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 guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. 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, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC.
The Development Writer is responsible for writing and editing donor materials that are informed, accurate, and consistent with the Earthjustice brand. These materials support the organization’s ambitious fundraising goals and play a critical role in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all Earthjustice supporters. The person in this position works closely with program leadership, attorneys, Communications and Marketing staff, and the entire Development team to provide critical writing support to the Foundation Relations and Donor Marketing and Engagement (DME) teams by crafting donor reports, proposals, program updates, cover letters, and other written materials. This position will serve a vital role in the department in supporting fundraisers in securing funding for the ambitious Never Rest campaign goal of raising $825 million over five years.
Responsibilities:
Writing, Editing, and Research (70%)
Program Knowledge and Communication (15%)
General Responsibilities (15%)
Qualifications:
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive. We also offer an extremely supportive and congenial work environment and a casual dress code.
Salary range is based on experience and location.
Salary range in San Francisco, CA: $79,400 - $88,200
Salary range for remote locations will vary.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following via Jobvite:
Click here to apply: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oa3mffwy&s=ClimateBase
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
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.
For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For positions located within the City of Los Angeles:We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.