Policy Associate, Wildfire starting salary range is: $75,000 - $85,000 annually,** salary commensurate with related work experience and qualifications.
We have an alternate Fridays off work schedule (employees work 40 hours one week, 32 hours the next week). The position has a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401{k) plan with a 5% match, and generous paid time off. Benefits also include a technology allowance, student loan repayment assistance, the Calm app, mental health benefits, and approximately 17 paid holidays per year.
#### How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter - please be sure to address your experiences with bipartisan relationship building, any relevant subject area expertise, and developing policy materials for decision-makers. Applicants encouraged to apply by October 5, 2026.
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