Conservation Associate

Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world. We’re hiring a Conservation Campaign Associate 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 declining in numbers; some are on the brink of extinction. As an associate with Environment America, you’ll work with hunters and anglers, farmers, wildlife photographers, conservation enthusiasts and lawmakers from both parties to advance solutions to recover America’s wildlife populations and the habitat they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

The Conservation Campaign Associate will work on campaigns to protect the natural world. Potential priorities include protecting mature and old-growth forests, banning neonics and other harmful pesticides, stopping invasive plants and species, and protecting critical species like the North Atlantic Right Whale. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
• Organize support, hold events, and work with volunteers: Build broad public support for our campaigns and recruit organizations and members of the public to be involved. Organize webinars, community events and public meetings to educate, persuade, and motivate.
• Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize media events and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
• Lobby elected officials: Meet with decision makers - from city council members to state legislators to members of Congress - to make the case for our campaign goals.
• Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team by recruiting volunteers, interns and full-time staff.
• Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: Run a campaign office for the summer, knocking on doors to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns. Your responsibilities will include meeting your own fundraising goals and managing a team of paid staff. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move.

Qualifications

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Though we expect you to take your campaign and run with it, we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have:

• Passion for protecting the environment and building grassroots support
• Leadership experience
• Top-notch writing and public speaking skills
• Good listening skills
• An eagerness to learn
• A willingness to find common ground with others, even if you disagree with them on many other issues
• Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups

Compensation and Benefits

The target annual compensation is $38,250-$40,250. 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.

Locations

This position could be based in Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Oakland, CA; or Washington, DC.

To Apply

Complete our online application - https://jobs.publicinterestnetwork.org/postings/bd2a848c-c845-4793-904d-fd9272979af1

We are accepting applications for a summer or fall 2026 start timeline.

Why work with Environment America? Check out 10 reasons: https://environmentamerica.org/why-work-with-us/.

About Environment America

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.