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POSITION: POLICY ASSISTANT
STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Policy
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters and New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education fund (New Jersey LCV) are bi-partisan, non-profit organizations that protect our precious natural resources by raising awareness of key environmental challenges; increasing the efficacy of the environmental community; helping elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices; advocating for strong environmental policies; and ensuring accountability to safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state, and the strength of our economy.
We are committed to, and incorporate into all our work, the goal of helping establish a just, inclusive, and equitable environmental future for New Jersey. We work with, learn from, and support overburdened and low-income communities in order to educate the public, co-create social change, and advocate for policy outcomes that address environmental injustices.
We are currently seeking an energetic Policy Assistant who is looking for an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the political efforts that support strong environmental initiatives in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have the chance to get behind the scenes insights into the workings of the legislative process at our State House in Trenton, and work with a dynamic team to help support the work of New Jersey LCV, the Keep It Green (KIG) environmental coalition, and our efforts to advance initiatives in the areas of environmental protection, justice and equity.
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This is a full-time position with a hybrid structure based in our Hamilton, NJ office and remotely. Occasional evening and weekend event attendance may be required, and a valid driver’s license and full access to a vehicle will be necessary. This position is supported by grant funding, with the strong likelihood of continuation, dependent upon additional funding and the possibility of advancement.
Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000 depending upon experience and candidate qualifications. Ranges are based on an external and organizational wage analysis, noting that new staff rarely start at the top of a range.
TO APPLY: Please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@njlcv.org with “Policy Assistant” in the subject line. Selected candidates will participate in a 3-round interview process conducted from June 3 – June 11, 2024. No calls please. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
New Jersey LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, genetics, disability, age, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait status, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$60k-75k (estimate)
05/26/2024
09/21/2024
njlcv.org
Trenton, NJ
<25
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