Preserve our Forests Associate
Company: The Public Interest Network
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025
Job Description:
Preserve our Forests AssociateDepartment: ProgramEmployment
Type: Full TimeLocation: Multiple LocationsCompensation: $33,408 -
$38,180 / yearDescriptionEnvironment America is hiring an associate
to lead our Preserve Our Forests campaign to protect our most
valuable forests in the United States and across the globe, from
the North American boreal forest to the Amazon. Mature and
old-growth forests are critical for habitat. The longer a forest is
stable, the more additional species can grow and thrive there. And
larger trees absorb more carbon, making them an important part of
solving global warming. Logging, road building, and industrial
activity disrupt and destroy the habitats of countless species,
including endangered species like California condors and Florida
panthers. It also pollutes drinking water sources and encroaches on
prime recreational areas for climbers, hikers, and backcountry
skiers.The Preserve Our Forests Associate will work on our
campaigns to protect mature forests on federal land in the United
States, to convince American companies to stop sourcing from
primary forests in the North American boreal forest, and to reduce
the United States' contributions to tropical deforestation.Key
Responsibilities
- Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to like-minded
organizations and affected constituency groups to demonstrate
support for our campaign goals.
- Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize
news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on
social media for your campaign.
- Lobby elected officials: Meet with decision makers to make the
case for our campaign goals. When a critical vote is happening on
your campaign, work to demonstrate the support you've been building
on the ground to help line up the votes needed to win.
- Research and write reports: Catalog and analyze data relevant
to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public
debate and earn media attention for our cause.
- Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team by
recruiting volunteers, interns, and full-time staff.
- Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: Run a campaign
office for the summer to raise money to support our campaigns,
build our organization and membership, and help build critical and
timely grassroots support to win key campaigns while honing your
organizing and management skills. You may be assigned to a
different office location for the summer and should be flexible to
move.QualificationsEntry-level candidates are encouraged to apply;
we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as
oversight and on-the-ground training by an experienced advocate
while you lead your own campaign. Ideal candidates will have a
commitment to protecting the environment and a love of America's
public lands as well as leadership experience, top-notch writing
and public speaking skills, an eagerness to learn, and be ready for
a challenge.BenefitsCompensation and Benefits: The target annual
compensation for this position is $33,408-$38,180 in the first
year, and depends on location, relevant experience, and education.
Environment America offers an excellent benefits package. Our
benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for
employees and dependents, paid time off, our 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: This position could be
based in Denver, CO (preferred); Washington, DC or Sacramento,
CA.Our Mission and Values: Why work with Environment America? Check
out 10 reasons: . Environment America is 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 America is an equal
opportunity employer.COVID-19: We take COVID-19 safety very
seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be
fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodations are provided to the
extent required by law.
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Keywords: The Public Interest Network, Leesburg , Preserve our Forests Associate, Other , Washington, Virginia
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