Title: Congressional Champions Project Associate
Department: Government Affairs
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Congressional Champions Project Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: A
Salary Range (depending on experience): $50,420-$59,002
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.
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 is hiring a Congressional Champions Project Associate who will work closely with the Congressional Champions Project Director to implement the project’s strategy and messaging. The Congressional Champions Project cultivates, elevates and amplifies environmental champions in Congress working to combat the climate crisis, protect clean air and water, secure environmental justice, advocate for federal conservation policies, and defend our democracy. This role will work cross-departmentally with the Communications, Campaigns, and Development teams, and partner with state affiliates to amplify pro-environment actions by their members of Congress.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "Congressional Champions Project Associate” in the subject line by April 18, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
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.