Job Number:
HC-03918
Date Posted:
March 16, 2026
Position Title:
Policy Director, Energy and Environment
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
R Street Institute
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$185,000–$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The R Street Institute—a free-market think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. with staff across the country and beyond—seeks a Policy Director to lead and grow our Energy and Environment program.Drive the program’s financial sustainability, manage and develop a talented team, and build philanthropic relationships and resources.Education: No particular educational background is required. We value demonstrated results over credentials.
Responsibilities:
• Drive the program’s financial sustainability by personally cultivating and closing philanthropic support, stewarding existing donor relationships, leading technical proposal development, and partnering closely with the Business Development team on strategy and pipeline management.
• Manage, coach, and develop program staff—fellows, analysts, and associates—helping them scope work, deepen their analysis, and produce polished, credible products.
• Contribute original policy analysis, op-eds, regulatory comments, and public testimony aligned with the program’s mission.
Qualifications:
• Mission alignment: Genuine enthusiasm for R Street’s commitment to free markets and limited, effective government.
• Fundraising and donor development experience: A track record of cultivating relationships with philanthropic and corporate funders and closing support for policy or research programs.
• People and project leadership: Experience managing staff and guiding their professional development.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
