Environmental Campaigner - 4-Month Training Program

Green Corps; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 90 days

Paid sick time

Commuter benefit

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Green Corps is offering a four-month Campaigner program that combines classroom instruction with hands-on fieldwork to prepare you for environmental advocacy. Campaigners will identify supporters, train volunteers, and drive campaigns on important environmental issues.

No prior organizing experience is required, and flexibility to relocate is essential as campaigns can be national in scope.

Qualifications

• No prior organizing experience is required.
• Interest in environmental advocacy and organizing as a career.

Responsibilities

• Run one environmental campaign on campus or in a community to train activists and volunteers.
• Recruit and train volunteers, organize events, gain media coverage, and support campaign goals.
• Relocate as needed to where the campaign is most active.
• Participate in 1–2 weeks of classroom training and gain field experience.

Skills

Passion for environment

Strong communication

Public speaking

Leadership experience

Adaptability

Short-term focus

Job description

Green Corps is offering a four-month Campaigner program that combines classroom instruction with hands-on fieldwork to prepare you for environmental advocacy. Campaigners will identify supporters, train volunteers, and drive campaigns on important environmental issues.

No prior organizing experience is required, and flexibility to relocate is essential as campaigns can be national in scope.