The State Alliance for Federal Reform of Chemicals Policy (SAFER) is a strategic campaign whose long-term vision is to establish a new precautionary federal chemicals policy that is the basis of a clean, green economy by 2020. The key strategy of this state-based campaign is to win comprehensive chemical policy reform measures in key states to tip the balance for achieving reform at the federal level. SAFER is composed of coalitions in eight states including California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Washington.

SAFER is looking to build its strategic communications capacity. We are seeking an experienced communications professional, preferably with experience in a campaign context as well as experience as a journalist. Successful candidates will be able to frame and pitch stories to top level national television and print media, as well as work with diverse campaigns to devise media and messaging strategies that will build momentum for state and national policy reform. Established relationships with national reporters a definite plus. This job will require aggressive placement of stories and a motivated self-starter who can increase coverage and attention to the important chemical policy debate.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic communications plan
*   Lead a collaborative effort to develop and implement a SAFER strategic communications plan
*     Link to market-based campaigns (e.g. cosmetics) and identify messaging and media outreach opportunities to ensure consistency and maximum impact.
*      Identify consistent top line problem and solution messages that reinforce each other across states and with other campaigns.

Build visibility of and support for state efforts
*  Collect and package tangible examples and stories that help make the case.
*     Create a web-based resource for reporters.
*     Help states take advantage of media opportunities and create tools that can be tailored to locations and constituencies.
*       Create a media calendar.
*       Evaluate and pursue effective new media outreach opportunities (e.g. internet).
*        Secure TV and radio stories.
*   Provide strategic messaging assistance.
*        Provide strategic feedback to help shape and promote resources such as DVD's.
*  Support development of common materials and tools.

Place national chemical policy stories
*       Draw together the best state and regional policy stories and market campaign successes into trend stories about the momentum building toward chemical policy reform.
*   Pitch stories to national parenting magazines and other national outlets (e.g. New Yorker)
*     Build relationships with national writers.

Reports to: National Campaign Manager

Position: At least part time but flexible

Location: Prefer Pacific Northwest but flexible

Pay: Commensurate with experience, includes paid vacation, health care and dental coverage, contributions to a retirement plan and tax-deferred savings through a 403 (b) plan.

To apply: Please email a cover letter, three references and resume to SAFER at doll@igc.org by August 10, 2007. No calls please.