Just Transition Coordinator

UPROSE Just Transition Coordinator

Founded in 1966, UPROSE is an intergenerational, BIWOC-led, internationally recognized community organization. UPROSE works at the intersection of racial justice and climate change through community-based planning and research, policy advocacy, popular education, organizing, artistic expression, and youth leadership development.

UPROSE works with community members and institutions, governmental agencies, technical assistance partners, and private stakeholders to advance a Just Transition away from fossil fuels and toward a regenerative economy. UPROSE seeks a Climate Justice Organizer to help coordinate and facilitate organizing and base building strategies for UPROSE’s Climate Justice Center (CJC).

This is a full-time position that provides a benefits package and professional development opportunities. UPROSE is looking for someone who can work in-person full-time Monday-Friday in our Sunset Park, Brooklyn office. Salary commensurate with experience. Candidates must be able to work in a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and occasional travel. To apply: send a resume, short writing sample, and three references to specialprojects@uprose.org. No calls or walk-ins please.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop community organizing and base building strategies to implement the Climate Justice Center’s programs, projects and campaigns;
• Develop and coordinate the CJC’s curriculum and activities calendar to support educational campaigns around Environmental Justice, Climate Justice and Just Transition;
• Manage, update and maintain UPROSE’s community and volunteers base;
• Facilitate community planning/education workshops;
• Help carry out media strategies to raise awareness about issues and build support for our organizing as needed;
• Assist with fundraising, grant writing and reporting as needed;
• Other community organizing responsibilities as needed.
• Report directly to the Executive Director

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to working for environmental, social, and climate justice;
• Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience relevant to workforce development, community engagement, and coalition building
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team-setting;
• Outstanding personal organization, time management, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask;
• Basic knowledge and experience in basic database management;

Work Environment and Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• 401k

Salary is based on experience: $70,000 - 80,000

UPROSE is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Health, vision & dental.

Paid vacation.

English is mandatory and Spanish is heavily sought after.