Earthjustice is hiring a
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, individuals, and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Chicago, Tallahassee, Honolulu, Houston, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Houston, Bozeman, Miami and Washington, D.C.
In addition to a talented cadre of environmental lawyers and legislative advocates, Earthjustice has an amazing communications department that works in partnership with every other department at the organization. The Public Affairs and Communications Strategist works closely with the attorneys, policy staff, clients, and coalition partners to develop and implement strategic communications—including issue management, government relations, dynamic storytelling, media, and public outreach and engagement—to support priority litigation and legislative advocacy in our docket and to help build Earthjustice’s profile.
The Public Affairs and Communications Strategist serves as the liaison to the Northwest and Alaska regional offices. This role will collaborate closely with managing attorneys in these offices, as well as partners and clients, to develop communications strategies to advance toward just and favorable outcomes. These offices have wide-ranging dockets that include casework challenging fossil fuel extraction and development, bolstering the survival of endangered species, and protecting old-growth forests and other biodiversity hotspots. They often partner with Tribes, Indigenous communities, and BIPOC-led organizations to fend off threats to health and/or traditional lifeways arising from mining, fossil fuel extraction and other forms of industrialization. The position reports to the Public Affairs and Communications Officer for Lands, Wildlife and Oceans, and coordinates with a team of Lands, Wildlife and Oceans strategists on intersecting issues.
This position may be based in our Seattle, WA, Anchorage or Juneau, AK, or San Francisco, CA offices (hybrid) or remote from within the United States provided the candidate can be available during business hours in Pacific and Alaska time zones.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Coordination (40%)
Media Relations (30%)
Content Creation and Branding (25%)
Administrative (5%)
Qualifications
*Supervisory Responsibilities: may manage the work of media relations specialists, manage regional press and campaign contractors and vendors.
We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Compensation is based on experience and location.
Salary range in San Francisco, CA: $113,100 - $125,700
Salary range in Seattle, Juneau, Anchorage, or remote (US)*: $96,200- $125,700
*Salaries in remote US cities or locations may vary.
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following via Jobvite by October 16th at 11:59 PST:
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.
For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.