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West Harlem Environmental Action a/k/a WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a non-profit, community-based advocacy organization dedicated to building healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and low-income residents participate meaningfully in creating sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices.
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying. WE ACT is a nationally recognized leader in the environmental justice (EJ) movement, known for its work in children's environmental health, government accountability, and climate, energy, and environmental justice. With deep roots in the community, a track record of policy impact, integrity, and reputation, WE ACT is experiencing exponential growth, including in our federal policy office. WE ACT is the only national EJ organization with a permanent presence in Washington, DC. Our five-year strategic plan focuses on advancing and reforming national policies, supporting policy implementation, and building a cohesive national EJ movement through coalition-building, advocacy, and capacity development. We prioritize the voices of longstanding community members, communities of color, lower-income communities, and those historically marginalized and affected by environmental racism. In accordance with the Jemez Principles, communities must speak for themselves. Our work intersects community engagement, policy, research, and education. WE ACT leverages its position to push system actors—including elected officials, coalitions, and allies—to center racial justice and equity. ABOUT THE POSITION WE ACT is seeking a Senior Communications Manager for our Federal Policy Office. The role reports to the Director of the Federal Policy Office and has a dotted line to the Communications Director at our New York headquarters. The manager will develop, implement, and evaluate traditional and digital communications programs and campaigns. COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. HOW TO APPLY For more information or to apply, please send a resume, a brief writing sample, and a cover letter answering: Why are you passionate about environmental justice? Share a communications effort you led, including a lesson learned applicable to WE ACT’s national policy goals. Submit your application in a combined PDF or Word document to david.hudson@weact.org with “Senior Communications Manager” in the subject line. This position is open until filled, with rolling review of applications. Note: This job posting was published by Deanna Norcross two years ago.
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All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying. WE ACT is a nationally recognized leader in the environmental justice (EJ) movement, known for its work in children's environmental health, government accountability, and climate, energy, and environmental justice. With deep roots in the community, a track record of policy impact, integrity, and reputation, WE ACT is experiencing exponential growth, including in our federal policy office. WE ACT is the only national EJ organization with a permanent presence in Washington, DC. Our five-year strategic plan focuses on advancing and reforming national policies, supporting policy implementation, and building a cohesive national EJ movement through coalition-building, advocacy, and capacity development. We prioritize the voices of longstanding community members, communities of color, lower-income communities, and those historically marginalized and affected by environmental racism. In accordance with the Jemez Principles, communities must speak for themselves. Our work intersects community engagement, policy, research, and education. WE ACT leverages its position to push system actors—including elected officials, coalitions, and allies—to center racial justice and equity. ABOUT THE POSITION WE ACT is seeking a Senior Communications Manager for our Federal Policy Office. The role reports to the Director of the Federal Policy Office and has a dotted line to the Communications Director at our New York headquarters. The manager will develop, implement, and evaluate traditional and digital communications programs and campaigns. COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. HOW TO APPLY For more information or to apply, please send a resume, a brief writing sample, and a cover letter answering: Why are you passionate about environmental justice? Share a communications effort you led, including a lesson learned applicable to WE ACT’s national policy goals. Submit your application in a combined PDF or Word document to david.hudson@weact.org with “Senior Communications Manager” in the subject line. This position is open until filled, with rolling review of applications. Note: This job posting was published by Deanna Norcross two years ago.
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