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SUGGESTED MAJOR:
POLITICAL SCIENCE
In an environmental advocacy group, lobbyists meet with government officials to influence environmental legislation. They focus on specific bills or policy proposals related to environmental issues and try to persuade lawmakers to support or oppose specific pieces of legislation through conferences, public meetings, written, or telephone communications.
RELATED MAJORS:
Public Policy
Public Administration
Political Science (Pre-Law )
Economics
Communications
*If you want to work specifically at an environmental advocacy group: Environmental Policy
CAREERS:
Lobbyist
Government Relations Specialist
Legislative Analyst
Policy Advisor
Plus Many More!!!
"STEREOTYPICAL" TRAITS:
Negotiation Skills
Resourcefulness
Persistence
Passion for the Cause
Communication Skills
Political-Savvy
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