Conservation Campaign Associate - Grassroots Leader

Environment America; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Job summary

Environment California is seeking a Conservation Associate to support campaigns to protect California’s forests, oceans, and wildlife from threats and development. The Oakland-based role emphasizes grassroots organizing, advocacy, and public engagement.

You will educate the public, build coalitions, organize events, and help recruit volunteers and staff. This entry-level position offers training, travel opportunities, evenings/weekend work, and the chance to contribute to meaningful conservation

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.
• Willing to travel regularly; evenings and weekends may be required.
• Advocacy and organizing training provided.
• Motivated to work flexible hours.

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 constituency groups to demonstrate support for campaign goals.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces; build a social media following.
• Organize events and work with volunteers: Host webinars, community events and public meetings; recruit organizations and members to participate.
• Lobby elected officials: Meet with city council members and state legislators to advocate for campaign goals.
• Research and write reports: Catalog and analyze data relevant to issues and policy proposals.
• Recruit new people to your team: Bring in volunteers, interns and staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office in summer: Manage fundraising goals and a paid staff team; may relocate seasonally.
• Organizational projects and trainings: Support other teams on priority campaigns; travel for trainings as needed.

Skills

Environmental passion

Leadership

Writing skills

Public speaking

Willingness to learn

Organizing experience

Job description

Environment California is seeking a Conservation Associate to support campaigns to protect California’s forests, oceans, and wildlife from threats and development. The Oakland-based role emphasizes grassroots organizing, advocacy, and public engagement.

You will educate the public, build coalitions, organize events, and help recruit volunteers and staff. This entry-level position offers training, travel opportunities, evenings/weekend work, and the chance to contribute to meaningful conservation