Description

Role: Community Engagement Coordinator

Primary Work Location: Hybrid; Bronx, NY office

Overview: Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) is a non-profit energy services, policy and training organization dedicated to achieving energy efficiency in buildings to foster and maintain affordable and healthy housing and communities. AEA participates in a variety of federal, state, and local energy efficiency initiatives to improve existing buildings and support high performance new construction projects. AEA is a national organization and leader in multifamily energy efficiency, with 30 years of industry experience. For more information about AEA, seehttp://www.aea.us.org.

Position Summary: AEA is seeking a seasoned Community Engagement Coordinator to work with the policy and advocacy team on exciting coalition work to advance building decarbonization. The Coordinator will focus on organizing events, recruiting and managing volunteer leaders, and building the capacity of community members and allied grassroots organizations. This position reports to the Director of Advocacy & Organizing.

The position will be a hybrid of remote and on-site work, with periodic staff meetings at AEA's headquarters in the Bronx, and travel to in-person meetings and events throughout NYC. We are looking for an experienced organizer who has a strong track record of developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize events with community partners.

• Represent AEA at events and coalition programs.

• Recruit, engage, and develop volunteer leaders to organize phone banks, table, canvass, plan events, facilitate meetings, and other activities that advance the strategic goals of our campaigns.

• Assist in building the capacity and leadership of community members and allied grassroots organizations by offering training and organizing support and resources.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in community organizing, event planning, and volunteer management.

• Demonstrated success in recruiting, training, and managing volunteer leaders.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Experience in a grassroots organizing environment.

• Commitment to advancing racial, gender, and economic justice.

• Willingness to work some nights and weekends.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Zoom.

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned organizer committed to advancing an equitable transition to clean energy in New York through advocacy, education, and engagement with diverse communities.

Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.

AEA requires a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Therefore, all new employees are required to present proof of vaccination status upon hire unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, disability, military status, veteran status, or predisposing genetic characteristics. AEA does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For more information on the physical requirements of this position and/or if you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency at 212-279-3902 Ext-8265.

We maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to contribute and help us innovate and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply to our open roles.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please share examples of your current or past HR work that you were most proud of and why.

You may find all of our open positions at our Careers site here: https://aea.us.org/about/#careers

AEA offers excellent benefits, including medical/dental/vision, commuter plan, 401(k) w/ matching contribution, generous PTO, educational assistance, hybrid work arrangement and many development opportunities.