Reports to: Deputy Director
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters is a bi-partisan, non-profit organization that protects our precious natural resources by raising awareness of key environmental challenges; increasing the efficacy of the environmental community; helping elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices; advocating for strong environmental policies; and ensuring accountability to safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state, and the strength of our economy.
We are committed to and incorporate in all our work, the goal of helping establish a just, inclusive, and equitable environment for New Jersey. We work with, learn from, and support overburdened and low- income communities to conduct public education, co‐create social change, and advocate for environmentally just policies.
We seek an individual who is excited about working with and helping support a dynamic Political and Policy team with a focus on environmental justice, serving communities of color, and advocating for vulnerable groups. Someone who is highly motivated, a great communicator and natural relationship-builder, with a passion for our mission will thrive. This job offers an opportunity to work with a strong, successful team that is committed to a better, more equitable future. It will offer you both growth challenges and inspiration, and you’ll know you will be making a real difference.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Political and Policy Director, and Deputy Director to develop and analyze environmental justice policies and identify policy priorities, as well as provide support on clean energy and other programs
- Ensure policies supported by New Jersey LCV are in line with mission statement and strategic plans, and are equitable when viewed with an equity lens
- Manage the open space policy portfolio, including but not limited to urban parks and urban farms
Research state-level policy, and analyze and track legislation related to environmental justice, voting rights, and democracy as it moves through Trenton - Educate federal, state, and local elected officials regarding social and environmental justice issues and other applicable policies to improve quality of life in black and brown communities
- Organize meetings with elected officials, staff, and other key individuals; representing New Jersey LCV at meetings, hearings, and public events
- Organize, and prepare senior management for meetings, hearings, and presentations on relevant policy issues
- Assist in devising and conducting strategic campaigns and program plans with clearly articulated goals, strategies and tactics, and effective power mapping
- Write testimony, public comments, and work with Communications on LTEs, OpEds, and other media outreach
- Provide administrative support for NJPEEC, the New Jersey Progressive Equitable Energy Coalition; and participate in, help develop, and/or lead other environmental coalitions on behalf of New Jersey LCV
- Build and strengthen relationships with on the ground organizations in communities of color; identifying opportunities for engagement and serving as a facilitator for traditional environmental groups, prioritizing environmental justice issues and initiatives; identify new and nontraditional areas for collaboration and bridge-building
- Write grants and manage environmental justice policy grant portfolio
- Plan and coordinate events and maintain dashboard for program metrics
- Maintain internal coordination with all program areas on policy efforts
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience working with or for low-income stakeholders, and/or supporting communities of color strongly preferred
- Strong commitment to bold climate and justice policies and issues, and coalition efforts; with some understanding of environmental issues a plus
- Possesses strong organizational, communication and writing skills; takes initiative and looks for new opportunities and ways to leverage existing ones
- Strong attention to detail; able to work with remote supervision; works well in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask without sacrificing quality of work
Salary: $42,000 - $50,000 range, depending upon experience and candidate qualifications, and a robust, comprehensive benefits package are offered. Ranges are based on an external and organizational wage analysis, noting that new staff rarely start at the top of a range.
To apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobs@njlcv.org with “Environmental Justice & Policy Associate” in the subject line. No calls please.
New Jersey LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, genetics, disability, age, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait status, or veteran status.