New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (New Jersey LCV) is the leading bi-partisan, environmental non-profit organization in New Jersey that protects our precious natural resources by raising awareness of key environmental challenges; increasing the efficacy of the environmental community; helping elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices; advocating for strong environmental policies; and ensuring accountability to safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state, and the strength of our economy.
We are committed to and incorporate in all our work, the goal of helping establish a just, inclusive, and equitable environment for New Jersey. We work with, learn from, and support overburdened and low- income communities to publicly educate, co‐create social change, and advocate for environmentally just policies.
We seek an experienced individual who is excited about working with and helping lead dynamic Policy and Campaigns teams, and brings significant, relevant experience that will help them shape the policy and campaign initiatives we undertake. Someone who is also motivated, an excellent communicator and experienced advocating for and building relationships, as well as passionate about our mission will thrive. This job offers an opportunity to work with a strong, successful team that is committed to a better, more equitable future. It will offer you both growth challenges and inspiration, and you’ll know you will be making a real difference.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Deputy Director to develop and execute strategic and comprehensive policy, grant, project, outreach campaigns, and program plans, including but not limited to the following initiatives:
- Flood Defense Coalition to address stormwater from legacy development by inspiring communities to invest in green infrastructure to clean up polluted runoff.
- Clean Energy policy efforts facilitating statewide action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, expand renewable energy, and establish the most aggressive renewable goals in the nation.
- Support the formulation of the Common Agenda for the Environment legislative priorities, with input from a diverse array of partner organizations, members, staff and the Board of Directors.
- Advance racially just environmental, public health and voting rights policies.
- Research legislative proposals, analyze pending legislation and make recommendations to support conservation;
Communicate legislative priorities to elected officials, track voting records, and maintain contact lists - Write policy briefs for staff, one-pagers for partners, legislative and regulatory testimony, vote recommendations, coalition sign-on letters, and other policy materials on a wide range of issues
- Lead programs, public education initiatives, and political campaigns
- Lead coalitions of other environmental groups and sit on other coalitions, representing New Jersey LCV, as assigned
- Work with Deputy Director and development staff to design and write future programs and funding proposals
- Support the New Jersey LCV Political Action Committee and/or Victory Fund, including helping develop campaign plans, working with consultants, strategically implementing plans, and helping secure required funds to support robust electoral campaigns to elect environmental champions and defeat foes
- Assist in the development, implementation and management of communications and campaign outreach strategies and plans to educate the public and legislators on key priorities
- Provide preparation and support for meetings and media events scheduled for the Deputy Director, including writing talking points, preparing presentations and ensuring timely and proper correspondence and follow-up from Deputy Director with elected officials and partner organizations
- Staff the New Jersey LCV Board Political Committee and Policy Committee;
Provide back up to Deputy and Executive Directors as requested, representing the organization at meetings and events - Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to bold climate and justice policy, and strong understanding of environmental issues
- Knowledge of the legislative process and political landscape of New Jersey
- Experience directing, managing and participating in coalitions
- Experience recruiting, managing, and working with volunteers, consultants and staff
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and manage high volume workload
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Adept and strong research skills
- Excellent personal organizational and time management skills
- Commitment to racial justice and equity
- Personable, dependable team player
- Some sporadic evening and weekend event attendance may be required; real-time access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license will be necessary
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 range, depending upon experience and candidate qualifications, and a robust, comprehensive benefits package are offered. Ranges are based on an external and organizational wage analysis, noting that new staff rarely start at the top of a range.
To apply: please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobs@njlcv.org with “Policy Director” in the subject line. No calls please.
New Jersey LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, genetics, disability, age, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait status, or veteran status.