Wyoming State Director

About Environment America

Environment America has one mission: to protect the natural world. The organization advocates ideas and actions to guide the country onto a greener, healthier path. Its network of 30 state environmental groups promotes clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Members provide grassroots support for research, public education, advocacy, and litigation. Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network, which supports organizations sharing a vision of a better future and a strategic approach to change.

Responsibilities

• Help shape program priorities: participate in policy development, research and messaging to determine priorities and policy positions for environmental protection in Wyoming.
• Build powerful coalitions: reach out to a broad range of organizations and constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our goals, including unlikely allies.
• Organize events: plan webinars, community events and public meetings; recruit organizations and members of the public to attend and participate.
• Recruit and work with volunteers: identify and engage volunteers who want to do more in their community.
• Earn traditional and social media attention: organize media events, write opinion pieces, and build a following on social media for the campaign.
• Advocate: present a compelling case to decision‑makers through lobbying, testifying at hearings, and producing written materials; build relationships with key players at the state, regional, and federal levels.
• Fundraise: write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and raise money from individual donors.
• Grow the team: identify and recruit strong candidates, hire and manage interns, and potentially train and oversee staff.

Qualifications

• Passionate about the environment and using grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
• At least 4 years of advocacy or organizing experience (2 + years may be considered for a role with more limited responsibility; advanced degrees may count toward experience).
• Effective communicator with excellent writing and public‑speaking skills; experience obtaining traditional and digital media coverage is a plus.
• Creative, strategic thinker able to solve complex problems and seize new opportunities.
• Connector and good listener with a track record of bringing people together around a common goal; comfortable working with diverse viewpoints.
• Well‑organized and able to manage multiple legislative and administrative proposals simultaneously.
• Deep ties to Wyoming – ideally from, living in, or otherwise connected to the state.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Additional helpful experience: experience in the state legislature, other government office, or an environmental/public‑health advocacy organization; fundraising experience, particularly grant‑seeking from charitable foundations.

Pay

The starting annual compensation range for candidates with 4–8 years of relevant experience is $43,500–$60,000. Candidates with less experience will be placed toward the lower end of the range, and those with more experience toward the higher end.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Commuter benefit program.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Parental leave.
• Long‑term disability insurance.
• Potential needs‑based student loan assistance.
• Comprehensive training program and opportunities for advancement.

Location

Cheyenne, WY