Senior Source Water Policy Manager -- Alliance for the Great Lakes

Posted: September 29, 2026

General Duties:

The Senior Source Water Policy Manager works on critical unmet water quantity challenges in the Great Lakes region. They develop research questions and methods, plan and conduct research to identify causes, impacts, and solutions, develop policy analyses, and publicly educate and communicate findings to stakeholders in support of advocacy efforts under the Water Resources Program of the Alliance’s strategy. The Manager works collaboratively with partners across the Basin to achieve the Alliance’s water quantity goals. They serve as a key liaison to researchers, project partners, and stakeholders across the Alliance’s focus states. The Manager maintains a working knowledge of Great Lakes source water programs and policies as they affect the Great Lakes and uses that knowledge to recommend new opportunities within the Alliance’s programs, with a particular emphasis on supporting underserved and disadvantaged communities. They ensure timely and high-quality execution of relevant Alliance strategic plan deliverables, and partner with a variety of other staff members to support internal work planning, external communications, grant proposals, and reports.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or JD preferred, with at least seven years of increasing professional experience in water policy research and analysis, natural resources management, government affairs, or similar field.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to independently track policy and regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions and quickly identify critical legislative and regulatory provisions. 

Full Description.

How to Apply:

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, references, and writing or work sample that demonstrates relevant qualifications to [email protected]. Include the job title in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis starting on September 18th, 2026, and until the position is filled. 

Request for Proposal: Feasibility Study -- Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies

Posted: September 17, 2026

General Duties:

OACAA is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a feasibility study exploring shared services, collaborative service arrangements, and potential fee-for-service opportunities that could strengthen operational capacity across Ohio’s Community Action Network.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Consultant or firm overview and relevant experience.
• Proposed approach, methodology, and stakeholder-engagement strategy.
• Project timeline and milestones.
• Detailed cost proposal.
• Examples of comparable work and at least three relevant references.

How to Apply:

Submission Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Submit proposals electronically to: Jason Smith, Executive Director, Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
[email protected]

Statehouse Reporter -- Gongwer News Service | State Affairs

Posted: September 11, 2026

General Duties:

We are seeking a Statehouse Reporter with a passion for Ohio policy and a dedication to delivering high-quality news. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Ohio’s political and government landscape, a track record of producing accurate and reliable journalism, and the ability to break down complex policy issues for our readers. This role is pivotal in maintaining Gongwer's status as the leading source of news about Ohio government.

Requirements:

Additional details

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples showcasing your best reporting to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.