Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters and citizens to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring the best and brightest who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with twelve offices across the U.S.
This position provides legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation on environmental issue priorities for Earthjustice on broad issue areas such as Clean Air, Clean Water, Pesticides, Solid and Hazardous Waste, BLM Lands, and Endangered Species.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement legislative and administrative advocacy strategies relating to assigned issues.
• Directly lobby Congress and the Administration.
• Track legislation and policy initiatives relating to assigned issues.
• Develop lobby and educational materials, including, but not limited to, fact sheets, letters, action alerts, and blogs.
• Collaborate with the Communications department to develop media strategies and conduct outreach to media on assigned issues.
• Perform policy and legislative analysis.
• Cultivate allies, thoughtful partnerships and coalitions in support of assigned issues, as well as assist clients in advocacy efforts outside of the courtroom.
• Coordinate briefings, seminars, and informational sessions with partners.
• Represent the Policy and Legislation department on Earthjustice practice groups related to assigned issues.
• Liaison with Earthjustice Litigation Vice President, Practice Group Chair, relevant litigators, and communication staff working on assigned issues.
• Educate the Administration and Congress on key legal challenges and rulings.
• Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice on assigned issues.
• Manage projects and other efforts performed on assigned issues by Assistants, Interns, Contractors, or others.
• Brief Earthjustice Development staff, donors, and trustees as requested.
Qualifications:
• One or more years of experience with the legislative process.
• Two years of experience working the federal legislative and administrative process.
• Bachelors, Masters, or J.D. desired.
• Familiarity with administrative rulemaking process.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and deadlines.
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent writing and oral communications skills.
• Experience supporting grassroots groups.
• Entrepreneurial approach to advocacy.
• Proven ability to work in coalitions and with allies.
• Experience in working with traditional and social media.
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively.
We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If you're having technical difficulties submitting your application, please reach out to jobs at earthjustice.org. Please, no hard copies, calls, or drop-ins.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.
-- Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring the best and brightest who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with twelve offices across the U.S.
This position provides legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation on environmental issue priorities for Earthjustice on broad issue areas such as Clean Air, Clean Water, Pesticides, Solid and Hazardous Waste, BLM Lands, and Endangered Species.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement legislative and administrative advocacy strategies relating to assigned issues.
• Directly lobby Congress and the Administration.
• Track legislation and policy initiatives relating to assigned issues.
• Develop lobby and educational materials, including, but not limited to, fact sheets, letters, action alerts, and blogs.
• Collaborate with the Communications department to develop media strategies and conduct outreach to media on assigned issues.
• Perform policy and legislative analysis.
• Cultivate allies, thoughtful partnerships and coalitions in support of assigned issues, as well as assist clients in advocacy efforts outside of the courtroom.
• Coordinate briefings, seminars, and informational sessions with partners.
• Represent the Policy and Legislation department on Earthjustice practice groups related to assigned issues.
• Liaison with Earthjustice Litigation Vice President, Practice Group Chair, relevant litigators, and communication staff working on assigned issues.
• Educate the Administration and Congress on key legal challenges and rulings.
• Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice on assigned issues.
• Manage projects and other efforts performed on assigned issues by Assistants, Interns, Contractors, or others.
• Brief Earthjustice Development staff, donors, and trustees as requested.
Qualifications:
• One or more years of experience with the legislative process.
• Two years of experience working the federal legislative and administrative process.
• Bachelors, Masters, or J.D. desired.
• Familiarity with administrative rulemaking process.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and deadlines.
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent writing and oral communications skills.
• Experience supporting grassroots groups.
• Entrepreneurial approach to advocacy.
• Proven ability to work in coalitions and with allies.
• Experience in working with traditional and social media.
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively.
We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If you're having technical difficulties submitting your application, please reach out to jobs at earthjustice.org. Please, no hard copies, calls, or drop-ins.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.
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