Non-Profit Directors
Environment America, Cheyenne, WY, United States
Wyoming State Director, Environment America
Environment America is seeking a Wyoming State Director to lead campaigns focused on environmental conservation, clean energy, and waste reduction. The position is based in Cheyenne, WY.
Key Responsibilities
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 who might agree with us on one issue.
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 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.
Qualifications
Passionate about the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
A campaign advocate or grassroots organizer with at least 5 years of advocacy or organizing experience (or 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 in previous work is a plus.
Creative and strategic thinker who can take advantage of new opportunities.
People person and good listener with a track record of successful access-building; willing and interested in working with people who think differently than you.
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.
Experience in the state legislature or other government office, or with an environmental or public health advocacy organization is a plus but not required.
Fundraising experience, particularly in grant‑seeking from charitable foundations, is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits The starting annual compensation range for someone with 2-7 years of relevant experience is $39,750-$48,000. Environment America offers an excellent benefits package, including 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. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
Location Cheyenne, WY
EEO Statement Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.
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Key Responsibilities
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 who might agree with us on one issue.
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 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.
Qualifications
Passionate about the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
A campaign advocate or grassroots organizer with at least 5 years of advocacy or organizing experience (or 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 in previous work is a plus.
Creative and strategic thinker who can take advantage of new opportunities.
People person and good listener with a track record of successful access-building; willing and interested in working with people who think differently than you.
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.
Experience in the state legislature or other government office, or with an environmental or public health advocacy organization is a plus but not required.
Fundraising experience, particularly in grant‑seeking from charitable foundations, is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits The starting annual compensation range for someone with 2-7 years of relevant experience is $39,750-$48,000. Environment America offers an excellent benefits package, including 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. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
Location Cheyenne, WY
EEO Statement Environment America is an equal opportunity employer.
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