Summary: Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) is seeking a short-term organizer to run a Rochester-area campaign against the Ginna nuclear reactor. The term of the work will be 20-30 hours per week for 2-6 months, starting as soon as possible.

Background: Alliance for a Green Economy is a coalition of environmental, peace, and social justice organizations working together for a carbon-free, nuclear-free New York. We are the primary watchdog organization for New York’s upstate nuclear reactors, members of the movement to ban fracking in New York, and leaders in the movement to a build a 100% renewable energy system in the state.

The Ginna nuclear reactor, located 20 miles east of Rochester, NY is seeking a consumer bailout because the reactor is losing money. The proposed bailout would raise Rochester area electricity rates and prop up a dirty and dangerous reactor, forcing RG&E customers to pay for the continued production of nuclear waste and radioactive contamination. AGREE has identified preventing this contract from being approved, or influencing the terms of the contract to ensure a near-term shut-down of Ginna, as one of the most promising opportunities to shut down a nuclear reactor in the U.S.

Job Description, Qualifications and Responsibilities: AGREE is seeking an experienced organizer to run a short-term education and organizing campaign to build public opposition to the Ginna bailout, with a focus on educating and organizing in the City of Rochester, where the majority of affected customers live.

Qualifications/Experience Sought:

Experience with community organizing

Connections with relevant organizations in the Rochester-area.

Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines without high levels of supervision

Flexibility in schedule

Strategic thinking

Ability to plan and publicize community events

Willingness to speak in public

Ability to write clearly and efficiently

Competency with email, word processing, and other common computer programs

Passion around environmental and social justice issues

Awareness about the dangers, environmental contamination, and health impacts of nuclear power would be advantageous

Graphic design or layout experience a plus

Responsibilities will include:

Meeting with Rochester-area organizations to let them know about the issue and ask for their help reaching their members and support for the campaign

Planning and publicizing organizing meetings and community education forums in Rochester

Developing and implementing other methods of public outreach in the Rochester area

Securing meetings with Rochester-area elected officials

Organizing members of the public to submit comments, make phone calls and otherwise voice opposition to the bailout

Organizing turnout for demonstrations and a possible hearing in Rochester

Using social media to publicize the issue

Writing and distributing press releases and otherwise contacting media

Helping to generate informational materials for use in the campaign, including flyers, posters, web content and email blasts.

Coordinating with AGREE’s Program Director around research, fundraising and statewide organizing efforts

This organizer will work closely with AGREE’s Program Director, who is based in Syracuse New York, to coordinate Rochester-area organizing with statewide efforts to close the reactor.

Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to jessica@allianceforagreeneconomy.org. The cover letter should summarize relevant experience and knowledge. It should also discuss why the candidate is enthusiastic to work on this position.