Senior Advocacy & Policy Strategist

California Native Plant Society; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

California Native Plant Society seeks an experienced advocate to advance conservation through policy analysis and volunteer mobilization in California. The role involves reviewing legislation, drafting communications for volunteers and supporters, and supporting environmental documents under CEQA and NEPA.

It also coordinates CNPS Advocacy Corps recruitment, training, and activation across in-person and virtual platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed legislation, regulations, and policy changes relevant to CNPS conservation goals.
• Analyze policy changes and draft content for CNPS volunteers and supporters, including blogs, social posts, and action alerts.
• Assist with CEQA/NEPA environmental documents and provide technical comments and advocacy recommendations.
• Use prioritization frameworks to identify high-priority CNPS projects for engagement.
• Recruit, train, and support CNPS Advocacy Corps through in-person programs, virtual engagement, and online resources.
• Collaborate with CNPS Integrated Campaign Specialist on digital recruitment and activation.

Job description

California Native Plant Society seeks an experienced advocate to advance conservation through policy analysis and volunteer mobilization in California. The role involves reviewing legislation, drafting communications for volunteers and supporters, and supporting environmental documents under CEQA and NEPA.

It also coordinates CNPS Advocacy Corps recruitment, training, and activation across in-person and virtual platforms.