Job Posting: https://www.nrcm.org/about-nrcm/employment-opportunities/

 

Climate & Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator

Job Announcement:

The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is seeking an outreach coordinator to help promote bold climate action in Maine. This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading advocates, experts, and people across Maine to build momentum for policies that boost energy efficiency, expand renewable energy sources, invest in clean transportation systems, and help Maine communities become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Working in coalitions with prominent local and national organizations, the outreach coordinator will help build support for legislation that reduces Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions by mobilizing NRCM supporters, businesses leaders, and others statewide. We are seeking candidates who want to help accelerate the transition to a clean energy future by utilizing their strong communications skills and commitment to grassroots organizing and public engagement. See full job description below. Send cover letter and resume by March 4, 2021, to jobs@nrcm.org.

Job Summary:

Helps build public and legislative support for state and federal policies that promote clean energy and climate action. Works with the Climate & Clean Energy Program Director, the Federal Program Director, and the energy team to advance NRCM’s state and federal climate and clean energy priorities, and works with other NRCM staff, including the outreach team, as needed to serve the strategic goals of the organization and the Advocacy programs in particular.

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Prior experience with electoral and/or public interest issue campaigns.

Passion for protecting the environment through the advancement of energy efficiency, clean transportation, renewable energy, and other efforts to address the threat of climate change.

Strong communication and organizing skills, including persuasive writing and public speaking.

Ability to work with diverse groups, including other nonprofits, business leaders, state and local government officials, and the public.

Ability to travel and work occasional evening and weekend hours (e.g. for presentations, meeting/trainings away from the office).

Ability to learn policy issues quickly and communicate complex issues in simple and persuasive terms to NRCM members and the public.

Proficient with digital communication programs and online platforms for advocacy, data management, and organizing.

Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

Supervisor: Climate & Clean Energy Program Director (50%) and Federal Program Director (50%)

Status: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Job Responsibilities: 

Lead the strategic mobilization of grassroots and stakeholder support, including grassroots communication with key legislators, for adoption of clean energy and climate action proposals at the state, local, and federal levels.

Serve as outreach and information contact with activists and members, coalition members, and potential allies, including in the business community and elected officials.

Build an expanding network of strategic relationships with key activists, business government, and community leaders, and other organizations and individuals who may help advance clean energy and climate change policies in Maine, the region, and nationally.

Develop and deliver presentations to targeted audiences, including virtually, as part of effort to recruit and inform activists, allies, and supporters.

Build, strengthen, and manage coalitions in support of our environmental policies and Serve as NRCM representative on several state and national coalitions, including frequent coalition meetings and calls.

Write material for emails and action alerts to NRCM members to generate support for NRCM policy positions.

Recruit new activists and members through events, one-on-one conversations, and online interactions. Gather and enter data to expand outreach contacts in NRCM databases.

Working with other Outreach and Program staff, play a lead role in planning and executing diverse outreach events and activities, from large forums to smaller advocacy events, including living room in-district meetings with legislators and virtual events.

Generate draft op-eds, letters-to-the-editor, and other media materials to build or maintain high profile of major initiatives in the in the news.

Conduct independent research and writing to create content for factsheets, blog posts, and other informational and organizational materials, including regular upkeep and updates to NRCM web pages.

Develop and execute comprehensive outreach plans to support NRCM’s issue campaigns and highest priority initiatives.

Generate content and messages—and help manage timing and strategy—in support of social media production.

Provide input for periodic staff reports on outreach status.

Work with the Climate & Clean Energy Program Director and the Federal Program Director to develop annual work plans.