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POSITION OVERVIEW
ABOUT US
Established in 1966, Riverkeeper is New York’s premier water quality advocate. Our mission is to protect the environmental, recreational and commercial integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries, and safeguard the drinking water of nine million New York City and Hudson Valley residents. Riverkeeper is a mid-sized not-for-profit operating in the Hudson Valley. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization experiencing significant growth. For more information, visit www.riverkeeper.org. Riverkeeper is seeking an Advocacy Consultant in Westchester County to work with Riverkeeper’s Advocacy, Policy and Planning Program and its President to achieve outcomes supportive of Riverkeeper’s objectives.
JOB TITLE: Advocacy Consultant
DEPARTMENT: Advocacy, Policy & Planning
LOCATION: Westchester County; Riverkeeper is based in Ossining, New York, with an additional office in Kingston, NY. This position will require occasional trips to Ossining.
POSITION SUMMARY
This consulting engagement is a one-year, part-time role, requiring 15-20 hours per week. The Advocacy Consultant will build and support coalitions, and work with community organizations to advocate for specific policies related to improving management of sewage infrastructure to reduce water pollution in Westchester County. The Advocacy Consultant will work closely with Riverkeeper’s Advocacy, Policy and Planning Program and its President, in order to achieve results and outcomes supportive of Riverkeeper’s goals. This project promotes reducing sewer overflows and leaks to promote safe swimming opportunities and ecological restoration in the Hudson River and Long Island Sound, and their Westchester County tributaries. One of Riverkeeper’s core values is to reduce environmental harms, especially for disproportionately impacted communities. One of the consultant’s responsibilities is to work closely with environmental justice organizations and communities affected by environmental injustices related to water. The project will be overseen by the Senior Director, Advocacy, Policy, and Planning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(This in not an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.)
EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.
Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
This might be the right next role for you if you have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and would likely be described as:
OTHER EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
HOURS / SHIFTS: This is a part-time engagement, requiring 15-20 hours per week. This position requires flexibility to attend some evening meetings and occasional weekend events.
SALARY: This is a part-time grant-funded one-year consulting engagement. Compensation is commensurate with experience ranging from $60 – $80/hour.
BENEFITS: Not applicable
OTHER: Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send email with cover letter and resume, indicating Advocacy Consultant in the subject line, to: [email protected].
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POSITION OVERVIEW
ABOUT US
Established in 1966, Riverkeeper is an independent, member-supported environmental organization whose mission is to protect the ecological integrity of the Hudson River and its watershed, and to safeguard the drinking water supply of nine million New Yorkers (New York City and lower Hudson Valley residents). Riverkeeper seeks a seeks a dynamic, goal oriented water enthusiast for the newly created position of Advocacy Coordinator, to build relationships with community and environmental justice organizations in support of Riverkeeper’s mission in advocating for policies that support clean water in New York City.
DEPARTMENT: Advocacy, Policy and Planning
LOCATION: hybrid remote/in-person; in-person meetings in New York City and Westchester County
REPORTS TO: Director, Advocacy, Policy and Planning
POSITION SUMMARY
The Advocacy and Policy Coordinator builds and supports coalitions, and works with community organizations to advocate for policies that support clean water, resilience and equity in New York City and neighboring Hudson River communities. One of Riverkeeper’s core values is a reduction of environmental harms, especially for disproportionately impacted communities, and as such, a key aspect of this role is to work closely with environmental justice organizations and communities affected by environmental injustices related to water. The Advocacy and Policy Coordinator works in partnership with cross-functional Riverkeeper teams including Legal, Communications and Science, with the objective to achieve desired outcomes supportive of Riverkeeper’s projects. These projects include reducing sewer overflows to promote safe swimming opportunities, promoting green infrastructure solutions to stormwater, advocating for nature-based resilience solutions, promoting drinking water source protection, and lobbying for an equitable sharing of costs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(This in not an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.)
EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.
Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.
This might be the right next role for you if you have at (1-4) years of relevant experience, and would likely be described as:
OTHER EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
HOURS / SHIFTS: This non-exempt position is full time (37.5 hours/week), with occasional overtime as necessary. This position requires flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
SALARY: Base salary range: $50,000 – $60,000 annualized, commensurate with experience; over-time compensation as required.
BENEFITS: Riverkeeper offers health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings plan match, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal days, parental leave, holidays), and other benefits; closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.
OTHER: All employees must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to [email protected]. Please write ‘Advocacy and Policy Coordinator’ in the subject line. The position will be open until filled.
Riverkeeper is an AA/EEO employer. Riverkeeper is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.