Advocacy Campaign Associate (Entry-Level)

PIRG; Maryland; On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Commuter benefit program

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Long term disability insurance

Student loan assistance (needs-based)

Excellent training program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

PIRG is seeking campaign associates to educate, organize, and build support for consumer protections across the country. You will work on national or state campaigns and collaborate with a variety of partners to advance reform.

Ideal candidates are entry-level with strong writing and public speaking skills, leadership, and a willingness to travel; training is provided and evenings/weekends may be required. PIRG offers robust benefits and a path for advancement.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive training on advocacy and organizing skills.
• Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, top-notch writing and public speaking skills, an eagerness to learn, and be ready for a challenge.
• We value organizing experience, including building campus or community groups.
• Candidates must be able to travel regularly and be motivated to work when needed, which may sometimes be in the evenings and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Educate and mobilize public support: Conduct online and in-person outreach to educate the public on our issues and ways to get involved.
• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to build support for our goals.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces and build a following on social media.
• Organize events and work with volunteers: Organize webinars, community events, public meetings, and outreach activities; recruit organizations and members of the public to participate.
• Lobby elected officials: Meet with city council members, state legislators, and regulatory staff to advocate for our goals.
• Research and write reports: Catalog and analyze data relevant to our policy proposals to influence public debate.
• Recruit new people: Help recruit volunteers, interns and full-time staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office: Lead a summer campaign office, meet fundraising goals, manage a team, and be flexible on location.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Writing

Organizing

Advocacy

Job description

PIRG is seeking campaign associates to educate, organize, and build support for consumer protections across the country. You will work on national or state campaigns and collaborate with a variety of partners to advance reform.

Ideal candidates are entry-level with strong writing and public speaking skills, leadership, and a willingness to travel; training is provided and evenings/weekends may be required. PIRG offers robust benefits and a path for advancement.