Environment Florida is a statewide, citizen-based
environmental advocacy organization. Our professional staff combines independent
research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition
of powerful special interests and win real results for Florida's environment.
As the new home of Florida PIRG’s environmental work Environment Florida
is part of a network of 26 state organizations with a vibrant federal advocacy
agenda and draws on 30 years of success in tackling the state's top
environmental problems.
We focus on protecting Florida's air, water and
open spaces. We speak out and take action at the local, state and national
levels to improve the quality of our environment and our lives.
Job
Description
The Executive Director is responsible for building and
managing our staff, developing and enhancing our organizational resources,
overseeing membership outreach and other fundraising. The Director will develop
and implement campaigns for common-sense protections for our environment and
public health.
On a day-to-day basis, the Executive Director's work
includes:
Advocacy: Bringing problems/solutions to the attention of
decision-makers-including state legislators, people in the Executive branch,
environmental agency staff and local and federal officials. Developing messages
and materials, building and tracking relationships, and enhancing the
organization’s access and reputation among decision makers.
Policy
development: Developing our approach to environmental problems within a broader
political context, along with a comprehensive platform for solving them. The
director will be part of drafting bills, conducting research, and participating
in discussions on policy within the Environment America organization.
Campaign strategy: Creating and implementing a plan to win on our
environmental campaigns; developing strategies for gaining political support for
our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media publicity,
endorsements and message development.
Media outreach: Serving as the
public spokesperson for the organization through media events, press releases,
editorial board meetings and other PR tactics. Building increased name
recognition and support for our ‘brand’.
Staff recruitment and
management: Overseeing the organization’s staff including planning, training,
staff meetings and retreats; recruiting, training and developing new staff for
Environment Florida and the rest of the progressive movement.
Fundraising: Writing grant proposals, building relationships with
foundations, raising money from private foundations, meeting with large donors,
working with our citizen outreach staff to bring more resources to efforts we're
waging to protect our environment.
Legal and Administrative: Ensuring
that the organization is meeting all local, state and federal legal, tax, labor,
and other non-profit corporation requirements. Developing budgets and spending
plans and tracking income & expenses.
Additional Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a strong commitment to environmental issues and progressive social change, and a track-record of leadership. We're looking for a goal-driven and results-oriented individual who has excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and a passion for social change. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
How to Apply:
Click here to apply online (preferred) or send a cover letter and resume addressed to Margie Alt, Executive Director of Environment America, to careers@environmentamerica.org. Please be sure to mention where you saw the job advertised, and include the job title in the subject line of your email.