Role OverviewNRDC is seeking an Advocate to work with NRDC's Pollinators & Pesticides Team. As the biodiversity crisis has worsened in the last two decades, pollinator populations have dramatically declined, threatening food security and the viability of whole ecosystems. The Advocate would work as a member of the Pollinator & Pesticides Team to advance its all-of-the-above strategy to protect our pollinators, our health, and our planet from dangerous pesticide use.
What You Will Do
Partnering with senior staff to develop and execute strategies to support our nation-leading state campaign work to pass vanguard model laws that safeguard pollinators, people, and the environment; advocacy before Congress, federal agencies, and other key decisionmakers to secure nationwide protections against harmful pesticide use; and national communications work.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The desire to be a part of a close-knit team, while independently carrying out core job functions; creativity and curiosity; willingness to learn and listen to others' perspectives; the desire to build relationships with a set of diverse stakeholders and build strong coalitions to advance our advocacy.
Requirements
- 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Advocacy/organizing/political experience
- Policy/administrative/technical experience
- Legal experience
- Bachelor's degree required; a relevant graduate degree preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent benefits
- Supportive working environment
- Time-off policy
- Generous family leave policy
- Matching 403b
- Comprehensive healthcare and mental health programs
- Year-end Rest & Recharge Week
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