Environment America needs an experienced advocate for our clean energy team to drive
our campaigns to expand renewable power across the country. This person will work with our
national program team as well as with our organizers, stakeholders and key allies to build
momentum and expand support for clean energy.
We can meet all of our energy needs by harnessing just a fraction of the wind and solar
energy available in the U.S. By steadily shifting to clean renewable energy, we'll reduce
pollution, improve our health and avoid tremendous environmental destruction associated with
the extraction and use of fossil fuels. Yet, despite the public support and recent progress, we
still get most of our electricity from dirty sources like coal, gas and nuclear.
The advocate will help us reach the following clean energy campaign goals:
Go 100% Renewable – Lay groundwork with to make mainstream the idea that
Go Solar – Work toward a national goal of getting 10% of our power from the sun
Campaign for Atlantic Offshore Wind Secure federal and state commitments to
Wind Power for America - Win extension of federal tax incentives and push
the US can reach 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
by 2030, replacing half of our nation's coal plants and more than half of the
energy we use to fuel today's cars.
offshore wind.
forward other pro-wind policies.
To make our vision a reality, we need raise the profile of clean energy, highlight the benefits,
and get more people more engaged in holding our leaders accountable for moving America
toward a clean energy future. We need to get more citizens, more opinion leaders, more
people and more organizations representing varied and powerful constituencies engaged in the
effort.
Responsibilities include:
Campaign Coordination: Working with our staff and our campaign partners to win
ongoing support for federal and state policies to support clean energy. This will include
building partnerships with allies and being responsible for meeting our tactical
campaign goals.
Coalition Building: Cultivating relationships with diverse and powerful allies and
expanding the constituencies supporting our efforts. This will include building a
coalition of more than 500 key allies and getting them actively involved in our
campaign including attending events, participating in press conferences, and tapping
into their networks to promote the campaign.
Grassroots Mobilization: Working with our organizers and advocates to mobilize
citizens in support of our campaigns both on and offline. Providing compelling
information and opportunities for action to our members and the general public will be
a critical component of winning our clean energy campaigns.
Media and Visibility: Getting the word out far and wide, in the media and through
other channels is a critical part of our work. By elevating the issue in the public
debate, we can better educate and motivate our supporters and hold decision-makers
accountable. Opportunities for visibility will include releasing reports, writing and
developing materials, including press releases, developing talking points, op-eds,
letters to the editor, in addition to social media materials and doing outreach to the
media. Our wind campaign coordinator will also be responsible for representing the
organization at various conferences, on panels, etc.
Fundraising: Money makes the world go round. The wind campaign organizer will
help raise grant money to fund our work and will help cultivate donors for our clean
energy work. S/he will also have the opportunity to provide briefings and updates for
our citizen outreach staff, donors and funders.
Recruitment: Help recruit new staff, new interns and new volunteers to increase our
impact and build more power.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience. Advanced
degrees, such as a J.D., can count toward experience. Qualified candidates must 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.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary for this position is commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or
advanced degrees. Environment America offers a competitive benefits package. Eligible staff
receive healthcare, paid holidays, sick days, parental leave, and vacation days; and the
opportunity to enroll in our student loan assistance and 401(k) programs. We also offer an
excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
Apply here: http://jobs.environmentamerica.org/apply.html
Environment America 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
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