Opportunities

Help improve human health, eliminate toxic chemical use, and build a sustainable economy! We are looking for a lead advocate to craft and advance policy solutions that keep families healthy and remake the way things are made. The Public Affairs and Policy Director will be responsible for legislative, administrative and media advocacy across the breadth of the organization’s programs.  Working with our talented staff team the Public Affairs and Policy Director will lead our advocacy campaigns and serve as a public spokesperson for environmental health protection.

Required qualifications:  At least three years relevant experience in advocacy and campaign-based nonprofit organizations.  Ability to be a fearless, persuasive advocate –in person, on the phone, and through written communications. Ability to effectively analyze and develop policy proposals. Successful experience planning and coordinating public advocacy campaigns.  Excellent attention to details and follow through needed.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and will be based in our Portland, Maine office.

To apply:  Please email a cover letter describing your qualifications, a resumé and a representative writing sample to Jenny Rottmann, Managing Director, jrottmann [at] preventharm.org.  The position will remain open until filled, with initial review of applications scheduled for February 15th. For the complete job description, click here.

Physical requirements of the job include ability to spend hours listening and talking; extensive work on the computer and telephone; driving frequently to meetings and events; and light lifting of office equipment and materials. 

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Office: help with data entry, data management, filing, mailings etc.

Outreach and Education: help with planning and preparation for events, tabling at events, identify new events and education opportunities, and assist with presentations to community organizations

Political Action: collect petition signatures for advocacy campaigns, contact EHSC supporters about legislative or community action opportunities, help with planning and preparation for political action events (such as rallies and media events), and meet with your representatives about environmental health concerns

Writing and Research: write letters to the editor for local newspapers, read and write about new environmental health findings and consumer safety tips, write blog posts, and collect personal stories on environmental health topics

Photography and Film: help us document EHSC events by taking photos and/or video that can be used for online and print materials

For all volunteer opporunities contact Emma at ehalasoc@preventharm.org or 207-699-5799.

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