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Environment Washington Campaign Associate
Environment America, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Environment Washington Campaign Associate
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Environment Washington is hiring an entry‑level conservation campaign associate to help lead our campaigns to protect Washington’s special places, create new wildlife corridors, and reduce sources of 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 orcas off‑of our coast to the elk in our forests to the bees in our gardens.
Key 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.
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 persuasive campaign materials : 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 recruiting volunteers, interns and full‑time staff.
Run a grassroots campaign office each summer : Run a campaign office for the summer, knocking on doors to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns. Your responsibilities will include meeting your own fundraising goals and managing a team of paid staff. 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. Though we expect you to take your campaign and run with it, we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have:
Passion for the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns
Top‑notch writing and public speaking skills
An eagerness to learn
Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups
Compensation and Benefits The target annual compensation for this position in Seattle is $44,474. Environment Washington offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid sick time (60‑72 hours/year depending on location), vacation time (accruing 10 days over year 1, 15 days over year 2, and 20 days over year 3 and thereafter), 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 Seattle, Washington
Apply Fill out our online application: https://jobs.publicinterestnetwork.org/postings/4f6c78f2-293a-4c9c-b83e-5f0c6dc4ec74
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for immediate or summer 2026 start.
Other Information We welcome references, but if you have concerns, Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Environment America by 2x.
Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Why work with Environment Washington and Environment America? Check out 10 reasons: https://environmentwashington.org/why-work-with-us/
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.
Environment Washington is an equal opportunity employer.
About Environment Washington Environment Washington is a part of Environment America. Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world. We advocate ideas and actions to guide our country onto a greener, healthier path. Our network of 30 state environmental groups promotes clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members put grassroots support behind our research, public education, advocacy and litigation.
Nothing is more important to our future than facing this fact: Infinite economic growth on a finite planet is neither wise nor possible. We must shift from deplete to preserve, from disposable to sustainable, from “never enough” to “enough.” Together, our staff, members and other supporters are committed to winning changes that allow nature to thrive and our children to live healthier, more enriching lives.
Our Mission and Values Environment Washington and our national partner Environment America are 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://EnvironmentWashington.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.
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Environment Washington Campaign Associate
role at
Environment America
Environment Washington is hiring an entry‑level conservation campaign associate to help lead our campaigns to protect Washington’s special places, create new wildlife corridors, and reduce sources of 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 orcas off‑of our coast to the elk in our forests to the bees in our gardens.
Key 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.
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 persuasive campaign materials : 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 recruiting volunteers, interns and full‑time staff.
Run a grassroots campaign office each summer : Run a campaign office for the summer, knocking on doors to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns. Your responsibilities will include meeting your own fundraising goals and managing a team of paid staff. 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. Though we expect you to take your campaign and run with it, we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have:
Passion for the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns
Top‑notch writing and public speaking skills
An eagerness to learn
Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups
Compensation and Benefits The target annual compensation for this position in Seattle is $44,474. Environment Washington offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid sick time (60‑72 hours/year depending on location), vacation time (accruing 10 days over year 1, 15 days over year 2, and 20 days over year 3 and thereafter), 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 Seattle, Washington
Apply Fill out our online application: https://jobs.publicinterestnetwork.org/postings/4f6c78f2-293a-4c9c-b83e-5f0c6dc4ec74
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for immediate or summer 2026 start.
Other Information We welcome references, but if you have concerns, Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Environment America by 2x.
Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Why work with Environment Washington and Environment America? Check out 10 reasons: https://environmentwashington.org/why-work-with-us/
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.
Environment Washington is an equal opportunity employer.
About Environment Washington Environment Washington is a part of Environment America. Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world. We advocate ideas and actions to guide our country onto a greener, healthier path. Our network of 30 state environmental groups promotes clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members put grassroots support behind our research, public education, advocacy and litigation.
Nothing is more important to our future than facing this fact: Infinite economic growth on a finite planet is neither wise nor possible. We must shift from deplete to preserve, from disposable to sustainable, from “never enough” to “enough.” Together, our staff, members and other supporters are committed to winning changes that allow nature to thrive and our children to live healthier, more enriching lives.
Our Mission and Values Environment Washington and our national partner Environment America are 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://EnvironmentWashington.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.
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