PIRG
PIRG is hiring a Toxics Campaign Director to lead our work to protect our health by making polluters pay for the toxic messes they create and eliminating the use of toxic chemicals that threaten our health and our communities.
There are more than 80,000 chemicals on the market in the United States, most of them put directly into use without testing the long-term consequences for our health or their impact on our environment. And, too often chemicals are found to be toxic and still remain on the market.
Key Responsibilities
The Toxics Campaign Director will coordinate and work with our federal staff and state offices across the country to run campaigns that call on our decision makers to lead us toward a toxic-free future by passing federal and statewide bans on some of the most toxic chemicals; educating the public and decision-makers about the health and environmental hazards of these chemicals; promoting safer alternatives; and convincing corporations to eliminate the production or use of toxics in their products.
Coalition building:
Build support for our campaign goals from a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum at the campus, state and national level. Advocacy:
Take our policy ideas and proposals directly to key decision-makers in state legislatures, Governors’ offices, Congress, corporate boardrooms, and other forums where we could advocate for a toxic-free future. Media Outreach:
Serve as the spokesperson for our campaigns through media events, press releases and opinion writing. Campaign strategy:
Assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage and message development. Program development:
Evaluate new research on the issue, create viable policy solutions and propose the right political strategy and messaging. Fundraising:
Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with major donors. Staff recruitment and development:
Build our team by recruiting and managing interns and participating in staff recruitment efforts. Qualifications Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to citizen-based social change, as well as a track record of leadership. Experience working on toxics, environmental or public health campaigns preferred. Compensation and Benefits The target starting compensation for someone with 3-8 years of relevant professional experience is $40,500-55,000 in the first year. PIRG offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 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. Locations This position could be based in Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; or Denver, CO. PIRG is an equal opportunity employer.
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Build support for our campaign goals from a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum at the campus, state and national level. Advocacy:
Take our policy ideas and proposals directly to key decision-makers in state legislatures, Governors’ offices, Congress, corporate boardrooms, and other forums where we could advocate for a toxic-free future. Media Outreach:
Serve as the spokesperson for our campaigns through media events, press releases and opinion writing. Campaign strategy:
Assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage and message development. Program development:
Evaluate new research on the issue, create viable policy solutions and propose the right political strategy and messaging. Fundraising:
Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff and meet with major donors. Staff recruitment and development:
Build our team by recruiting and managing interns and participating in staff recruitment efforts. Qualifications Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to citizen-based social change, as well as a track record of leadership. Experience working on toxics, environmental or public health campaigns preferred. Compensation and Benefits The target starting compensation for someone with 3-8 years of relevant professional experience is $40,500-55,000 in the first year. PIRG offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 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. Locations This position could be based in Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; or Denver, CO. PIRG is an equal opportunity employer.
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