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California Nuclear Campaigner

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location California - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 30/11/2011
Company Name Friends of the Earth USA
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Directory Entry : Friends of the Earth is fighting to defend the environment and create a more healthy and just world. We're progressive environmental advocates who pull no punches and speak sometimes uncomfortable truths to power.
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Job Title: California Nuclear Campaigner

Position reports to: Climate and Energy Project Director

Position Location: San Francisco, CA

Friends of the Earth U.S. is fighting to defend the environment and create a more healthy and just world. We're hard-hitting, progressive environmental advocates that pull no punches and speak sometimes uncomfortable truth to power. It's an approach that has worked for four decades to produce important victories that have protected our planet and its people.  We’re part of Friends of the Earth International, a federation of groups working in 76 countries on today’s most urgent environmental and social issues.

In accomplishing our mission, Friends of the Earth is working at the nexus of environmental protection, economic policy and social justice to fundamentally transform the way our country and the world values people and the environment.  We are focused on reforming economic drivers such as tax or trade policy that are often used to empower corporations and government to harm the environment.

For forty years, Friends of the Earth has been a leading voice in the U.S. in opposing nuclear power.  In the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, it is clear that there can and must be a thorough debate on the future of nuclear power and the need to move beyond this dangerous and dirty technology to the clean renewable and efficiency technologies of the 21st century.  This debate is nowhere more important than in California where both of the state’s nuclear reactors are at risk from earthquake faults, on the fragile Pacific coast, and immediately put at risk millions of people and key environmental and commercial state resources.  With the California reactors rapidly approaching the end of their design lifetimes, it is clearly time for the state to make plans to shut down the reactors while committing to an enhanced role for both clean renewable energy and 21st century energy efficiency.  We are seeking to hire a talented and dedicated individual to lead our campaign to educate the public about the dangers of and need to turn away from nuclear power and deal with our devastating nuclear waste problem.  

This position is based in Friends of the Earth’s San Francisco office and will be working with partner organizations in California and Friends of the Earth staff in Washington, DC.

S/he will:

  • Develop strategic campaign strategies in conjunction with the Climate and Energy Project Director;
  • Implement an activist strategy that raises the profile and increases the public pressure around closing California’s nuclear power plants and ratcheting up the state’s use of renewable energy and efficiency technologies so as to assure a low carbon future;
  • Conduct and oversee research and analysis to develop reports and articles to educate non-governmental organizations, policymakers, and the public;
  • Develop public education and campaign materials on nuclear power and waste issues;    
  • Educate members of the state Legislature, the Brown administration, opinion leaders, and the media about the dangers of nuclear power and about specific nuclear power plants in California;
  • Reach out to groups and activists within the environmental community and beyond to build a diverse coalition focused on stopping the expansion of nuclear power and assuring that the  Diablo Canyon and San Onofre nuclear power plants are closed;
  • Work with the Nuclear Campaign’s Media Coordinator and other Communications staff on the implementation of media and communications plans;
  • Work with the Climate and Energy Project Director and Director of Foundation Relations to develop and implement a fundraising plan.

Requirements and Special Knowledge

The position requires a college degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience, a demonstrated commitment to the environment, an appreciation of Friends of the Earth’s role in the environmental movement and knowledge of nuclear, energy and/or climate change policy. Experience in California policy advocacy, or on nuclear issues on the state level is strongly preferred. Knowledge and experience with the California regulatory and legislative process is also preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a strategic approach to both policy and politics, and a desire to have a major impact on policy debates through hard-hitting advocacy.  The successful candidate will have the ability to balance and successfully complete a wide range of campaign activities including advocacy, convening/organizing, policy development, and research, as well as the ability to oversee consultants, and coordinate media and development staff. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in coordination with a dedicated and passionate team of domestic staff as well as with a diverse group of coalition partners.  Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Salary

This position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes healthcare, paid vacation, sick leave, and an employee contribution-based retirement plan.

To Apply     

E-mail cover letter, resume and short writing sample to jobs@foe.org with the subject heading “California Nuclear Campaigner.” No mail applications or phone calls. Position will remain open until filled.     

Friends of the Earth is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.

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