CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group)
Climate Solutions Associate
CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group)
We are hiring a Climate Solutions Associate to help drive our campaigns to reduce climate emissions in the energy, transportation, and buildings sectors. The Associate will work with our national program team, local organizers and other key allies across the country to build momentum, expand support and win policies to accelerate the transition off of fossil fuels and promote climate solutions.
Department : Program |
Employment Type : Full Time |
Location : Chicago, IL |
Workplace Type : Onsite |
Compensation : $38,250 - $39,500 / year
Key Responsibilities
Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
Build broad public support and recruit organizations and members of the public to be involved. Organize webinars, community events and public meetings to educate, persuade, and motivate.
Earn traditional media and social media attention by organizing media events, writing opinion pieces, and building a following on social media.
Coordinate with champions in Congress or State Houses to lobby elected officials and make a convincing case to undecided legislators. When a critical vote is happening, demonstrate the ground support needed to win.
Recruit volunteers, interns and full‑time staff to build the team.
Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: knock on doors to raise money, meet fundraising goals, manage paid staff, and be flexible to work in a different location if assigned.
Qualifications Entry‑level candidates are encouraged to apply. 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.
Benefits Compensation : $38,250 - $39,500 per year.
Benefits package
includes medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid time off, commuter benefit program, 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.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for a summer 2026 start timeline.
Why work with PIRG?
Check out 10 reasons: https://pirg.org/why-work-with-us/
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
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.
Apply Now.
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Climate Solutions Associate
role at
CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group)
We are hiring a Climate Solutions Associate to help drive our campaigns to reduce climate emissions in the energy, transportation, and buildings sectors. The Associate will work with our national program team, local organizers and other key allies across the country to build momentum, expand support and win policies to accelerate the transition off of fossil fuels and promote climate solutions.
Department : Program |
Employment Type : Full Time |
Location : Chicago, IL |
Workplace Type : Onsite |
Compensation : $38,250 - $39,500 / year
Key Responsibilities
Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
Build broad public support and recruit organizations and members of the public to be involved. Organize webinars, community events and public meetings to educate, persuade, and motivate.
Earn traditional media and social media attention by organizing media events, writing opinion pieces, and building a following on social media.
Coordinate with champions in Congress or State Houses to lobby elected officials and make a convincing case to undecided legislators. When a critical vote is happening, demonstrate the ground support needed to win.
Recruit volunteers, interns and full‑time staff to build the team.
Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: knock on doors to raise money, meet fundraising goals, manage paid staff, and be flexible to work in a different location if assigned.
Qualifications Entry‑level candidates are encouraged to apply. 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.
Benefits Compensation : $38,250 - $39,500 per year.
Benefits package
includes medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid time off, commuter benefit program, 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.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for a summer 2026 start timeline.
Why work with PIRG?
Check out 10 reasons: https://pirg.org/why-work-with-us/
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
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.
Apply Now.
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