Head of Policy and Public Affairs

The role

The Head of Policy and Public Affairs will shape the policy, regulatory, stakeholder, and public environment to deploy next-generation power infrastructure with carbon capture. This person will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team and develop federal and state policy strategies.

What you will do

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team and cross-functional leadership on policy, regulatory, stakeholder, and market-shaping issues.
• Develop and execute Arbor’s federal and state policy strategy.
• Monitor emerging legislation, regulations, and agency actions.
• Represent Arbor in industry associations, working groups, coalitions, and policy forums.
• Develop and lead Arbor’s public affairs strategy and stakeholder engagement approach.
• Help shape the external narrative around Arbor’s technology and market opportunity.
• Develop coalitions and advocacy strategies.
• Support executive communications, thought leadership, and external engagement efforts.
• Develop strategies to accelerate permitting and regulatory pathways.
• Identify and pursue non-dilutive funding opportunities.

Required qualifications

• At least 10+ years' experience in energy policy, public affairs, government affairs, infrastructure development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success influencing policy, regulatory, legislative, or stakeholder outcomes.
• Experience in carbon capture, power generation, grid infrastructure, natural gas, industrial decarbonization, or similar.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, infrastructure development, permitting processes, or industrial project deployment.
• Familiarity with Class VI permitting, EPA programs, DOE funding mechanisms, and energy infrastructure development.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• Experience working in a startup environment

Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Arbor covers 90% for employees)
• Basic life insurance fully covered
• Health savings account (HSA) with matching
• Flexible savings account (FSA)
• Unlimited PTO
• 12+ company holidays, including Earth Day!
• 401(k)
• Commuter benefits
• Annual learning and development stipend

About the company

Arbor Energy & Resources Corporation creates technology to power lives while protecting the planet. They develop advanced power systems using a supercritical CO2 turbine with integrated carbon capture.