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Environment
North Carolina seeks an experienced organization-builder to coordinate
advocacy, field organizing, fundraising, and media communications for
our group. Environment North Carolina is a statewide, citizen-based
environmental advocacy organization. We stand up to polluting
industries, fight for a green future, and do what it takes to win. We
believe strongly that there is so much worth protecting in North
Carolina — whether it’s the vibrant autumn colors of the Blue Ridge
Foothills or the serenity found along the pristine beaches of the Outer
Banks.
The Director will drive our work to keep the Outer Banks free from oil
drilling and will keep his/her finger on the pulse of state and local
decision-making to push for more protections and stop any and all
attacks on our state’s environment.
The Director will play a critical role in developing and executing
strategies on the ground to build long-term political power for our
organization in the state. S/he will work with our national program
staff and organizing staff on the ground to maximize the impact of our
work.
Environment North Carolina is part of a national federation of
environmental groups with offices in 29 states and Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities
Advocacy: Build relationships with key players in North Carolina. Bring
problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers: state
legislators, the Governor’s staff, state regulators, local officials and
federal representatives. Work to block threats to our environment in
the legislature.
Campaign Coordination: Develop and execute plans to win on our
environmental campaigns. Assess opportunities for building political
support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing
and media outreach.
Coalition Building: Cultivate relationships with diverse and powerful
allies and expand the constituencies supporting our efforts. This will
include building a coalition of key allies and getting them actively
involved in our campaigns including attending events and participating
in press conferences.
Media Outreach: Serve as a public spokesperson through media events,
press releases, op-eds and other visibility tactics with a goal of
building name recognition for the organization, educating the public
about our issues and demonstrating support for our positions.
Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation
staff and meet with large donors, all to bring more resources to
campaigns we're running to protect our environment. Work with our
citizen outreach staff to build and develop our membership base.
Strategic planning: Work with staff in the state and nationally to
identify the best opportunities to efficiently build our name
recognition and access with power players and the general public in the
state. Create and execute long-term plans to build the organization.
Recruitment: Recruit new staff, interns and volunteers to increase our impact and build our power.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years of professional
experience in state-level political advocacy, organization building,
grassroots organizing and/or campaign politics, along with a
demonstrated commitment to protecting North Carolina’s environment.
Related advanced degrees, such as a J.D. or master’s degree, may count
towards experience.
Pay & Benefits
Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the
relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a
candidate has. Environment North Carolina offers a competitive benefits
package.
Direct your application to Kyle Larson, Hiring Director for The Public Interest Network.
Environment North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race,
color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.