Campaign Program Associate

About the Role

Environment America is hiring Campaign Associates in cities across the country to work on campaigns to protect the natural world. We are working to protect our oceans and public lands, organize support for clean energy solutions, and campaign for clean air and clean water.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate and mobilize public support: Conduct online and in-person outreach.
• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences, write opinion pieces, and build a social media following.
• Organize events and work with volunteers: Organize webinars, community events, and public meetings; recruit organizations and the public to attend and participate.
• Lobby elected officials: Meet with decision makers to advocate for campaign goals.
• Research and write reports: Catalog and analyze data relevant to issues and policy proposals.
• Recruit new people to your team: Build your team by recruiting volunteers, interns, and full-time staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: Knock on doors to raise money, build the organization and membership, and help build grassroots support. Responsibilities include meeting fundraising goals and managing paid staff.
• Organizational projects and trainings: Assist other teams on priority campaigns and tactics. Participate in regional and national trainings and other projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Passion for the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing.
• Leadership experience.
• Top-notch writing and public speaking skills.
• An eagerness to learn.
• Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups.
• Ability to travel regularly.
• Motivated to work when needed, potentially in the evenings and on weekends.
• Flexibility to be assigned to a different office location for the summer.

Qualifications

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Training on advocacy and organizing skills will be provided.

About Environment America

Environment America's mission is to protect the natural world by advocating for ideas and actions to guide the country onto a greener, healthier path. Our network promotes clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife, open spaces, and a livable climate.

Locations

Offices across the country, with larger offices in Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; Oakland, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and Washington, D.C. Also hiring in Anchorage, AK; Ann Arbor, MI; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Minneapolis, MN; Richmond, VA; Rochester, NY; and Seattle, WA.

To Apply

Complete the online application: https://jobs.publicinterestnetwork.org/postings/e2013607-c329-4cf4-a873-49ef2e4f007c

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Positions can start immediately, or in January 2027 and summer 2027.