Public Lands Fellow

Title: Public Lands Fellow

Department: Government Affairs

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Conservation Program Director

Positions Reporting to this Position: None

Location: Washington, DC (the fellow may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCVEF office)

Travel Requirements: Up to 5%

Union Position: Yes

Job Classification Level: A

Salary: $60,000

General Description:

The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (LCVEF) believes our earth is worth mobilizing for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.

LCVEF is hiring a Public Lands Fellow who will work with the Conservation Program Director and our network of 30+ state affiliates, collectively called the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM), to advance protections for public lands, including via new national monument designation campaigns. We believe in investing in young professionals passionate about protecting public lands and commit to providing mentorship, conservation network, and a rich professional development experience.

Responsibilities:

• Support LCVEF’s Conservation Program to advance advocacy around public lands protections and national monument designations, many of which endeavor to preserve lands that are connected to Indigenous People and/or advance access and equity in the outdoors.
• Build relationships with national monument campaigns and other conservation and public lands coalitions.
• Engage with state affiliates across the CVM, especially those most engaged on public lands issues, and external allied organizations on efforts to build grassroots support for public lands and elevate national monument campaigns.
• Develop materials to support communications for local, state, and national media and decision- makers in close collaboration with LCVEF’s communications team, including fact sheets, blog posts, statements, and letters, ensuring to center racial justice and equity in communications.
• Meet with local partners of key national monuments campaigns and attend public meetings for priority national monument proposals.
• Research, track, and analyze land conservation legislation and administrative policies as needed.
• Travel up to 5% of the time for state visits with local partners, retreats, training and conferences, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Required – Must have at least 1 year experience handling public policy issues, which could include working in a legislative office, in the executive branch, or at an advocacy or political organization. Preferred – Experience in land and ocean conservation policy issues, including, but not limited to, establishing national monuments, mining/critical minerals, allowing equitable access to public lands.
• Skills: Policy analysis and research, coalition-building, excellent written and oral communication skills, including delivering public presentations. Organized and attentive to details; commitment to teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks, effectively prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of races, genders, talents, experiences, and backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to apply a racial justice lens to policy analysis.
• Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
• Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners and elected representatives, and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.

LCVEF offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcvef.org with “Public Lands Fellow” in the subject line by November 5, 2024. No phone calls please.

LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCVEF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcvef.org.