Federal Legislative Advocate

Environment America: Federal Legislative Advocate

Environment America is a policy and action group that tackles the most profound problem of our time: a way of living that is depleting and destabilizing the natural world. Our federal legislative advocate will lead our work in Washington, DC to advocate for new laws in Congress and defend federal environmental protections.

You’ll work together with leaders at Environment America, our 30 state offices, and The Public Interest Network with decades of experience getting real results for our environment.

Key Responsibilities

Environment America’s Federal Legislative Advocate will work to advance our policy goals in Washington, DC. This position requires excellent judgment and discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Advocacy: Meet with members of Congress and federal government officials to advocate for strong environmental policies. Develop collaborative relationships with legislators and congressional staff on both sides of the aisle and 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 forms of communication 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 professional full-time experience in organizing, advocacy, campaigning, or legislative work; be a solid team player; and have the passion and grit to do what it takes to get the work done. Top candidates will also have 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’re seeking can’t be won in a single policy or election. You’re excited to meet with Democrats, Republicans, farmers, business owners, and anyone else you think 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.

Details

Compensation and Benefits
The starting compensation range for this position is $37,000-$45,000 for a candidate with 2-8 years of experience. Candidates on the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range. Environment America offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid time off, our commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long-term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

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Our Mission and Values

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 Core Values for things you should know about our network when you apply.

Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

We take COVID-19 safety very 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, so nothing we use for a few minutes is allowed to pollute our oceans for centuries. And we’re defenders of wildlife and wild places, both for their own sake as well as 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 the pollution and other harms of how we produce, consume, and dispose of more and more stuff. And we do it one step at a time, by winning results for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife, open spaces, and a livable climate that make 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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