The Fund's program assistance and development activities are organized by a staff of people who develop cutting edge approaches that assist PIRG advocates across the country at the state and federal levels with their campaigns. More specifically, the National Program Coordinator will assist advocates on such strategic tasks as issue identification and prioritization, and campaign planning and design. To fulfill this new and vital role within the PIRG network, the Fund for Public Interest Research seeks applicants who possess a strong commitment to public interest issues, working knowledge of the environmental issues highlighted above, and a solid understanding of organizational development and strategic planning. These positions offer entrepreneurial challenge with considerable reward to the successful candidate and the environmental movement as a whole. The successful candidates will also bring all or most of the following skills and attributes to the position.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
An outstanding benefits package includes health care, college and graduate school loan repayment programs for qualified staff, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave and, in some locations, a dependent care assistance program. Opportunities for advancement, travel and additional training are available.