Oceans Advocate

The Public Interest Network•,

3d•$41,750 - $46,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world. We’re hiring an Oceans Advocate to protect oceans and marine life. Our oceans are awe-inspiring, stunningly beautiful, home to countless species and vital to the health of the planet. They also face multiple human-driven threats, including offshore drilling, deepsea mining, habitat loss, plastic pollution, overfishing, destructive fishing gear, acidification, dead zones and more. As an advocate with Environment America, you’ll work to build and demonstrate broad support for protecting our oceans, engaging with Americans across the political spectrum, and advocate for practical solutions that protect and restore our oceans and marine wildlife.

Requirements

Excellent writing and public speaking skills
At least two years of professional full-time experience in organizing, advocacy, campaigning or legislative work
Team player
Passion and grit to do what it takes to get the work done
Bold vision of a greener world
Ability to work hard to achieve goals
Excited to meet with Democrats, Republicans, business owners, seafood companies, surfers, anglers
Can make plans for long-term success
Can balance multiple competing goals and policy priorities

Nice To Haves

Up for a challenge
Knows that lasting change often comes one challenging step at a time
Willing to put in the hours calling activists or monitoring votes
Ready to build a movement
Organized and strategic

Responsibilities

Create new and expanded marine sanctuaries and other protected areas
Block deepsea mining and bottom trawling
Remove inland dams that prevent ocean fish from swimming upstream for spawning
Advance the usage of whale-safe fishing gear
Serve as the Environment America voice in conservation coalitions
Recruit new partners who can help us win campaigns, including unlikely allies
Fund our campaigns and grow our impact by raising money from foundations and individual donors
Meet with members of elected and appointed government officials to advocate for strong environmental policies
Develop collaborative relationships with legislators and congressional staff on both sides of the aisle and federal agencies to advance our policy goals
Write reports, fact sheets, news releases, website articles, op-eds, and other forms of communication to get our message in the media and heard by decision-makers and the public
Represent Environment America with reporters
Develop campaign plans and tactics
Work creatively with our state and national leadership
Organize webinars, community events and public meetings
Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate
Build our team by recruiting and managing interns and participating in staff recruitment efforts
Potential to train and oversee staff