Sustainable Finance Campaigner

Who We Are:

Friends of the Earth is a hard-hitting, progressive, environmental organization that pulls no punches and speaks sometimes uncomfortable truth to power. It’s an approach that has worked for four decades to produce important victories that help protect our planet and its people. We’re part of Friends of the Earth International, a federation of groups working in more than 70 countries on today’s most urgent environmental and social issues.

To accomplish our mission, Friends of the Earth is working at the nexus of environmental protection, economic policy and social justice to fundamentally transform the way our country and the world value people and the environment.

Friends of the Earth’s Economic Policy Program works to create a more environmentally sustainable and socially just economy by transforming the rules, incentives, and practices of the financial, economic and political system.

Friends of the Earth US seeks a creative and capable campaigner to strengthen the environmental and social policies of major public and private financial institutions. The campaigner will contribute to analyzing bank ESG policies, supporting advocacy for communities affected by bank-financed projects, drafting campaign materials, coordinating coalition meetings and working groups, and engaging diverse partners, including Indigenous Peoples, communities in the Global South, NGOs, financial institutions, and government representatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong writing and analytical skills and will assess bank policies, identify gaps and weaknesses, and develop persuasive recommendations aligned with international climate and biodiversity goals. The campaigner will also conduct research on project impacts, prepare advocacy and policy materials, and build relationships with affected communities. This role works collaboratively with the Senior Manager to advance accountability across the financial sector and support advocacy efforts grounded in environmental justice and community needs.

The annual salary range for this full-time remote position is $63,000-$70,000. This position is part of the Nonprofit Professional employees Union (NPEU) at Friends of the Earth. Offers are determined based on the relevant skills and experience required for the position.

• Create and draft compelling, high-quality written campaign materials under quick turnaround times, ranging from comment letters, policy briefings, advocacy reports, and other advocacy materials – 35%
• Research, review, and conduct analysis on relevant ESG policies and/or materials from selected financial institutions – 25%
• Organize coalition meetings, facilitate conversations, and foster a collaborative environment that encourages engagement shared ownership – 15%
• Navigate dynamic, complex cross-cultural spaces in advancing advocacy work with local partners in a respectful, constructive manner – 15%
• Build trust and maintain strong relationships with local communities, allied organizations, corporate actors, government representatives, and other internal and external stakeholders – 10%

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Economics or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in policy and advocacy writing, research and analysis of policies
• Ability to write clearly and effectively across formats such as reports, blogs, fact sheets.
• Strong verbal communication experience, including public speaking or advocacy with decision-makers
• Experience building trust and working with cross-cultural coalitions beyond the traditional environmental community
• Effective time management and ability to adapt to evolving needs
• Interpersonal skills that support collaboration and relationship building
• Written and/or oral language abilities

• Ability to analyze and translate technical, scientific, or expert materials for advocacy purposes
• Knowledge or experience in international development, sustainable finance, or biodiversity
• Commitment to social and environmental justice
• Experience collaborating with coalitions and across diverse partners
• Written and/or…