Environment Colorado Conservation and Wildlife Campaign Associate

Environment Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Time off

Commuter benefit

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Long term disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Training program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Environment Colorado in Denver, CO is seeking an entry-level Conservation and Wildlife Campaign Associate to help lead campaigns protecting Colorado’s landscapes, waterways and wildlife. The role supports coalition-building, events, and outreach to broaden support.

You will organize volunteers, engage with community groups, and assist with lobbying and research to shape policy. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and an annual compensation of $40,250.

Qualifications

• Passion for the environment and grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
• Leadership experience.
• Top-notch writing and public speaking skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Organizing experience building campus or community groups.

Responsibilities

• Build powerful coalitions: reach out to organizations and groups across the political spectrum to support campaigns.
• Earn traditional and social media attention: organize news conferences and write opinion pieces; grow campaign presence on social media.
• Organize events and work with volunteers: webinars, community events and public meetings; recruit organizations and members.
• Lobby elected officials: meet with decision makers to advocate for campaign goals and secure votes.
• Research and write persuasive campaign materials: analyze data to influence public debate and media coverage.
• Recruit new people to your team: recruit volunteers, interns and staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office: summer office, fundraising goals, manage a team; may relocate for the summer.

Skills

Grassroots organizing

Public speaking

Leadership

Writing

Listening

Willing to learn

Campus/community organizing

Job description

Department: State

Location: Denver, CO

Compensation: $40,250 / year

Description

Environment Colorado is seeking an entry-level associate to help lead our campaigns to protect Colorado’s majestic landscapes, waterways and wildlife.

We want more places where we can hike, bike and jog among trees and wildflowers. We want more mountaintops where we can see nothing but forest below, more rivers that flow wild and free. We want more wildlife in our world, from the wolverine on the ridgeline to the bee in our garden, from the mountain lion in the forest to the butterfly in our backyard.

Key Responsibilities

Our Conservation and Wildlife Campaign Associate will work to help advance solutions in Colorado that protect special places and critical wildlife including reducing pesticide use that undermines bees and pollinators. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance.

• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
• Organize events and work with volunteers. Organize webinars, community events and public meetings. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate.
• Lobby elected officials: Meet with decision makers - from city council members to state legislators - to make the case for our campaign goals. When a critical vote is happening on your campaign, work to demonstrate the support you’ve been building on the ground to help line up the votes needed to win.
• Research and write persuasive campaign materials: Catalog and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause.
• 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:

• Passion for the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns
• Leadership experience
• Top-notch writing and public speaking skills
• Good listening skills
• An eagerness to learn
• Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups

Details

Compensation and Benefits

The target annual compensation for this position is $40,250. Environment Colorado 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.

Why work with Environment Colorado?

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

Our Mission and Values

Environment Colorado and Environment America are 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.

Environment Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.