Zero Waste Policy Advocate

The Public Interest Network; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Commuter benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Long-term disability

Student loan assistance

Training program

Job summary

PIRG is hiring a Zero Waste Advocate to drive campaigns toward a circular economy with reduced waste, recycling, and composting. The role involves coalition-building, advocacy to decision-makers, media outreach, and developing policy strategies across multiple locations in the United States.

The candidate should have strong public speaking, writing and analytical skills, plus a commitment to citizen-based social change and environmental campaigns.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Commitment to citizen-based social change.
• Experience on waste/environment or climate campaigns preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coalition building: Build support for campaign goals from key constituencies and allies at campus, local, state and national levels.
• Advocacy: Present policies to decision-makers in campus leadership, state legislatures, Governors' offices, Congress and other forums.
• Media Outreach: Serve as spokesperson via media events, press releases and opinion writing; monitor zero waste issues.
• Campaign strategy: Assess opportunities for building political support through coalitions, grassroots organizing and media coverage.
• Program development: Evaluate research, propose policy solutions and messaging.
• Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build donor relationships, support grassroots fundraising on toxics issues.
• Staff recruitment and development: Build team by recruiting and managing interns; potential to oversee staff.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing

Analytical skills

Leadership

Persuasive communication

Job description

PIRG is hiring a Zero Waste Advocate to drive campaigns toward a circular economy with reduced waste, recycling, and composting. The role involves coalition-building, advocacy to decision-makers, media outreach, and developing policy strategies across multiple locations in the United States.

The candidate should have strong public speaking, writing and analytical skills, plus a commitment to citizen-based social change and environmental campaigns.