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Description
The Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) is an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to restoring clean, healthful to California.
Responsibilities:
* Organizational lead on at least one issue campaign.
* Work with Director and other community based organizations to identify campaign opportunities and to develop, implement, evaluate and refine campaign strategy.
* Participate in organizational planning to develop new projects to expand the fundraising and programmatic capabilities of the Coalition for Clean Air.
* Carry out grassroots organizing, media, and public education work on environmental campaigns that are the focus of the campaign team.
* Arrange forums to raise awareness about environmental policy and legislative issues.
* Assist in building a strong network of participants in state environmental decision making.
* Conduct face-to-face meetings with a range of stakeholders.
* Coordinate and participate in meetings with elected and appointed officials.
* Monitor agencies and legislative bodies, as appropriate, and provide testimony.
* Conduct media interviews and act as organization's spokesperson, as needed.
* Travel is required.
Skills/ Abilities:
* At least 3 years experience with issue campaigns and/or direct advocacy.
* Experience working on CA environmental issues a plus.
* Experience working in coalition with grassroots/community organizations.
* Experience developing and winning issue campaigns with coalitions.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
* Strong office computer skills.
* Commitment to the mission of the Coalition for Clean Air.
* Demonstrated abilities to take initiative and to work in a team environment.
* Staff management experience a plus.
This program is new and evolving.
The fast pace of our work requires employees to be organized, flexible, detail-oriented and to work at an above-average pace. All staff must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Martin Schlageter via email or fax.
Coalition for Clean Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.
Positions available in Los Angeles and Sacramento, CA.