Outreach Organizer
Environment America
Chicago, ILFresher58m agovia LinkedIn
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Social mediaRecruiting
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
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- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Environment Illinois is seeking an entry-level campaign associate to help lead campaigns to protect pollinators and other wildlife.
Key Responsibilities
- Educate and mobilize public support: Conduct online and in-person outreach to educate the public on issues and ways to get involved.
- Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to organizations and affected constituency groups to demonstrate support for campaign goals.
- Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a social media following.
- Organize events and work with volunteers: Organize webinars, community events, and public meetings. Recruit participants.
- 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 to influence public debate and earn media attention.
- 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 support campaigns. Responsibilities include meeting fundraising goals and managing staff. May be assigned to a different office location and requires flexibility to move.
- Organizational projects and trainings: Assist other teams on priority campaigns and tactics. May travel for regional and national trainings and other projects.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must be able to travel regularly and be motivated to work when needed, including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications
- Passion for the environment and using grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
- Leadership experience.
- Top-notch writing and public speaking skills.
- An eagerness to learn.
- Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups.
This is not a standard “9-5” or “clock in, clock out” position.
Training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate, will be provided.