Background

Environment Ohio 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 Ohio’s environment.

Environment Ohio 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 Ohio'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 Environment Ohio Program Director is responsible for developing and implementing campaigns for common-sense protections for our environment and public health.  The Program Director is also responsible for growing our organizational resources through staff development and fundraising. 

On a day-to-day basis, the Program Director’s work includes:

Advocacy: Bringing problems/solutions to the attention of decision-makers-including state legislators, 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 a 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: Assisting with the oversight of Environment Ohio staff including trainings, staff meetings and retreats and recruiting new staff.

Fundraising: Raising money from private foundations and large donors.  Working with our citizen outreach staff to bring more resources to efforts we're waging to protect our environment.

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 three to five years of relevant professional experience.

Salary & Benefits

Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate may possess. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan and paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are available.

How to apply

Fill out our online application form. Please contact Amy Gomberg with any questions: Careers@EnvironmentOhio.org.