Grassroots Conservation Campaign Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Time off

Commuter benefit

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Long term disability insurance

Student loan assistance (needs-based)

Training program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Wisconsin Environment in Madison, WI seeks a Conservation Advocate to defend wildlife, reduce pollution, and promote clean energy. The role involves building coalitions, organizing events, recruiting volunteers, gaining media coverage, shaping priorities, lobbying, fundraising, and growing the team.

Required are 2+ years in advocacy/organizing, excellent writing and public speaking, and the ability to travel and work evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Passionate about the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
• A campaign advocate or grassroots organizer with at least 2 years of advocacy or organizing experience. Advanced degrees may count toward experience.
• An effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills. Experience getting traditional and digital media coverage in previous work is a plus.
• Creative and effective at solving complex problems; a strategic thinker who can take advantage of new opportunities.
• A connector and good listener with a track record of bringing people together around a common goal; willing and interested in working with people who think differently than you.
• Well-organized and able to work on multiple legislative and administrative proposals at once.
• Able to travel regularly and be motivated to work when needed, which may sometimes be in the evenings and on weekends.
• Experience in a state legislature or other government office, or with an environmental or public health advocacy organization is a plus but not required.
• Fundraising experience, particularly in grant-seeking from charitable foundations.

Responsibilities

• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum.
• Organize events: Webinars, community events and public meetings to connect the public with our land and wildlife.
• Recruit and work with volunteers: Identify and work with volunteers who want to do more in their community.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize media events and write opinion pieces.
• Help shape program priorities: Participate in policy development, research and messaging to determine priorities.
• Advocate: Present a compelling case to decision-makers for strong action on the environment.
• Fundraise: Write grant proposals and raise money from donors to support campaigns.
• Grow our team: Identify and recruit strong candidates, hire and manage interns.

Skills

Grassroots organizing

Campaign advocacy

Communication

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Time management

Travel willingness

Job description

Wisconsin Environment in Madison, WI seeks a Conservation Advocate to defend wildlife, reduce pollution, and promote clean energy. The role involves building coalitions, organizing events, recruiting volunteers, gaining media coverage, shaping priorities, lobbying, fundraising, and growing the team.

Required are 2+ years in advocacy/organizing, excellent writing and public speaking, and the ability to travel and work evenings/weekends.