Background

Global warming poses a profound threat to Americans’ future.  Yet, our nation has a track record of responding to major challenges and achieving unthinkable goals.  And the solutions to global warming are at our fingertips: more energy efficient homes and businesses, cars that go farther on a gallon of gas, and renewable energy, such as wind and solar power.

Environment America’s Federal Global Warming Advocate will work to advance federal policies to reduce global warming pollution.  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, campus chapters, and national field organizers provide the grassroots power necessary to enact change at the federal level.

Job Description

The Global Warming 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 a plan to win on global warming campaigns; 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 global warming campaigns through media events, news releases, editorial board meetings and other media tactics.
• Fundraising: Writing grant proposals and meeting with large donors to bring more resources to our efforts to fight global warming.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a goal-driven and results-oriented individual with a strong commitment to protecting 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.  Candidates should have 3 to 8 years of relevant professional experience, post-college, including (but not limited to) work in political, policy, legal, journalistic, or government settings.  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, DC

Application

Fill out our online application (preferred), or send a compelling cover letter and resume by March 15, 2008, to Emily Figdor 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.