Transportation is responsible for two-thirds of America’s oil dependence and nearly a third of our global warming pollution. We want to build a transportation system that gives people clean and efficient choices for getting where they want to go. We can curb our dependence on oil, help stop global warming, improve air quality, and put people to work in good, green jobs by making transit, rail and better biking and walking cornerstones of our transportation system

Environment America’s Transportation Advocate will work to advance federal policies to promote clean, efficient transportation choices. The Environment America federal advocacy office in Washington, DC represents Environment America in federal policy matters. Our organization’s roots at the state level give Environment America a unique “outside the beltway” perspective on the issues, while our state staff, members, and national field organizers provide the grassroots power necessary to enact change at the federal level.

Job Description

The Transportation Advocate will be responsible for the following:

• Advocacy: Bringing problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers—including members of Congress, the White House, and executive branch agency staff.
• Campaign Strategy: Creating and executing plans to win on our campaign for clean transportation; strategizing how to gain political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media publicity, endorsements, and message development.
• Media Outreach: Serving as the public spokesperson for our transportation campaign through media events, news releases, editorial board meetings and other media tactics.
• Fundraising: Meeting with large donors and writing grant proposals and to bring more resources to our efforts to promote clean, efficient transportation choices.

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience, post-college. Preference is given to work in political, policy, legal, journalistic, or government settings. We’re looking for a goal-driven and results-oriented individual with a strong commitment to protecting the environment, someone with leadership skills and initiative, and the verbal and written skills necessary to make the case that protecting the environment must be a top priority. Advanced degrees, including a JD or masters in related fields, may count toward a candidate’s professional experience.


Salary and Benefits

Salary for this position is commensurate with a candidate’s 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.

Location

Washington, D.C.

To Apply

Send a compelling cover letter and resume to Anna Aurilio at careers@environmentamerica.org.  Please specify which position you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail, and be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised.

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