Wyoming State Director
The Public Interest Network, Cheyenne, WY, United States
Job Overview
The Public Interest Network is seeking a Wyoming State Director in Cheyenne, WY, to lead campaigns focused on environmental conservation, clean energy, and waste reduction. The role involves shaping policy priorities, building coalitions, organizing events, advocating for environmental actions, fundraising, and growing the team.
Department: State | Employment Type: Full Time | Location: Cheyenne, WY | Reporting To: Emily Rusch | Compensation: $39,750 - $48,000 / year
Key Responsibilities
Help shape program priorities: Participate in policy development, research and messaging to determine our priorities and policy positions for environmental protection in Wyoming.
Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals, including unlikely allies.
Organize events and recruit volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate.
Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize media events and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
Advocate: Present a compelling case for strong action on the environment to decision-makers through lobbying, testifying at hearings, and producing powerful written materials. Build relationships with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.
Fundraise: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and raise money from individual donors.
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.
Qualifications
Passionate about the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
Campaign advocate or grassroots organizer with at least 5 years of advocacy or organizing experience (open to 2+ years for a role with more limited responsibility). Advanced degrees may count toward experience.
Effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills. Experience getting traditional and digital media coverage is a plus.
Creative and effective at solving complex problems; strategic thinker.
People person and good listener with a track record of successful access-building; willing and interested in working with people who think differently.
Well-organized and able to work on multiple legislative and administrative proposals at once.
Committed to Wyoming. Ideal candidates will be from, live in, or have deep ties to the state.
Additional Helpful Experience
Experience in the state legislature or other government office, or with an environmental or public health advocacy organization is a plus.
Fundraising experience, particularly in grant‑seeking from charitable foundations.
Compensation and Benefits The starting annual compensation range for someone with 2‑7 years of relevant experience is $39,750–$48,000. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents; time off; a commuter benefit program; a 401(k) plan with employer match; parental leave; long‑term disability insurance; and may include needs‑based student loan assistance. An excellent training program and opportunities for advancement are also offered.
Location Cheyenne, WY
Equal Opportunity Statement Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.
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Department: State | Employment Type: Full Time | Location: Cheyenne, WY | Reporting To: Emily Rusch | Compensation: $39,750 - $48,000 / year
Key Responsibilities
Help shape program priorities: Participate in policy development, research and messaging to determine our priorities and policy positions for environmental protection in Wyoming.
Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals, including unlikely allies.
Organize events and recruit volunteers: Organize webinars, community events and public meetings. Recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate.
Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize media events and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
Advocate: Present a compelling case for strong action on the environment to decision-makers through lobbying, testifying at hearings, and producing powerful written materials. Build relationships with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level.
Fundraise: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and raise money from individual donors.
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.
Qualifications
Passionate about the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
Campaign advocate or grassroots organizer with at least 5 years of advocacy or organizing experience (open to 2+ years for a role with more limited responsibility). Advanced degrees may count toward experience.
Effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills. Experience getting traditional and digital media coverage is a plus.
Creative and effective at solving complex problems; strategic thinker.
People person and good listener with a track record of successful access-building; willing and interested in working with people who think differently.
Well-organized and able to work on multiple legislative and administrative proposals at once.
Committed to Wyoming. Ideal candidates will be from, live in, or have deep ties to the state.
Additional Helpful Experience
Experience in the state legislature or other government office, or with an environmental or public health advocacy organization is a plus.
Fundraising experience, particularly in grant‑seeking from charitable foundations.
Compensation and Benefits The starting annual compensation range for someone with 2‑7 years of relevant experience is $39,750–$48,000. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents; time off; a commuter benefit program; a 401(k) plan with employer match; parental leave; long‑term disability insurance; and may include needs‑based student loan assistance. An excellent training program and opportunities for advancement are also offered.
Location Cheyenne, WY
Equal Opportunity Statement Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.
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