2019 is shaping up to be an amazing year for us and our member groups, with some of our biggest victories ever (hint). If you fit the description, we’d love for you to join us and help even more communities win!We’re hiring two positions — one in Washington, DC area, and one in/near Philadelphia/Chester, PA.

Please share with others you think may be a good fit. You can also share this by forwarding a link to our www.energyjustice.net/jobs page.

COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR:

Energy Justice Network supports grassroots organizing to stop dirty energy and waste industry facilities throughout the U.S., with a focus on preventing and closing waste incinerators. This position involves working with our Executive Director to support the communities fighting these facilities and promote clean energy and zero waste alternatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive assistant with concentrations in communications, material development, online research, and writing.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years of involvement in environmental justice issues or related activism.

SKILLS:

• Social media outreach.
• Webpage editing (we use Drupal and Word Press).
• Photo & video editing.
• Impeccable English grammar and spelling.
• Fact sheet and report design and layout.
• Strong writing skills, with an ability to simplify messages and communicate complex issues to the public.
• High computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, email filters, data entry).
• Nimble in MS Windows and MS Office.
• Communicating with our member organizations.

ABILITIES:

• Attention to detail.
• Well-organized, attentive to time-management, calendars and deadlines.
• Strong inter-personal communication and listening skills.
• Work well independently.

PLUSES:

• Well-versed in waste, pollution, and climate issues.
• Spanish proficiency.

LOCATION: Must be located in the Washington, DC Metro area.

COMPENSATION: Full time. Pays above a living wage for the region.

QUESTIONS: Contact Mike Ewall at 215-436-9511 or mike [at] energyjustice dot net

TO APPLY: Please send your resume, cover letter, and at least three references to apply [at] energyjustice dot net, with a subject line of “COMMUNICATIONS JOB.” Please include writing samples and social media advocacy samples (at least two each). Please also include social media handles and links to any websites you’ve managed or put together.

This position will be open until filled.

PHILADELPHIA / CHESTER ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORGANIZER

Chester, Pennsylvania is known as one of the nation’s worst cases of environmental racism and is where waste from throughout the region is burned. Waste incineration is the most expensive way to manage waste, polluting our environment more than landfills. Waste incineration also is the most expensive way to make energy, dirtier than coal burning. Communities of color, like Chester, are disproportionately effected.

We’re hiring a full-time organizer to be based in Philadelphia or Delaware County to address the environmental injustices in the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The organizer is expected to demonstrate outstanding initiative and leadership skills. They will build community and local political support for our local initiatives in Chester City, Delaware County, and Philadelphia. This includes a variety of activities including representing Energy Justice Network with local leaders, organizational allies and the general public, public speaking, social media outreach, and assisting with research, messaging, and more.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least three years of successful experience in campaign coordination and/or community organizing with a community-based organization, a people’s movement organization, environmental justice organization, or environmental organization.
• Proven track record in uniting diverse opinions and teams around a common agenda and plan.

SKILLS:

• Strong writing and public speaking skills, with an ability to simplify messages and communicate complex issues to the public.
• Social media outreach.
• Excellent networking skills.
• High computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email filters).

ABILITIES:

• Attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker, systematic and goal-oriented.
• Strong inter-personal communication and listening skills.
• Work well in a team and independently.
• Self-motived with lots of initiative.
• Has a car and valid driver’s license.
• A commitment to Energy Justice Network’s mission and core values, including a passion for environmental justice and grassroots social change.

PLUSES:

• Already networked into the African-American community in Chester and/or Philadelphia, or has experience organizing in African-American communities, elsewhere.
• Experience with anti-oppression trainings, or experience organizing in multi-cultural and diverse settings.
• Familiarity with environmental justice principles and practices, and working with front line communities and grassroots groups.
• Experience with waste, pollution, and climate issues.
• Facilitation skills.

LOCATION: Must be located in or near the City of Philadelphia or Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA.

COMPENSATION: Full time. Pays above a living wage for the region.

QUESTIONS: Contact Mike Ewall at 215-436-9511 or mike [at] energyjustice dot net

TO APPLY: Please send your resume, cover letter, and at least three references, to apply [at] energyjustice dot net, with a subject line of “PHILLY/CHESTER ORGANIZER”

This position will be open until filled.

Please support us if you can… energyjustice.net/donate

Sincerely,

Mike, Traci, Aaron, Dante & Ava
The Energy Justice Network Team

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Energy Justice Network
1434 Elbridge St.
Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-436-9511
www.EnergyJustice.net