Earthjustice

Manage and deploy strategic stewardship programs for principal gift donors in partnership with fundraisers. | Requires 4+ years in principal-level gift development, strong donor relations knowledge, Salesforce experience, and excellent communication skills. | Description Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. The Stewardship Specialist, Principal Gifts (PRI) will carry out their responsibilities as a member of the Stewardship team within the Donor Marketing & Engagement team, and an embedded partner on the PRI team. They will be responsible for strategic thought partnership with fundraisers and tactical deployment of stewardship for the PRI supporter audience. This is a non-supervisory position. The Stewardship Specialist, Principal Gifts is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule, and may work remote from the following locations: New York, NY; Washington, DC; or select East Coast markets in the United States. This position requires travel for events, planning meetings, and retreats. A valid U.S. driver’s license is preferred. What You'll Do Strategic Partnership & Experience Planning (30%) • Act as primary stewardship thought partner to the Principal Gifts (PRI) team, co-designing and building programming and capacity to steward the PRI supporter audience. • Operationalize an individualized supporter experience planning program, partnering with PRI fundraisers to create and track custom plans. Special Projects & Stewardship Deployment (50%) • Explore and activate/execute opportunities to steward and cultivate individual PRI supporters, including in-person and virtual events/experiences, trips, and other curated touchpoints. • Oversee and deploy PRI stewardship communications, including creative ideation, template development, and coordination to execute, often with organizational leadership. Audience Representation & Coordination (20%) • Serve as first point of contact for PRI fundraisers considering new projects or seeking to engage with Donor Marketing & Engagement team offerings (stewardship, communications, events, and trips). • Partner with Donor Marketing & Engagement team members to ensure strategic deployment of core programming to PRI supporters. Ongoing Learning • Actively pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge. Please note that the percentage breakdowns provided above serve as a guideline and that other duties may be assigned as part of the job’s requirements. What You'll Bring • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience • 4+ years of work experience in development focused on principal-level gifts (donor relations or stewardship preferred) • Budgetary experience preferred • Comprehensive knowledge of donor relations/stewardship best practices required; experience with campaign stewardship preferred • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, oversee, and deploy donor relations/stewardship programming independently and in collaboration with fundraisers and other internal/external stakeholders • Strong critical and innovative thinking skills, as well as adaptability, including the ability to work strategically, creatively, and efficiently in a fast-paced, evolving environment • Strong communication skills, including the ability to respond quickly to stakeholders and craft audience-appropriate messaging • Strong general computer skills, including data processing and entry, and experience with a fundraising database application, preferably Salesforce • Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership. Salary & Benefits We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment. Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required. The annual salary range for this role in New York, NY is $107,500 - $119,400 The annual salary range for this role in Washington, DC or Boston, MA is $102,200 - $113,500 The annual salary range for this role in Philadelphia, PA is $96,800 - $107,500 The annual salary range for this role in Miami, FL is $91,400 - $101,500 To Apply Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite by August 23, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. • Resume. • Cover letter. Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process . Please reach out to [email protected] if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

Conduct research and policy analysis to support environmental advocacy and coordinate with partners and agencies. | Graduate degree or equivalent with 3+ years experience analyzing scientific and policy issues, strong research and communication skills. | Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, DC. Earthjustice Action is a separate 501(c)(4) social welfare organization founded to defend and strengthen bedrock environmental laws and ensure they remain intact and enforceable. Founded in 2017, Earthjustice Action unleashes the power of the people and ensures that elected officials listen to those who matter most: their constituents. In collaboration with Earthjustice’s Lands, Wildlife, and Oceans and Tribal Partnerships programs, the Research and Policy Analyst supports Earthjustice and, at times, Earthjustice Action’s programmatic focuses on federal public land and water management, fossil fuel and mineral extraction, and Federal Indian Law and policies impacted by these issues. This role specifically focuses on policy analysis pertaining to legislation, partner advocacy and agency dockets. The Research and Policy Analyst develops research and analysis, coordinates policy advocacy efforts among Earthjustice and Earthjustice Action teams, drafts technical documents and develops and nurtures partnerships that support advocacy with decision makers.      This position sits within the Policy & Legislation program and reports to the Legislative Director, Lands, Wildlife, and Oceans. This role is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule and will work hybrid from the DC office with a minimum of two days a week in the office.   This is a non-supervisory position. Responsibilities: Research and Analysis: • Researches and creates technical analyses and documents in support of current and potential policy advocacy  • Reviews and tracks legislation and policy proposals to determine their potential impact and support Earthjustice, Earthjustice Action, and our partners in responding as needed • Works with lobbyists, lawyers and outside experts to help design and manage expert reports, testimony, and analyses in addition to making them understandable  • May identify and recruit scientists and technical experts  • May independently design and propose research and data gathering strategies  • Designs, drafts and manages submissions of letters, reports and supporting materials Outreach and Advocacy : • Engages in direct advocacy with federal agencies and Congress. • Develops, implements and manages community outreach and/or building partnerships, acting as a key agent in developing strategies, assessing advocacy and other engagement opportunities using insights gained from outreach efforts (e.g., prioritizing policy asks)  • Cultivates thoughtful partnerships, allies and coalitions in support of assigned issues  • Serves as a senior technical and policy expert, advocate and potentially spokesperson. • May prepare comments, attend hearings and deliver testimony as required  Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned:  • This role includes special projects or additional tasks as assigned, including project management, participation in hiring committees, organization-wide working groups and DEI initiatives • This position may manage non-legal interns  • Develops strategies for using information requests  Ongoing Learning: • Actively pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge Qualifications: • Graduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience  • Experience with environmental justice policy issues preferred  • 3+ years of relevant experience  • Experience analyzing scientific and technical documents, and researching, synthesizing and presenting science and policy issues to expert as well as public audiences   • Ability to understand policy, legislation, complex facts, scientific and technical issues quickly and synthesize this information in support of policy advocacy • Strong research and organizational skills; attention to detail with proven ability to solve complex problems, work independently and meet deadlines  • Excellent research, writing, oral communication and computer skills, including data analysis skills (Word, Excel, Internet, Adobe, Outlook, PowerPoint, Westlaw/LexisNexis, GIS)   • Demonstrated experience in effective communication and collaboration with: colleagues, clients, partners, agency staff, Congressional staff, community-based organizations and technical experts   • Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations   • Desire and ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences • Experience writing for peer-reviewed science journals is a plus  PLEASE NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified. SALARY AND BENEFITS: We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment. Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required. The annual salary for candidates based in Washington, D.C.: $113,000 - $125,600 TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. • Resume • Cover letter EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.  As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. #LI-Hybrid