Public Policy Coordinator

Public Policy and Research Coordinator

Organization: Global Paint for Charity (GPC)
Location: Remote or Atlanta-based preferred
Position Type: Part-time or Full-time (flexible)
Compensation: Commensurate with experience (grant-funded and project-based opportunities available)
Reports To: President & CEO; Policy and Strategy Team

About Global Paint for Charity

Global Paint for Charity (GPC) is a globally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit and hybrid social enterprise advancing circular economy solutions to address paint waste, environmental sustainability, and community revitalization. Since 2010, GPC has diverted millions of gallons of surplus paint from landfills and waterways and redistributed it to support housing, schools, clinics, public art, and infrastructure projects across 44 countries. Our work intersects environmental policy, economic development, workforce training, and community resilience.

Position Overview

The Public Policy and Research Coordinator will play a critical role in advancing GPC’s policy agenda at the local, state, national, and global levels. This position supports research, analysis, policy development, and strategic communications related to paint waste management, recycling systems, environmental justice, workforce development, and nonprofit funding structures.

This role is ideal for a policy professional with strong analytical skills, experience working with public sector stakeholders, and the ability to translate complex policy issues into actionable insights that inform advocacy, funding, and program design.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Research and Analysis

Conduct in-depth policy research and analysis related to environmental sustainability, waste management, circular economy systems, housing, and community development

Evaluate federal, state, and local policies and funding mechanisms impacting nonprofits, recycling infrastructure, and environmental programs

Identify policy gaps, barriers, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations

Strategic Advisory and Thought Leadership

Support the development of white papers, policy briefs, reports, and position statements for policymakers, funders, and partners

Contribute to thought leadership in public sector and nonprofit markets through research-driven content

Assist in preparing testimony, presentations, and briefing materials for elected officials, agencies, and advisory bodies

Program Evaluation and Data Analysis

Conduct data-driven evaluations of public and nonprofit programs, including environmental and housing-related initiatives

Analyze program outcomes and performance metrics to support grant applications, reporting, and policy advocacy

Support quality assurance and compliance for publicly funded and grant-supported initiatives

Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement

Support cross-functional project teams to meet research and policy deliverables on time and within scope

Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and external partners including government agencies, universities, and foundations

Assist in managing knowledge transfer, documentation, and internal learning related to policy initiatives

Funding and Proposal Support

Support grant development by providing policy context, research findings, and data narratives

Contribute to proposal development, pitch materials, and funding strategies related to public sector and philanthropic opportunities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Urban Studies, or a related field

10–15 years of experience in public policy research, consulting, government, philanthropy, or nonprofit strategy

Demonstrated experience conducting policy analysis, gap assessments, and program evaluations

Strong writing skills with experience drafting white papers, reports, and policy briefs

Experience working with or presenting to government agencies, elected officials, or senior public sector leaders

Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Passion for sustainability, environmental justice, and systems-level change

What It Means to Join GPC

Joining Global Paint for Charity means contributing to real-world policy solutions that connect environmental sustainability with economic opportunity and community dignity. You will work alongside a mission-driven team influencing how cities, states, and institutions think about waste, reuse, and equitable development—while helping shape scalable models that can be adopted nationally and globally.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your policy experience and interest in environmental and nonprofit systems change through Idealist.