Policy and Advocacy Manager
Position: Policy and Advocacy Manager
Reports to: Avery Davis Lamb, Executive Director
Annual Salary: $62,000-$72,000, commensurate with experience
Job Type: Full Time, Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST
Start Date: February 17, 2025 (flexible)
Location: Candidates should be able to commute to Washington, DC within a reasonable time.
Hybrid: This position is hybrid, with flexible remote work options.
Reports to: Avery Davis Lamb, Executive Director
Annual Salary: $62,000-$72,000, commensurate with experience
Job Type: Full Time, Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST
Start Date: February 17, 2025 (flexible)
Location: Candidates should be able to commute to Washington, DC within a reasonable time.
Hybrid: This position is hybrid, with flexible remote work options.
Creation Justice Ministries (CJM) is seeking an experienced and proactive Policy and Advocacy Manager to lead efforts to educate, equip, and mobilize Christian congregations in policy advocacy for creation justice. In this role, you will bridge the gap between environmental policies in Washington, DC, and grassroots action, helping congregations build their advocacy capacity and mobilizing them in targeted, time-bound campaigns. As the lead policy advocate for CJM, you will translate complex policies into actionable opportunities for grassroots engagement while serving as CJM’s voice in coalition spaces and with policymakers.
About Creation Justice Ministries
Creation Justice Ministries (CJM) educates, equips, and mobilizes Christian individuals, congregations, and communions/denominations to protect, restore, and rightly share God’s creation. Founded on ecumenical values and a commitment to justice, CJM works at the intersection of faith and environmental action, focusing on issues like climate change, environmental justice, ocean and public lands protection, and Indigenous sovereignty. We engage our member denominations and partners across diverse Christian traditions in advocacy, grassroots organizing, and theological education, encouraging faithful responses to today’s environmental challenges. As a growing organization, we strive to foster inclusive, collaborative spaces that uphold respect for diversity, shared responsibility, and ecological justice in service of God’s creation. Visit our Staff Page (creationjustice.org/staff) to learn more about our team.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Advocacy & Education
Strategy, Growth, and Reporting
Organizational Leadership and Partnership
Flexibility and Adaptability: The Policy and Advocacy Manager should be prepared to adapt to evolving organizational needs, actively contributing to additional projects that align with Creation Justice Ministries’ mission. Nights, Weekends, and Travel: This position may require occasional work outside standard hours and domestic travel. Preferred Experience and Skills:
Benefits:
At Creation Justice Ministries, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or national origin. We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. Anticipated Timeline: Applications Due: January 8 Round 1 interviews: January 13-17 Skills Test: January 20-22 Round 2 interviews: January 23-30 Start Date: February 17 How to Apply: Apply via Idealist here. |
Desired Qualities and Values of Creation Justice Ministries Staff
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