Anchorage, Alaska

Position Title: Climate Justice Policy Attorney

Organization: Alaska Institute for Justice

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Organization Overview: The Alaska Institute for Justice is a non-profit organization headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Their mission is to protect the human rights of Alaskans. The Alaska Institute for Justice includes three programs: Alaska Immigration Justice Project dedicated to providing legal representation to Alaska’s immigrant and refugee communities; Language Interpreter Center dedicated to training bilingual Alaskans to work as interpreters and provide an interpreter referral service; and Social and Climate Justice Research and Policy Institute focused on social and climate justice issues. As an agency they are committed to equity and justice and fostering a team work environment.

Position Overview: AIJ’s Research and Policy Institute is dedicated to social and environmental justice research and litigation to inform public policy at the local, national and international level. This position has several major job responsibilities, including working with Tribes and state and federal government agencies, preparing written reports and legal analysis, reviewing legislation related to disaster relief and response, land use planning and hazard mitigation. Demonstrated commitment to environmental and social justice is critical.

Duties: 

• Work with AIJ staff and Alaska Native Tribes on public policy and advocacy issues to support Alaska Native communities to respond to the climate crisis;
• Work with Alaska Native Tribes and federal and state government agencies to advance climate justice and access to funding and technical assistance;
• Work with the AIJ team and Alaska Native Tribes to draft legislative analysis, position statements, white papers, reports, articles, fact sheets and issue briefs;
• Collaborate in planning and implementing AIJ Research and Policy Institute events and meetings with government and non-profit agencies;
• Represent the project team and participate in relevant Arctic and climate policy meetings and working groups
• Travel to Alaska Native communities.

Qualifications:

• J.D., preference for Alaska Bar license.
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and climate justice.
• Minimum two years public policy, litigation or legal work experience.
• Preferred previous work experience with Alaska Native communities.

Salary/Pay: $80,000-$95,000 and benefits

Application Deadline: Open until filled

How to Apply: To apply please submit a cover letter referencing this position, a resume, a writing sample and the names and contact numbers for three professional-related references electronically to:

Robin Bronen

Executive Director

Alaska Institute for Justice

robin.bronen@akijp.org