16 Advocacy and Policy jobs

350.org is looking for a Global Development Director to lead our Development Team and develop innovative fundraising strategies! This is a remote and global position that can be performed from anywhere in the world! If you’re located in North America, this position can be performed at our Washington DC, Brooklyn, or Oakland offices, in Canada or remotely in the following states: CA, GA, MD, MA, ME, CO, MT, NY, NC, PA, SC, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI. About 350.org  350.org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. Our online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries. 350.org works hard to organize in a new way—everywhere at once, using online tools to facilitate strategic offline action. We want to be a laboratory for the best ways to strengthen the climate movement and catalyze transformation around the world.  The values that guide and drive our...

Remote, Flexible based in Latin America - Brazil or Argentina preferred 350.org is looking for a Managing Director to lead our Latin America Team and to build a strong, diverse climate movement in Latin America! About 350.org  350.org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. Our online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries. 350.org works hard to organize in a new way—everywhere at once, using online tools to facilitate strategic offline action. We want to be a laboratory for the best ways to strengthen the climate movement and catalyze transformation around the world.  The values that guide and drive our work are listed here. 350.org is an equal opportunity employer.   350.org strives to be an inclusive and collaborative group of people who bring a variety of approaches to the work we do. We’re committed to the principles of...

US-NY-New York | US-DC-Washington | US-IL-Chicago | US-CA-San Francisco | US-CA-Santa Monica Overview The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our staff of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and internationally from our offices in New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Santa Monica; San Francisco; Bozeman, Montana; and Beijing.     Recent NRDC victories include :  Successfully challenging numerous rollbacks of environmental...

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Come join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect marine wildlife while also enhancing the capacity of the oceans to feed a growing world population. Oceana’s Field Team works in coastal states to stop the expansion of offshore drilling and seismic airgun blasting, reduce plastic pollution, put an end to the shark fin trade in the U.S., and promote responsible fishing practices. Our campaign organizer in the Mid-Atlantic will initially focus on building support for our plastics campaign at the local and state level and replicating our winning model to stop the expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling activities by engaging municipalities and business leaders in Maryland and Delaware. As a campaign organizer, you will work closely with other field staff and a team of professionals in Washington, DC to build on-the-ground support for fighting plastic pollution and expanded...

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous, and more productive planet.   POSITION SUMMARY The Coordinator position is responsible for supporting the Corporate Climate Solutions Team (CCS) within CI’s Center for Natural Climate Solutions. The CCS team leads CI’s strategies and implementation of private sector engagement in natural climate solutions. The position reports to the Director of Corporate Climate Solutions.  The Coordinator will support the CCS team with account management and administrative tasks. These include research, writing and analysis that contributes to private sector collaborations with companies, sector associations, governments and communities. The position will also coordinate and support operational management of the CCS team and provide support to account managers as needed. The coordinator will...

The Florida Regional Office of Earthjustice is looking to hire a Staff Attorney whose docket will include work done in partnership with community-based organizations, environmental justice groups and others advancing the rights of disproportionately burdened communities, especially in South Florida.  Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change.  We partner with thousands of groups to engage on the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change.  We are here  because the earth needs a good lawyer . Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.  We achieve this by hiring people who share a...

DESCRIPTION General position overview:  The Center seeks a detail-oriented, motivated and highly effective communicator to join our development team as Grant Writer. Under direction of the chief development officer — and in conjunction with other members of the development team, including other Grant Writers — the Grant Writer will aid our efforts to increase foundation funding revenues. The Center is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, but consideration will be given to strong candidates willing to work remotely or in other locations where the Center has an established office. Preference will be given to applicants located in Tucson, Arizona, but consideration will also be given to strong candidates willing to work in other locations where the Center has an established office. Main Duties: Seek dedicated funding for the Center’s programs from private foundations and other sources by researching and devising approaches, including calls and visits to prospective...

Locations : San Francisco, Austin, Boston, New York, Raleigh, San Francisco, Washington Oceans Climate Scientist Oceans Program Any EDF Office With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy,  Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)  is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. The goal of EDF's Oceans Program is to help build resilient oceans that provide more fish in the water, more - and more secure - food on the plate and more prosperous fishing communities, all over the world, even with climate change.  In recent years, we have focused on transforming fisheries...

EDF offers internships and fellowships for students and recent graduates in a variety of programs and departments throughout the organization. The ultimate goal of our internship and fellowship program is to provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career. Program Overview The Digital Marketing Team manages EDF's main social media accounts and is responsible for reaching key target audiences through organic and paid campaigns. This is a high-performing, cross-cutting team that works with all programs at EDF to advise on digital communications best practices and amplify program work. EDF has an ambitious content marketing strategy to raise the visibility of our work, project our unique approach more clearly, and connect with new supporters. The Digital Marketing Team works with the rest of the Digital Team and across the...

Context:  Builds grassroots power, by leading the implementation of organizing campaigns that will increase the number of people involved, leaders trained, and engagement of people with influence to achieve Sierra Club conservation goals. Carries out organizing strategies and activities for assigned campaign or programs. Participates in the development of strategies and priorities. Scope:  The Wyss Fellow Associate Organizing Representative will help coordinate a broad, organizing effort on land conservation issues throughout Washington State and will collaborate with Sierra Club staff and volunteer leaders in development of organizing campaigns or program strategy and implementation. The Wyss Fellow Associate Organizing Representative is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take repeated action which will further Sierra Club’s land conservation goals in Washington State. This work will include developing and strengthening...

Duration:  5 hours/week for 7 weeks, $15/hour Context:  There are environmental activist groups at many high schools and colleges in Hudson County. HCSC would like to help them in their efforts and plug them into existing activities and campaigns. And HCSC wants to recruit these young people to become Sierra Club activists. Scope:  This is a targeted program with a short-time frame: Building a network of youth environmental activists in Hudson County. Steve Krinsky, Program Chair for Hudson County Sierra Club, is a retired teacher with years of experience working with young people and supervising internships. Job Activities: Outreach to high school and colleges in Hudson County Develop a contact list-- of students and teachers-- at each school Create a spreadsheet of youth activists and efforts Set-up a youth zoom networking call in late autumn 2020 Plug students into existing Hudson County Sierra Club programs Knowledge &...

ABOUT YOU You are someone who loves to analyze, research, and offer creative solutions.  You ask lots of questions, take a proactive approach to helping the team, and you have a knack for clearly presenting information. You are curious and look at all sides of a problem/challenge and make informed recommendations. You pride yourself in your attention to detail. Your organizational skills help you create and execute work plans that are efficient while delivering a high level of service for our clients.      Qualified candidates may reside in a remote home office in the East US territory (North or South).  Additional regions in the USA will be considered for highly qualified candidates that are open to periodic travel (when it is safe to do so).   ABOUT THE ROLE The 3Degrees Energy & Climate Practice helps organizations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions worldwide through renewable energy and decarbonized transportation solutions. Our clients include some...

Forests Forever was founded in 1989 during the historic campaign to save the Headwaters ancient redwood forest in Humboldt County, California. We are pushing for standards which promote sustainable forestry practices and hold the timber industry accountable for forest degradation and water pollution. Grassroots STREET & FIELD Campaign Position Street and/or field canvassing experience required. Full Time: Monday-Friday either 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. or 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Inform and educate citizens on crucial environmental and forest related issues. Inspire citizen activism through petition signing, membership, and letter writing to targeted public officials. Compensation: $15.59/hr during training; $16.50-$18.00/hr after training; potential for generous bonuses + $600 bonus for making staff! Benefits: Full-time staff are eligible for health and dental coverage on a co-pay basis Upbeat and Fun Work Environment...

Context:  Builds grassroots power, by supporting the implementation of organizing campaigns that will increase the number of people involved, leaders trained, and engagement of people with influence to achieve our conservation goals. The Organizing Inter will coordinate volunteer efforts in the collection of Xcel IRP and Minnesota Power IRP public comments, work with Petition Captains, help with recruitment and technical support for Zoom webinars & trainings, and create social media posts a week. Job Activities: Assists with public outreach around Xcel IRP & Minnesota Power IRP by attending other community meetings online, getting on the agenda to speak at the meetings, making announcements, etc Leads volunteer coordination for public comment collection efforts for utility dockets and hearings Works with Sierra Club petition captains to make sure we are on track to meet our goals, recruits & trains, new captains Assists with the planning,...

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONAt the Center for Biological Diversity, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature - to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive!  DESCRIPTION The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of imperiled plants, animals and wild places, seeks an experienced attorney to advocate for the conservation of endangered species utilizing administrative and legal tools. General position overview:   The position will involve using applicable laws,...

Position Overview Over the past several years BSR has built up a portfolio of programs aimed at transforming global transport and green freight. These include   Clean Cargo , the   Sustainable Air Freight Alliance , and   Future of Fuels . As we begin the   decisive decade , BSR is working with our members to scale our impact. The Director, Transportation and Green Freight, will lead a world-class Transport and Green Freight practice. The Director will help companies to design and implement ambitious sustainability strategies, work across value-chains and transport modes to enable deep decarbonization. This includes thought leadership and research, collaborative initiatives, and consulting to support member companies. The Director will have final accountability for refining/managing an overall Transport practice strategy and plan, driving business development, and overseeing many initiatives and corresponding project teams to catalyze action on Transport and Green...