Job description

 

With an increasing number of heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and other climate impacts already hitting Oregon, now is a more critical time than ever to make concrete progress in the fight against climate change. We need to stop using fossil fuels, shift to renewable energy, use energy more efficiently, and reform the material economy that drives our society to consume past Earth’s carrying capacity. Oregon can and should play a key role in realizing this vision. 

 

The Environment Oregon Climate Associate will spearhead our Climate Defenders campaign, organizing volunteers to regularly make their voices heard and help educate and engage other Oregonians on climate change.

 

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply; we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight and on-the-ground training by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, top-notch written and verbal skills, an eagerness to learn, and be ready for a challenge. We value organizing experience, including building campus or community groups.

 

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to like-minded organizations and affected constituency groups 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 Facebook and Twitter for your campaign.

 

• Lobby elected officials: Coordinate strategy with champions in Congress. Make a convincing case to legislators who are undecided on a particular vote. 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 reports: Catalogue and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause.

 

• Identify and cultivate donors: Reach out to foundations and major donors and ask them to fund your campaign.

 

• 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 to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns while honing your organizing and management skills.

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

 

The target annual compensation for this position is $28,500-$30,000 in the first year. Environment Oregon offers a competitive benefits package. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

 

LOCATION

 

Portland, OR

 

We’re also hiring campaign associates to work on other campaigns in locations across the country. We accept applications on a rolling basis.Currently all of our staff are working remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The position starts in August 2022.

 

TO APPLY

 

Fill out our online application: https://jobs.environmentamerica.org/apply_358.html 

 

THINGS TO KNOW WHEN YOU APPLY

 

Environment Oregon is 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 https://jobs.environmentamerica.org/core-values.html for things you should know about our network when you apply.

 

Environment Oregon is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Location

Details

Employer
Environment America

Job category
Advocacy

Employment type
Full Time

Experience
0+ years

Compensation
$28,500 – $30,000
The target annual compensation for this position is $28,500-$30,000 in the first year. Environment Oregon offers a competitive benefits package. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Start date

Apply by March 17, 2022