350CO Movement Building & Volunteer Coordinator

Organizational Mission:

350 Colorado (350CO) is building a powerful grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and transition to a sustainable future powered by clean renewable energy.

Position Summary:

350 Colorado, founded in 2013, is an independent, Colorado-based nonprofit organization (loosely affiliated with the global climate organization, 350.org). As an organization focused on building the climate movement, expanding our member/volunteer base and active volunteer participation are critical goals. 350 Colorado’s Movement Building & Volunteer Coordinator is our lead on meeting these goals. This position maximizes recruitment of new members, volunteers and interns, with a warm welcome and enthusiastic engagement, learning about their interests, skills and availability to help them plug into our activities. She/he/they provide training, scheduling, motivation, coordination and oversees tracking engagement of volunteers (with other key staff and volunteers) to maximize volunteer retention. 350 Colorado currently is leading numerous campaigns and coalitions and has 5 active local teams in Metro Denver, Boulder County, Roaring Fork, Colorado Springs and Northern Colorado. The Coordinator promotes and strengthens our organization, campaigns, coalitions and local teams and events by building public awareness, recruiting and engaging new members and maximizing volunteer participation. They/he/she supports existing local teams and facilitates creation of new 350 Colorado regional teams where volunteer interest exists. The Coordinator leads, organizes and maximizes our outreach efforts, such as tabling and canvassing at events, public presentations about our work, and event coordination.

Location: must live in Colorado, Front Range strongly preferred. Works from home primarily Monday-Friday (with some nights and weekends when there are events), with statewide travel for events, actions and team visits.

Background:

350 Colorado’s theory of change is focused on building a powerful movement of people in order to create the changes needed for a just transition from fossil fuels to clean renewable energy and to promote sustainability and resilience to address the climate crisis, protect public health and safety, and create a healthier and more just future that we know is possible. 350CO has accomplished an extraordinary amount with the commitment of volunteers. 350CO volunteers organize within campaign committees, coalitions, working groups, and local action teams that conduct campaigns, hold actions and events, and educate our communities. The Movement Building and Volunteer Coordinator builds the power, strength and capacity of our organization and the statewide climate movement by increasing the number of volunteers involved, engaging them in action, providing workshops to hone the skills of our leaders and teams, and assisting with organizing high-visibility events and actions.

Primary Goals and Areas of Responsibility:

• Goal 1: Develop and Execute Volunteer Outreach Plan for recruitment, engagement and retention of volunteers, which includes both an action plan for this role as well as a Volunteer Outreach Plan to share and use for training 350 Colorado leaders on effective volunteer recruitment and management.
• Goal 2: Collaborate with and strengthen local teams, working groups, statewide campaign committees, and coalition efforts. Objectives:
  • Support volunteer leaders and other staff by meeting with them regularly to identify needs and opportunities for volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention to benefit our campaigns, working groups, local teams, and coalitions that we lead or participate in (including extra support for Youth Action Committee and JEDI Leadership Team).
  • Recruit and plug-in new volunteers into local teams, campaigns and other organizational work, and help them grow, with staff and volunteer leader support as well, into leadership positions within the organization.
  • Coordinate/participate in monthly Welcome Calls for new volunteers, Statewide Leadership Team meetings (for all campaigns and teams) and Local Team Leaders Meetings, and host training calls and attend board meetings/calls as needed, reminding leaders of the need to grow the movement, brainstorming with them, and offering trainings to provide help and guidance for recruiting, engaging and retaining new volunteers.
  • Strengthen local teams’ structure and leadership so that they are more sustainable and effective through ongoing recruitment and engagement, moving new volunteers up the ladder of engagement.
  • Attend local team meetings and leadership council calls as needed (depending on the strength of the team leadership) to assist with planning and leadership development; visiting each team in person at least once/year.
  • Offer at least 1 climate leadership workshop per team per year to recruit new local team members and leaders and give them the skills, resources and tools they need to succeed and build stronger teams. (Note: train additional leaders as needed to support.)
  • Assist local team coordinators, volunteer leaders and teams with developing a strategic plan annually (and check in to assess progress and need for support to achieve the plan every 3-6 months).
  • Assist with the creation of new local teams where there is sufficient interest and support the team in their growth. (Promote opportunities to indicate interest periodically such as a statewide survey.)
• Goal 3: Build our membership, leaders and local 350 teams and empower them with grassroots organizing skills. Objectives:
  • Increase statewide members by 2000 annually (net membership #s) with staff and volunteer leader support
    • Develop plan for recruitment and retention to achieve goals (i.e. break the # goals into a timeline)
  • Increase the number of active volunteers each year and help them step up the ladder of engagement - create/identify a system to effectively track volunteers and engagement levels.
  • Outreach and Engagement Activities (can be delegated and overseen when possible):
    • Seek opportunities to recruit volunteers in person and online, and connect them with local team leaders (where they exist or support them in creating new teams) and/or campaign committees.
    • Ensure that new volunteers are welcomed, trained and overseen, and engaged in meaningful efforts that suit their skills, interests, and availability - i.e. ensure that each team/committee has a process and people in place so new volunteers are welcomed, interviewed (in person or via questionnaire), effectively engaged, supported and checked in with
    • Ensure that new members are recruited through public events - identify and coordinate tabling or canvassing participation at public events to build awareness and recruit new members - set goals and track progress
    • Ensure that educational events (talks, film screenings, etc.) are hosted, in collaboration with local teams, to inspire new members to join and take leadership roles - set goals and track progress
    • Ensure that members are being engaged online, in collaboration with the Communications Coordinator, through emails, social media, the website, surveys, petitions etc.
    • Ensure that volunteers are recognized for their work
    • Help update volunteer resources on website and write articles for blog, emails, e-newsletter
  • Conduct ongoing 1-1 check-in phone calls, monthly trainings (as needed), and statewide calls (as mentioned previously) for team and committee leaders.
  • Maintain and enter accurate volunteer records utilizing our database and other tools as needed.
  • Organize 1 annual statewide Climate Leadership Workshop, attended by 30-50 current/aspiring leaders to empower them with organizing tools, e.g. recruiting/retaining volunteers, building leaders, increasing diversity, campaign strategy. (This can be done in coordination with a local team workshop.)
  • Assist staff and board in organizing annual statewide Convergence (retreat) for reflection and planning and other events to build relationships among our members and leaders.
  • Improve and support CRM functionality, troubleshooting issues and making improvements.
• Other activities to help with as need arises and time allows, such as:
  • Collaborate with executive director on organizational development, strategic planning and fundraising as needed
  • Assist with maintaining an online presence - website, social media, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Deep commitment and passion for climate organizing and movement building and an understanding of and passion for 350 Colorado’s mission and goals
• Excellent team player, with 2+ years of experience in volunteer management or related field, strong organizing experience, group facilitation and leadership abilities
• Extroverted interpersonal skills and strong ability to inspire, motivate and delegate to others
• Social media proficiency
• Experience with GSuite, Google® Docs and Calendars, WordPress and Microsoft Office
• Experience using a CRM (database, email, fundraising system) or strong aptitude and willingness and to become proficient in using our CRM, and assist with website maintenance
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with careful attention to prompt communications follow up
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work with little direct supervision, attention to detail, and strong organizing skills, making and tracking progress toward goals, excellent follow-through skills, and ability to make deadlines
• Deep understanding and ability to drive 350CO’s JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work), ensuring that our volunteer and campaign work is rooted in these principles; with an understanding of the role that inequity plays in our society and in movement building, and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage across differences
• Understanding and implementation of strategic planning & campaign execution
• Good comprehension of the geographic and cultural landscape of Colorado
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to attend events and transport materials, and the ability to lift and carry ~35 pounds (e.g. tabling materials)

Desired Additional Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred

Amount of Time and Status: Full-time employment contract until Dec. 31, 2026, with benefits (generous PTO and health insurance options currently offered). This position will require frequent weekend and occasional evening work and a flexible schedule.

Compensation: Pay will be commensurate with experience, in a $24-26/hour pay range, with likely annual pay raises as funding permits. We have generous benefits available (paid time off, flexible scheduling and health insurance) and work from home.

Please apply for this position by sending a cover letter and resume.

We have generous benefits available (paid time off, flexible scheduling and health insurance) and work from home.

Bilingual English and Spanish preferred