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Infographic showing various Climate Justice job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,621 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Climate Justice Philadelphia Lead

POWER INTERFAITH

Philadelphia, PA • Hybrid

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Summary/objective: This individual will lead POWER's Philadelphia climate justice campaign on housing justice/energy transition. The Philadelphia Climate Justice and Jobs (CJJ) Lead serves as the link between legislatures, coalition tables and POWER's base of active members. This position involves organizing and educating an expanding base to exercise power in the public realm for influence and results on the priority issues identified by the Climate Team.

Essential functions:

  • Primary areas of focus include: Funding and excellent implementation for home repairs and energy transition for low and moderate income homeowners and renters. Renewable energy standards and access and Utility Justice campaigns.
  • Areas of coalition participation but not priority organizing are solarization of schools and public transportation funding and access.
  • Participate in the leadership and organizing of POWER's Climate Justice and Jobs Philadelphia campaigns, monthly whole team meetings which gather POWER Climate representatives from across the state, and Philadelphia and state-wide all-POWER events.
  • Represent POWER in public and with allies when needed.
  • Document organizing relationships in POWER's database and use digital engagement civic outreach tools.
  • Join POWER staff structures such as regular organizing meetings, staff meetings, trainings and retreats, and weekly supervision meetings. This individual will be part of a supportive justice community of leaders for change.
  • Engage in deepening learning, organizing and leadership development of self and volunteer leaders with guidance to further a unified approach to the justice mission.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position is part of a collective bargaining environment

  • Required education and experience: Bachelor's degree in applicable field preferred; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 - 10 years of organizing experience or other base building experience and experience taking the lead with elected officials.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on results.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse leaders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to the organization's mission and values.

Physical Requirements:

  • Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
  • Work environment: 50% remote and 50% in office
  • Physical demands: 80% sedentary, 3% pushing, 3% lifting and 3% pulling
  • Some travel is required

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