U.S. PIRG, the federation of state Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs), is creating the new position of National Corporate Campaign Director to oversee the market-based campaigns of the state PIRGs and related organizations, including Ecopledge and The Green Life.

We’re looking for a talented and dedicated individual who will bring creative ideas and gumption to our work on direct corporate engagement. The director’s responsibilities will include:

• Developing strategies and specific campaigns to promote the state PIRGs’ environmental and public interest agenda through the use of corporate campaigns;
• Overseeing and working alongside 2-5 staff who work full-time on corporate campaigns;
• Training advocacy staff around the country on the use of market-based campaigns;
• Promoting collaboration for days of action, sign-on letters, sign-on ads, etc.;
• Promoting coordination between PIRG organizations and other market campaign groups;
• Serving as a clearinghouse for information, problem solving, etc;
• Conducting media outreach and communications;
• Fundraising to support the general corporate campaign program as well as specific corporate engagements.

Qualifications
To fulfill this new and vital role within the PIRG network, we seek applicants who possess a strong commitment to public interest and environmental issues, a track-record of success waging corporate campaigns, and experience with organizational development and strategic planning.

This position offers entrepreneurial challenges with considerable reward to the successful candidate and the citizen movement as a whole. The successful candidate will also bring all or most of the following skills and attributes to the position:

• Strong verbal, writing, interpersonal and analytical skills;
• Energy and commitment to our public interest mission and grassroots approach to change;
• A team orientation that combines collegiality and creativity to drive and motivate others;
• The ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere; and
• A willingness to engage in conflict in creative and strategic ways.

Previous advocacy experience, a fighting spirit, and a sense of humor are also required. Candidates for this position should have five or more years of relevant professional experience. (Advanced degrees, including a JD or masters in related fields, may count toward a candidate's professional experience.)

Salary & Benefits
Salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful candidate's relevant professional experience. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, and parental leave. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

Location(s)
Boston, MA

Application

E-mail your cover letter and resume to Jeff Sprague at . We'll carefully consider your application and if we think you're a good fit, we'll be in touch. Please specify which position you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail, and be sure to mention where you saw our job advertised.

U.S. PIRG and all PIRG-affiliated organizations are equal opportunity employers and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.