Energy Campaign Specialist

Overview

Position Overview

The Energy Campaign Specialist (Specialist) will work to advance our efforts to make public lands part of the climate solution through powerful coalition building and the implementation of strategic advocacy campaigns. This role will take a lead in TWS’ work to protect public lands from drilling and mining while supporting a just economic transition for communities, away from fossil fuel extraction and towards clean energy.

The Specialist will assist in the development and implementation of campaigns designed to further our work to protect public lands across the country from expanding oil and gas and mining development and to influence federal policies governing energy development on public lands. This work includes implementing strategic campaign tactics like opinion media, sign on letters working to build decision maker support and organizing events to demonstrate public support. This is a highly collaborative role that involves quick turnaround and attention to detail to help ensure campaign needs are met. Reporting to the Director for Climate Policy Advocacy, this position works as part of a cross functional energy and mining focused team with other TWS staff representing communications, regional field offices, government relations, legal experts, and science.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

·         Assist with development and lead the implementation of priority campaigns, helping to develop and leading deployment of strategies and tactics through shared campaign plans

·         Lead in the coordination of campaigns, including logistics of calls and meetings, serving as a coordinator on key bodies of work for the energy and mining team

·         Support and engage with coalitions to make shared progress towards protecting public lands from oil and gas and mining, while centering the communities most impacted

·         Work closely with TWS colleagues in Government Relations, External Affairs, and other business units to support an internal team including tracking and monitoring activities and progress of the campaign

·         Identify and engage new and non-traditional constituencies in support of campaign objectives, and represent TWS and its mission in building authentic relationships with partner organizations

·         In coordination with colleagues, serve as a point of contact where appropriate for external partners by leading or attending calls, meetings, and trainings

·         Assist in the research and production of advocacy materials and products including but not limited to fact sheets, reports, story maps, issue briefs and web content

·         Contribute to development and delivery of impactful messages and communications strategies through products like opinion editorials, letters to the editor and more

·         Support the work of local partners and TWS regional staff by developing materials and presentations, facilitating workshops on issues and effective advocacy

·         Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by TWS (including, but not limited to, finance, human resources and legal) to maintain a compliant and efficient work environment.

·         Perform other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess most or all of the following qualifications:

·         Minimum 3 years relevant experience supporting electoral or issue advocacy campaigns

·         Demonstrated ability to build relationships with and actively listen to partners and community members

·         Experience participating in and leading coalition efforts and engaging a diverse range of partners

·         Proven ability to perform under pressure and with tight deadlines

·         Detail oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills

·         Track record of working successfully in teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives

·         Excellent written and verbal communications skills

·         Proven ability to take initiative, develop ideas and see them through implementation

·         Knowledge of congressional legislative process, land management agencies, public lands, climate or conservation policy is preferred

·         Willingness to travel for short durations

 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

 

The preferred location(s) for this position are Albuquerque, NM, Denver, CO, Durango, CO or Washington DC. The salary range for this position is $65,000-$77,000 depending on location and experience.  To apply, please submit resume and cover letter by May 25th.

 

The Wilderness Society offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and pet insurance; sick and vacation leave; a sabbatical program; and a retirement plan with employer contribution subject to certain limits and requirements.  TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation.

 

As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are.  Internally, this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day.  Externally, this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive.  We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.

 

To learn more about our commitment, please see http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society

 

Pursuant to applicable fair chance laws, TWS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

TWS complies with federal and state disability laws and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact careers@tws.org.  TWS only accepts resumes submitted for positions that are currently open. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via the online application process (where applicable), will not be reviewed or retained.

 

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