Clean Energy Campaign Campus Manager in Illinois
Eric Meyer
Do you care about climate change? About protecting clean energy? This is an opportunity to play a critical role in saving up to 90% of Illinois's existing carbon free electricity, nuclear power. A successful campaign will mean the fastest and more affordable path to zero carbon electricity in the state.
Limited engagement. January 15-May 1 with potential opportunity to stay on with part time work after the campaign.
Must move near one of four campuses:
UI - Urbana Champaign
Western Illinois University
UI - Springfield
University of Chicago
Position Title: Campus and Community Manager
Compensation: Base $30-40/hr based on experience. 40-50hrs a week.
Overall Position Summary
The Campus and Community Manager (CCM) is responsible for establishing relationships within a campus community. The CCM will be expected to engage students one-on-one in informal and formal settings, as well as in group settings and through various campus affiliations, societies, and organizations. Through engagement, the CCM will cultivate a culture of activism and volunteerism and translate that into direct constituent advocacy. The CCM will report directly to the Executive Director.
Specific Responsibilities & Authority
Identify and establish relationships with existing campus leaders involved in environmental or political causes, including but not limited ANS, College Republicans, College Democrats, and other environmental groups
Establish communication and leadership structures
Tap into existing campus structures to secure volunteers
Provide excellent front-end training and ongoing development of volunteers
Maintain superb volunteer follow up and provide excellent real-time leadership for student canvasses
Execute regular events, including documentary screenings, clean energy open mic nights, and letter writing parties.
Provide clear and consistent data weekly to analyze effectiveness of action tactics and evaluate project progress
Maintain appropriate social media presence to support community outreach efforts
Manage up to two student organizers.
General Responsibilities
Become proficient in pro-nuclear talking points and organizational messaging
Deliver training curriculum to volunteers; provide feedback on the volunteer training curriculum.
Participate in and oversee on-ground organizational field activities
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualifications
Flexible, motivated, self-starting; able to work with limited supervision
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize requests to meet deadlines
Strong moral character and sound judgement; must be able to work scrupulously with volunteers
Polished interpersonal and oral communication skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Familiarity with database and CRM software; proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software
Some experience in social media platforms and curating web content
High school diploma required, bachelor degree or prior election/movement building experience strongly preferred