Principal Associate, Field Operations

The Environment Portfolio at The Pew Charitable Trusts

For more than 30 years, Pew has been a major force in engaging the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences, and solutions to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our environment work spans all seven continents with more than 250 professionals working at the local, national, and international levels to reduce the scope and severity of global environmental problems, such as the erosion of large natural ecosystems that contain a great part of the world's remaining biodiversity, and the destruction of the marine environment. Pew's global environmental program focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people.

Field Operations

Field Operations (Field) advances public policy solutions for Pew campaigns by engaging international officials, policymakers, local elected officials and other relevant stakeholders through education, mobilization, coalition building, media coverage and government official outreach. Field staff and contractors (organizers) develop unique state and country-specific strategies and then organize and execute field activities under the direction of Washington, DC field staff. In all efforts, field works in coordination with program, government relations, communications and other Pew staff to tailor state/country-specific strategies that contribute to national and international campaign goals.

Position Overview

The principal associate, field operations, is part of the field services unit based in Washington, D.C. The team supports campaigns that require field and on-the-ground resources to complement existing efforts and assists in developing and implementing targeted legislative, advocacy and communications field strategies such as organizing, generating media coverage, and managing government relations. The principal associate will engage in tactical strategy development and campaign design as it relates to field operations as well as coordinate with other programmatic and operations units at The Pew Charitable Trusts.

This position reports to the Senior Officer, field operations and will participate in Pew's core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project's related goals.
Supervise and support ten-to-fifteen full-time contract organizers to manage field needs domestically and internationally. Develop and supervise the implementation of organizers' work plans, consistent with public policy objectives, and adapt them to specific circumstances. Coordinate organizers' activities with other Pew staff and partners. Maintain the highest professional standards in achieving public policy objectives.
Lead field operations activities for one or more specific policy or campaign objectives. Work with the policy teams, government relations, communications and other staff to develop strategies and work plans for all field organizers involved in the policy initiative, and keep staff apprised of the field operation's activities. Troubleshoot and modify strategies and work plans as needed.
Develop and implement strategy to create and modify materials including fact sheets, legislative correspondence, action alerts, op-eds, press releases, presentations, and talking points. Conduct research necessary to produce materials.
Assist in managing and mentoring field operations contractors.
Work with the Senior Officer, Field Operations to develop campaign strategy, government relations targets and budgets for field contracts.
Work with the Senior Officer, Field Operations to expand and adjust strategic field operations as necessary.
Assist in identifying and recruiting additional field organizers, campaign specialists and partner groups.
Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Generally, six years of related professional experience. Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: project management, public policy advocacy, organizing, generating media coverage and engaging policy makers.
Experience successfully managing consultants and mentoring colleagues and staff required.
Experience working on political campaigns or advocacy campaigns working to pass legislation through Congress or state legislatures required.
Experience generating earned media a plus.
Excellent written and oral communications skills, including communicating complex ideas for a general audience.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience managing and developing productive relationships with staff, consultants, partners, and others.
A detail-oriented style with a focus on results. Capacity to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Experience developing and moving projects forward with independence and autonomy yet working in a cooperative spirit in a multi-disciplinary team.
Available outside normal business hours when essential to organizational priorities.
Effective use of basic Microsoft Office Suite software.

Travel

This position may require occasional travel (consistent with COVID-19 safety protocols).

Salary Range

$100,300 USD - $112,100 USD. The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew's commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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