Climate and Clean Energy Advocate
Posted Date: 7/16/2010
End Date: 8/15/2010
Organization: Washington Environmental Council
Contact Name: Leea Brady
Phone: Email: leea@wecprotects.org
Web Site: http://www.wecprotects.org
Address: 1402 Third Avenue Suite 1400 Seattle, WA 98101
POSITION SUMMARY:
Washington Environmental Council recently adopted a five-year Climate and Clean Energy Agenda, a long-term commitment to move the dial on state policy to reduce emissions, use energy efficiently, transition to clean energy, and set limits on global warming pollution that drive a clean energy future. We are seeking a Climate and Clean Energy Advocate who can work with our Campaign Director to shape our five-year agenda, as well as taking responsibility for implementing key elements of the agenda.
Washington Environmental Council drives positive change to solve our state's most critical environmental challenges. For more than 40 years, WEC has been pivotal to enacting our most important environmental protections. From the State Environmental Policy Act to free electronics waste recycling program to finding solutions that reduce our climate emissions and build our clean energy economy, WEC works to make Washington a great place to live and build a healthy future for our state. To learn more about our work, visit wecprotects.org.
We are looking for a person with strong campaign leadership skills, as we ramp up our efforts and chart a longer-term course that builds on a strong foundation built over the last several years. WEC often plays the role of connector and convener. Our agenda is built on partnerships, including with Climate Solutions, Sightline Institute, other environmental community partners, and most importantly, a broad range of interests that are working for clean energy and a safe climate. The successful candidate will be adept at working with many kinds of people and helping drive disparate interests toward meaningful results.
The position is supervised by WEC’s Campaign Director, and is based in Seattle, Washington.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the Campaign Director and core partners to further develop the Climate and Clean Energy Agenda, including component campaigns and campaign plans.
Work with the Campaign Director to evaluate campaigns on an ongoing basis and revise strategy and implementation as needed.
Implement specific, identified campaign efforts related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and limiting greenhouse gas emissions. Duties include strategy development, policy development and analysis, advocacy with decision-makers, participating in and/or leading coalitions, overseeing WEC’s participation in litigation, conducting media outreach, and presenting WEC’s policy goals in a variety of forums.
Work collaboratively with core agenda partners and conduct outreach to bring additional strategic partners into the campaigns.
Collaborate with WEC and our partners’ communications and organizing staff to conduct media outreach and engage WEC members, coalition partners, and the public in our campaigns.
Collaborate with WEC fundraising staff on fundraising around the Climate and Clean Energy Agenda.
Additional duties may be assigned within the course of the work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
At least 3 years of demonstrated success in leading policy advocacy or political campaigns.
Experience with climate, clean energy, and/or energy efficiency policy advocacy; related experience may be considered.
Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to learn quickly and develop into a leadership role.
Flexible, creative and able to work in a changing and unpredictable policy environment.
Strong writing, verbal, and analytic skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good at navigating complex working environments and building relationships with integrity.
Ability to work effectively, both independently and with a team, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Washington Environmental Council.
COMPENSATION:
Salary negotiable based on the successful applicant’s skills and experience. In addition to salary we offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, paid leave, and retirement.
TO APPLY:
Send a résumé, cover letter, a writing sample, and at least three professional reference contacts to: Leea Brady, Administrative Director, leea@wecprotects.org . (Please put Climate and Clean Energy Advocate in the subject line. Please do not send applications by postal mail, no phone calls please). Applications accepted until August 6th. We will be reviewing applications as they are received.
It is Washington Environmental Council policy that all employees be able to work in a setting free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.