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UPROSE

Climate Justice Organizer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

UPROSE Climate Justice Organizer Founded in 1966, UPROSE is an intergenerational, BIWOC-led, internationally recognized community organization. UPROSE works at the intersection of racial justice and ...

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Climate Planning Advisor

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$56.57 - $84.88/hr

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$56.57 - $84.88/hr

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Climate Justice Organizer

Climate Justice Organizer

UPROSE

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

UPROSE Climate Justice Organizer


Founded in 1966, UPROSE is an intergenerational, BIWOC-led, internationally recognized community organization. UPROSE works at the intersection of racial justice and climate change through community-based planning and research, policy advocacy, popular education, organizing, artistic expression, and youth leadership development.


The role of the Just Transition Coordinator involves promoting equitable access to sustainable energy resources, particularly within marginalized communities. This position requires a blend of policy advocacy, community engagement, and program management skills.


This is a full-time position that provides a benefits package and professional development opportunities. UPROSE is looking for someone who can work in-person full-time Monday-Friday in our Sunset Park, Brooklyn office. Salary commensurate with experience. Candidates must be able to work in a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and occasional travel. To apply: send a resume, short writing sample, and three references to specialprojects@uprose.org. No calls or walk-ins please.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop community organizing and base building strategies to implement the Climate Justice Center’s programs, projects and campaigns;
  • Develop and coordinate the CJC’s curriculum and activities calendar to support educational campaigns around Environmental Justice, Climate Justice and Just Transition;
  • Manage, update and maintain UPROSE’s community and volunteers base;
  • Facilitate community planning/education workshops;
  • Help carry out media strategies to raise awareness about issues and build support for our organizing as needed;
  • Assist with fundraising, grant writing and reporting as needed;
  • Other community organizing responsibilities as needed.
  • Report directly to the Executive Director


Qualifications:

  • 3 to 5 years of organizing experience;
  • Demonstrated commitment to Environmental Justice, Social Justice and Climate Justice issues;
  • Knowledge of issues affecting frontline communities, communities of color and low-income communities;
  • Proven experience in coordinating and facilitating meetings and working with grassroots intergenerational communities of color;
  • Experience promoting issues and policy objectives;
  • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team-setting;
  • Excellent written/oral communications skills;
  • Comfort with giving public presentations;
  • Knowledge of basic computer applications, such as Microsoft, Google, and Adobe applications;
  • Accountability and time management
  • Spanish/English bilingual proficiency preferred


Work Environment and Benefits

  • Robust health, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development opportunities
  • 401k


Salary is based on experience: $70,000 - 80,000


UPROSE is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.


Please submit your resume and cover letter to specialprojects@uprose.org.

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