CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group)
Legislative Advocate
CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Legislative Advocate
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CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group)
U.S. PIRG is hiring a Federal Legislative Advocate to build support for and win policies that address problems that affect the quality of our health, our environment and our well‑being.
Ideal candidates are eager to work hard for a world where:
More of our things are reusable, repairable and recyclable, instead of single‑use and designed for obsolescence.
Decision makers choose conservation and renewable energy over fossil fuels.
Economic incentives support food that nurtures us as well as the land, with fewer pesticides, antibiotics and other quick fixes.
Consumers are no longer threatened by unsafe products, hidden bank fees and surprise medical bills.
Department : Program Employment Type : Full Time Location : Washington, DC Workplace type : Onsite Compensation : $39,750 - $55,000 / year
Key Responsibilities
Advocacy: Build support for our campaigns in the halls of power. Lobby key decision‑makers in Congress and federal agencies. Develop collaborative relationships with legislators and congressional staff on both sides of the aisle to advance our policy goals.
Outreach and coalition building: Recruit and work collaboratively with the many varied groups who support our campaigns. Work with farmers in Wyoming, conservation enthusiasts in Georgia, repair shop owners in Michigan and more.
Communications and media outreach: Organize press events. Write materials for lawmakers, the public, and the media including opinion editorials, press releases, campaign action emails, factsheets, bill summaries, regulatory comments and presentations.
Campaign strategy: Assess opportunities to build political support for our vision and goals through coalition‑building, grassroots organizing, media coverage and message development.
Fundraise from foundations and individual donors to support our work.
Recruit and train new staff, interns and volunteers.
Qualifications Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience in advocacy, grassroots organizing, coalition building, legislative work and/or political campaigns and be:
Skilled in working with people with different views or backgrounds to accomplish shared goals.
An effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills.
A creative and strategic thinker.
A good people‑person and listener.
Well‑organized, able to work independently to achieve goals while balancing urgent and important needs.
Committed to our vision of building a new politics that faces today’s challenges head on.
Compensation & Benefits The starting target annual compensation range for someone with 2‑8 years of relevant experience is $39,750‑$55,000. PIRG offers an excellent benefits package: 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.
Why work with U.S. PIRG? Check out 10 reasons: https://pirg.org/why-work-with-us/
Our Mission and Values U.S. PIRG 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. Visit https://pirg.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.
Hiring Process Stage 1:
Applied Stage 2:
Questionnaire Stage 3:
Interview Stage 4:
Interview Stage 5:
Interview Stage 6:
Offer Stage 7:
Hired
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U.S. PIRG is an equal opportunity employer.
Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write.
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Legislative Advocate
role at
CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group)
U.S. PIRG is hiring a Federal Legislative Advocate to build support for and win policies that address problems that affect the quality of our health, our environment and our well‑being.
Ideal candidates are eager to work hard for a world where:
More of our things are reusable, repairable and recyclable, instead of single‑use and designed for obsolescence.
Decision makers choose conservation and renewable energy over fossil fuels.
Economic incentives support food that nurtures us as well as the land, with fewer pesticides, antibiotics and other quick fixes.
Consumers are no longer threatened by unsafe products, hidden bank fees and surprise medical bills.
Department : Program Employment Type : Full Time Location : Washington, DC Workplace type : Onsite Compensation : $39,750 - $55,000 / year
Key Responsibilities
Advocacy: Build support for our campaigns in the halls of power. Lobby key decision‑makers in Congress and federal agencies. Develop collaborative relationships with legislators and congressional staff on both sides of the aisle to advance our policy goals.
Outreach and coalition building: Recruit and work collaboratively with the many varied groups who support our campaigns. Work with farmers in Wyoming, conservation enthusiasts in Georgia, repair shop owners in Michigan and more.
Communications and media outreach: Organize press events. Write materials for lawmakers, the public, and the media including opinion editorials, press releases, campaign action emails, factsheets, bill summaries, regulatory comments and presentations.
Campaign strategy: Assess opportunities to build political support for our vision and goals through coalition‑building, grassroots organizing, media coverage and message development.
Fundraise from foundations and individual donors to support our work.
Recruit and train new staff, interns and volunteers.
Qualifications Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience in advocacy, grassroots organizing, coalition building, legislative work and/or political campaigns and be:
Skilled in working with people with different views or backgrounds to accomplish shared goals.
An effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills.
A creative and strategic thinker.
A good people‑person and listener.
Well‑organized, able to work independently to achieve goals while balancing urgent and important needs.
Committed to our vision of building a new politics that faces today’s challenges head on.
Compensation & Benefits The starting target annual compensation range for someone with 2‑8 years of relevant experience is $39,750‑$55,000. PIRG offers an excellent benefits package: 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.
Why work with U.S. PIRG? Check out 10 reasons: https://pirg.org/why-work-with-us/
Our Mission and Values U.S. PIRG 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. Visit https://pirg.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.
Hiring Process Stage 1:
Applied Stage 2:
Questionnaire Stage 3:
Interview Stage 4:
Interview Stage 5:
Interview Stage 6:
Offer Stage 7:
Hired
Apply Now
U.S. PIRG is an equal opportunity employer.
Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write.
#J-18808-Ljbffr