Campaign Associate for Renewable Energy and Environmental Protection

beBee Careers is hiring a Campaign Associate for Renewable Energy and Environmental Protection in Atlanta, GA. The role involves building coalitions, organizing events, engaging with media, lobbying officials, and conducting research. Candidates should be passionate about the environment, possess leadership and communication skills, and have experience in organizing. This is a full-time position focused on promoting renewable energy and reducing plastic waste.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in increasing the adoption of renewable energy in Georgia, reducing single-use plastic waste, and preserving the environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Build Powerful Coalitions: Collaborate with our director and national program team to reach out to organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
• Earn Traditional Media and Social Media Attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces to build a following on social media for your campaign.
• Organize Events and Work with Volunteers: Organize webinars, community events, and public meetings to recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate.
• Lobby Elected Officials: Meet with decision makers - from city council members to state legislators - to make the case for our campaign goals.
• Research and Write Reports: Catalog and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause.
• Recruit New People to Your Team: Help build your team by recruiting volunteers, interns, and full-time staff.
Qualifications
• Passion for the Environment: Use the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns and protect the environment.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrate leadership experience and the ability to take initiative.
• Top-Notch Writing and Public Speaking Skills: Showcase strong writing and public speaking skills to effectively communicate our message.
• Good Listening Skills: Develop good listening skills to understand the needs of our coalition partners and stakeholders.
• An Eagerness to Learn: Be eager to learn and adapt to new situations and challenges.
• Organizing Experience: Have experience building campus or community groups and working with diverse coalitions.