Environment
Environment
Director Job
Description
On a day-to-day basis, the Director will be
responsible for:
Program development: Develop our approach to environmental problems
within a broader political context, creating specific programs and campaigns.
Participate in and oversee policy development, research, and messaging.
Advocacy: Bring problems and solutions to the attention of
decision-makers—including state legislators, people on the Governor’s staff, state
regulators and local officials. Develop
appropriate messages and materials for making the case to decisionmakers; build
relationships with key players in
Campaign Strategy: Develop plans to win on our environmental campaigns; assess
opportunities for building political support for our agenda through
coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage, 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 with a goal of building name recognition for the organization,
educating the public about our issues and building and demonstrating support
for our positions.
Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation
staff, and meet with large donors, all to bring more resources to campaigns we're
waging to protect our environment. Work with our citizen outreach staff to
build and develop our membership base.
Staff
recruitment and development: Recruit
new staff and volunteers to increase our impact and build our power. Oversee all staff to develop and implement
work plans, provide training and leadership development opportunities.
Location
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental
issues and to citizen-based social change as well as a track-record of
leadership. We're looking for goal-driven and results-oriented individuals who
have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak
persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. Candidates
should have at least 8 years of relevant professional experience. The ideal
candidate will have experience in state-level political advocacy and
organizing, a proven ability to recruit, train and develop staff, raise money,
and demonstrated success in building relationships with the full spectrum of
environmental and political stakeholders.
Salary & Benefits
Salary for this position is commensurate with relevant professional experience
and/or advanced degrees. A competitive benefits package includes health care
coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan and paid vacation and
sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are
available.
Application
Send a compelling cover letter and resume to Margie Alt at careers@environmentamerica.org.
Please specify what position you are applying for in the subject line of the
e-mail, and be sure to mention how you found out about our jobs.
Environment Massachusetts 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.
