Strategic Conservation Advocate

Environment America; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Time off

Commuter benefit

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Long-term disability

Student loan assistance

Training program

Job summary

Environment Massachusetts is seeking a Conservation Advocate to protect Massachusetts’ special places, pollinators and wildlife, and to promote clean energy solutions. You will advocate against bee-killing pesticides, support rooftop solar and offshore wind, and influence policy through research, messaging and coalition work.

The role requires independent judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to organize events, recruit volunteers, and build partnerships with diverse

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant advocacy or organizing experience.
• Advanced degrees may count toward experience.
• Passionate about saving the natural world and the cause.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Strong recruiting, listening and collaboration across diverse groups.
• Creative, strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Help shape program priorities through policy development, research and messaging.
• Build coalitions across diverse organizations and constituencies.
• Organize events and recruit volunteers for webinars and community meetings.
• Earn media attention and grow a social media following for campaigns.
• Advocate with state, regional and federal decision-makers.
• Fundraise and sustain resources for campaigns; grow the team.

Skills

Advocacy

Organizing

Communication

Recruiting

Strategic thinking

Project management

Job description

Environment Massachusetts is seeking a Conservation Advocate to protect Massachusetts’ special places, pollinators and wildlife, and to promote clean energy solutions. You will advocate against bee-killing pesticides, support rooftop solar and offshore wind, and influence policy through research, messaging and coalition work.

The role requires independent judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to organize events, recruit volunteers, and build partnerships with diverse