We are accepting applications for an experienced Environmental Advocate to work with Environment STATE or one of our partner state environmental groups around the country.

Environmental Advocates develop and manage campaigns to implement common-sense protections for our environment and public health. On a day-to-day basis, the Environmental Advocate would 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
Los Angeles, CA. We also have partner groups in: AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, ME, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NM, OH, PA, RI, TX.

Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues, and a track-record of leadership and academic excellence. We're looking for a goal-driven and results-oriented individual who has excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to debate and speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work. Candidates should have at least 2 to 8 years of relevant professional experience, post-college. 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 has. 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
To apply online, click here (preferred). You can also e-mail your cover letter and resume to DIRECTOR at careers@environmentSTATE.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.