Make the Environment a Key Issue in Election 2008!

Make sure the next President and Congress are prepared to deal with global warming, clean energy investments, clean air, clean water and protecting our open spaces and special places. Educate candidates and voters about key environmental issues. 

Environment America is hiring recent college graduates and qualified others for organizing positions in critical political states nationwide.  Apply now to join us for an intensive 3 day training in late July, followed by a 14 week placement in a swing state working to build grassroots financial and activist support for Environment America, and pressing the presidential and congressional candidates on environmental issues while educating voters about the critical environmental issues facing our nation.

Environment America, the federation of state-based environment groups, acts as a powerful advocate for our environment: to promote energy efficiency, to protect our open spaces, to clean up our air and water, and to advance global warming solutions. We speak out and take action at the local, state, and national levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives.

Qualifications:
We are looking for recent college graduates and others who care about our environment and are committed to giving it a voice around the 2008 election. We are looking for strong leadership skills, academic excellence, problem solving ability, and top-notch communication skills, including the ability to debate and speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere. All staff will be asked to commit to working through the November 2008 election.

Responsibilities include:

• Recruit and train volunteers
• Raise money and awareness for environmental issues such has global warming, clean energy, and more
• Bird-dogging candidates at campaign events
• Educating voters on the candidates’ environmental record
• Educating voters on their polling locations
• Bring the environment to the forefront of Election 2008

Salary & Benefits:
Commensurate with relevant experience.  Opportunities for advancement are available beyond the election, and we encourage people to seek increasing levels of responsibility with Environment America for the long term.

Locations:
Environment America is currently hiring organizers in NH, PA, OH, MI, WI, IA, NM, CO, NV, and VA.  Placement will happen during the 3 day training in July, and candidates must have the flexibility to relocate.

How to Apply:
Apply online with our online application form. Be sure to mention where you saw this ad and reference the job title in the subject of your e-mail.

Questions?
Please contact Maria Schweitzer in our Recruitment Department with any questions. E-mail her at Jobs@EnvironmentAmerica.org or call (202) 683-1250.