Background
Cleaning up the
environment usually isn’t hard to figure out how to do – we know what
it will take. And most people strongly support measures to protect our
air quality, improve water quality, and preserve open spaces.
The
hard part is convincing decision makers that it’s worth the effort. To
do that, we need to go down two paths at the same time – getting
citizens together to make their voices heard and arguing the merits of
the issues directly with decision makers.
Environment Maryland
has an open position for a Field Director who would focus on
environmental policy in Maryland, especially in the areas of global
warming, suburban sprawl, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Job Description
The
Field Director will develop campaigns to require automakers to sell
more low-emission vehicles, reduce the amount of waste burned in
incinerators, limit water pollution, promote development policies that
result in walkable, healthy communities, and work on the implementation
of our recent victories in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable
energy, and water quality protection.
On a day-to-day basis, the Field Director will do the following:
Campaign Strategy:
Create a plan to win on our environmental campaigns; strategize how to
gain political support for our agenda through coalition-building,
grassroots organizing, media publicity, endorsements, and message
development.
Media Outreach:
Serve as the public spokesperson for our environmental
campaigns—through media events, press releases, editorial board
meetings, and other publicity tactics.
Direct Advocacy: Meeting with decision-makers to promote solutions—including state legislators, agency staff, and local officials.
Fundraising:
Write grant proposals, meet with foundation representatives, provide
updates to large donors, and develop materials to build membership.
Location
Baltimore, with frequent travel to Annapolis. Environment Maryland has offices in Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C.
Qualifications
Must
be deeply passionate about protecting the environment. Must be
persistent in the face of challenges. We're looking for someone with
leadership skills and initiative, and the verbal and written skills
necessary to make the case that protecting the environment must be a
top priority. Candidates should have 3 to 8 years of relevant
professional experience, post-college, including (but not limited to)
work in political, policy, legal, journalistic, or government settings.
Salary and Benefits
Salary
for this position is commensurate with relevant professional experience
and/or advanced degrees. A competitive benefits package includes health
care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, and paid
vacation and sick days. There are many opportunities for advancement,
travel, and additional training.
To Apply
Call 410-467-0439, apply online or e-mail State Director Brad Heavner.