PennEnvironment
Environment Minnesota Conservation and Wildlife Campaign Associate
PennEnvironment, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Overview
Environment Minnesota is hiring an entry-level Conservation and Wildlife Campaign Associate to help lead campaigns to protect the Boundary Waters and other special places, create new wildlife corridors, and reduce plastic pollution. We want more protected parks and forests, and clean water flowing in our rivers and streams. We want more wildlife in our world, from the birds, fish, and beavers in our marshes to the bees in our garden, from the black bears in the forest to the loons in our lakes. The Conservation and Wildlife Campaign Associate will work to advance solutions in Minnesota that protect and expand special places. 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. Organize events and work with volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate. 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 for the summer: Run a campaign office for the summer to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns while honing your organizing and management skills. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move. Qualifications
Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. We provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ideal candidates will have: Passion for the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns Leadership experience Top-notch writing and public speaking skills Good listening skills An eagerness to learn Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups Compensation And Benefits
The target annual compensation for this position is $38,250 - $39,500. Environment Minnesota offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid sick time, vacation time, 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
Minneapolis, MN Our Mission and Values
Environment Minnesota is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Our network focuses on clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Equal Opportunity
Environment Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer.
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Environment Minnesota is hiring an entry-level Conservation and Wildlife Campaign Associate to help lead campaigns to protect the Boundary Waters and other special places, create new wildlife corridors, and reduce plastic pollution. We want more protected parks and forests, and clean water flowing in our rivers and streams. We want more wildlife in our world, from the birds, fish, and beavers in our marshes to the bees in our garden, from the black bears in the forest to the loons in our lakes. The Conservation and Wildlife Campaign Associate will work to advance solutions in Minnesota that protect and expand special places. 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. Organize events and work with volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate. 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 for the summer: Run a campaign office for the summer to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns while honing your organizing and management skills. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move. Qualifications
Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. We provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ideal candidates will have: Passion for the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns Leadership experience Top-notch writing and public speaking skills Good listening skills An eagerness to learn Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups Compensation And Benefits
The target annual compensation for this position is $38,250 - $39,500. Environment Minnesota offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid sick time, vacation time, 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
Minneapolis, MN Our Mission and Values
Environment Minnesota is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Our network focuses on clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Equal Opportunity
Environment Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer.
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