Plastics Campaign Associate

Oceana Inc•Washington, DC

3d•$51,000 - $56,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oceana is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the world’s oceans. Oceana’s campaigns are directed at achieving measurable improvements in public policy that rebuild ocean abundance, protect marine habitat and ocean wildlife, end illegal fishing and reduce ocean pollution. The Campaign Associate works as part of the U.S. Plastics Campaign to protect the oceans from plastic pollution by reducing the production and use of unnecessary single use plastic. The Campaign Associate conducts policy research and analysis, develops internal and external campaign materials, conducts outreach to key constituencies, plans and implements projects, and tracks campaign activities and other actions to advance the goals of the campaign. The Campaign Associate also leads the planning and execution of strategic campaign events such as fly-ins. The Campaign Associate will represent Oceana at meetings and other events as needed to support the goals of the campaign. The Campaign Associate also facilitates collaboration and coordination across science, policy, communications, legal, and grassroots parts of Oceana’s campaign model. The Campaign Associate reports to the Plastics Campaign Director. The position is based in Washington, D.C. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (environmental science, political science, communications/journalism, or a related field) or equivalent work experience.
At least 1 year of campaign, advocacy, or ocean conservation work experience.
Experience in planning and executing events and engaging supporters.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into easy-to-understand, publicly digestible, and persuasive material.
Experience taking initiative, meeting deadlines, completing unexpected projects, proactively solving problems, and effectively managing a demanding workload.
Effective organizational skills and follow-through, and capacity to juggle multiple tasks at once.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge of the policy-making process at the federal, state, or local level.
Willingness and ability to travel and occasionally work late hours or on weekends.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing campaign research and maintain a working knowledge of the plastic reduction policies passed by local, state, and national governments.
Analyze local, state, and federal legislation and policy proposals.
Draft materials for the campaign, including sign-on letters, grassroots activist tools, presentations, and internal documents such as background research memos.
Lead in the planning and execution of strategic campaign events, such as fly-ins or coalition building events.
Execute targeted campaign tactics in strategic locations.
Mobilize organizations, businesses, and individuals in support of campaign goals.
Engage with national, state, and international partners working on the plastics problem, including representing Oceana at meetings and events, and work in coordination with Oceana’s team in Washington, DC and in the field.
Provide substantive and administrative support in the planning and implementation of internal and external projects and events.
Assist with some administrative tasks that include but are not limited to, tracking campaign budget, expense reporting, and placing orders for campaign materials.
Perform additional duties and functions as directed by the Campaign Director.