Legislative Advocate

Employment Type: Full time/Exempt

Wage: A competitive $65000$80000 annual salary

Department: Political

Reports To: Policy Advocacy Director

Position Location: Sacramento

Work Schedule: Four Day Work Week: Two 2 days in office two 2 days remote. However there may be certain circumstances like pressing deadlines or peak business periods where it becomes necessary for the organization to temporarily switch to a fiveday work week.

WHO WE ARE

We believe this moment requires transformative change.

The climate crisis is here. And Black Indigenous and people of color have been bearing the burden of our pollutionbased economy for generations. We have the solutions to stop climate change but we lack the political will to do it at the rate and scale thats needed.

EnviroVoters exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis use climate action to advance justice and create a global roadmap. To protect our water land air and our most vulnerable communities we organize voters elect and train candidates and hold lawmakers accountable for bold policy change.

Our vision is to build resilient healthy thriving communities and create a democracy and economy that is just and sustainable for all.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the organizations advocacy efforts in the legislature in collaboration with the Policy Advocacy Director and Legislative Affairs Manager including: 1 Supporting lobbying efforts on EnviroVoters sponsored bills and top priority policies. 2 Working with the Policy Advocacy Director and Legislative Affairs Manager to provide recommendations for tactics and strategy to pass priority bills. 3 Identifying key targets in the legislature. 4 Working with other staff at EnviroVoters on drafting communications messaging for effective organizing around legislative priorities.
• Working with the Policy Advocacy Director and Legislative Affairs Manager to provide recommendations for tactics and strategy to pass priority bills.
• Identifying key targets in the legislature.
• Working with other staff at EnviroVoters on drafting communications messaging for effective organizing around legislative priorities.
• Initiate and develop relationships with legislators and Capitol staff deepening their commitment to environmental justice and the environmental movement.
• Represent the organization on statewide coalitions and to an array of groups including the administration and elected officials the nonprofit community political community funders and press.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Californias political environmental landscape and an understanding of the landscape within specific legislative districts.
• Develop a strong understanding of an array of key environmental and environmental justice and good government policies and identify opportunities for the organization to act or lead on such issues.
• Identify areas for and create innovation around advocacy engagement and coalitionbuilding.
• Maintain and develop strong partnerships with allies and build relationships with key progressive coalitions to effectively organize them around supporting our legislative priorities.
• Support indistrict education outreach and relationshipbuilding activities in collaboration with EnviroVoters EnviroVoters Ed Fund staff and partners.
• Identify weaknesses in our legislative program and work to develop strategies and tactics to compensate for and overcome potential challenges and obstacles.
• Collaborate with other EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund staff on communications and fundraising for program work.
• Regularly update staff on relevant critical and timely information pertinent to passing legislative priorities.
• Provide written updates reports and proposals for board donor member and foundation outreach.
• Occasionally serve as spokesperson for the organization.
• Assist with managing and updating the EnviroVoters priority legislation list.
• Assist with the of organizational events including lobby days pressers and rallies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

MUST HAVES

To be successful in this job you must possess the following qualities and experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience working in the field of state or federal environmental policy or advocacy.
• Expertise in Californias legislative process and political landscape.
• Thrives in a fastpaced political environment balancing strategy with realtime responsiveness while staying professional under pressure.
• Strong political acumen with the ability to navigate complex dynamics maintain relationships and manage stakeholder concerns diplomatically.
• Excellent problemsolving capabilities to evaluate challenges create solutions and implement plans.
• Exceptional communication and messaging abilities both written and verbal tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal networking and coalitionbuilding skills.
• Skillful negotiation techniques for attaining mutual understanding and compromise in legislative discussions.
• Highly organized and detailoriented with strong time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines and keep projects and responsibilities running efficiently.
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with colleagues legislators and constituents to achieve shared objectives.
• Strong commitment to racial social economic justice and equity.
• Strong commitment to solving the climate crisis.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through our careers portal in case you need it here is the link. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you! Thank you for your interest in EnviroVoters!

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in this highly respected organization. California Environmental Voters offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package including a 4Day Work Week policy 12 PTO days; 12 Federal and State holidays plus a paid week off at the end of the year medical dental vision and disability coverage; a 401(k)retirement program with employer match; flexible spending account (FSA) for health care expenses; commuter program; and optional life insurance.

Dont meet every single requirement At EnviroVoters we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workspace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles.

EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund has a deep commitment to equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. EnviroVoters invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.

As part of this commitment we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions please contact

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race color religion national origin gender marital status sexual orientation age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We offer competitive salaries generous benefits and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.