Description
About Evergreen Action
Evergreen Action (Evergreen) is leading the fight to put bold climate action at the top of America’s agenda. They’re building the ambitious, actionable policy roadmap for an all-out mobilization to defeat climate change—and to create millions of jobs in a thriving, just, and inclusive clean energy future.
Evergreen was founded in 2020 by a group of former Inslee for America staffers and supporters who came together with a mission to build an all-out national mobilization to defeat the climate crisis and create millions of jobs in a clean energy economy.
Today, Evergreen combines movement partnerships with direct advocacy to deliver the greatest positive impact, as fast as possible. They mix bold policy products with campaign-style communications and shrewd advocacy tactics. And it’s working. Read the latest impact report.
For more information, please visit: https://www.evergreenaction.com
The Opportunity
Evergreen Action is seeking a full-time Regional Advocate (Michigan) to support the planning, development, and execution of strategic campaigns that advance Evergreen’s goals in the Midwest region, with particular emphasis on transportation policy alongside clean power goals in Michigan. This role will also help strengthen our regional partnerships and presence, support research and writing as needed, and requires creativity, strategic thinking, and strong communications skills to influence decision-makers and achieve impact.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a strategic, mission-driven advocate who thrives in dynamic political environments and is deeply committed to advancing bold climate policy in Michigan and across the Midwest, with strong preference given to transportation policy experience. They bring a strong understanding of state-level advocacy and legislative processes, particularly in along with demonstrated success supporting or leading campaigns that secure meaningful policy wins.
Strong preference for candidates in Michigan or have significant professional experience working on Michigan climate, transportation, or energy policy.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional advocacy experience with specific experience supporting successful advocacy and legislative campaigns in the region that are aimed at securing policy wins
- Demonstrated political acumen with an ability to navigate complex situations
- Demonstrated ability to successfully deploy advocacy campaign tactics to influence a decision-maker, including digital, communications, and direct outreach tools
- Ability to build relationships and manage partners, within and outside of the environmental community
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to write for different audiences
- Experience producing policy content for advocacy purposes
- Experience with clean transportation policy campaigns preferred
- Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities in fast-paced environment with a growth mindset
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team, under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously
- A strong commitment to and enthusiasm for our mission and defeating the climate crisis
- Ability to travel regularly within priority states, primarily Michigan – with twice-three time yearly internal team and full staff meetings
Location & Compensation
This is a regular, full-time, exempt position within the bargaining unit. This is a remote position with a target salary range of $101,600 – $105,000
Application:
https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/evergreen-midwest-regional-advocate-michigan/
