Legislative Advocate

• More of our things are reusable, repairable and recyclable, instead of single-use and designed for obsolescence.
• Decision makers choose conservation and renewable energy over fossil fuels.
• Economic incentives support food that nurtures us as well as the land, with fewer pesticides, antibiotics and other quick fixes.
• Consumers are no longer threatened by unsafe products, hidden bank fees and surprise medical bills.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocacy: Build support for our campaigns in the halls of power. Lobby key decision-makers in Congress and federal agencies. Develop collaborative relationships with legislators and congressional staff on both sides of the aisle to advance our policy goals.
• Outreach and coalition building: Recruit and work collaboratively with the many varied groups who support our campaigns. Work with farmers in Wyoming, conservation enthusiasts in Georgia, repair shop owners in Michigan and more.
• Communications and media outreach: Organize press events. Write materials for lawmakers, the public, and the media including opinion editorials, press releases, campaign action emails, factsheets, bill summaries, regulatory comments and presentations.
• Campaign strategy: Assess opportunities to build political support for our vision and goals through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage and message development.
• Fundraise from foundations and individual donors to support our work.
• Recruit and train new staff, interns and volunteers.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Skilled in working with people with different views or backgrounds to accomplish shared goals.
• An effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• A creative and strategic thinker.
• A good people-person and listener.
• Well-organized, able to work independently to achieve goals while balancing urgent and important needs.
• Committed to our vision of building a new politics that faces today’s challenges head on.

Benefits