Make the Environment a Key Issue in Election 2008!

Thanks to broad public support and hard work by environmental and public health groups and key leaders in government, America has made great progress over the last 40 years addressing some of the worst environmental problems. The air and water are cleaner and we’ve protected some of our most treasured places from exploitation and development.

But the last eight years of the Bush-Cheney Administration have put the environment in jeopardy. Key protections for our air and water have been rolled back or blocked.  The failure of decision-makers in Washington, D.C. to address the country’s addiction to oil and other fossil fuels has put us on the brink of a global disaster.

And now, John McCain is calling for policies that could make things even worse. He’s supporting President Bush’s push for more oil drilling in protected areas off our coasts and he’s advocating for the construction of as many as 100 new nuclear power plants.

That’s why this election is so crucial. If we’re going to reverse the damage done by the Bush-Cheney Administration, take real steps toward reducing our dependence on oil, and create a New Energy Future, we need to elect a pro-environment president and Congress.

Environmental America

Environment America, the federation of state-based environment groups, is a powerful advocate for the environment and our health. We speak out and take action at the local, state, and national levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives. We’ve built a grassroots network across the country that has helped us win new initiatives to increase solar power, stop global warming, preserve our state and national parks, protect our oceans and coastline and more.

In 2008, building on our 30-year track record of grassroots mobilization, we’re teaming up with partner organizations to run a massive neighbor-to-neighbor GOTV and persuasion campaign to help elect an environmental president and pro-environment candidates to Congress.  Together we’ll send nearly 1,000 professional staff and grassroots activists into key battleground states, where we will identify and organize 125,000 volunteers with the purpose of persuading target voters.

Campaign Organizer Job Description

Campaign Organizers will build, train and manage teams of volunteers who will identify and turnout pro-environment voters and make the difference on Election Day. Specifically, Campaign Organizers will:

* Build a team by identifying and mobilizing supporters and volunteers.

* Train and empower volunteers by teaching them to use online organizing tools, build volunteer teams in their own neighborhoods and organize media events that draw attention to the issues.

* Help volunteers succeed and hold them accountable by doing site visits and daily check-ins with team leaders.

Qualifications:

We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented college graduates and interested others with a strong commitment to environmental causes and social change. Candidates should be ready to take on a high level of responsibility, learn quickly, meet ambitious goals and be willing to work as long and hard as it takes to get the job done. Organizers are required to start work no later than Aug. 5 and be able to commit through Nov. 14. Long-term, career positions are available for top candidates.

If you have the skills and commitment we’re looking for, we’ll give you the training you need to succeed.

Field Training

For the first six weeks, organizers will work out of a summer citizen outreach canvass office of Environment America or a similar organization, going door-to-door and working in high-traffic areas to educate citizens about important environmental issues, raise funds and build membership. Organizers will learn the systems required to run an effective advocacy campaign, motivate volunteers and build skills by talking one-on-one with people on the street and door-to-door. Upon completing field training in mid-September, organizers will attend a national training and receive fall placement.

Locations:

We’re hiring Campaign Organizers for fall placement in the following states: NH, PA, VA, FL, OH, MI, IA, CO, NV, NM and WI. For the summer field training, Campaign Organizers may be placed in one of these states or other campaign offices across the country.

Salary/Benefits:

First-year staff earn salary at an annual rate of $23,750. Benefits include eligibility to enroll in our group health plan.  Salary and benefits increase with experience.

How to Apply:

Click here to apply online or send your resume and cover letter to Hiring@EnvironmentAmerica.org. Be sure to mention where you saw this ad and reference the job title in the subject of your e-mail.

Questions?
Please contact Maria Schweitzer in our Recruitment Department with any questions. E-mail her at Hiring@EnvironmentAmerica.org or call (202) 683-1250.