Environment Florida Conservation Advocate

Environment Florida Conservation Advocate

Department : State

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : St. Petersburg, FL

Compensation : $38,250 - $42,000 / year

Description

Environment Florida is a citizen-based environmental advocacy organization working to tackle the most profound problem of our time : a way of living that is destroying the natural world. We are seeking a Conservation Advocate to run our campaigns to conserve and protect Florida's special places, defend the wildlife that call our state home, move beyond single use plastics and promote clean energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Our Conservation Advocate will lead our efforts to protect the places that make Florida a special place to live. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to :

• Program : Participate in policy development, research and messaging to determine our priorities and policy positions for environmental protection in Florida.
• Advocacy and coalition building : Bring environmental problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers - including federal, state and local officials with influence in Florida. Develop appropriate messages and materials for making the case for our policy solutions to decision-makers. Build relationships with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level. Identify, reach out to and work with partners who can help us win our campaigns, including unlikely allies who might agree with us on one issue, even if we disagree on other issues.
• Campaign strategy : Develop plans to win on our campaigns. Assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.
• Communications : Serve as the public spokesperson for our campaigns through media events, press releases, editorial board meetings and other outreach with a goal of building name recognition for the organization, educating the public about our issues, and building and demonstrating support for our positions.
• Fundraising and grassroots support : Write grant proposals, meet with and build relationships with foundation staff and our donors, all to bring more resources to our campaigns to protect our environment.
• Recruitment and training : Recruit and train new interns and volunteers to increase our impact and build more power. Participate in recruitment of new staff.

Qualifications

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Details

Compensation and Benefits

The starting annual compensation range for someone with 2-5 years of relevant experience is $38,250-$42,000. Candidates on the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range. Environment Florida offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Location

St. Petersburg or Tampa, FL preferred. We will also consider other locations in Florida.

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Our Mission and Values

Environment Florida and Environment America are part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit for things you should know about our network when you apply.

Environment Florida is an equal opportunity employer.