Federal Legislative Advocate

Environment America

Environment America is a policy and action group that tackles the most profound problem of our time: a way of living that is destroying the natural world. Our federal legislative advocate will work in Washington, DC, to advocate for new laws in Congress and actions by President Biden to protect our planet.

Join Our Team to:

• Expand renewable energy, so we can keep oil in the ground and stop burning fossil fuels.
• Secure safe places for wildlife to thrive.
• Advocate for an ocean free from plastic pollution and offshore drilling.
• Defend the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.

Representative Responsibilities

Environment America’s Federal Legislative Advocate will work to advance our policy goals in Washington, DC. You’ll identify opportunities for progress on our issues in Congress and with the Biden administration. You will work with our national program directors and state directors to make the case for our vision and demonstrate the support needed to win. This position requires excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to oversee significant projects.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Advocacy

• Meet with members of Congress and the Biden administration to advocate for strong environmental policies.
• Develop collaborative relationships with legislators and congressional staff on both sides of the aisle, and with federal agencies to advance our policy goals.

Coalition Building

• Serve as the Environment America voice in coalitions.
• Recruit new partners who can help us win campaigns, including unlikely allies who might agree with us on one issue, even if we disagree on other issues.

Fundraising

• Fund our campaigns and grow our impact by raising money from foundations and individual donors.

Media and Communications

• Write reports, fact sheets, news releases, blogs, op-eds, and other communication forms to get our message in the media and heard by decision-makers and the public.
• Represent Environment America with reporters.

Campaign Strategy

• Develop campaign plans and tactics.
• Work creatively with our state and national leadership.

Staff Recruitment and Management

• Build our team by recruiting and managing interns and participating in staff recruitment efforts.
• Potential to oversee staff.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have excellent writing and public speaking skills, at least two years of experience in organizing, advocacy, campaigning, or legislative work. They should be a solid team player and have the passion and grit to build for the long term and do what it takes to get the work done.

Top candidates will also possess these qualities:

• Up for a Challenge: You have a bold vision of a greener world, but you know that lasting progress, especially in gridlocked Washington, D.C., often comes one challenging step at a time. You work hard to achieve your goals, whether that means hours of calling activists or monitoring middle-of-the-night Senate votes.
• Ready to Build a Movement: The progress we seek can’t be won in a single policy or election. You’re excited to meet with Democrats, Republicans, farmers, business owners, and anyone else who might share our vision to protect the environment, especially those who don’t already agree with us.
• Organized and Strategic: You make plans for long-term success. You can balance multiple competing goals and policy priorities.

If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll apply to join our team.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting compensation range for this position is $36,540 to $60,000 for a candidate with 2-8 years of experience. Candidates with lower levels of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range, while those with more experience are likely to be on the higher end.

Environment America offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Commuter benefit program.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Parental leave.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Potential needs-based student loan assistance.

We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Our Mission and Values

Why work for Environment America? Here are ten reasons: Why Work with Us

Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit Our Core Values for more details about our network.

Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.

COVID-19 Policy

We take COVID-19 safety seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law.

About Environment America

Environment America is a policy and action group working to tackle the most profound problem of our time: a way of living that is depleting and destabilizing the natural world.

We’re advocates for energy conservation and renewable power, so we can keep oil in the ground and stop burning fossil fuels. We’re champions of plastic reduction, ensuring nothing we use for a few minutes pollutes our oceans for centuries. And we’re defenders of wildlife and wild places, both for their own sake and the awe and wonder they bring to our lives.

Environment America and our national network of 30 state environmental groups work to improve our quality of life by reducing pollution and other harms from how we produce, consume, and dispose of more and more stuff. We achieve this one step at a time, winning results for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife, open spaces, and a livable climate that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives and our environment.

If you want to work hard, challenge yourself, and make a real impact on the critical environmental issues of our time, consider a career with Environment America.

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