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Ohio Environmental Council. |
| Categories: |
Water/wastewater
Legal/Env. Law |
| Travel Required: | 5-15% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 2-3 years |
| State/Province: | OH - Ohio |
| City: | Columbus |
| Salary: | non-disclosed |
| Job Description: |
The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) seeks to hire a dynamic, energetic, and effective water policy and outreach staff person to assist with the OEC’s Agricultural & Clean Water programs. The staff person will establish, build, and manage credible and well-respected statewide policy initiatives for the OEC related to water, environmental health, and sustainable agriculture policy. Through community organizing, the staff person also will work to increase understanding among OEC members, the general public, and relevant groups and organizations about the critical need for progressive environmental policy measures, to raise visibility about the need for progressive legislation and effective regulation among key local, state, and national policy makers. The staff person also will assist with OEC efforts at the legislature and as well as with Ohio’s executive agencies. Responsibilities The OEC seeks to hire a unique, ahead-of-the-curve water policy and outreach staff person interested in helping the OEC to advance clean water policy in Ohio through a variety of campaigns. Programs and projects on which the staff person may direct or provide assistance include:
Designing and executing policy campaigns around these programs and project will entail:
Qualifications: The applicant must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Completion of a postgraduate degree or equivalent work experience is preferred. Applicants should have a strong interest in environmental issues, along with prior coursework or work experience in political science, public administration, environmental science, public health or a similar field. Knowledge of the historical and current political landscape in Ohio is preferred. Additionally, our new hire must be comfortable in a demanding work environment; and possess the willingness and ability to occasionally travel and work evening and weekend hours, strong writing and public speaking skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Salary and Benefits: The starting salary range is competitive, with excellent benefits that include paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employer-matched retirement fund; and paid vacation, personal, and holiday leave. To apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and references to Raenell@theOEC.org with “Water Policy and Outreach Staff Position” in the subject line or mail to: Raenell Nagel Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The Ohio Environmental Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
| Post Date: | 08/15/2011 |
