Legislative Advocate

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Wage:                      $70,000 - $80,000 annual salary 

Department:            Political 

Reports To:            Senior Legislative Advocate

Position Location: Sacramento

Work Schedule:  Four Day Work Week: Two (2) days in office, two (2) days remote. However, there may be certain circumstances, like pressing deadlines or peak business periods, where it becomes necessary for the organization to temporarily switch to a five-day work week.

California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters), and EnviroVoters Education Fund, are excited to launch a search for a Legislative Advocacy Coordinator to join our dynamic, fun, and high-performing team! 

WHO WE ARE

We believe this moment requires transformative change.

The climate crisis is here. And Black, Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollution-based economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change, but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale that’s needed.

EnviroVoters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap. To protect our water, land, air, and our most vulnerable communities, we organize voters, elect and train candidates, and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.

Our vision is to build resilient, healthy, thriving communities, and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Legislative Associate is critical to our overall organizational success. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track and analyze legislation.
• Write position letters for legislation.
• Support the legislative team with identifying key targets in the legislature.
• Work with other staff at EnviroVoters on drafting communications messaging around legislative priorities.
• Participate in, and at times lead, legislative advocacy meetings related to EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Education Fund priorities.
• Serve as lobby lead for some legislative priorities.
• Initiate and develop relationships with legislators and Capitol staff, deepening their commitment to environmental justice and the environmental movement.

• Organize regular network meetings.
• Organize the annual Green California Advocacy Day in partnership with event planning staff at the organization, including scheduling about 100 advocacy meetings, assembling materials, arranging receptions, and planning logistics. 
• Solicit Green California membership dues and event sponsorships.
• Identify areas for strategic improvements that maximize the effectiveness and impact of the network’s meetings and events.

• Serve as the main representative for EnviroVoters in coalitions that the organization is engaged in to maximize our impact and build strategic alliances.
• Develop a strong understanding of an array of key environmental and environmental justice and good government policies and identify opportunities for the organization to act or lead on such issues.
• Identify areas for and create innovation around advocacy, engagement, and coalition-building.
• Regularly update staff on relevant, critical, and timely information pertinent to passing legislative priorities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

MUST HAVES

To be successful in this job, you must possess the following qualities and experience:

• An interest in building a career in climate advocacy.
• Excellent writing and editing skills. 
• Experience organizing coalition meetings and events.
• Exceptional relationship cultivation, communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Exercises sound independent judgment and decision making.
• Thrives on teamwork in a fast-paced, high-stakes political environment, balancing strategic planning with real-time responsiveness while remaining professional, focused, and solutions-oriented in the face of political conflict, setbacks, and opposition from powerful interests.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects.   
• Detail oriented and meticulously organized.
• Strong commitment to racial, social, economic justice and equity 
• Strong commitment to solving the climate crisis and building toward a more representative democracy.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

California Environmental Voters offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including a 4-Day Work Week (4DWW) policy, 12 days of PTO and 12 Federal and State holidays, plus a paid week off at the end of the year, 4 days of bereavement leave, health and dental benefits, a 401(k)-retirement program with up to 3% employer match; flexible spending account (FSA) for health care expenses; subsidized commuter program; and optional life insurance.

 Don’t meet every single requirement? At EnviroVoters, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workspace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles.

EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.

 As part of this commitment, we will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, please contact envirovotersjobs@envirovoters.org.

 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.