Job Description

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a fast-paced, innovative nonprofit seeking an organized, motivated individual to join our Government Affairs team. Our mission is to empower people with breakthrough research to make informed choices and live a healthy life in a healthy environment. The Northeast Regional Outreach Manager position is a full-time position. The successful candidate will support EWG’s efforts to build partnerships with external organizations and community leaders in the northeast in support of EWG’s state-based pesticide campaign strategy

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support efforts to build and maintain relationships with external organizations, companies and community leaders in the northeastern United States in support of EWG’s pesticide campaign priorities.
• Attend meetings, conferences and events related to EWG’s pesticide campaigns.
• Contribute to EWG’s planning and execution of virtual and in-person pesticide education and advocacy days in the northeastern U.S.
• Aid the efforts to identify and cultivate new partnerships in northeastern state legislatures.
• Assist the Outreach Director with maintaining a database of EWG partners.
• Participate in EWG’s pesticide advocacy efforts, including meetings with legislators, government agencies, press conferences, and education and advocacy days.
• Develop pesticide materials to support outreach efforts, including research, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with organizations, companies and community leaders.
• Minimum three to four years of advocacy and/or legislative experience.
• Experience with state campaigns is preferred but will also consider candidates with federal experience.
• Legislative advocacy and education experience, preferably in legislatures, government agencies or other nonprofit organizations.
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, and Google suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Demonstrated commitment to the environment and public health issues (strongly preferred).

Location Northeastern U.S., preferably near a state capitol.

EWG’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:

EWG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to foster a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals. EWG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, matriculation or political affiliation, or any other protected class recognized in any of the jurisdictions where EWG has offices or employees working. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, and compensation and promotion.