Remote Climate & Oceans Campaigner: Drive Environmental Justice

Seeds Renewables; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

40 hour work week (37.5 standard)

Disability & life insurance

FSA for healthcare & dependent care

401(k) with company match

Paid time off: vacation, holidays,, 20

Professional development stipend

Education reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Friends of the Earth is a progressive nonprofit seeking a Climate & Oceans Campaigner to advance environmental justice and a just transition away from fossil fuels. This remote role focuses on geoengineering policy, international treaty engagement, coalition work, and public education.

The Campaigner collaborates with scientists, policymakers, and partners, conducts research, drafts comments, and travels 3–4 times per year.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in advocacy, public policy, environmental campaigns, coalition building, community organizing, government relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize interdisciplinary research, including scientific, legal, or policy information.
• Strong written communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• An understanding, drawn from experience, of campaign strategy and how social change is brought about.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse constituencies.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection, climate justice, and social justice.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 3–4 times per year, including domestic and international travel, for periods ranging from several days to up to one week.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate proposed marine and solar geoengineering initiatives by analyzing scientific, environmental, legal, and policy considerations.
• Draft and develop portions of technical analyses, public comments, briefing papers, and advocacy materials by conducting research, writing content, and incorporating feedback to support campaign objectives.
• Coordinate assigned advocacy activities related to geoengineering proposals and regulatory processes.
• Translate complex scientific and policy issues into clear information for policymakers, partners, and the public.
• Develop analyses, reports, and interventions that support engagement in international treaty and governance processes.
• Coordinate outreach and collaboration with international partners and member organizations.
• Monitor international policy developments and identify opportunities that support campaign priorities.
• Represent the organization in meetings, working groups, and international forums, as assigned.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with coalition partners, scientific experts, community organizations, and other partners.
• Coordinate partner communications and collaborative advocacy activities.
• Support coalition initiatives by facilitating information sharing and partner engagement.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships that advance campaign goals.
• Develop educational materials and communications that increase public understanding of geoengineering issues.
• Prepare reports, fact sheets, presentations, blogs, and digital content for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate educational events and public engagement activities.
• Support media outreach and communications related to campaign priorities.
• Develop policy analyses and educational materials that support legislative and regulatory advocacy.
• Support engagement with policymakers and allies on campaign priorities.
• Monitor legislative developments and provide recommendations to campaign leadership.
• Maintain lobbying, advocacy, and administrative records.
• Manage campaign documentation and expense reporting.
• Contribute to grant reporting and proposal development.
• Support planning and coordination of campaign operations.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Policy analysis

English writing

Campaign strategy

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Time management

Travel willingness

Environmental justice commitment

Job description

Friends of the Earth is a progressive nonprofit seeking a Climate & Oceans Campaigner to advance environmental justice and a just transition away from fossil fuels. This remote role focuses on geoengineering policy, international treaty engagement, coalition work, and public education.

The Campaigner collaborates with scientists, policymakers, and partners, conducts research, drafts comments, and travels 3–4 times per year.