Senior Lobbyist
Senior Lobbyist
Is Internship:
No
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), an environmental research and advocacy organization with offices in Washington, DC; Ames, IA; and Oakland, CA, seeks a one-year position senior lobbyist to support EWG advocacy.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate efforts to reform federal food, energy, agriculture, and environmental policies.
- Establish and maintain relationships with nongovernmental organizations advocating for reform of federal food, energy, agriculture, and environmental policies,
- Advocate for reforms of federal food, energy, agriculture, and environmental policies and programs.
- Develop and disseminate materials in support of reforms
- Represent EWG in coalitions and collaborations with other organizations and interests pursuing objectives that complement EWG’s objectives.
Qualifications:
- A strong commitment to advocacy to improve the environment, conserve natural resources, and protect human health is essential.
- Experience influencing the development and implementation of legislative and administrative policy is essential.
- Substantial familiarity with federal food, energy, agriculture, and environmental policies is a plus.
- Experience working with and ongoing relationships with nongovernmental organizations, interest groups, and legislative and executive branch staff major plus.
How to Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume to employment@ewg.org.
Location:
The position is located in EWG’s Washington, D.C. office.
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with experience and expertise. EWG offers excellent health care and other benefits, including a match 403-B savings plan.