Overview
Vice President of Policy and Programs
Western Resource Advocates | Remote, Hybrid or Office-Based in AZ, CO, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY
Salary: $175,997–$230,000 commensurate with experience + excellent benefits
Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a trusted, strategic, and people-centered executive to serve as our next Vice President of Policy and Programs.
Reporting to the President and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the VP will guide WRA’s policy strategy, program alignment, and cross-departmental collaboration. This leader will manage three Program Directors (Clean Energy, Healthy Rivers, and Western Lands) and their teams—collectively representing more than 40 staff across the West. They’ll be instrumental in translating a new strategic plan into action, fostering integrated campaigns, and supporting WRA’s continued organizational growth.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join an organization that has grown from 36 to over 90 staff and from a $4M to $17.5M budget in under a decade, expanding its regional influence and environmental impact.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned policy and advocacy leader with a deep understanding of state-level policy and regulatory processes, a strong record of people and team management, and a commitment to equity and collaboration. They are an excellent communicator, a steady leader through change, and a thought partner to senior leaders, staff, and external partners alike.
This role can be remote, hybrid, or based in one of WRA’s offices in Denver, Boulder, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Santa Fe, or (coming soon) Reno. Regular travel within the region is expected.
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