We are seeking a socially and environmentally conscious person who is a strong communicator and has a passion for helping others and the community. A successful applicant will embody our organization’s core competencies of Creativity, Quality Communication, Education & Leadership of Others, Culture of Service, Relationship Building, Adaptability, and Effective Time & Project Management. This position is based at our Harrison City, PA, headquarters location. The selected candidate will report directly to the Executive Director (ED) and is responsible for working with directly impacted people, investing in their skills to advocate for their communities, and working to diversify our economy, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. If you feel that you have what this job requires, send us a resume and a detailed explanation of why this position is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Plan & develop organizing strategies and campaigns to drive and amplify the organization’s mission;
• Actively engage with community members and provide training, support, and information to advocate for their communities and guide the region toward a healthy environment;
• Meet with community members in one-on-one or coordinated meetings to listen to, build trust with, and address their needs;
• Mobilize residents for events, actions, and meetings across the region through direct outreach like canvassing, phone banking, texting, etc;
• Attend special community events to assist the Communications Manager with documenting community outreach;
• Assist the Communications Manager with developing social media and website content for events and programs;
• Attend regional meetings and support localized resistance to facilities across the region;
• Advance a collective strategy to resist petrochemical facilities and advocate for the transition towards clean energy, healthy environments, and thriving economies;
• Provide support to other staff and volunteers as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience in community organizing as staff or volunteer or willingness to learn
• Self-motivated, independent worker
• Works well in a fast-paced team environment and respects deadlines
• Strong communication skills (writing sample required)
• Ability to work effectively and creatively with diverse people and organizations
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends and occasionally long hours during events
• Proficient in Google Drive, Gmail, online collaboration tools, and willing to develop additional skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Harrison City, PA 15636: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person