Conservation and Wildlife Associate

Environment Washington jobshiringnearme.org Campaign Associate

Seattle, Washington 

Environment Washington is hiring an entry-level conservation campaign associate to help lead our campaigns to protect Washington’s special places, create new wildlife corridors, and reduce sources of pollution.

We want more protected parks and forests, and clean water flowing in our rivers and streams. We want more wildlife in our world, from the orcas off of our coast to the elk in our forests to the  bees in our gardens.

Key responsibilities

Our jobshiringnearme.org and Wildlife Campaign Associate will work to help advance solutions in Washington that protect and expand special places and help wildlife thrive. This position requires excellent judgment, discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects. 

• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
• Lobby elected officials: Meet with decision makers – from city council members to state legislators – to make the case for our campaign goals. When a critical vote is happening on your campaign, work to demonstrate the support you’ve been building on the ground to help line up the votes needed to win.
• Research and write persuasive campaign materials: Catalog and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause.
• Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team recruiting volunteers, interns and full-time staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: Run a campaign office for the summer, knocking on doors to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns. Your responsibilities will include meeting your own fundraising goals and managing a team of paid staff. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move.

Qualifications

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Though we expect you to take your campaign and run with it, we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have:

• Passion for the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns
• Leadership experience
• Top-notch writing and public speaking skills
• Good listening skills
• An eagerness to learn
• Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups

Compensation and Benefits 

The target annual compensation for this position in Seattle is $44,474. Environment Washington offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid sick time (60-72 hours/year depending on location), vacation time (accruing 10 days over year 1, 15 days over year 2, and 20 days over year 3 and thereafter), a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Location: Seattle, Washington

Why work with Environment Washington and Environment America? Check out 10 reasons on our website.

About Environment Washington

Environment Washington is a part of Environment America. Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world.

We advocate ideas and actions to guide our country onto a greener, healthier path. Our network of 30 state environmental groups promotes clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members put grassroots support behind our research, public education, advocacy and litigation.

Nothing is more important to our future than facing this fact: Infinite economic growth on a finite planet is neither wise nor possible. We must shift from deplete to preserve, from disposable to sustainable, from “never enough” to “enough.” Together, our staff, members and other supporters are committed to winning changes that allow nature to thrive and our children to live healthier, more enriching lives.

Our Mission and Values

Environment Washington and our national partner Environment America are part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit our website for things you should know about our network when you apply.

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Environment Washington is an equal opportunity employer.