ABOUT GREENPEACE
Greenpeace USA is an independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest, creative communication and people power to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.For more than fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threats of climate change, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and nuclear disaster. As an independent campaigning organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. The global Greenpeace network is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices around the world in over fifty countries. Greenpeace US is headquartered in Washington, DC, with a warehouse in Oakland.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Democracy Campaigner, 8-Month Contract role is a critical part of Greenpeace USA’s campaign strategy focused on the lawsuit filed against Greenpeace offices for our solidarity work around the protests at Standing Rock. This trial is key, not only to protecting Greenpeace, but also to protecting the right to protest overall.
The Democracy Campaigner, 8-Month Contract will work with Greenpeace volunteers and supporters, coalition partners and movement allies to plan joint strategies to protect the right to protest and push back against the introduction and passage of state-level anti-protest bills. The campaigner will help coordinate, train and build capacity of volunteers and state-based allies, develop campaign materials, issue updates, action alerts and media materials needed. The Democracy Campaigner is responsible for helping implement strategy while building and maintaining relationships on the ground through grassroots outreach and efforts with communities, state and coalition partners, movement allies.
The Democracy Campaigner, 8-month contract (with the possibility of extension) role is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible, hybrid position and is located in any Greenpeace-approved location: (CA, NY Metro area and DC Metro area). This position is represented by the Progressive Workers Union and will report to the Democracy Campaigns Director. Please note this role may require limited travel and occasional work outside of normal business hours.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy:
Collaboration and Communication:
Outreach and Engagement:
Other Duties:
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
If you are passionate about helping activists succeed in our fight against climate change and are passionate about cultivating a just and equitable work culture, please submit an application on our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the candidate who best meets the qualifications.
Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact: [email protected].
COMPENSATION
Greenpeace offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time-off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan.
This role is graded at a level 2 and a salary within the range of $63,410 - $68,632 is anticipated to be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with reflecting our commitment to maintaining competitive and fair compensation practices.
Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.