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Advocate, Sierra Club California

Sacramento, California

Sierra Club California is seeking a skilled Advocate to achieve our environmental policy goals in legislative and administrative proceedings in the California Legislature and executive agencies.

Job Duties:

Advocacy: Under the direction of the Sierra Club California Director, the Advocate promotes Sierra Club policies and goals to California’s governor, legislators, and state agencies through formal and informal statements, participation in meetings and hearings, and preparation of written materials. Confers with legislators and officials to influence passage, defeat, or amendment of specific bills and regulations.

Analysis: Monitors, studies and researches proposed legislation, ballot measures, regulations and other state policies to determine possible effects on the environment, and makes appropriate recommendations to Sierra Club California’s Legislative and Conservation Committees regarding positions on specific legislative and regulatory issues, considering general Sierra Club policies and goals.

Outreach and Public Education: Communicates with the media, Sierra Club members and the public about state legislative, regulatory and electoral issues. Participates in the development of educational/ informational materials in regards to the Club’s legislative efforts.

Organizing: Contacts and meets with other individuals and groups having similar positions in order to rally support for bills, initiatives, laws, etc. Assists in the formulation of grassroots campaign and coalition activities in support of legislation at the local and state level.

Monitors and records voting patterns of elected officials regarding environmental legislation.  Informs and educates the public as to the position taken by elected officials.

Introduces creative ideas and approaches for consideration.

Qualifications:

• Experience in public policy advocacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Clear understanding and knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes.
• Ability to make presentations to diverse audiences.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Compensation: Salary starting in 40s, depending on experience. Full benefits.

To apply: send a cover letter, resume and one-page writing sample to annie.pham@sierraclub.org.

Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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