Conservation and Wildlife Advocate

Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world. We’re hiring a Conservation and Wildlife Advocate to work in Washington, DC to protect wildlife and wild places.

We share our planet with countless incredible creatures, from the grizzly on the ridgeline to the butterfly in our backyard. Many are on the brink of extinction. As an advocate with Environment America, you’ll work with hunters and anglers, farmers, wildlife photographers and lawmakers from both parties to advance solutions to recover America’s wildlife populations and the habitat they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Environment America’s Conservation and Wildlife Advocate will work to advance our policy goals in Washington, DC. This position requires excellent judgment and discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Advocacy: Meet with members of Congress and federal government officials to advocate for strong environmental policies. Develop collaborative relationships with legislators and congressional staff on both sides of the aisle and federal agencies to advance our policy goals.
• Coalition building: Serve as the Environment America voice in conservation coalitions. Recruit new partners who can help us win campaigns, including unlikely allies who might agree with us on one issue, even if we disagree on other issues.
• Fundraising: Fund our campaigns and grow our impact by raising money from foundations and individual donors.
• Media and communications: Write reports, fact sheets, news releases, blogs, op-eds, and other forms of communication to get our message in the media and heard by decision-makers and the public. Represent Environment America with reporters.
• Campaign strategy: Develop campaign plans and tactics. Work creatively with our state and national leadership.
• Staff recruitment and management: Build our team by recruiting and managing interns and participating in staff recruitment efforts. Potential to oversee staff.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have excellent writing and public speaking skills; at least two years of professional full time experience in organizing, advocacy, campaigning or legislative work; be a solid team player; and have the passion and grit to do what it takes to get the work done. Top candidates will also have these qualities:

• Up for a challenge. You have a bold vision of a greener world, but you know that lasting change–especially in gridlocked Washington, D.C.--often comes one challenging step at a time. You work hard to achieve your goals, whether that means hours of calling activists or monitoring middle-of-the-night Senate votes.
• Ready to build a movement. The progress we're seeking can't be won in a single policy or election. You're excited to meet with Democrats, Republicans, farmers, business owners and anyone else you think might share our love of wildlife.
• Organized and strategic. You can make plans for long-term success. You can balance multiple competing goals and policy priorities.

If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll apply to join our team.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting annual compensation range for this position is $39,750-$55,000 for a candidate with 2-8 years of experience. Candidates on the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range. Environment America offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Location

Washington, DC

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Complete an online application: https://jobs.publicinterestnetwork.org/postings/60d1c25f-42fb-4857-bfa0-819a77e03ab1

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About Us

Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world.

We advocate ideas and actions to guide our country onto a greener, healthier path. Our network of 30 state environmental groups promotes clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members put grassroots support behind our research, public education, advocacy and litigation.

Nothing is more important to our future than facing this fact: Infinite economic growth on a finite planet is neither wise nor possible. We must shift from deplete to preserve, from disposable to sustainable, from “never enough” to “enough.” Together, our staff, members and other supporters are committed to winning changes that allow nature to thrive and our children to live healthier, more enriching lives.

Our Mission and Values

Environment America 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://environmentamerica.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.

Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write.

Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.