Columbia, South Carolina, United States · Hybrid
$105k–$115k/yr
Conservation Voters of South Carolina is the political voice of South Carolina's environmental community. CVSC is a bipartisan, non-profit organization that, along with its sister organization the CVSC PAC, passes laws t…
Skills: Legislative Strategy, Lobbying, Government Relations, Project Management, Public Speaking
Columbia, South Carolina, United States • Hybrid
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Lead the organization's government relations efforts by designing and implementing legislative campaigns to protect South Carolina's environment. Supervise a team of lobbyists and build relationships with elected officials to advance environmental policy goals.
Requires at least 3 years of public policy experience, including 2 years as a registered lobbyist and 2 years of supervisory experience. Must be based in South Carolina and possess strong communication and strategic project management skills.
Conservation Voters of South Carolina is the political voice of South Carolina's environmental community. CVSC is a bipartisan, non-profit organization that, along with its sister organization the CVSC PAC, passes laws that protect our environment, elects pro-conservation candidates, and holds elected officials accountable. A separate organization, the CVSC Education Fund, also works to educate and engage South Carolinians “to protect the South Carolina we love.” We effectively fight for our air, land, and water through bipartisan and pragmatic political action.
Scope of Position: CVSC seeks a seasoned government relations professional with extensive experience in legislative and lobbying strategies to lead the organization’s comprehensive government relations efforts. The position will design and implement legislative state and local campaigns to protect South Carolina’s air, land, and water in a just and equitable manner.
The position will supervise a team of staff and contract lobbyists to advance legislation in the South Carolina General Assembly and at the local level. The right candidate will be a self-starter with excellent written and oral communications skills, robust lobbying and government relations experience, demonstrated experience initiating projects and advancing them successfully, and have a strong belief in and passion for the mission of CVSC. The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Relations, working closely with the President, policy team, communications team, and partnership staff to develop and pass policies that protect the environment and quality of life for communities throughout South Carolina.
The ideal candidate will understand South Carolina’s state and local government landscape, can identify how conservation policies impact statewide priorities, and has the ability to build relationships with a broad coalition of partners and elected officials.
Location: The position must be based in South Carolina (non-negotiable), but may be performed remotely from within the state. During legislative session (January-June) a consistent physical presence will be necessary in Columbia. CVSC has a physical office in Columbia and co-work space in Charleston. Occasional day and overnight travel will be required.
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Work Environment: CVSC is a mission-driven organization whose staff are deeply passionate about advancing environmental policy in a just and equitable way. We are seeking another effective, productive, enjoyable and highly ethical member of the team who will take responsibility and leadership for implementing assigned tasks.
Terms of employment: The position is full-time, contingent on continued funding (grants and individual donations). This includes a 40-hour workweek with the need for flexible scheduling, depending on the nature of an issue or timeframe. Occasional out of town travel will be required. CVSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Salary/Benefits: CVSC offers a competitive non-profit sector salary for this position in the $105,000-$115,000
range, depending on experience and qualifications.
We provide a high-quality health insurance plan paid at 100% for employees and 60% for families and dependents. CVSC also provides a Flex Spending Account as well as short-term disability, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to employees.
Our benefits package also includes a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a 3% match, a monthly cell phone stipend, a technology/office setup stipend for remote workers, and an annual professional development budget for each employee. Our benefits plan also includes 14 holidays, Fridays off in the summer months, 17 days of PTO (increasing with tenure), 8 weeks of paid parental leave, and a sabbatical program.
Please note that as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, CVSC employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Application Instructions: Please submit your resume and a cover letter that addresses how your expertise matches the job description and why you want to work to protect the air, land, and water of South Carolina through CVSC’s hiring system at cvsc.org/careers.
Please save your resume and cover letter as two separate .pdf files using the following file name format: “
The position will remain open until filled.
CVSC is the political voice of South Carolina's conservation community.
The mission of Conservation Voters of South Carolina is to make conservation and environmental issues a top priority among South Carolina's elected leaders, political candidates, and voters. Conservation Voters is the only nonpartisan, nonprofit statewide organization holding elected leaders directly accountable for a safe, clean and healthy South Carolina. Governed by a 23 member Board of Directors including Republicans, Democrats and Independents, Conservation Voters is unique from other conservation organizations in our ability to make endorsements, contribute to candidate campaigns and communicate directly with voters about the need to elect the best conservation candidate in their district. Electoral activity is conducted through Conservation Voters Political Action Committee (PAC), which is supported by the members of Conservation Voters. In addition to working to elect green candidates, Conservation Voters works throughout the Legislative Session to educate elected leaders and the public and to promote legislation that protects our natural heritage and our special way of life. Conservation Voters is able to hold elected leaders directly accountable by tracking their votes and publishing them in our biennial Scorecard. Learn more about Conservation Voters and consider becoming a member. Our work is possible through the support of voters like you committed to the fight for a clean, safe and healthy South Carolina.
Offices: 712 Richland St, Suite A, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, US
View all jobs at Conservation Voters of South CarolinaCVSC is the political voice of South Carolina's conservation community.
The mission of Conservation Voters of South Carolina is to make conservation and environmental issues a top priority among South Carolina's elected leaders, political candidates, and voters. Conservation Voters is the only nonpartisan, nonprofit statewide organization holding elected leaders directly accountable for a safe, clean and healthy South Carolina. Governed by a 23 member Board of Directors including Republicans, Democrats and Independents, Conservation Voters is unique from other conservation organizations in our ability to make endorsements, contribute to candidate campaigns and communicate directly with voters about the need to elect the best conservation candidate in their district. Electoral activity is conducted through Conservation Voters Political Action Committee (PAC), which is supported by the members of Conservation Voters. In addition to working to elect green candidates, Conservation Voters works throughout the Legislative Session to educate elected leaders and the public and to promote legislation that protects our natural heritage and our special way of life. Conservation Voters is able to hold elected leaders directly accountable by tracking their votes and publishing them in our biennial Scorecard. Learn more about Conservation Voters and consider becoming a member. Our work is possible through the support of voters like you committed to the fight for a clean, safe and healthy South Carolina.
Offices: 712 Richland St, Suite A, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, US
View all jobs at Conservation Voters of South Carolina