Title: Political Affairs Coordinator
Department: Government Affairs
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director, Political Affairs
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
The Political Affairs Coordinator works closely with the Senior Director, Political Affairs to ensure that our coordinated electoral programs are successful, including candidate endorsements, PAC contributions, and the member mobilization program. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the Government Affairs department and will be working with members of LCV’s communications, online engagement and campaigns’ teams as well as external candidate campaign staff to publicly announce endorsements of candidates for federal office across the country and provide other support for our endorsed candidates. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about politics, racial justice and environmental advocacy.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Political Affairs Coordinator” in the subject line by June 24, 2020. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.