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SalaryWho We Are: Friends of the Earth (FOE) is a national not for profit environmental organization that strives for a healthier and more just world. We push for the reforms that are needed. It’s an approach that has worked for five decades to produce important victories that help protect our planet and its people. We’re part of Friends of the Earth International, a federation of groups working in more than 70 countries on today’s most urgent environmental and social issues.
What We Look For: Are you passionate about the global fight against fossil fuels? Are you ready to hit the ground running to stop the financing and approval of dirty export projects? Are you a strong team member who can work easily across departments? Can you quickly draft analysis on the energy market and policy developments? Are you comfortable representing the organization to journalists, other not for profits, and government agencies?
If so, this is the position for you. We want you to succeed and we want to pay you a competitive wage that is in line with your experience. The salary range for this full-time remote role is $$59,000-$68,000. Offers are determined based on relevant skills and experience required for the position. This position is part of the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) at Friends of the Earth.
Attention to Detail: Review blogs, reports, press releases and other campaign materials for accuracy and effectiveness. Review findings from our Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) cases to identify corporate wrongdoing.
Organized Contributor: Collaborate with our legal department to ensure the technical accuracy of regulatory filings and other documents. Collaborate with press and social media teams to develop hard-hitting content. Collaborate with our Development Team to review email and other content for accuracy and effectiveness.
Analytical Ability: Synthesize data from a variety of sources to develop hard-hitting reports, blog posts, social media content. Identify and seize rapid response opportunities that can help advance campaign outcomes.
Required Qualifications:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience with a minimum of three years of demonstrated success in campaigning, organizing, and/or policy advocacy in progressive policy settings.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and comfort with presenting material to a wide range of audiences, including the public, civil society organizations, the press, companies, and government officials.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to inspire trust and respect among colleagues and external partners, including working well within diverse coalitions.
- Excellent decision-making, team building, prioritization, and networking skills; demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and creativity.
- Excellent time management and ability to balance multiple priorities and effectively complete a wide range of campaign activities in a self-directed manner, including policy analysis, advocacy, online and offline organizing, public speaking, research, and communications.
Perks & Benefits:
We are a generous employer with benefits that will take care of you. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide:
- 37.5-hour work week
- 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision coverage (80% for eligible dependents)
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) retirement program with a company match
- Generous Leave- twenty (20) vacation days to start, fifteen (15) paid holidays, twenty (20) sick days, parental leave, sabbatical and more
- Education Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program
Friends of the Earth is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
