Principal Associate, Field Operations

The Environment Portfolio at The Pew Charitable TrustsFor more than 30 years, Pew has been a major force in engaging the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences, and solutions to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our environment work spans all seven continents with more than 250 professionals working at the local, national, and international levels to reduce the scope and severity of global environmental problems, such as the erosion of large natural ecosystems that contain a great part of the world's remaining biodiversity, and the destruction of the marine environment. Pew's global environmental program focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people.Since 1990, Pew has worked in North America, South America, and Australia to protect large and critically important terrestrial ecosystems, including rivers and other freshwater resources, coastal temperate rainforests, interior mountain ranges, the northern boreal forests, Australia's Outback, and Chilean Patagonia. We work to ensure these natural systems remain bountiful, functioning, and resilient, providing essential ecological services such as clean air and clean water, sustenance and food security for local communities and more broadly for the welfare of current and future generations.In the sea, reforms to how our oceans are managed are essential to address overfishing, pollution, and loss of habitat. Pew began its oceans program in the United States, focusing on ending overfishing and protecting fragile marine habitat. Starting in 2005, Pew's ocean conservation program expanded around the world and played a significant role in reforming marine fisheries management in the European Union and on the high seas and creating large scale marine reserves around the world.Field OperationsField Operations (Field) advances public policy solutions for Pew campaigns by engaging international officials, policymakers, local elected officials and other relevant stakeholders in their home states and countries through education, mobilization, coalition building, media coverage and government official outreach and engagement. Field staff and contractors (organizers) develop unique state and country specific strategies and then organize and execute field activities under the direction of Washington, DC field staff.Position OverviewThe principal associate, field operations, is part of the field services unit based in Washington, D.C. The team supports campaigns that require field and on-the-ground resources to complement existing efforts and assists in developing and implementing targeted legislative, advocacy, and communications field strategies such as organizing, generating media coverage, and managing government relations.ResponsibilitiesFoster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project's related goals.

Supervise and support ten-to-fifteen full-time contract organizers to manage field needs domestically and internationally. Develop and supervise the implementation of organizers' work plans, consistent with public policy objectives, and adapt them to specific circumstances.

Lead field operations activities for one or more specific policy or campaign objectives. Work with the policy teams, government relations, communications and other staff to develop strategies and work plans for all field organizers involved in the policy initiative.

Develop and implement strategy to create and modify materials including fact sheets, legislative correspondence, action alerts, op-eds, press releases, presentations, and talking points.

Assist in managing and mentoring field operations contractors.

Work with the Senior Officer, Field Operations to develop campaign strategy, government relations targets and budgets for field contracts.

Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Generally, six years of related professional experience. Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: project management, public policy advocacy, organizing, generating media coverage and engaging policy makers.

Experience successfully managing consultants and mentoring colleagues and staff required.

Experience working on political campaigns or advocacy campaigns working to pass legislation through Congress or state legislatures required.

Excellent written and oral communications skills, including communicating complex ideas for a general audience.

Strong interpersonal skills, including experience managing and developing productive relationships with staff, consultants, partners, and others.

A detail-oriented style with a focus on results. Capacity to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.

Available outside normal business hours when essential to organizational priorities.

TravelThis position may require occasional travel (consistent with COVID-19 safety protocols).Salary Range$100,300 USD - $112,100 USDTotal RewardsWe offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

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