[Hiring] Policy Director @Western Landowners Alliance

Role Description

The Policy Director will lead the organization's state and federal policy strategy, working with leadership, advisors, members, and partners to identify priorities and execute strategies to achieve policy goals. This role includes:

• Representing the organization to policymakers
• Facilitating committees
• Conducting research and policy analysis
• Drafting briefs, letters, and implementing advocacy campaigns

Qualifications

• Relevant graduate or professional degree
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in public policy, advocacy, and strategic campaign development
• Coalition building and community organizing experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse array of stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of agricultural and environmental public policy issues
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Requirements

• 40 hours a week, exempt, Monday-Friday
• This position is remote, but individual must reside either in the American West within reasonable proximity to a major airport, or in Washington, DC
• Regular travel will be required
• Oversee and manage policy staff and contractors
• Ensure compliance with all ethics laws, lobby disclosure and registration/reporting requirements
• Support fundraising and organizational strategy
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Compensation: $80,000-$120,000, salary is commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical leave
• 403b retirement savings account with a discretionary match
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program

Application Procedure

Please submit your resume and cover letter (required) via our website. Please, no phone calls. Western Landowners Alliance values diversity and inclusivity and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or political affiliation. We encourage all qualified and interested candidates to apply.

Target Start Date

Immediately. Preference will be given to applications received by Monday, June 22, 2026.