• Job Description

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  u00A0Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect peopleu2019s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.u00A0
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  Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. u00A0
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  In addition to a talented cadre of environmental lawyers and legislative advocates, Earthjustice has an amazing Communications department that works in partnership with every other department at the organization. The Director of Public Affairs Campaigns leads the design, development, and implementation of select advocacy communications campaigns to drive advocacy outcomes in collaboration with strategic litigation and lobbying efforts.u00A0
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  This position will serve as an architect for long term advocacy campaigns, which will include campaign management, develops key narratives and messaging in support of policy issues, oversee relevant research, identifies and targets key decision makers and stakeholders, engages and organizes partners, and leads cross-team efforts on advocacy, storytelling, media and public outreach, and government relations.u00A0
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  This is a supervisory position that manages the work of other staff and contractors.u00A0
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  The Director of Public Affairs Campaigns is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule, and may work hybrid from the following locations: Washington, D.C. (preferred) or remotely (within the US).u00A0
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  WHAT YOUu2019LL DOu00A0
  • Strategy & Leadership (35%)u00A0
  • • Build comprehensive advocacy campaign plans, including identifying stakeholder engagement, policy goals, communications strategies, and incorporation of litigation.
    • Lead strategic communications design, planning, alignment, and execution of a select number of long-term advocacy communications campaigns, in partnership with key program and communications staff, managing attorneys, policy and legislation staff, directors, and vice presidents. Work collaboratively across teams to build and/or execute integrated strategies that support institutional and departmental priorities. Externally represent the organization as a communications leader in the movement.
    • Use a data-informed approach, including market research/polling/focus groups, to set measurable advocacy goals, key messaging, target audiences, and innovative communications strategies. Adopt a flexible approach to meeting rapid response moments and pivot strategies where needed.
    • Lead internal teams around key advocacy campaigns, including Litigation, Policy and Legislation, and Communications.u00A0
  • Media and Coalition-Building (25%)u00A0
  • • Create earned media strategies and generate press coverage of priority issues in target media.
    • Engage partners and stakeholders to popularize policy goals with the public; influence decision-makers using owned, earned, and paid channels to achieve advocacy outcomes.u00A0 u00A0
    • Manage internal staff, partners, and clients in developing coalition strategies for issue advocacy, public outreach, media and government relations. Identify potential partnerships with other local and national organizations and community groups to amplify key issues.u00A0
    • Create campaign coalitions with external groups around long term advocacy campaigns.u00A0u00A0
  • Content Creation & Branding (15%)u00A0
  • • Build Earthjusticeu2019s external presence on key issues and develop internal message guidance. Partner with marketing staff in Communications and Development on major marketing and fundraising initiatives.
    • Drive storytelling and advocacy projects ;partner with content production and promotion teams to develop compelling, creative content strategies that advance our advocacy, marketing and fundraising goals.
    • Draft content for Earthjusticeu2019s digital and print mediums. Review, edit, and approve content developed by Communications and Development staff to ensure tonal and message consistency. Produce accurate, quality, and timely work in an ever-shifting landscape of news, technology, politics, and law.u00A0u00A0
  • Management (25%) u00A0
  • • Directly supervise 1-3 staff, while overseeing the work of Public Affairs and Communications strategists and contractors.u00A0
    • Uphold Earthjusticeu2019s mission and values by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, providing clear direction and feedback, and promoting a culture of learning for all team members.u00A0
    • Oversee relevant administrative, budgeting, and personnel management of direct reports, ensuring that all organizational policies and standards are met. Partner with Communications leadership on rolling out change management initiatives.u00A0u00A0
  • Ongoing Learningu00A0
  • • Actively pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge. Maintain an ongoing understanding of innovative, best-in-class communications best practices and movement trends to ensure Earthjustice leads, not just follows.u00A0
  Please note that the percentage breakdowns provided above serve as a guideline and that other duties may be assigned as part of the jobu2019s requirements.u00A0
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  u00A0WHAT YOUu2019LL BRINGu00A0
  • 10+ years in public policy advocacy, communications and government relations. 3+ years of experience managing direct reports and teams.u00A0
  • Bacheloru2019s or masteru2019s degree in relevant fields, such as journalism, political science, communications, environmental studies, public policy desired, but not required.u00A0
  • Direct experience designing and implementing advocacy campaigns.
  • Experience leading coalitionsu00A0
  • Proven experience with successfully placing media stories, opinion pieces, and narratives that influence policy conversations.
  • Outstanding project management and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan and coordinate a variety of detailed outreach projects, sometimes under very tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with internal and external partners from diverse cultures and backgrounds; strong interpersonal skills to lead teams and coordinate projects across coalitions to meet shared goals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to translate complex issues into compelling, accessible communications.u00A0
  • Demonstrated commitment to Earthjusticeu2019s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.
  • Skill in leading diverse teams with emotional intelligence and cultural competence; fosters growth through mentorship, effective communication, and constructive feedback while hiring and developing team talents to align with organizational needs.u00A0u00A0
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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  This role may require the ability to:
  • Sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking
  • Type, file, and/or handle office equipment
  • Lift and carry materials
  • Read documents, conduct computer work and document review
  • Conduct consultations, meetings, court proceedings, and have telephone communications (applies for active litigating roles)
  • Travel to courts, client locations and other legal proceedings as required (applies for active litigating roles)
  SALARY & BENEFITSu00A0
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  We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment.
  
  Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required.u00A0
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  Salary range in Washington, D.C: $168,900 - $187,700u2002u2002
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  Salary range in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY: $177,800 - $197,500u2002u2002u2002u2002
  Salary ranges in other locations will vary and will fall between $151,100 - $187,700u2002u2002
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  TO APPLY
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  Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. u00A0
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application.
  PLEASE NOTE
  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.u00A0
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  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
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  As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.
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  For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. u00A0
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  For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. u00A0
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• About the company

  Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest organization based in the United States dedicated to litigating environmental issues.

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