The Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN), based in Bristol, PA, is committed to creating an inclusive community of staff and volunteers that is representative of the Watershed we serve. In doing so, we are better able to champion the rights of our communities to a Delaware River and tributary streams that are free-flowing, clean, healthy, and abundant with a diversity of life. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger voice for the River.
DRN is seeking to hire a Advocacy Support Associate to join DRN’s advocacy team.
Description
DRN seeks an Advocacy Support Associate to work with and provide grassroots organizing support and community outreach to DRN’s advocacy and litigation campaigns.
Reports to
The Deputy Director
Responsibilities
Work on environmental issues in support of DRN’s advocacy and litigation campaigns (approximately 50%)
- Assist the Deputy Director in implementing grassroots organizing efforts that develop and strengthen DRN’s advocacy and policy campaigns.
- Support work by the Delaware Riverkeeper and the Deputy Director to collaborate with community and partner organizations, including attending calls/meetings/work sessions/events.
- Use Right-to-Know requests to track permits, land use applications, file reviews, proposed policies, and other development plans
- Analyze, interpret, and synthesize voluminous publications covering a variety of topics including: water quality threats; habitat and ecosystem threats; public health threats; climate issues; illegal discharges; invasive species; and endangered and at-risk species to help inform the position and work of the DRN on advocacy issues and litigation as needed.
- As directed, assist the Deputy Director with the implementation of DRN’s advocacy campaign strategies.
- Help prepare and issue press releases as assigned.
- Help craft fact sheets, advocacy letters, petitions, informational materials as assigned.
- Assist in status tracking of advocacy issues and litigation.
Operations & Administration including Grants Administration (approximately 50%)
- Assist with the coordination of several grassroots advocacy work groups.
- Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and minutes for community and/or coalition meetings, and track follow-ups.
- Help coordinate issue-based events, webinars, and educational forums.
- Schedule internal and external meetings for the Deputy Director.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in DRN-sponsored events as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Valid driver’s license and good driving record is required. Ability to travel around the Watershed is required. Some evening and weekend work required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree or five (5) years of experience in relevant field
- Work experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably in the environmental field
- Knowledge of environmental policy, with a focus on water, energy, and climate
- Understanding of how environmental issues intersect with racism and economic and social inequality
- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in a variety of online systems and software and/or ability to learn them (current systems/software used include: Google suite and Microsoft 365)
- Ability to multi-task in a high performing environment, expected
- Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and flexible
- Team player capable of working independently with minimal oversight.
Salary
Base starts at $40,000 but is negotiable
Benefits
- Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long Term Disability
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after one year of employment
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking Expenses
- Generous time-off policies
- Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code
Location
The position is based in DRN’s main office in Bristol, Bucks County, PA, with the potential for work outside of normal business hours, e.g., when attending evening meetings or weekend events. Employees may be eligible to work remotely if their job duties can be met through basic hardware and software, they’ve proven to be trustworthy, disciplined, and self-motivated, and have been given permission by DRN. However, travel to the Bristol office will be required as needed.
Expected Hours:
40 hours per week. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Application Procedure:
Submit cover letter, resume, names and contact information for three references, and at least one writing sample.
Email subject line should read, “Advocacy Support Associate.” No telephone calls.
Timeline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Essential Functions of Position and Working Conditions:
- Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including some physical work, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Constantly required to remain in a stationary position and operate standard office equipment, such as a computer, phones, photocopiers, printers, and fax machines.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Occasionally required to move files, open filing cabinets and position self as necessary.
- Work will be primarily indoors, in an office setting.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. DRN retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
DRN is an equal opportunity employer
