From the White Mountains to pristine lakes, New Hampshire's natural environment is something special. We are seeking a Conservation Advocate to conserve and protect New Hampshire's forests, lakes and parks, protect bees, butterflies and other wildlife, and promote clean energy solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesYou'll be advocating to eliminate the use of bee-killing pesticides, protect our wild places, and promote more solar on rooftops and wind off our coasts. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Help shape program priorities: Participate in policy development, research and messaging to determine our priorities and policy positions for environmental protection in New Hampshire and present a compelling case for action.Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to build and demonstrate support for our campaign goals, including unlikely allies who might agree with us on one issue, even if we disagree on other issues.Organize events and recruit volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings to educate and persuade others to join us in our advocacy.Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize media events and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.Advocate: Build relationships with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level. Persuade decision‑makers to support our goals through lobbying, testifying at hearings, and producing powerful written materials.Fundraise: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and raise money from individual donors, to bring more resources to our campaigns.Grow our team: Identify and recruit strong candidates to join our staff and manage interns to maximize the impact of your campaigns. Potential to oversee staff.QualificationsYou are:An advocate or organizer with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Advanced degrees may count toward experience.Passionate about saving the natural world. It's not about you, it's about the cause.An effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills.A people person and good listener with a track record of recruiting people; open-minded and interested in working with people who you might disagree with on some issues.Creative and effective at solving complex problems; a strategic thinker who can take advantage of new opportunities.Well-organized and goal-oriented; capable of holding yourself accountable to a plan and also nimble enough to adapt as new opportunities or challenges arise.Compensation and BenefitsEnvironment New Hampshire offers an excellent benefits package.medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentstime offa commuter benefit programa 401(k) plan with employer matchparental leavelong term disability insurancemay include needs-based student loan assistance.The target annual compensation for someone with 2-5 years of relevant experience is $39,750-$46,000. Candidates on the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range.LocationManchester or Concord, New HampshireWhy work with Environment New Hampshire?Check out 10 reasons: Environment New HampshireEnvironment New Hampshire is part of Environment America. Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world.We advocate ideas and actions to guide our country onto a greener, healthier path. Our network of 30 state environmental groups promotes clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members put grassroots support behind our research, public education, advocacy and litigation.Nothing is more important to our future than facing this fact: Infinite economic growth on a finite planet is neither wise nor possible. We must shift from deplete to preserve, from disposable to sustainable, from "never enough" to "enough". Together, our staff, members and other supporters are committed to winning changes that allow nature to thrive and our children to live healthier, more enriching lives.Environment New Hampshire and Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit for things you should know about our network when you apply.Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write.Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
From the White Mountains to pristine lakes, New Hampshire's natural environment is something special. We are seeking a Conservation Advocate to conserve and protect New Hampshire's forests, lakes and parks, protect bees, butterflies and other wildlife, and promote clean energy solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesYou'll be advocating to eliminate the use of bee-killing pesticides, protect our wild places, and promote more solar on rooftops and wind off our coasts. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Help shape program priorities: Participate in policy development, research and messaging to determine our priorities and policy positions for environmental protection in New Hampshire and present a compelling case for action.Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to build and demonstrate support for our campaign goals, including unlikely allies who might agree with us on one issue, even if we disagree on other issues.Organize events and recruit volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings to educate and persuade others to join us in our advocacy.Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize media events and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.Advocate: Build relationships with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level. Persuade decision‑makers to support our goals through lobbying, testifying at hearings, and producing powerful written materials.Fundraise: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and raise money from individual donors, to bring more resources to our campaigns.Grow our team: Identify and recruit strong candidates to join our staff and manage interns to maximize the impact of your campaigns. Potential to oversee staff.QualificationsYou are:An advocate or organizer with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Advanced degrees may count toward experience.Passionate about saving the natural world. It's not about you, it's about the cause.An effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills.A people person and good listener with a track record of recruiting people; open-minded and interested in working with people who you might disagree with on some issues.Creative and effective at solving complex problems; a strategic thinker who can take advantage of new opportunities.Well-organized and goal-oriented; capable of holding yourself accountable to a plan and also nimble enough to adapt as new opportunities or challenges arise.Compensation and BenefitsEnvironment New Hampshire offers an excellent benefits package.medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentstime offa commuter benefit programa 401(k) plan with employer matchparental leavelong term disability insurancemay include needs-based student loan assistance.The target annual compensation for someone with 2-5 years of relevant experience is $39,750-$46,000. Candidates on the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range.LocationManchester or Concord, New HampshireWhy work with Environment New Hampshire?Check out 10 reasons: Environment New HampshireEnvironment New Hampshire is part of Environment America. Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world.We advocate ideas and actions to guide our country onto a greener, healthier path. Our network of 30 state environmental groups promotes clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members put grassroots support behind our research, public education, advocacy and litigation.Nothing is more important to our future than facing this fact: Infinite economic growth on a finite planet is neither wise nor possible. We must shift from deplete to preserve, from disposable to sustainable, from "never enough" to "enough". Together, our staff, members and other supporters are committed to winning changes that allow nature to thrive and our children to live healthier, more enriching lives.Environment New Hampshire and Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit for things you should know about our network when you apply.Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write.Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
