Entry Level Position

Help lead the environmental movement.

To apply online, click here.

On a day-to-day basis, an Environmental Advocate will do the following:

  • Policy development: Develop our approach to environmental problems within a broader political context, and develop a comprehensive platform for solving them. Write comprehensive reports, fact sheets and white papers for release to decision-makers, the media and the public.
  • Advocacy: Bring problems/solutions to the attention of decision-makers—including state legislators, people in the Executive branch, environmental agency staff and local officials.
  • Campaign Strategy: Create a plan to win on our environmental campaigns; strategize how to gain political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media publicity, endorsements and message development.
  • Media Outreach: Serve as the public spokesperson for our environmental campaigns through media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other PR tactics.
  • Organization Building: Write grant proposals, impress foundations with an environmental mission to support our work, and meet with large donors, all to bring more resources to efforts we're waging to protect our environment. Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact on all our issues.

Location

Positions are available in our state offices and DC. Current openings vary; candidates will be given the opportunity to discuss geographic preferences after applying.

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, post-college. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues, and a track-record of leadership and academic excellence. We're looking for goal-driven and results-oriented individuals who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to debate and speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work.  Experience in political, legal, journalistic, activist or nonprofit settings preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate possesses. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days and a dependent care program. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are available.

Environmental Advocate Application

To apply online, click here.

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Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.