Climate Campaign Director

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Environment America is seeking an experienced campaign director to lead our Global Warming Solutions Team. Our Climate Campaign Director 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 go fossil fuel free, promote building electrification and carbon‑free transportation, reduce power plant pollution and more. The Climate Campaign Director will be the public face of Environment America’s climate campaigns and interact directly with decision‑makers, the media, coalition partners and funders.

$42,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

• Coalition building
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  Serve as the Environment America voice in key climate coalitions, and drive efforts to build and expand our partners to include non‑traditional supporters from across the political spectrum. Collaborate with Environment America’s state organizations on state‑specific coalition strategy and development.
• Media and communications
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  Write reports, fact sheets, news releases, blogs, op‑eds, and other communications to get our message in the media and heard by decision‑makers and the public. Represent Environment America with reporters and be our national spokesperson on climate.
• Campaign coordination and development
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  Develop and drive implementation of campaign strategy and tactics. Work directly with our senior leadership to coordinate strategies and opportunities.
• Research
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  Take complex data and distill it into clear, powerful conclusions that are easy to communicate to decision‑makers and the public.
• Fundraising
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  Build our program through raising more money from foundations and individual donors, including cultivation of current donors and expansion to new national, state and local funders.
• Recruitment and management
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  Participate in the recruitment and management of interns and staff. Work closely with leadership to attend and lead training programs for staff at all levels.

Candidates should have a significant career track record of leadership within citizen‑based social change organizations or the climate sector. In addition, candidates should have:

• Belief in the power of citizen‑based field work and an understanding of the strategies for maximizing the power of field organizing.
• A goal‑driven, results‑oriented mentality with excellent public speaking, writing and analytical skills, and enthusiasm for the work.
• A track record of successful fundraising, both at the large and small donor level, including from charitable foundations.
• Experience and confidence being in front of the camera and the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere.

The starting compensation range for someone with 5‑12 years of relevant experience is $42,000‑60,000. Candidates on the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range. Environment America offers an excellent benefits package including 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 a training program and opportunities for advancement.

Washington, D.C., preferred. This position could also be based in Chicago, IL;
Boston, MA; or Denver, CO.

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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.

Environment America 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  America.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.

Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.