Program Manager

Environment America; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Commuter benefit

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Long term disability insurance

Training program

Job summary

Environment America is hiring Campaign Associates across the country to work on campaigns protecting oceans, public lands, wildlife, and clean energy. The role involves educating the public, building coalitions, and engaging communities through events, media, and lobbying.

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Training and oversight are provided, with opportunities to travel and work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Passion for the environment and using grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
• Top-notch writing and public speaking skills.
• An eagerness to learn.
• Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups.

Responsibilities

• Educate and mobilize public support.
• Build powerful coalitions with diverse groups.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention.
• Organize events and work with volunteers.
• Lobby elected officials to support our goals.
• Research and write reports to influence public debate.
• Recruit volunteers, interns and staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office each summer.
• Participate in organizational projects and trainings.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing skills

Organizing experience

Learner mindset

Campaign organizing

Job description

Environment America is hiring Campaign Associates in cities across the country to work on campaigns to protect the natural world. We’re working to protect our oceans and public lands and the wildlife that call them home, organize support for clean energy solutions and campaign for clean air and clean water.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Associates will work on one of Environment America’s national campaigns or with one of our state organizations on state campaigns. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Educate and mobilize public support: Conduct online and in-person outreach to educate the public on our issues and ways to get involved.
• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
• Organize events and work with volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate.
• Lobby elected officials: Meet with decision makers - from city council members to state legislators - to make the case for and demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
• Research and write reports: Catalog and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause.
• Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team by recruiting volunteers, interns and full-time staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: Run a campaign office for the summer, knocking on doors to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns. Your responsibilities will include meeting your own fundraising goals and managing a team of paid staff. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move.
• Organizational projects and trainings: Beyond your own campaign, you may be called on to help other teams on priority campaigns and tactics, ranging from clean energy to clean water to right to repair. You may travel and participate in regional and national trainings and other in-person or virtual projects as needed. This is not a standard “9-5” or “clock in, clock out” position.

Qualifications

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Though we expect you to take your campaign and run with it, we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Candidates must be able to travel regularly and be motivated to work when needed, which may sometimes be in the evenings and on weekends.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Passion for the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns
• Top-notch writing and public speaking skills
• An eagerness to learn
• Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups

Compensation and Benefits

The target annual compensation for this entry-level position is $40,000 (but compensation may range between $40,000 and $44,450 depending on location). Environment America offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid sick time (60-72 hours/year depending on location), vacation time (accruing 10 days over year 1, 15 days over year 2, and 20 days over year 3 and thereafter), a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Locations

Environment America has offices across the country with larger offices in Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C. We are also hiring associates to work in Anchorage, AK; Ann Arbor, MI; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Minneapolis, MN; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY and Seattle, WA. Please state your location interests on our application form.

Why work with Environment America?

Check out 10 reasons: https://environmentamerica.org/why-work-with-us/.

About Environment America

Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world.

We advocate ideas and actions to guide our country onto a greener, healthier path. Our network of 30 state environmental groups promotes clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members put grassroots support behind our research, public education, advocacy and litigation.

Nothing is more important to our future than facing this fact: Infinite economic growth on a finite planet is neither wise nor possible. We must shift from deplete to preserve, from disposable to sustainable, from “never enough” to “enough.” Together, our staff, members and other supporters are committed to winning changes that allow nature to thrive and our children to live healthier, more enriching lives.

Our Mission and Values

Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a new future and a strategic approach to change. Visit https://environmentamerica.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.

Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write.

Environment America is an equal opportunity employer. Environment America will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.