Environmental Campaign Organizer - Entry Level

Environment America; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Long-term disability

Commuter benefit

Student loan assistance

Training program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Environment Virginia is hiring an entry-level campaign associate to help lead our campaigns to expand state parks, create wildlife corridors, support more sustainable ecosystems and reduce plastic pollution. We want more protected parks and forests, and clean water flowing in our rivers and streams.

We want more wildlife in our world, from the whales off our coast to the bees in our garden, from the black bears in the mountains to the fish in the Chesapeake Bay.

Qualifications

• Entry-level campaigns role; training provided on advocacy and organizing skills.
• Candidates must live in or relocate to Virginia.
• Ability to travel regularly, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Educate and mobilize the public to support campaigns.
• Build coalitions across diverse organizations and groups.
• Earn media attention through traditional and social channels.
• Organize webinars, events and recruit volunteers.
• Lobby local and state officials to advance goals.
• Research data and write reports to inform policy.
• Recruit staff, interns and volunteers for campaigns.
• Run a grassroots office; meet fundraising goals and manage a small team.
• Participate in regional and national trainings as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing

Organizing

Coalition building

Job description

Environment Virginia is hiring an entry-level campaign associate to help lead our campaigns to expand state parks, create wildlife corridors, support more sustainable ecosystems and reduce plastic pollution. We want more protected parks and forests, and clean water flowing in our rivers and streams.

We want more wildlife in our world, from the whales off our coast to the bees in our garden, from the black bears in the mountains to the fish in the Chesapeake Bay.