Environment Ohio Advocate Job Description

Environment Ohio is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Our professional staff combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Ohio’s environment.

Environment Ohio is part of a network of 28 state organizations with a vibrant federal advocacy agenda and draws on 30 years of success in tackling the state's top environmental problems.

We focus on protecting Ohio's air, water and open spaces. We speak out and take action at the local, state and national levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives.

Job Description:
The Environment Ohio Energy Advocate is responsible for developing and implementing campaigns to achieve a cleaner energy future. The Advocate is also responsible for growing our organization’s citizen base through field organizing as well as building our organizational resources through staff development and fundraising. On a day-to-day basis, the Energy Advocate’s work includes:

Advocacy: Bringing problems/solutions to the attention of decision makers-including state legislators, the Executive branch, environmental agency staff and local and federal officials. Developing messages and materials, building and tracking relationships, and enhancing the organization’s access and reputation among decision makers.

Policy development: Developing our approach to energy issues within a broader political context, along with a comprehensive platform for solving them. The advocate will be part of drafting bills, conducting research, and participating in discussions on policy within the Environment America organization.

Campaign strategy: Creating and implementing a plan to win on our environmental campaigns; developing strategies for gaining political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media publicity, endorsements and message development.

Field organizing: Engaging our grassroots base through phone banking, email action alerts, workshops, and other outreach events.

Media outreach: Serving as a public spokesperson for the organization through media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other PR tactics.

Staff recruitment and management: Assisting with the oversight of Environment Ohio staff including trainings, staff meetings and retreats and recruiting new staff for the Environment America network.

Fundraising: Raising money from private foundations and individual donors. Working with our citizen outreach staff to bring more resources to efforts we're waging to protect our environment.

Additional Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to environmental issues and progressive social change, and a track record of leadership. We're looking for a goal driven and results oriented individual who has excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and a passion for social change. Candidates should have at least two to five years of relevant professional experience.

Salary & Benefits:
Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate may possess. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan and paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are available.

How to Apply: Visit our website at www.EnvironmentOhio.org/jobs or email Careers@EnvironmentOhio.org.

Applications will be accepted through September 4th, 2009