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Title | Advocacy Director |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Advocacy DirectorEnvironmental Advocates of New York seeks applicants for an Advocacy Director who will lead the policy aspects of our work and execute campaigns to ensure that New York’s environment is protected and improved. The position is a senior-level, full-time, exempt position and reports directly to the Executive Director. Environmental Advocates currently has an activist network of 40,000 people, with a strategy for continued growth. We are looking for an individual with a background in grass-roots campaigns, direct advocacy, campaign development and a passion to improve the health and well being of New York’s environment and its people. S/he will staff the organization’s Program Committee of the board of directors, attend board meetings and provide direct supervision of the policy team. Specific Responsibilities The Advocacy Director (Director) is responsible for managing and directing the work of Environmental Advocates of New York’s policy team. The director oversees projects in air/energy and water/natural resources, fiscal policy and environmental health. The Director coordinates with the Communications Director and Membership Director to effectuate message development, campaign design, and outreach strategies; and serves in leadership capacity for the organization in the absence of an Executive Director. Qualifications:
Supervisor: Executive Director Status: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt Job Responsibilities:
Salary & Benefits Salary will be commensurate with experience. Environmental Advocates offers excellent health benefits, retirement savings including an employer contribution, and a vibrant, fast-paced work environment. To apply please send resume, cover letter, an appropriate writing sample, and at least three references via email to: Peter Iwanowicz, Executive Director piwanowicz@eany.org. No calls please. |