Clean Water Advocate & Coalition Builder

Environment America; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Commuter benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Long term disability insurance

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Environment America seeks a Clean Water Advocate to build public support for solutions that protect our waterways and ensure safe drinking water in the United States. The role collaborates with the Clean Water Director and a national team to advance policy, organize events, and grow our network of leaders and organizations.

The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and public speaking skills, at least two years of advocacy or campaigning experience, and a commitment to protecting water

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• At least two years of professional full-time experience in organizing, advocacy, campaigning or legislative work.
• Team player with passion and grit to get work done.
• Wamiliarity with policy development and coalition building.

Responsibilities

• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to organizations across the political spectrum and represent Environment America in national coalitions.
• Organize webinars, community events and public meetings to connect the public with water quality information.
• Recruit and work with volunteers who want to contribute and tell stories about water pollution impacts.
• Media and communications: write reports, fact sheets, news releases and articles to reach media and decision-makers.
• Help shape program priorities through policy development, research and messaging.
• Advocacy: persuade decision-makers through lobbying and testimony; build relationships with legislators and agencies.
• Fundraise: write grant proposals and engage donors to support campaigns.
• Grow our team: recruit and supervise interns and participate in staff recruitment.

Skills

Strong writing

Public speaking

Team player

Job description

Environment America seeks a Clean Water Advocate to build public support for solutions that protect our waterways and ensure safe drinking water in the United States. The role collaborates with the Clean Water Director and a national team to advance policy, organize events, and grow our network of leaders and organizations.

The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and public speaking skills, at least two years of advocacy or campaigning experience, and a commitment to protecting water