Campaign Associate: Stop Plastic Pellet Pollution

Environment America; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Time off

Commuter benefits

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Long-term disability

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Environment America is seeking a campaign associate in Portland, OR to address plastic pellet pollution. You will educate the public, build coalitions across groups, and mobilize support while engaging with local and state officials to protect waterways and wildlife.

Ideal candidates bring strong writing and public speaking skills, enjoy grassroots organizing, and are ready to manage campaigns, volunteer teams, and summer outreach offices with a focus on measurable impact and advocacy training.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work evenings/weekends as needed.
• Strong writing and public speaking abilities are essential.
• Experience organizing campus or community groups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Educate and mobilize the public on plastic pellet pollution.
• Build coalitions across organizations and constituencies.
• Earn traditional and social media attention for the campaigns.
• Organize events, webinars, and community meetings with volunteers.
• Lobby city and state officials to support policy goals.
• Research data and write reports to influence policy debates.
• Recruit volunteers, interns, and staff for campaigns.
• Run a grassroots campaign office during the summer with fundraising goals.

Skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Grassroots organizing

Campaign coordination

Job description

Environment America is seeking a campaign associate in Portland, OR to address plastic pellet pollution. You will educate the public, build coalitions across groups, and mobilize support while engaging with local and state officials to protect waterways and wildlife.

Ideal candidates bring strong writing and public speaking skills, enjoy grassroots organizing, and are ready to manage campaigns, volunteer teams, and summer outreach offices with a focus on measurable impact and advocacy training.