Application Guide
How to Apply for People Over Pollution - Campaign Strategist
at People Over Pollution
🏢 About People Over Pollution
People Over Pollution is unique as the 501c(4) arm of the high-impact Beyond Petrochemicals Campaign, directly applying the successful model of Bloomberg's Beyond Coal and Beyond Carbon campaigns to block over 120 proposed petrochemical projects. This organization offers the rare opportunity to work at the intersection of environmental advocacy and political strategy with proven, scalable campaign models. You'd be joining a team that directly supports grassroots advocates fighting petrochemical expansion in key industrial regions.
About This Role
This Campaign Strategist role involves developing and implementing comprehensive issue advocacy and electoral strategies specifically targeting petrochemical expansion in Louisiana, Texas, and the Ohio River Valley. You'll directly impact the campaign's success by building stakeholder relationships, analyzing political developments, and conducting research on decision-makers in these regions. Your work will directly support grassroots advocates fighting petrochemical projects through strategic political guidance.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve analyzing recent legislative developments in Texas regarding petrochemical permitting, coordinating with grassroots partners in Louisiana about local advocacy efforts, and developing strategic recommendations for candidate engagements in Ohio River Valley elections. You'd likely spend significant time building relationships with coalition partners while monitoring political developments across multiple states to inform campaign strategy.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who People Over Pollution Is Looking For
- Has 6+ years specifically in environmental/climate political advocacy with demonstrated success in candidate endorsements and issue-based campaigns in Louisiana, Ohio River Valley (OH, PA, WV), or Texas
- Possesses deep, current knowledge of the political landscapes in petrochemical-heavy regions like Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' or Texas' Gulf Coast industrial corridors
- Has experience building coalitions with grassroots environmental organizations while navigating 501c(4) political constraints
- Can demonstrate strategic analysis of state/local legislative developments related to environmental regulations and petrochemical permitting
📝 Tips for Applying to People Over Pollution
Quantify your impact in previous environmental campaigns - specifically mention how many projects you helped block, legislation you influenced, or grassroots groups you mobilized
Demonstrate specific knowledge of petrochemical politics in at least one target region (Louisiana, Texas, or Ohio River Valley) - reference specific proposed projects, key legislators, or regulatory bodies
Highlight any experience with 501c(4) organizations and how you've navigated their unique political advocacy constraints
Connect your experience directly to the Beyond Petrochemicals/Beyond Coal campaign model - show you understand their strategic approach
Include examples of building relationships with diverse stakeholders including environmental justice communities, which are central to this campaign's work
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with petrochemical or fossil fuel industry campaigns and how it applies to blocking proposed projects', 'Demonstrated knowledge of political dynamics in at least one target region (Louisiana, Texas, or Ohio River Valley)', 'Examples of successful coalition-building with grassroots environmental organizations', "How your strategic planning experience aligns with the Beyond Petrochemicals campaign's model of stopping industry expansion"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Study the specific 120+ petrochemical projects the campaign aims to block - particularly in Louisiana, Texas, and Ohio River Valley
- → Research the Beyond Petrochemicals Campaign's relationship with Bloomberg Philanthropies' Beyond Coal and Beyond Carbon successes
- → Understand the political landscape differences between 501c(3) and 501c(4) environmental organizations
- → Review recent legislative battles around petrochemicals in target states (like Louisiana's SB275 or Texas' environmental permitting processes)
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Generic environmental advocacy experience without specific petrochemical or fossil fuel industry campaign focus
- No demonstrated knowledge of the specific target regions (Louisiana, Texas, Ohio River Valley)
- Focusing only on national climate policy without showing understanding of state/local petrochemical politics
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!
Ready to Apply?
Good luck with your application to People Over Pollution!