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From: Mike Ewall <cata...@actionpa.org>
Date: Mon, May 11, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Subject: YOUTH ENERGY ACTIVIST JOB OPENINGS **PLEASE FORWARD**
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FIVE GREAT YOUTH ENERGY ACTIVIST / CLIMATE MOVEMENT JOB OPENINGS
Energy Action Coalition has lots of great opportunities for jobs and fellowships over the next few months! Some are these positions may be filled in the next month, so please apply soon! Please help us find great candidates for these central staff jobs and fellowships!
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 about Energy Action Coalition and its campaigns visit www.energyactioncoalition.org Check on their job openings here: http://www.powershift09.org/about/join (and included below)
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include the job title in your email subject.
Energy Action Coalition is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Managing Director
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
LOCATION: Washington, DC
HOURS PER WEEK: Full-Time
COMPENSATION: Dependent on Experience
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing all staff support and management systems, managing the DC office administration, and will work closely with the Executive Director and Coalition Coordinator as a leadership team for the Energy Action Coalition. The Managing Director is a senior management position, responsible to and collaborating with the Executive Director on the financial management of the organization. The Managing Director is responsible for managing the operations of EAC in an effective and facilitative manner. S/he is concerned with the efficient and wise use of the EAC's financial and human resources to achieve their goals and objectives, by collaborating with the team to implement strategies, policies and programs, and supporting and supervising the staff, consistent with objectives, parameters, standards, and principles set by the Coalition's Council. S/he will be responsible for directing the programs and administration, with the Executive Director and Partners Director, and for facilitating clear internal communication. The Managing Director will also support major fundraising efforts for the Energy Action Coalition.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent preferred
* Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a nonprofit setting or transferable business experience in a similar position, with responsibility for financial management, human resources, and organizational administration. Prior supervisory experience required
* Demonstrated success building administrative systems and meeting technology needs for an entrepreneurial organization; experience with salesforce.com preferred
* Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, dynamic and creative professional with an entrepreneurial spirit
* Understanding of nonprofit accounting policies and procedures and working knowledge of QuickBooks
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Superb organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience as an activist and organizer in the climate movement and/or coalition work desired
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage Internet Director, Communications Director, and Field Director
* Oversee budget tracking and projections and prepare budget reports
* Provide oversight and approval of central budget expenses
* Manage administrative needs
* Manage the distribution of funds to coalition partners, including the signing and revising of all related accountability documents
* Act a primary contact with Earth Island Institute, EAC's fiscal sponsor
* Coordinate all hiring and human resources matters
* Support grant writing and reporting and donor cultivation
* 40 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends required
Environmental Justice Director
POSITION TYPE: Full Time Permanent
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Experience
REPORTS TO: Executive Director and Managing Director
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition is seeking an Environmental Justice and Outreach Director that will be flexible and able to work on a variety of exciting new projects as they unfold. The EJO Director will be part of the field team and provide direct campaign support to several coalition partners. The EJO Director will also build relationships with and invite new organizations from under-represented constituencies to join the coalition. The position will work closely with the Partners Director to facilitate Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism education for all coalition members and the rest of central staff. Additional responsibilities may include helping with budgeting, hiring, and coalition accountability systems.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
*Network with organizations that work primarily with youth of color in the U.S. and Canada who are involved (or would like to be involved) in energy-related campaigns.
*Conduct outreach to new groups to bring into the coalition and serve as their primary point of contact.
*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.
*Provide direct field support for coalition partners.
*Work with the Managing Director on all hiring and the development of central staff protocols.
*Work with the Field Director to facilitate integration of Anti-Oppression into EAC campaign work.
*Work with the Partners Director to facilitate annual membership review process.
*Work with the Partners Director to execute Anti-Oppression Challenge Plan and other Anti-Oppression work that the coalition takes on.
*Contribute to the overall efforts of EAC central staff in coalition coordination and campaign support. Will take on additional projects as needed.
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
*Must have 2+ years experience organizing in Environmental, Racial, Economic Justice or Community Organizing. Direct field experience is essential.
*Demonstrated experience in cross-class/race organizing.
*Ability and experience in coalition-building and an ability to recognize and develop the diverse strengths of different kinds of organizations and organizers for one cause.
* Experience with Anti-Oppression analysis, training and group facilitation.
*Willingness and ability to take initiative, work as part of a team and independently.
*Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, dynamic and creative professional.
*Willingness to travel for site visits, training, and events. Ability to work well from remote locations.
*Excellent communication and organizational skills.
*Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Partners Director
POSITION TYPE: Full Time Permanent Based in Washington DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Experience
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
We are searching for a Partners Director that will be flexible and able to work on a variety of exciting new projects as they unfold. Some of your ongoing responsibilities will include working closely with other central staff in several key areas. You will coordinate internal decision making among EAC partners and Council/working groups. You will set up and maintain internal communications systems for the coalition. You will work closely with the Environmental Justice and Outreach Director to facilitate Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism education for all coalition members and the rest of central staff. You will cultivate and maintain memberships and partnerships for Energy Action Coalition - focusing on building relationships with under-represented populations and non- traditional allies. You will also regularly take on additional projects to support the overall work of the coalition. These could be anything from creating materials to conference planning.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Coordinate coalition Council, oversee working groups, assist with planning of staff trainings and coalition in-person meetings.
* Oversee network communications and facilitate strong and consistent coalition operations, policies and procedures to ensure coalition is operating well.
* Cultivate new strategic partnerships and membership focused on under-represented populations and non-traditional allies.
* Facilitate new coalition membership process and orient new member organizations.
* Facilitate annual membership review process.
* Execute Anti-Oppression Challenge Plan and other Anti-Oppression work of the coalition.
* Manage overall coalition coordination, proposal process, and listserv management.
* Join the field team to support coalition partners in running campaigns during major pushes.
* Be ready to take on additional projects based on need. These may include: developing training curriculum, representing EAC at events and conferences and event planning.
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Must have 2+ years of direct field campaign experience.
* Demonstrated experience in cross-class/race organizing.
* Experience in coalition-building and an ability to recognize and develop the diverse strengths of organizations and organizers for one cause.
* Excellent group facilitator, familiar with different types of decision-making.
* Experience with dismantling oppression and Anti-Racism analysis, training and group facilitation.
* Willingness and ability to take initiative and work as part of a team and independently.
* Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, dynamic and creative professional.
* Willingness to travel for site visits, training, and events. Ability to work well from remote locations.
* Excellent communications and organizational skills.
Communications Director
POSITION TYPE: Full Time Permanent Based in Washington DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Experience
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition (EAC) seeks a dynamic, innovative, and strategic Communications Director. The Communications Director works to craft and coordinate all aspects of EAC central communications, online and offline, in conjunction with the Media Director, Internet Organizer, and coalition partners. The Communications Director seeks out new media, communications, and online partnerships and opportunities for the Coalition’s campaigns. The Communications Director also works with other staff and coalition partners to develop messaging and materials and to create written content. This is a leadership position that requires the ability to motivate and support others to ensure the success of Energy Action Coalition communications and campaigns.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Coordinate overarching communications strategy, message, and content development across the realms of traditional media, new media, and online communication
* Develop online, new media, and press efforts that support and enhance the overall goals of EAC; oversee and assist with implementation of these efforts
* Act as team leader for the Communications department, facilitating collaboration and coordination among Communications staff and working closely with the Field team and other central staff
* Work with Internet Organizer to manage website development and to incorporate new features and functionality
* Work with Media Director to coordinate media relationships, materials, and trainings for the Coalition
* Create and/or edit content for the website, emails, and press materials
* Identify and execute strategic partnerships to acquire compelling content, features, and online tools that support online and offline strategy
* Alert colleagues to emerging opportunities and technologies and the ways to integrate them into our operations and activities
* With the Managing Director, develop and manage the organization's communications budget, including website development and maintenance, media and web contractors, outreach and promotion, personnel and operations
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree, plus at least 3 years professional communications experience
* Excellent planning, project management, writing, and analytical abilities
* Experience supervising staff
* Experience working with traditional and new media
* Experience overseeing web contractors and website development
* Experience working with communities/youth of color
* Superb organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience as an activist and organizer in the climate movement and/or coalition work is a plus
Operations Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full Time Permanent Based in Washington DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Experience
HOURS PER WEEK: Full-Time or Part-Time (Negotiable)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition seeks a responsible, detail-oriented, and flexible individual to fill the role of Operations Manager. The Operations Manager will provide administrative support to the Managing Director and Energy Action Coalition central staff. The Operations Manager will maintain internal tracking systems, work with Energy Action Coalition's fiscal sponsor, Earth Island Institute, to pay invoices, reimburse employees, deposit checks and track all organizational income and expenditure. Additionally, the Operations Manager will assist in writing correspondence to funders and friends of the organizations, tracking and writing financial reports, and otherwise ensure all organizational bookkeeping is accurate and up to date. Finally, the Operations Manager will also help to manage the physical office space and order needed supplies.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide necessary administrative support to Managing Director and EAC central staff
* Process invoices and deposits and act a financial liaison with Earth Island Institute
* Assist in tracking central budget spending
* Support logistical needs for Energy Action Coalition campaign and event planning
* Maintain database of funder meetings, reports and proposals
* Assist in writing grant proposals, reports and funder correspondence
* Assist with planning central staff and coalition in-person meetings
* Full-time position is 40 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends required
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree required plus 2-3 years in non-profit administrative role; degree in Accounting or Business Administration a bit plus
* Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, organized and strong attention to detail
* Understanding of nonprofit accounting policies and procedures
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Superb organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience working with communities/youth of color
* Experience as an activist and organizer in the climate movement and/or coalition work desired but not required
Current Fellow Positions (Descriptions Below):
LOCATION: Washington, DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is April 24th.
DURATION: 3 months, with the opportunity to extend
START DATE: Negotiable, early June preferred
COMPENSATION: Unpaid, limited living stipends available
Energy Action Coalition is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
COALITION COORDINATION FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition is a coalition of 50 leading youth organizations who work in collaboration to advance their mission. The Coalition Coordination Fellow would provide crucial support to keep the coalition functioning smoothly in their joint work. The Fellow will help coordinate and facilitate committee, assist the coalition in operations, administration, hiring and fundraising.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist with internal operations matters, including admin and hiring.
* Assist the coalition partners and central stuff in fundraising, including identifying fundraising prospect and grant writing
* Assist central staff with committee and working group coordination and facilitation.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong facilitation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "Coalition Coordinator Fellowship" in your email subject.
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ONLINE ORGANIZING AND NEW MEDIA FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Online Organizing and New Media Fellow will help Energy Action break into and harness the netroots and social media. The role of this Fellow is to use Online Organizing and New Media as means to communicate the work of Energy Action and inspire poeple into action.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Harness the Internet to engage young people
* Assist in the development and maintenance of new media outreach/advocacy
* Support the EAC online team in a variety of tasks and strategy development
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Proficient with an assortment of computer suites and languages (Office, Google, HTML, CSS, etc)
* An understanding of the operation of a Content Management System (Drupal, wordpress, etc.)
* Experience doing online outreach/ advocacy with a variety of new media (Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (a blog post?) to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Include "Online Fellowship" in your email subject. Make sure to indicate examples of online work that is currently available or samples of past work in your resume and/or cover letter.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN AND VIDEO FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Graphic Design and Video Fellow will work with both our Field and Internet teams to communicate our campaigns to grassroots leaders, decisionmarkers and the media. The Fellow will help design campaign related materials, and work to produce images and video that communicate Energy Action's mission.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in communicating the mission and work of the Energy Action Coalition through visual means
* Assist in the development and design of Power Shift '09 materials and new media
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Artistic and creative experience
* An understanding of graphic design and video software (Photoshop, Final Cut, InDesign, etc)
* Experience doing online outreach/ advocacy with a variety of new media (Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume, cover letter, and sample of your past work (a link to something online or an attachment) with a description of your role in the production to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Include "Visual Fellowship" in your email subject. Make sure to indicate examples of online work that is currently available or samples of past work in your resume and/or cover letter.
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TRAININGS FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
A major focus of Energy Action Coalition is training and empowering the next generation of leaders to take action on global warming. The Trainings Fellow will work with the Coalition's Central Staff and Coalition Partners to develop a training strategy for the Power Shift '09 Campaign, and will help orchestrate trainings for both staff and students.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in developing a training strategy for the Power Shift '09 Campaign
* Bottom-line coordinating logistics for Energy Action summer trainings
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with organizing trainings
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong facilitation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "Trainings Fellowship" in your email subject.
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STATE NETWORKS FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
State networks are a critical component of the youth climate movement that have helped build youth power and brought about significant clean energy victories. The State Networks Fellow will work with Energy Action Coalition Partners and Central Staff to develop resources to further support and empower the creation and development for student networks.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work with Coalition Partners and Central Staff to develop resources on best practices of coordinating state networks, running state campaigns, and hosting state summits.
* Assist in developing a plan to further incorporate and integrate state networks into Energy Action Coalition's work
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience working with youth-led state networks
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong facilitation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "State Network Fellowship" in your email subject.
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COAL FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition is committed to a 100% clean energy future and a just transition away from dirty fuels. The Coal Fellow will work with Energy Action Coalition Partners and Central Staff to develop a strategy and plan to further our work transitioning away from coal.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in developing the coalition's coal strategy and plan
* Compile existing resources on coal from coalition partners and allies
* Assist in the developing of resources for young people fighting coal
* Research coal burning facilities on-campuses
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience working on coal or dirty energy campaigns
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong facilitation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "Coal Fellowship" in your email subject.
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CONCERTS AND FESTIVALS FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Concerts, Festivals and other cultural events are a major place where youth come together over the summer - the Concerts and Festivals Fellow would work to engage the youth community at these events and engage people in the Power Shift '09 Campaign.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in developing a strategy and plan to bring the Power Shift '09 Campaign to concerts, festivals and other cultural events
* Identify a diverse set of events to participate in
* Build relations with ally organizations and event organizers
* Work to recruit and support volunteers to attend concerts and other cultural events
* Represent Energy Action Coalition and the Power Shift '09 Campaign at concerts and other cultural events
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with event planning and basic organizing skills like tabling and petitioning
* Experience working with volunteers
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong facilitation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "Concert and Festival Fellowship" in your email subject.
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POLICY & CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition is currently running the Power Shift 2009 Campaign to pass bold and just climate and clean energy legislation in 2009. The role of the Policy & Congressional Relations Fellow is to assist the coalition in staying informed and responsive to policy developments.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Tracking and analyzing developments in the policy-making process
* Updating coalitions and grassroots leaders through email, blogging and briefing calls
* Creating resources and fact sheets on policy
* Developing a strategy to engage with Congress through presence at Congressional Hearing, lobby visits, etc
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Knowledge of policy-making process and climate and clean energy policy
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "Policy and Congressional Relations Fellowship" in your email subject.
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Mike Ewall
Energy Justice Network
cata...@actionpa.org
http://www.energyjustice.net
From: Mike Ewall <cata...@actionpa.org>
Date: Mon, May 11, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Subject: YOUTH ENERGY ACTIVIST JOB OPENINGS **PLEASE FORWARD**
To: ohio...@googlegroups.com, pennsylvania-you...@googlegroups.com, PS...@googlegroups.com, thinkouts...@yahoogroups.com, va_youth...@energyaction.net, campuscl...@energyjustice.net
** Please post and forward far and wide... **
FIVE GREAT YOUTH ENERGY ACTIVIST / CLIMATE MOVEMENT JOB OPENINGS
Energy Action Coalition has lots of great opportunities for jobs and fellowships over the next few months! Some are these positions may be filled in the next month, so please apply soon! Please help us find great candidates for these central staff jobs and fellowships!
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 about Energy Action Coalition and its campaigns visit www.energyactioncoalition.org Check on their job openings here: http://www.powershift09.org/about/join (and included below)
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include the job title in your email subject.
Energy Action Coalition is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Current Openings in Central Staff...
- Managing Director
- Environmental Justice Director
- Partners Director
- Communications Director
- Operations Manager
- Fellowships
Managing Director
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
LOCATION: Washington, DC
HOURS PER WEEK: Full-Time
COMPENSATION: Dependent on Experience
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing all staff support and management systems, managing the DC office administration, and will work closely with the Executive Director and Coalition Coordinator as a leadership team for the Energy Action Coalition. The Managing Director is a senior management position, responsible to and collaborating with the Executive Director on the financial management of the organization. The Managing Director is responsible for managing the operations of EAC in an effective and facilitative manner. S/he is concerned with the efficient and wise use of the EAC's financial and human resources to achieve their goals and objectives, by collaborating with the team to implement strategies, policies and programs, and supporting and supervising the staff, consistent with objectives, parameters, standards, and principles set by the Coalition's Council. S/he will be responsible for directing the programs and administration, with the Executive Director and Partners Director, and for facilitating clear internal communication. The Managing Director will also support major fundraising efforts for the Energy Action Coalition.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent preferred
* Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a nonprofit setting or transferable business experience in a similar position, with responsibility for financial management, human resources, and organizational administration. Prior supervisory experience required
* Demonstrated success building administrative systems and meeting technology needs for an entrepreneurial organization; experience with salesforce.com preferred
* Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, dynamic and creative professional with an entrepreneurial spirit
* Understanding of nonprofit accounting policies and procedures and working knowledge of QuickBooks
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Superb organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience as an activist and organizer in the climate movement and/or coalition work desired
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage Internet Director, Communications Director, and Field Director
* Oversee budget tracking and projections and prepare budget reports
* Provide oversight and approval of central budget expenses
* Manage administrative needs
* Manage the distribution of funds to coalition partners, including the signing and revising of all related accountability documents
* Act a primary contact with Earth Island Institute, EAC's fiscal sponsor
* Coordinate all hiring and human resources matters
* Support grant writing and reporting and donor cultivation
* 40 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends required
Environmental Justice Director
POSITION TYPE: Full Time Permanent
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Experience
REPORTS TO: Executive Director and Managing Director
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition is seeking an Environmental Justice and Outreach Director that will be flexible and able to work on a variety of exciting new projects as they unfold. The EJO Director will be part of the field team and provide direct campaign support to several coalition partners. The EJO Director will also build relationships with and invite new organizations from under-represented constituencies to join the coalition. The position will work closely with the Partners Director to facilitate Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism education for all coalition members and the rest of central staff. Additional responsibilities may include helping with budgeting, hiring, and coalition accountability systems.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
*Network with organizations that work primarily with youth of color in the U.S. and Canada who are involved (or would like to be involved) in energy-related campaigns.
*Conduct outreach to new groups to bring into the coalition and serve as their primary point of contact.
*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.
*Provide direct field support for coalition partners.
*Work with the Managing Director on all hiring and the development of central staff protocols.
*Work with the Field Director to facilitate integration of Anti-Oppression into EAC campaign work.
*Work with the Partners Director to facilitate annual membership review process.
*Work with the Partners Director to execute Anti-Oppression Challenge Plan and other Anti-Oppression work that the coalition takes on.
*Contribute to the overall efforts of EAC central staff in coalition coordination and campaign support. Will take on additional projects as needed.
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
*Must have 2+ years experience organizing in Environmental, Racial, Economic Justice or Community Organizing. Direct field experience is essential.
*Demonstrated experience in cross-class/race organizing.
*Ability and experience in coalition-building and an ability to recognize and develop the diverse strengths of different kinds of organizations and organizers for one cause.
* Experience with Anti-Oppression analysis, training and group facilitation.
*Willingness and ability to take initiative, work as part of a team and independently.
*Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, dynamic and creative professional.
*Willingness to travel for site visits, training, and events. Ability to work well from remote locations.
*Excellent communication and organizational skills.
*Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Partners Director
POSITION TYPE: Full Time Permanent Based in Washington DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Experience
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
We are searching for a Partners Director that will be flexible and able to work on a variety of exciting new projects as they unfold. Some of your ongoing responsibilities will include working closely with other central staff in several key areas. You will coordinate internal decision making among EAC partners and Council/working groups. You will set up and maintain internal communications systems for the coalition. You will work closely with the Environmental Justice and Outreach Director to facilitate Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism education for all coalition members and the rest of central staff. You will cultivate and maintain memberships and partnerships for Energy Action Coalition - focusing on building relationships with under-represented populations and non- traditional allies. You will also regularly take on additional projects to support the overall work of the coalition. These could be anything from creating materials to conference planning.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Coordinate coalition Council, oversee working groups, assist with planning of staff trainings and coalition in-person meetings.
* Oversee network communications and facilitate strong and consistent coalition operations, policies and procedures to ensure coalition is operating well.
* Cultivate new strategic partnerships and membership focused on under-represented populations and non-traditional allies.
* Facilitate new coalition membership process and orient new member organizations.
* Facilitate annual membership review process.
* Execute Anti-Oppression Challenge Plan and other Anti-Oppression work of the coalition.
* Manage overall coalition coordination, proposal process, and listserv management.
* Join the field team to support coalition partners in running campaigns during major pushes.
* Be ready to take on additional projects based on need. These may include: developing training curriculum, representing EAC at events and conferences and event planning.
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Must have 2+ years of direct field campaign experience.
* Demonstrated experience in cross-class/race organizing.
* Experience in coalition-building and an ability to recognize and develop the diverse strengths of organizations and organizers for one cause.
* Excellent group facilitator, familiar with different types of decision-making.
* Experience with dismantling oppression and Anti-Racism analysis, training and group facilitation.
* Willingness and ability to take initiative and work as part of a team and independently.
* Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, dynamic and creative professional.
* Willingness to travel for site visits, training, and events. Ability to work well from remote locations.
* Excellent communications and organizational skills.
Communications Director
POSITION TYPE: Full Time Permanent Based in Washington DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Experience
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition (EAC) seeks a dynamic, innovative, and strategic Communications Director. The Communications Director works to craft and coordinate all aspects of EAC central communications, online and offline, in conjunction with the Media Director, Internet Organizer, and coalition partners. The Communications Director seeks out new media, communications, and online partnerships and opportunities for the Coalition’s campaigns. The Communications Director also works with other staff and coalition partners to develop messaging and materials and to create written content. This is a leadership position that requires the ability to motivate and support others to ensure the success of Energy Action Coalition communications and campaigns.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Coordinate overarching communications strategy, message, and content development across the realms of traditional media, new media, and online communication
* Develop online, new media, and press efforts that support and enhance the overall goals of EAC; oversee and assist with implementation of these efforts
* Act as team leader for the Communications department, facilitating collaboration and coordination among Communications staff and working closely with the Field team and other central staff
* Work with Internet Organizer to manage website development and to incorporate new features and functionality
* Work with Media Director to coordinate media relationships, materials, and trainings for the Coalition
* Create and/or edit content for the website, emails, and press materials
* Identify and execute strategic partnerships to acquire compelling content, features, and online tools that support online and offline strategy
* Alert colleagues to emerging opportunities and technologies and the ways to integrate them into our operations and activities
* With the Managing Director, develop and manage the organization's communications budget, including website development and maintenance, media and web contractors, outreach and promotion, personnel and operations
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree, plus at least 3 years professional communications experience
* Excellent planning, project management, writing, and analytical abilities
* Experience supervising staff
* Experience working with traditional and new media
* Experience overseeing web contractors and website development
* Experience working with communities/youth of color
* Superb organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience as an activist and organizer in the climate movement and/or coalition work is a plus
Operations Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full Time Permanent Based in Washington DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired
COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Experience
HOURS PER WEEK: Full-Time or Part-Time (Negotiable)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition seeks a responsible, detail-oriented, and flexible individual to fill the role of Operations Manager. The Operations Manager will provide administrative support to the Managing Director and Energy Action Coalition central staff. The Operations Manager will maintain internal tracking systems, work with Energy Action Coalition's fiscal sponsor, Earth Island Institute, to pay invoices, reimburse employees, deposit checks and track all organizational income and expenditure. Additionally, the Operations Manager will assist in writing correspondence to funders and friends of the organizations, tracking and writing financial reports, and otherwise ensure all organizational bookkeeping is accurate and up to date. Finally, the Operations Manager will also help to manage the physical office space and order needed supplies.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide necessary administrative support to Managing Director and EAC central staff
* Process invoices and deposits and act a financial liaison with Earth Island Institute
* Assist in tracking central budget spending
* Support logistical needs for Energy Action Coalition campaign and event planning
* Maintain database of funder meetings, reports and proposals
* Assist in writing grant proposals, reports and funder correspondence
* Assist with planning central staff and coalition in-person meetings
* Full-time position is 40 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends required
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree required plus 2-3 years in non-profit administrative role; degree in Accounting or Business Administration a bit plus
* Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, organized and strong attention to detail
* Understanding of nonprofit accounting policies and procedures
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Superb organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience working with communities/youth of color
* Experience as an activist and organizer in the climate movement and/or coalition work desired but not required
Fellowships
Energy Action Coalition is looking for young leaders to play pivotal roles in supporting the largest grassroots movement to stop global warming. The Energy Action Coalition Fellowship Program brings together shining stars in the youth organizing movement to gain hands-on practical experience in their field of interest while advancing EAC's effort to create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. Participants will coordinate and support the work of over 700 local groups, 70 field organizers, 50 coalition partners and the central staff of the Energy Action Coalition as we ramp up our organizing efforts for the biggest year of youth climate organizing ever.Current Fellow Positions (Descriptions Below):
- COALITION COORDINATION FELLOW
- ONLINE ORGANIZING AND NEW MEDIA FELLOW
- GRAPHIC DESIGN AND VIDEO FELLOW
- TRAININGS FELLOW
- STATE NETWORKS FELLOW
- COAL FELLOW
- CONCERTS AND FESTIVALS FELLOW
- POLICY & CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS FELLOW
LOCATION: Washington, DC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is April 24th.
DURATION: 3 months, with the opportunity to extend
START DATE: Negotiable, early June preferred
COMPENSATION: Unpaid, limited living stipends available
Energy Action Coalition is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
COALITION COORDINATION FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition is a coalition of 50 leading youth organizations who work in collaboration to advance their mission. The Coalition Coordination Fellow would provide crucial support to keep the coalition functioning smoothly in their joint work. The Fellow will help coordinate and facilitate committee, assist the coalition in operations, administration, hiring and fundraising.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist with internal operations matters, including admin and hiring.
* Assist the coalition partners and central stuff in fundraising, including identifying fundraising prospect and grant writing
* Assist central staff with committee and working group coordination and facilitation.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong facilitation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "Coalition Coordinator Fellowship" in your email subject.
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ONLINE ORGANIZING AND NEW MEDIA FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Online Organizing and New Media Fellow will help Energy Action break into and harness the netroots and social media. The role of this Fellow is to use Online Organizing and New Media as means to communicate the work of Energy Action and inspire poeple into action.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Harness the Internet to engage young people
* Assist in the development and maintenance of new media outreach/advocacy
* Support the EAC online team in a variety of tasks and strategy development
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Proficient with an assortment of computer suites and languages (Office, Google, HTML, CSS, etc)
* An understanding of the operation of a Content Management System (Drupal, wordpress, etc.)
* Experience doing online outreach/ advocacy with a variety of new media (Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (a blog post?) to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Include "Online Fellowship" in your email subject. Make sure to indicate examples of online work that is currently available or samples of past work in your resume and/or cover letter.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN AND VIDEO FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Graphic Design and Video Fellow will work with both our Field and Internet teams to communicate our campaigns to grassroots leaders, decisionmarkers and the media. The Fellow will help design campaign related materials, and work to produce images and video that communicate Energy Action's mission.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in communicating the mission and work of the Energy Action Coalition through visual means
* Assist in the development and design of Power Shift '09 materials and new media
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Artistic and creative experience
* An understanding of graphic design and video software (Photoshop, Final Cut, InDesign, etc)
* Experience doing online outreach/ advocacy with a variety of new media (Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume, cover letter, and sample of your past work (a link to something online or an attachment) with a description of your role in the production to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Include "Visual Fellowship" in your email subject. Make sure to indicate examples of online work that is currently available or samples of past work in your resume and/or cover letter.
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TRAININGS FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
A major focus of Energy Action Coalition is training and empowering the next generation of leaders to take action on global warming. The Trainings Fellow will work with the Coalition's Central Staff and Coalition Partners to develop a training strategy for the Power Shift '09 Campaign, and will help orchestrate trainings for both staff and students.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in developing a training strategy for the Power Shift '09 Campaign
* Bottom-line coordinating logistics for Energy Action summer trainings
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with organizing trainings
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong facilitation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "Trainings Fellowship" in your email subject.
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STATE NETWORKS FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
State networks are a critical component of the youth climate movement that have helped build youth power and brought about significant clean energy victories. The State Networks Fellow will work with Energy Action Coalition Partners and Central Staff to develop resources to further support and empower the creation and development for student networks.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work with Coalition Partners and Central Staff to develop resources on best practices of coordinating state networks, running state campaigns, and hosting state summits.
* Assist in developing a plan to further incorporate and integrate state networks into Energy Action Coalition's work
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience working with youth-led state networks
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong facilitation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "State Network Fellowship" in your email subject.
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COAL FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition is committed to a 100% clean energy future and a just transition away from dirty fuels. The Coal Fellow will work with Energy Action Coalition Partners and Central Staff to develop a strategy and plan to further our work transitioning away from coal.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in developing the coalition's coal strategy and plan
* Compile existing resources on coal from coalition partners and allies
* Assist in the developing of resources for young people fighting coal
* Research coal burning facilities on-campuses
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience working on coal or dirty energy campaigns
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong facilitation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "Coal Fellowship" in your email subject.
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CONCERTS AND FESTIVALS FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Concerts, Festivals and other cultural events are a major place where youth come together over the summer - the Concerts and Festivals Fellow would work to engage the youth community at these events and engage people in the Power Shift '09 Campaign.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in developing a strategy and plan to bring the Power Shift '09 Campaign to concerts, festivals and other cultural events
* Identify a diverse set of events to participate in
* Build relations with ally organizations and event organizers
* Work to recruit and support volunteers to attend concerts and other cultural events
* Represent Energy Action Coalition and the Power Shift '09 Campaign at concerts and other cultural events
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with event planning and basic organizing skills like tabling and petitioning
* Experience working with volunteers
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong facilitation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "Concert and Festival Fellowship" in your email subject.
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POLICY & CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS FELLOW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Energy Action Coalition is currently running the Power Shift 2009 Campaign to pass bold and just climate and clean energy legislation in 2009. The role of the Policy & Congressional Relations Fellow is to assist the coalition in staying informed and responsive to policy developments.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Tracking and analyzing developments in the policy-making process
* Updating coalitions and grassroots leaders through email, blogging and briefing calls
* Creating resources and fact sheets on policy
* Developing a strategy to engage with Congress through presence at Congressional Hearing, lobby visits, etc
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Knowledge of policy-making process and climate and clean energy policy
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated experience or interest in climate change issues
* Strong organizational skills.
* Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send a resume and cover letter to eacjobs @energyjustice.net. Please include "Policy and Congressional Relations Fellowship" in your email subject.
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Energy Justice Network
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