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SEI · 3 weeks ago

Pollution Policy and Research Associate

1112 1/2 Adams Ave, La Grande OR 97850 (Hybrid)

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$3,450/mo - $3,450/mo

cc is offering a Climate Corps Fellowship program aimed at driving impactful climate and community resilience projects. The Pollution Policy and Research Associate will work with Oregon Rural Action to advance the 'Safe Rural Water' campaign, addressing drinking water pollution issues in rural communities in Northeast Oregon.

CommunitiesEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct watchdog research on sources of pollution in the Lower Umatilla Basin, including Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), industrialized agriculture, processed food factories, data centers, power plants, and more

Monitor and engage with key county, state, and federal natural resource agencies on issues related to Lower Umatilla Basin pollution

Develop environmental educational materials based on the Policy Team’s research and analysis, and potentially conduct public education activities

Attend regular coalition meetings with allied organizations to advance policy priorities and build strong statewide relationships

Attend virtual meetings and take detailed notes on issues relevant to ORA’s priorities

Some travel to the Lower Umatilla Basin, the Oregon State Capitol, or other parts of the state may be required

Qualification

Technical literacyPolicy researchEnvironmental educationData mappingCommunication skillsBilingual (English/Spanish)Problem-solvingOrganizational skillsCritical thinking

Required

Strong technical literacy, including the ability to use technology and understand technical documents; (GIS, data mapping, ability to review agency data reports, find and research data)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Motivated to solve problems

Committed to environmental justice for rural communities

Highly organized and able to stay on-task

Ability to travel to rural sites; must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle access

The ability to work on a hybrid basis (3-4 days onsite, 1-2 days remote). This position requires the employee to be physically located within commuting distance of the site location at the time of hire. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered

Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals

Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas)

May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions

Preferred

Coursework or a degree and/or commensurate experience in pollution and/or policy is preferred

Experience living or working in rural communities, in agriculture or related industries, and/or on water quality issues

Enjoys learning and helping others learn

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Experience writing for public audiences (i.e., journalism, content creation, etc.)

Strategic, goal-oriented thinker

Bilingual, English and Spanish

Understands, or is willing to learn, Oregon's complex political landscape

Benefits

Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.

Climate Corps Fellows receive 20 personal days for a standard 10-month fellowship (equivalent to about 2 days per month), which may be used for vacation, holidays, or sick time.

$1000 end-of-program financial award.