Environment New Hampshire Conservation Advocate

The Public Interest Network•,

2d•$39,750 - $46,000•Onsite

About The Position

Environment New Hampshire is seeking a Conservation Advocate to protect and conserve New Hampshire’s natural environment, including its forests, lakes, and parks. The role involves advocating for the elimination of bee-killing pesticides, safeguarding wild places, and promoting clean energy solutions like solar and wind power. This position requires independent judgment and decision-making in significant matters.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience as an advocate or organizer (advanced degrees may count toward experience).
Effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills.
Skilled people person and good listener with a track record of recruiting people.
Open-minded and interested in working with people who may have differing views.
Creative and effective at solving complex problems; a strategic thinker.
Well-organized and goal-oriented, capable of accountability and adaptation.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about saving the natural world.

Responsibilities

Participate in policy development, research, and messaging to determine program priorities and policy positions for environmental protection in New Hampshire.
Build and demonstrate support for campaign goals by reaching out to a broad range of organizations and constituency groups across the political spectrum, including unlikely allies.
Organize webinars, community events, and public meetings to educate and persuade others to join advocacy efforts.
Organize media events, write opinion pieces, and build a social media following for campaigns.
Build relationships with key decision-makers at the state, regional, and federal levels through lobbying, testifying at hearings, and producing written materials.
Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and raise money from individual donors.
Identify and recruit staff candidates and manage interns to maximize campaign impact, with potential to oversee staff.