Campaign Associate

About the Role

This entry-level position focuses on building public support for clean water and conservation campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate and mobilize public support through online and in-person outreach.
• Build powerful coalitions by reaching out to diverse organizations and constituency groups.
• Earn traditional and social media attention by organizing news conferences and writing opinion pieces.
• Build a social media following for campaigns.
• Organize events and work with volunteers, including webinars, community events, and public meetings.
• Lobby elected officials at various levels of government.
• Research and write reports, cataloging and analyzing data relevant to issues and policy proposals.
• Recruit new team members, including volunteers, interns, and full-time staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office each summer, including door-knocking for fundraising, building membership, and supporting campaigns. This involves meeting fundraising goals and managing paid staff. Flexibility to relocate for summer assignments is required.
• Assist other teams on priority campaigns and tactics, such as clean energy, clean water, and consumer protections.
• Participate in regional and national trainings and other projects as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to travel regularly.
• Motivation to work when needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to oversee significant projects.

Qualifications

• Passion for the environment and using grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
• Leadership experience.
• Top-notch writing and public speaking skills.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups.
• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Training on advocacy and organizing skills will be provided.
• Oversight by an experienced advocate will be provided.