Who: Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund
What: The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) is looking to build the organizing and outreach capacity of environmental organizations within Illinois. Previous experience with coalitions, campaigns, outreach, and organizing is required. Climate expertise is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Follow federal climate legislation closely and evaluate its potential impact on Illinois with an emphasis on impacts to frontline, low income, and BIPOC communities.
- Partner with IEC member organizations and stakeholders to create and implement a campaign to ensure Illinois’ Congressional delegation supports and champions federal climate legislation.
- Provide support to junior level staff at IEC and affiliated organizations.
- Contribute to IEC’s public messaging and serve as the main spokesperson with respect to our federal climate work.
- Coordinate with partner organizations to develop strategies and implement tactics, such as congressional meetings, letters to the editor, action alerts, and other grassroots organizing opportunities.
- Seek out additional funding for climate and organizing work for partner organizations.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of five years experience. This is a senior position at IEC/IECEF
- Previous campaign experience, including political or organizing campaigns
- Expertise working with federal elected officials
- Knowledge of climate issues and policy, preferred
- Excellent public speaking and media skills
- Experience working in and with frontline and/or environmental justice organizations
- A minimum of three years experience in staff management
- Excellent written communication skills
- Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft and Google software suites
- Ability to work with diverse groups and people
- Highly organized
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work independently
- Interest in environmental issues and policies
Apply by sending a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Matt Steffen, msteffen@ilenviro.org by March 1, 2021