People Over Pentagon Advocate
Quick answer
Public Citizen is hiring a mid-level People Over Pentagon Advocate (Washington, DC) to lead federal lobbying and advocacy campaigns to block Pentagon funding increases and reallocate funds to social welfare and human needs programs, with a competitive salary and generous benefits.
- Role
- People Over Pentagon Advocate
- Organization
- Public Citizen
- Location
- Washington, DC (in-office)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Competitive salary between $88,719 and $122,228 plus a generous benefit package
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
Public Citizen’s Congress Watch division seeks a People Over Pentagon Advocate to help lead federal lobbying and advocacy campaigns to block proposed increases in Pentagon funding and reallocate public money from endless war to addressing human needs.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute federal advocacy and lobbying strategies
- Maintain strong relationships with coalition partners
- Lobby legislative and executive branch officials
- Monitor and track congressional activity
- Draft and submit congressional correspondence
- Produce fact sheets and other materials
What it takes
- 5+ years of relevant experience in federal advocacy, public policy, government, or related fields
- Exceptional analytic, research, and written and oral communications skills
- Proven interpersonal and coalition management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to collaboration and hard work
- Experience with media and communications, including social media and online communications
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Great medical, vision and dental coverage, including full coverage for children; Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days; 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment; 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment; Sabbatical after 8 years of employment; Student loan reimbursement program
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, DC, and is an in-office position.
What is the salary range?
The salary range is between $88,719 and $122,228.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 5+ years of relevant experience, exceptional communications skills, and proven coalition management skills.
How do I apply?
Send a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to sbery@citizen.org as a single PDF.
Is the job remote?
No, the job is an in-office position in Washington, DC.
How to apply
Apply directly on Public Citizen's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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