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Environment America. |
| Categories: |
Sales/Marketing
Program/Project Mgmt. Legal/Env. Law Government |
| Travel Required: | 5-15% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 2-3 years |
| State/Province: | DC - District of Columbia |
| City: | Washington |
| Salary: | n/a |
| Job Description: |
Our Washington DC advocacy office represents Environment America in federal policy matters. Our organization's roots at the state level give Environment America a unique "outside the beltway" perspective on the issues, while our state staff, members, campus chapters, and national field organizers provide the grassroots power necessary to enact change at the federal level. Environment America is seeking an experienced Communications Director for its fast-paced Federal Advocacy Office in Washington, D.C. The Federal Communications Director is responsible for developing and implementing a communications strategy to increase the visibility of our federal environmental campaigns. The Federal Communications Director would maintain and further develop Environment America's relationships with national reporters, increase placement in national, local and non-traditional media, and work with Environment America's advocacy and campaign staff to win issue campaigns. Job Description • Work with program staff in D.C. and field staff in the states to develop messages and manage outreach to national media outlets on federal environmental campaigns; Qualifications We're looking for a goal-driven and results-oriented individual with a strong commitment to protecting the public's interest. The ideal candidate will have three to eight years of relevant professional campaign or journalism experience, post-college, including (but not limited to) work in political, policy, legal, journalistic, or government settings. Candidate must be well-organized, a self-starter, flexible, creative, able to work under pressure while keeping a sense of humor, and be able to work quickly and cooperatively on several projects at one time. Excellent writing and verbal skills are essential. Salary and Benefits Salary for this position is commensurate with a candidate's relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, and paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available. Location Washington, D.C. To Apply Send a compelling cover letter and resume to Anna Aurilio at careers@environmentamerica.org. Please specify which position you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail, and be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised. Environment America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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| Post Date: | 03/15/2010 |
