[5] As of 2018, Earthjustice has full-time staff of about 130 attorneys[6] in 14 offices across the United States, and 14 public-interest lobbyists[7] based in Washington, D.C. lobbyists.
", Finally -- The Valley of Mineral King Becomes Wilderness, https://scholarship.law.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1207&context=plrlr, Earthjustice: Uranium Enrichment Plant Stopped, Winter vs. National Resources Defense Council, Court rejects greens’ appeal of EPA decision not to ban pesticide, Judge denies petition to ban chlorpyrifos pesticide, "House Subcommittee Votes Increase Coal Ash Exposure, Threaten Public Health", "With Foursquare, Ads Let You Check In at Your Favorite Billboard", "Non-Profit Uses Foursquare to Raise Environmental Awareness", "WORTH Magazine Names America's 100 Best Charities - and Highlights 12 Worth Avoidng", "Charity Navigator - Historical Ratings for Earthjustice", "Nonprofit Taglines and Mission Statements", EarthJustice Legal Defense Fund: How Environmentalism Weakens U.S. National Security, Standing Rock Tribe Should Ditch Earthjustice if They Want Pipeline Lawsuit Taken Seriously, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Earthjustice&oldid=966317732, Environmental organizations based in California, Legal advocacy organizations in the United States, Environmental organizations based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Environmental organizations established in 1971, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2016, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Within the United States and internationally, Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund; Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund. As of September 2018, the group has provided free legal representation to more than 1,000 clients ranging from the Sierra Club, World Wildlife Fund, and the American Lung Association to smaller state and community groups, such as the Maine Lobstermen’s Association and the Friends of the Everglades. In some cases, Earthjustice staff will work directly on Earthjustice Action projects, and the Director will be responsible for coordinating and supervising that work as necessary. "[31] Similarly, Fargo, North Dakota, columnist Rob Port has described Earthjustice as fundamentally "obstructionist" in their strategy against the Dakota Access Pipeline during 2016.[32]. This position can be located in San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC. In some cases, Earthjustice staff will work directly on Earthjustice Action projects, and the Director will be responsible for coordinating and supervising that work as necessary. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position. Among other details, the court noted that in 40 years of such sonar training there had not been a documented case of injury or death to a marine mammal that could be directly attributed to the sonar. Right to Know’s (USRTK) “Monsanto Papers” collection. Earthjustice has been a critical player in a number of important, precedent-setting cases regarding environmental protection in the United States. Provide strategic support to Earthjustice Action’s President and the Chair of Earthjustice Action’s Board of Trustees. EarthJustice.org, Recipient: Focus on climate change, air pollution and biotech-related topics. Contribution totals only reflect publicly reported donors and may not include significant contributions from corporations, litigators and governments, domestic and foreign, through percent of sales agreements and allocations through various arrangements such as state lotteries and aid programs. In 2017, Earthjustice had $94 million in total revenue. Coordinate Earthjustice Action’s annual proposed budget with the results of Earthjustice’s annual lobby budget review. Contribute to Earthjustice’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) mission through involvement in trainings and internal working groups. [29], In December 2014, the organization was recognized for its tagline "Because the earth needs a good lawyer",[30] which was chosen in a 2009 online contest as one of the best nonprofit taglines out of 1,702 entries. Earthjustice (originally Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund) is a non-profit public interest organization based in the United States dedicated to litigating environmental issues. It does not receive any funding from corporations or governments. It was the first time a government agency had formally embraced the principle of 'environmental justice" in its decision-making. DonorsDonations to advocacy groups are sometimes designated to support a specific cause, such as organic agriculture or mitigating climate change. Partner with Earthjustice’s Communications department to create and convey a compelling and inspiring vision for the C4 to supporters and others. It was the first Supreme Court case to ever address the issue of climate change. Supervise Earthjustice Action’s annual audit and the production of its 990 form. Earthjustice Action advocates and lobbies to defend and strengthen the federal environmental laws that Earthjustice’s litigators depend on in court. Many claims by nonprofit organizations that they receive no contributions from governments or corporations are misleading or false.
[28], Since April 1, 2009, Charity Navigator has given Earthjustice 4 stars, the oversight group's highest rating. The Communications Project Manager plays a vital role in growing and diversifying our audiences by ensuring key communications projects run smoothly, on time and within budget. Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. “This unlawful rollback from the Trump administration seeks to trample the rights of Tribes and states to review and reject dirty fossil fuel projects that threaten their water.
Work with Communications Department and/or vendors to maintain an effective Earthjustice Action website. These initiatives may involve paid, earned, and social media developed in concert with the Communications team, as well as phone-banking and other advocacy tactics. [citation needed], Earthjustice has come under criticism for actions that are described as radical or counterproductive. “This project honors the spirit of our namesake Rachel Carson, and her quest to shed light on health and environmental impacts of toxics,” Shepard said. Salary range: $134,000 to $156,700. [24][25][26][27], In 2001, Worth magazine, aimed at high-income Americans, named Earthjustice as one of America’s 100 best charities. Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. [9], Earthjustice’s work is divided into three key goal areas:[10], Earthjustice also partners with organizations from other regions, including Latin America, Russia, Japan, and China to promote the development of environmental law in their respective countries. Earthjustice Action does not endorse candidates for public office. 50 California Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94111501c3 nonprofit We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. [3], The organization was founded in 1971 as the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund, though it was fully independent from the Sierra Club. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with fourteen offices across the U.S. Earthjustice is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization. The Earthjustice Action Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and management of Earthjustice Action’s day-to-day work. © Copyright 2020 | Genetic Literacy Project, Links to outside websites are blocked in this view. EarthJustice said of the lawsuit, “chemicals known to be harmful to human, animal and plant life should not be flippantly rubber-stamped at the behest of the companies that profit from them.”, In spring 2018, the environmental group Rachel’s Network, run by former EarthJustice attorney Fern Shepard, paid the University of California, San Francisco $55,000 to archive U.S. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. "Earthjustice isn’t out to promote safe, responsible oil and gas development, goals all reasonable people share. Eight years’ experience with the legislative and/or political process. Reporting to Earthjustice’s V.P of Policy and Legislation, the Director will craft a long-term strategic vision for the organization that sets clear and achievable legislative and policy goals, develops consistent metrics for evaluating performance, and builds the financial, political, and organizational muscle to achieve the outcomes we seek. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer. Ability to work with populations having diverse backgrounds and promote equity and inclusion for staff, donors and coalition members, Deep understanding of the federal legislative and political process, and a proven ability to develop and implement strategies for influencing those processes, Experience in planning and executing advocacy campaigns, including campaigns that involve traditional, digital and social media, both earned and paid, Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. RecipientsFor Level 1 recipients, all donations are used for anti-GMO advocacy. Earthjustice (originally Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund) is a non-profit public interest organization based in the United States dedicated to litigating environmental issues. The current president of Earthjustice is Abigail Dillen,[8] an environmental attorney who first joined Earthjustice in 2000. There is no way for us to know from publicly-available documents on what the money will be spent, as we can only see the total amount donated. requiring frequent engagement with lawyers. The organization represents other prominent anti-GMO groups—including Greenpeace, The Sierra Club, and Natural Resources Defense Council—in lawsuits against state and federal government agencies and private corporations. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.
Note that there are three “levels” of both donors and recipients. Patrice Simms, Vice President of Litigation, Washington, D.C. Lisa Garcia,Vice President of Litigation for Healthy Communities. They don’t want a safe pipeline, Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency, Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013 (H.R.