Climate Campaigns Associate

Environment America; Chicago (IL); 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 insurance

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Environment America is hiring a smart, well-organized and creative campaigner to build broad public support for climate action. The Climate Campaigns Associate will focus on winning the hearts and minds of the American public through coalition work, events, media, and outreach in Chicago, IL.

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. We provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, with oversight by experienced advocates; ideal candidates will have a love of the environment and

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply; training on advocacy and organizing skills provided.
• Ideal candidates will have a love of the environment, leadership experience, strong writing and public speaking skills, eagerness to learn, and readiness for a challenge.

Responsibilities

• Work with coalitions: reach out to organizations and constituency groups to build support for campaigns.
• Organize events and work with volunteers: plan community events and recruit attendees and participants.
• Earn media attention: organize news conferences and write opinion pieces; build a campaign presence on social media.
• Meet with elected officials: engage decision makers from local to national levels to advocate climate action.
• Recruit new people to your team: attract volunteers, interns and staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: manage fundraising goals and a team; flexibility to relocate for the summer.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing

Leadership

Event planning

Campaign organizing

Job description

Environment America is hiring a smart, well-organized and creative campaigner to build a broad base of public support for climate action. The threat of climate change is real and growing, and yet many Americans are skeptical or reluctant to support ‘climate’ action. One element of the unfolding climate crisis that even skeptics are acknowledging is the growing cost and frequency of extreme weather events. These tragic events could spur greater openness toward the need for action. We’re working to find new ways to connect with people across the political spectrum and win hearts and minds over to climate action.

Representative Responsibilities

As the Climate Campaigns Associate you will work on all this with a focus on winning the hearts and minds of the American public. This position requires excellent judgment, discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects. Responsibilities include:

• Work with coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to build support for our campaigns.
• Organize events and work with volunteers. Organize community events and public meetings. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate.
• Earn media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
• Meet with elected officials: Meet with decision makers - from city council members to corporate CEOs to members of Congress - to make the case for climate action.
• Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team by recruiting volunteers, interns and full-time staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: Run a campaign office for the summer, knocking on doors to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns. Your responsibilities will include meeting your own fundraising goals and managing a team of paid staff. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move.

Qualifications

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Though we expect you to take your campaign and run with it, we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have a love of the environment, 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The target annual compensation for this entry-level position is $40,000. Environment America offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, time off, a 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.

Locations

Chicago, IL

Why work with Environment America?

Check out 10 reasons: https://environmentamerica.org/why-work-with-us/

About Environment America

Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world.

We advocate ideas and actions to guide our country onto a greener, healthier path. Our network of 30 state environmental groups promotes clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members put grassroots support behind our research, public education, advocacy and litigation.

Nothing is more important to our future than facing this fact: Infinite economic growth on a finite planet is neither wise nor possible. We must shift from deplete to preserve, from disposable to sustainable, from “never enough” to “enough.” Together, our staff, members and other supporters are committed to winning changes that allow nature to thrive and our children to live healthier, more enriching lives.

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 https://environmentamerica.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.

Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write.

Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.