Ohio Environmental Council

Regional Director

Ohio Environmental Council

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Ohio • United States

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Salary

💰 $57,000 - $63,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Developing and executing a regional vision for impact that advances policies that protect the air, water, land, and democracy in Southwest Ohio
  • Advocate for carbon reduction strategies and collaborate with local governments and community partners
  • Building and maintaining authentic relationships with key partners, local opinion leaders, elected officials, and business leaders
  • Organizing and attending community events and meetings to build the OEC’s presence in Southwest Ohio
  • Coordinating engagement between OEC’s policy experts and external coalition partners
  • Taking a leadership role in local coalitions when needed
  • Monitoring and managing a regional budget for cost optimization
  • Understanding and working within the political landscape to build relationships and advance the agenda.

Requirements

  • at least three to five years of directly related work experience
  • work or volunteer experience in grassroots organizing, advocacy, activist, or government setting
  • commitment to the region and raising the profile of environmental issues impacting the area
  • ability to inspire action and break down complex issues into compelling calls to action
  • excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • experience managing a budget
  • effective time management skills
  • ability to work collaboratively or independently
  • flexible, positive attitude, and the spirit of 'yes'
  • ability to adapt quickly to change
  • ability to craft a vision for the future and develop a guide that enables you to get there
  • strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop effective strategies
  • commitment to ensuring an inclusive organization that is representative of all Ohioans.
Benefits
  • employer-paid health, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • flexible and dependent care spending account
  • generous paid time off
  • paid parental leave
  • employer-matched retirement fund
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