Planning, Policy & Advocacy: Environmental & Social Justice Sample Occupations
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- Environmental Justice Advocate
- Conduct research, develop policy, & serve as an information clearinghouse on topics such as environmental justice, race & the environment, civil rights, facility siting, land use planning, brownfields, transportation, suburban sprawl, & fair/smart growth
- Environmental Lobbyist
- Serve as government relations professionals attempting to influence legislators in favor of their clients’ special interests. Requires in-depth knowledge of legislative & political processes plus regulations & ethics that shape lobbying requirements.
- Program Manager
- Direct a program focused on environmental or social justice issues. Set goals, oversee implementation, manage marketing, & evaluation. May recruit, train, or raise funds.
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