League of Conservation Voters

Director of Organizing Policy and Advocacy
Community and Civic Engagement

Regular Remote Work
in the United States

 

Title: Director of Organizing Policy and Advocacy
Department: Community and Civic Engagement
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President, Organizing 
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: United States
Remote Work Eligibility: Yes; Regular Remote Work
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: E
Salary Range (depending on qualified experience): $92,041 – $112,441

General Description:
The League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, builds political power to protect people and the planet. We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice, and strengthening our democracy lead to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs, and a more just, equitable, and sustainable planet for all.

For more than 50 years, LCV has fought for solutions to the interconnected threats our environment and democracy face. We do so by working with and holding elected officials accountable, mobilizing, organizing, and building grassroots power in communities, electing candidates who share our values, and partnering with and supporting our 30+ state affiliates across the country.

The Director of Organizing Policy and Advocacy will play a critical role in aligning grassroots community campaigns with policy change across local, state, and federal levels. This position bridges the gap between organizing and policy, helping to elevate frontline community issues into tangible advocacy priorities. The Director of Organizing Policy and Advocacy will coach community members across the Conservation Voter Movement and the Chispa program to understand and reframe environmental challenges into winnable policy campaigns, translate complex federal policies into community-centered language and action, and help develop members into effective grassroots lobbyists.

Ideal candidates will bring strong experience in grassroots organizing, policy translation, and leadership development, and will be passionate about building a just and inclusive environmental movement that centers the voices of communities of color and low-income communities.

This position is classified as “Regular Remote Work”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time.

This job operates both in a professional office or home office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to,  computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.

Additionally, this job operates at offsite locations and requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance for the location of this position, which will be verified during the hiring process. 

Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must reside in the location listed above.

Responsibilities:

• Coach and support community members in “cutting issues” or eliciting the issues that impact them by moving environmental concerns into policy issue areas, campaign demands, and advocacy objectives.
• Work with local organizers from state affiliates and Chispa chapters to analyze and scale local community issues into state and federal policy platforms.
• Translate state and federal policy into accessible, culturally relevant messaging and materials that drive local action and engagement.
• Support the creation and facilitation of trainings and political education to prepare grassroots leaders for lobbying visits, policy advocacy, and testimony.
• Collaborate with the Government Affairs and State Capacity Building teams to ensure community-driven issues are represented in policy agendas at all levels.
• Partner with state affiliates and organizers to draft policy memos, campaign toolkits, and messaging guides for use by local leaders.
• Build cross-functional relationships across programmatic departments to ensure alignment between organizing campaigns and policy work.
• Track campaign progress, policy shifts, and grassroots engagement metrics in collaboration with data and evaluation teams.
• Assist with occasional fundraising activities, including drafting content for grant reports and proposals, along with Board Reports and other reporting structures.
• Travel up to 20% for in-person training, lobbying, strategy sessions, staff retreats, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Required - At least 5 years of experience in community organizing, policy advocacy, or campaign work. Demonstrated experience working with communities of color and low-income communities to influence policy. Track record of coaching, facilitation, and leadership development for grassroots leaders. Experience developing or supporting community-informed policy recommendations. Preferred - Experience at the intersection of policy and organizing.
• Skills: Required - Strong ability to translate complex policy issues into plain language that motivates grassroots action. Excellent facilitation, coaching, and public speaking skills. Strong written communication skills, including writing policy briefs, training materials, and messaging guides. Strategic thinker with an ability to scale grassroots issues into broader advocacy campaigns. Collaborative, flexible, and able to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Preferred - Familiarity with organizing databases and CRMs like EveryAction or VAN.
• 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.

LCV 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: 
Candidates must apply through our job portal using the following link: Director of Organizing Policy and Advocacy

Apply by December 9, 2025. No phone calls please. 

All applicants must include the month and year for the experience provided on their uploaded resume. Final resumes must be completed and submitted at the time of application, and should include all relevant experience to meet the minimum requirements and for salary considerations. Applications are reviewed by humans; we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process.

Pre-employment Screening
All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks.

This position requires a Motor Vehicle Report as driving is an essential requirement of the position.

LCV 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. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact hr@lcv.org.