PennEnvironment Climate Solutions Associate

Environment America -
Philadelphia, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$38,250 - $39,500 a year

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Loan assistance

Qualifications

Organizing events
Editorial content writing
Advocacy fundraising
Environmental outreach
Volunteer recruitment for social programs
Management
Social media post writing
Webinars
Team leadership
Environmental legislation
Public awareness campaigns
Content writing
Social media community building
Coalition building
Public speaking
Writing press releases
Climate change
Developing legislative strategies
Canvassing for political campaigns
Legislation
Climate change mitigation
Collaboration with community partners
Organizational skills
Door-to-door
Public affairs policy advocacy
Volunteer recruitment
Leadership
Achieving fundraising goals
Media pitching
Climate policy

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about advancing renewable energy as a key solution to addressing climate change?

PennEnvironment is looking for a skilled and savvy organizer to build public support for climate solutions and win policies that accelerate the transition off of fossil fuels. This includes PennEnvironment’s campaigns to promote clean renewable energy, expand energy efficiency and conservation measures, and transition to cleaner forms of transportation to protect our climate and reduce air pollution.

Key Responsibilities

Work with coalitions: Work with a broad range of organizations and constituencies across the political spectrum in Pennsylvania to promote solutions to climate change and implement policies to increase renewable energy.
Organize events and work with volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings on topics related to climate change and renewable energy solutions. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate in these events.
Earn traditional and social media attention: Organize media events and news conferences; write opinion pieces, news releases and press statements on topics related to climate change and renewable energy; draft social media content and build a following on social media for our campaigns.
Lobby elected officials: Meet with, build relationships with, and convince elected officials to support climate solution policies introduced at the state, local and federal levels. Coordinate strategy with champions in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and in Congress. Make a convincing case to legislators who are undecided on a particular vote. Defend against legislative attacks on Pennsylvania’s existing climate and renewable energy programs..
Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team by 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 protecting the environment and building grassroots support
Leadership experience
Top-notch writing and public speaking skills
Good listening skills
An eagerness to learn
A willingness to find common ground with others, even if you disagree with them on many other issues
Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups

Details

Compensation and Benefits

The target annual compensation for this entry-level position is $38,250-$39,500 in the first year. PennEnvironment offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, time off, 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

Philadelphia, PA preferred but would consider top candidates in Pittsburgh, PA.

Why work with PennEnvironment? Check out 10 reasons: https://pennenvironment.org/why-work-with-us/

Our Mission and Values

PennEnvironment and 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://environmentamerica.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.

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.

PennEnvironment is an equal opportunity employer.

About 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.

Department

State

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Workplace type

Hybrid

Compensation

$38,250 - $39,500 / year

Reporting To

Flora Cardoni

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