Grassroots Campaign Lead: Protect Wisconsin’s Lands

Environment America; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Commuter benefit program

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Long term disability insurance

Training program and opportunities for

Job summary

Wisconsin Environment seeks a Conservation Advocate to protect Wisconsin's natural places, defend wildlife, reduce plastic pollution, and promote clean energy solutions.

Responsibilities include building coalitions, organizing events, recruiting volunteers, earning media attention, shaping program priorities, advocating to decision-makers, fundraising, and growing the team. Location: Madison, WI.

Qualifications

• Passionate about the environment and grassroots campaigns.
• 2+ years in advocacy or organizing; advanced degrees may count toward experience.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills; experience with media coverage is a plus.
• Creative, strategic thinker who solves problems and seizes opportunities.
• Connector and listener; able to bring diverse people together.
• Well-organized; able to manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
• Able to travel regularly and work evenings/weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build coalitions across organizations and constituencies to support campaigns.
• Organize webinars, community events, and public meetings and recruit participants.
• Recruit and supervise volunteers to expand campaign impact.
• Generate traditional and social media attention for campaigns and issues.
• Help shape program priorities through policy research and messaging.
• Advocate to decision-makers through lobbying, hearings, and materials.
• Fundraise: write grant proposals and build donor relationships to support campaigns.
• Grow the team by identifying strong candidates and overseeing staff where needed.

Skills

Environment advocacy

Grassroots organizing

Public speaking

Strong writing

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Job description

Wisconsin Environment seeks a Conservation Advocate to protect Wisconsin's natural places, defend wildlife, reduce plastic pollution, and promote clean energy solutions.

Responsibilities include building coalitions, organizing events, recruiting volunteers, earning media attention, shaping program priorities, advocating to decision-makers, fundraising, and growing the team. Location: Madison, WI.