Climate & Oceans Campaigner

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About Friends of the Earth

Friends of the Earth is a hard-hitting, progressive, environmental organization that pulls no punches and speaks sometimes uncomfortable truth to power. 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. The Climate, Energy, and Oceans Team within the Programs Division works to address the root causes of climate change and protect oceans and coastal communities from environmental harm.

The role

Companies and researchers have begun testing ways to geoengineer the ocean and atmosphere at planetary scales to address climate change, by adding chemicals to seawater across the globe to pull carbon out of the air, or by reflecting sunlight away from Earth to hold down temperatures. These techniques are poorly understood, incredibly dangerous, and largely unregulated, but outdoor experiments are already underway. Friends of the Earth is working to prevent the commercialization and deployment of these risky geoengineering schemes before they take hold.

The Campaigner carries much of the day-to-day work of this effort. This is an unusually interdisciplinary job: in a given month, it could involve working through oceanography or atmospheric research to understand what a proposed experiment would actually do, drafting a comment on a federal permit application, coordinating with coalition partners ranging from scientists to fishing associations, and preparing materials for international treaty talks. Within established campaign plans, the Campaigner independently manages assigned projects, conducts research and analysis, and cultivates relationships with coalition partners.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate proposed marine and solar geoengineering initiatives by analyzing scientific, environmental, legal, and policy considerations.
• Draft and develop portions of technical analyses, public comments, briefing papers, and advocacy materials; translate complex scientific and policy issues into clear information for policymakers, partners, and the public.
• Develop analyses, reports, and interventions that support engagement in international treaty and governance processes; represent the organization in meetings, working groups, and international forums, as assigned.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with coalition partners, scientific experts, community organizations, and other partners; coordinate partner communications and collaborative advocacy activities.
• Develop educational materials and communications that increase public understanding of geoengineering issues; prepare reports, fact sheets, presentations, blogs, and digital content for diverse audiences; support media outreach.
• Develop policy analyses and educational materials that support legislative and regulatory advocacy; monitor legislative developments and provide recommendations to campaign leadership.
• Maintain lobbying, advocacy, and administrative records; contribute to grant reporting and proposal development.

Qualifications and experience

Required

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience in advocacy, public policy, environmental campaigns, coalition building, community organizing, government relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize interdisciplinary research, including scientific, legal, or policy information.
• Strong written communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• An understanding, drawn from experience, of campaign strategy and how social change is brought about.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse constituencies.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection, climate justice, and social justice.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 3 to 4 times per year, including domestic and international travel, for periods ranging from several days to up to one week.

Desirable

• Experience supporting coalition-based advocacy or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Familiarity with climate, ocean, environmental, or atmospheric policy.
• Experience engaging with legislative, regulatory, or international governance processes.
• Experience developing public-facing educational or advocacy materials.
• Experience with earned media or strategic communications.

Salary and benefits

The annual salary range for this full-time, remote position is $63,000 to $68,000; starting salary is determined based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

• 37.5-hour work week
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage (80% for eligible dependents)
• Disability and life insurance; Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 25 vacation days in the first year, 15 paid holidays, 20 sick days, 3 floating holidays, Summer Fridays, and winter break between Christmas and New Year’s
• Parental leave, sabbatical options, professional development and IT stipend, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program

Location and schedule

Remote, based out of Washington, District of Columbia. Full-time. Travel 3 to 4 times per year for periods of a couple of days through one week each, sometimes internationally.

Deadline and how to apply

The posting does not state a closing date. Apply through the original posting.