Policy Advocate
- Employer
- Environmental Health Coalition
- Location
- National City, California
- Salary
- $53,000 – 63,000, commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Apr 26, 2019
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- Focus Areas
- Civil Rights / Advocacy, Environment
- Job Function
- Advocacy / Lobbying, Program / Project Management, Public Policy / Administration
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Experience Level
- Administrative
Job Details
Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) is a San Diego/Tijuana non-profit social and environmental justice organization dedicated to the prevention and cleanup of toxic pollution threatening our health, our community and the environment.
The Policy Advocate (PA) promotes policy change to reduce impacts and benefit low-income communities of color in the San Diego region by advocating to influence local governments and state regulatory and legislative bodies.
The PA will advocate to and work with local, regional, and state entities including San Diego Unified Port District, City of National City, City of San Diego, other San Diego County cities, California Legislature, and any regulatory bodies related to environmental justice, land use, air pollution, climate change, and public health. The PA is responsible for representing the interests of EHC members before decision-making authorities and ally groups in order to change or enforce public policies.
Working with Community Organizers and Leaders, the PA will serve as EHC’s lead advocate in National City and work on issues related to air pollution, transportation and land use with our base of resident members.
Primary Responsibilities:
Organize and advocate for the development and implementation of land use, transportation, and community development policies that advance public and environmental health, equitable development, land use compatibility, affordable housing, climate and transportation justice, jobs and health;
Conduct issue research and policy advocacy activities regarding transportation, climate change, air pollution, and related environmental justice issues affecting low-income communities of color;
Understand government systems and laws, and effectively monitor and advocate with those entities;
Develop written analyses, position papers, and correspondence;
Conduct effective networking and ally development activities with individuals, groups, organizations, and governmental entities in the San Diego region;
Work with community organizing efforts to ensure coordination;
In collaboration with the EHC National City Organizer develop an empowered and effective Community Action Team composed of EHC community leaders;
Manage the National City Healthy Cities/Healthy Residents Project to include liaison with the County of San Diego; coordinating and facilitating an effective collaborative with key stakeholder organizations and residents and ensuring project scopes are accomplished.
Work with EHC team members to develop strategic plans for key projects and activities;
Participate in statewide environmental justice networks to secure state policy to meet local goals.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
3 to 5 years’ experience in grassroots organizing and policy work
Experience working with local and state government policy makers
Demonstrated commitment to the principles of environmental justice
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent policy analysis skills
Advanced Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel;
Reliable transportation to enable attendance at meetings throughout the region
Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and maintain attention to detail
Cultural competence
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Background in environmental justice, land use, climate and air pollution, or other related fields;
Experience in research including data and GIS;
Bilingual (English/Spanish); and
Familiar with San Diego regulatory bodies and state and local government.
Benefits Include: Health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, LTC, generous vacation and wellness leave, professional development and other benefits
Target Start Date: Position open until filled
Applications: Submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Environmental Health Coalition: frontdesk@environmentalhealth.org. Applicants who do not provide a cover letter and references will NOT be considered.
Subject line should read: POLICY ADVOCATE 2019 followed by your name
Company
MISSION
Environmental Health Coalition is dedicated to achieving environmental and social justice. We believe that justice is accomplished by empowered communities acting together to make social change. We organize and advocate to protect public health and the environment threatened by toxic pollution. EHC supports broad efforts that create a just society and fosters a healthy and sustainable quality of life.
- Website
- http://www.environmentalhealth.org/
- Telephone
- (619) 474-0220
- Location
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2727 Hoover Ave., Suite 202
National City
CA
91950
US
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