Environmental Campaign Associate

Conservation Maven; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Environment America is seeking Campaign Associates in Atlanta to work on nationwide and state campaigns protecting the environment. You will educate the public, build coalitions, gather media attention, organize events, and mobilize volunteers to advance our campaigns for clean air, water, and energy.

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Travel is required; training is provided, and compensation starts at $40,000 with potential up to $44,450 depending on location.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Travel may be required; training is provided.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are expected.

Responsabilités

• Educate and mobilize the public to support our issues.
• Build coalitions with diverse organizations and constituencies.
• Earn traditional and social media attention for campaigns.
• Organize events and recruit volunteers and staff.
• Lobby elected officials and influence policy decisions.
• Research and write reports to support our positions.
• Support regional and national campaigns and trainings as needed.

Connaissances

Environmental passion

Leadership

Public speaking

Writing skills

Organizing experience

Description du poste

### Environmental Campaign AssociateSave JobEnvironment AmericaAtlanta,Georgia| | || --- | --- || Job Type | Permanent || Salary | The target annual compensation for this entry-level position is $40,000 (but compensation may range between $40,000 and $44,450 depending on location). || Deadline | Dec 04, 2026 || Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |**Campaign Associate****Environment America**Environment America is hiring Campaign Associates in cities across the country to work on campaigns to protect the natural world. We’re working to protect our oceans and public lands and the wildlife that call them home, organize support for clean energy solutions and campaign for clean air and clean water.**Key Responsibilities**Campaign Associates will work on one of Environment America’s national campaigns or with one of our state organizations on state campaigns. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:* **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 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 and demonstrate support for our campaign goals.* **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.* **Organizational projects and trainings****:**Beyond your own campaign, you may be called on to help other teams on priority campaigns and tactics, ranging from clean energy to clean water to right to repair. You may travel and participate in regional and national trainings and other in-person or virtual projects as needed. This is not a standard “9-5” or “clock in, clock out” position.**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 be able to travel regularly and be motivated to work when needed, which may sometimes be in the evenings and on weekends. 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* An eagerness to learn* Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups**Compensation and Benefits**The target annual compensation for this entry-level position is $40,000 (but compensation may range between $40,000 and $44,450 depending on location). Environment America offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid sick time (60-72 hours/year depending on location), vacation time (accruing 10 days over year 1, 15 days over year 2, and 20 days over year 3 and thereafter), 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**Environment America has offices across the country with larger offices in Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C. We are also hiring associates to work in Anchorage, AK; Ann Arbor, MI; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Minneapolis, MN; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY and Seattle, WA. Please state your location interests on our application form.**Why work with Environment America?** Check out 10 reasons on our website.**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 new future and a strategic approach to change. Visit our website 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. Environment America will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.*How To ApplyComplete our online application on our website.We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. We have positions that can start immediately, and positions that start in January 2027 and summer 2027.When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.