LCV Communications Associate, Global Warming Project

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COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE

The League of Conservation Voters seeks a Communications Associate to develop and implement a

communications campaign on global warming in targeted states. To address the urgent need for federal leadership on global warming, LCV is expanding its non-electoral activities to work in at least 13 states this year. This campaign will build on our efforts over the past two years to elevate global warming as a top-tier leadership issue. In 2006, LCV, in partnership with LCV

Education Fund, launched a major campaign to elevate global warming in the 2008 presidential primaries.

The Heat Is On campaign (www.heatison.org) was active in the key early voting states of Iowa, New

Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada for more than a year. LCV plans to continue working to make global

warming a top priority in the election while also working to strengthen congressional leadership on the issue.

The Communications Associate will work closely with the Global Warming Program Director, the Communications Director, and LCV’s state league partners to develop and implement media activities in our priority states.

Responsibilities:

·  Develop strategic and creative earned media campaigns to elevate global warming and bolster federal leadership;

·  Coordinate media activities on global warming across all priority states, including editorial board

meetings, events, and report releases.

·  Develop speaking and radio tours in targeted states;

·  Write press releases, opeds, background material and blog posts;

·  Manage and support content development on the campaign website; and

·  Provide organizers with assistance on special media projects;

Qualifications:

The ideal applicant will have a college degree and at least 2-4 years experience in communications or

campaign work. We are looking for creative and driven individuals. Candidates should possess exceptional

communication skills, including strong writing skills; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage

several tasks at once; and a demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Familiarity withthe issue of global warming is preferred. This position involves significant travel.

Organization:

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is the political voice of the national environmental movement and

works to turn environmental values into national priorities. We advocate for sound environmental policies

and help elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies.

LCV is an equal opportunity employer and offers opportunities for growth, convenient metro location, and comprehensive benefits including 3 weeks vacation, paid health, life and disability coverage and a 401(k)

plan. The Communications Associate will be located in Washington, DC. Send letter of interest stating salary

requirement with resume to League of Conservation Voters, Communications Associate, Search, 1920 L

Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, or fax (202) 835-0491, navin_nayak@lcv.org (put title in

subject line). Visit our website, www.lcv.org. No phone calls please.

Application Deadline: June 6, 2008