Environment Massachusetts Campaign Associate

The Public Interest Network; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Massachusetts is seeking a Campaign Associate in Boston, MA, to help protect pollinators, water, and air, and to advance clean energy in the state.

You will build coalitions, organize events, work with volunteers, and lobby officials across local and state levels, exercising discretion in campaign decisions while growing the organization this summer and beyond.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Must live in or relocate to Massachusetts.
• Training on advocacy and organizing provided.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Build coalitions across diverse organizations to support campaigns.
• Earn traditional and social media attention for the campaign.
• Organize webinars, events, and recruit volunteers.
• Lobby city and state officials to advocate for campaign goals.
• Research and write data-driven reports to influence public debate.
• Recruit volunteers, interns, and staff to grow the team.
• Run a grassroots campaign office and manage fundraising goals.

Skills

Passion for environment

Leadership experience

Writing

Public speaking

Listening skills

Volunteer recruitment

Job description

Environment Massachusetts Campaign Associate

Department: State

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Boston, MA

Reporting To: Janet Domenitz

Compensation: $38,250 - $39,500 / year

Description

Environment Massachusetts is hiring a Campaign Associate to save our pollinators, protect the water we drink and the air we breathe, and promote clean and renewable energy in our state.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 reports: 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.

This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance.

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. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Massachusetts.

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 starting annual compensation for this entry level position is $38,250-$39,500 in the first year. Environment Massachusetts 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.

Location: Boston, MA

Why work with Environment Massachusetts? Check out 10 reasons: https://EnvironmentMassachusetts.org/why-work-with-us/.

Our Mission and Values

Environment Massachusetts and our national partner 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://EnvironmentMassachusetts.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 Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer.