Federal Campaign Advocate for Consumer Health & Safety

U.S. PIRG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Time off

Commuter benefits

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Long term disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Job summary

PIRG is seeking a Federal Legislative Campaign Associate to join our Washington, DC-based federal advocacy team. You will educate the public, mobilize support, and work to advance consumer protections on issues like toxic chemicals, waste, and scams.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience, strong writing and public speaking skills, and a track record in organizing volunteers or campus groups. Some travel and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience and initiative to run campaigns
• Strong writing and public speaking skills for advocacy materials
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Experience organizing campus or community groups and volunteers

Responsibilities

• Educate and mobilize public support for consumer protection goals
• Build coalitions with diverse organizations across the political spectrum
• Lobby Congress and federal agencies and help coordinate federal lobby day events
• Organize events, webinars, and recruit volunteers and staff
• Research policy issues and write reports to influence public debate

Skills

Leadership experience

Public speaking

Writing ability

Organizing experience

Job description

PIRG is seeking a Federal Legislative Campaign Associate to join our Washington, DC-based federal advocacy team. You will educate the public, mobilize support, and work to advance consumer protections on issues like toxic chemicals, waste, and scams.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience, strong writing and public speaking skills, and a track record in organizing volunteers or campus groups. Some travel and weekend work may be required.