Campaign Associate

Environment California is seeking a Conservation Associate to work on our campaigns to save California’s oldest trees, conserve and protect key ocean ecosystems off our coast and defend the wildlife that call them home. Key responsibilities 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. Earn traditional media and social media attention : Organize news conferences 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 make the case for our campaign goals. When a critical vote is happening on your campaign, work to demonstrate the support you’ve been building on the ground to help line up the votes needed to win. Research and write reports : Catalog and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause. 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. This position requires excellent judgment, discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects. 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 leadership experience, top‑notch writing and public speaking skills, an eagerness to learn, and be ready for a challenge. We value organizing experience, including building campus or community groups. Compensation and Benefits The target annual compensation for this entry level position is $38,250-$39,500. Environment California 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 Oakland, California Environment California is an equal opportunity employer and will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. #J-18808-Ljbffr