POSITION TYPE: Full Time Permanent
LOCATION: Washington, DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Experience

DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated
individual to serve as Outreach and Environmental Justice Director.
This position will provide direct support to the environmental justice
and economic justice organizations within the coalition, namely
Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative, www.ejcc.org;
Black Mesa Water Coalition, www.blackmesawatercoalition.org;
Indigenous Environmental Network www.ienearth.org; League of Young
Voters www.theleague.com; and organizations yet to join. This position
will help grow the coalition by conducting extensive outreach to
economic and environmental justice organizations and will serve as
their primary point of contact with the coalition.

ABOUT ENERGY ACTION COALITION
Founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action
Coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that
supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement
in North America. The 35 active and 14 supporting partners of Energy
Action Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and
create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy
future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas:
campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics.

For more information visit www.energyactioncoalition.org

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
*Develop networks between youth of color in the U.S. and Canada who
are involved (or would like to be involved) in energy-related
campaigns.
*Work closely with other EAC staff to advocate for environmental and
economic justice in coalition activities and policies. This may
include helping to develop agendas, vetting presentation and workshop
ideas, advising on policy positions, and/or conducting training
sessions.
*Work closely with the Communications Director to facilitate the
creation of environmental and economic justice materials relevant to
youth organizing in the climate movement.
* Conduct extensive outreach to new groups to bring into the coalition
and serve as their primary point of contact.
* Provide direct support for the environmental and economic justice
groups currently in the coalition: Black Mesa Water Coalition,
Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative, Indigenous
Environmental Network and League of Young Voters.
*Contribute to the overall efforts of EAC central staff in coalition
coordination and campaign support.
*Represent Energy Action Coalition at trainings, workshops, and
coalition gatherings.
*Work within the ethics of sustainability, leadership development, and
respect for local autonomy.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
*Must have 2+ years experience organizing in Environmental, Racial,
Economic Justice or Community Organizing. Direct field experience is
essential.
*Working knowledge of community-based, issue advocacy and policy
groups.
*Experience in group facilitation and presentation.
*Demonstrated experience working in diverse coalitions.
*Demonstrated experience in cross-class/race organizing.
*Demonstrated commitment to economic and social justice.
*Must be organized, able to prioritize time effectively and able to
multi-task.
*Must take a lot of initiative.
*Must be a great team player!
*Builds relationships easily.
*Must be resourceful.
*Willing to travel.
*Fluency in Spanish a big plus!