DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1966, UPROSE is Brooklyn’s oldest Latino community based organization. An intergenerational, multi-racial, women of color led, nationally recognized grassroots organization, UPROSE promotes the sustainability and resiliency of Brooklyn’s Sunset Park community through community organizing, education, leadership development and cultural/artistic expression. UPROSE has achieved multiple groundbreaking accomplishments in environmental justice, community-based planning, and public health initiatives, from waterfront development and brownfields remediation advocacy, to transportation, open space and air quality improvement, to educational and youth empowerment campaigns. Since 2008, UPROSE has championed climate adaptation and community resiliency initiatives for Sunset Park. Following Superstorm Sandy, UPROSE launched the Climate Justice Center, NYC’s first grassroots-led climate adaptation and community resiliency planning project.

UPROSE seeks a Climate Justice Policy & Programs Coordinator to facilitate this initiative and manage work plan implementation. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, creative and experienced team player to engage in innovative grassroots work with national significance. The Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Executive Director. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (public policy, urban planning, climate adaptation and resiliency, environmental science, etc.), strong writing and analytical skills and the ability to apply analytical techniques across a variety of urban climate justice issues. Candidates must be able to work long hours (more than 40+ per week) in a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends, and travel within the USA.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Program and Policy
· Work with the Executive Director to build the Climate Justice and Community Resiliency Center and manage program implementation
· Work to implement and develop strategies for climate adaptation projects, and just transition efforts
· Develop/present briefings and position papers on energy and climate justice related issues
· Research new technologies/methodologies to address community driven climate adaptation efforts
· Help carry out media strategies to raise awareness and build support.
· Assist with fundraising, grant-writing and reporting.
· Track and analyze city, state and federal bills of importance to the local CJ community
· Assist in preparing members for policy/agency meetings and public hearings
· Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress

Administrative
· Manage administrative systems, files, and member databases.
· Participate in weekly staff meetings, supervision meetings, quarterly staff and/or stakeholder meetings in person, and other meetings as assigned/needed.
· Contribute information and updates to website and social network sites.

Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree in relevant discipline (public policy, urban planning, climate adaptation and resiliency, environmental science, etc.)
· Demonstrated commitment to and experience working for environmental, social, and climate justice.
· Demonstrated program management experience
· Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
· Demonstrated experience in public policy and related arenas, especially environmental justice policy and analysis grounded in local organizing.
· Proven experience in coordinating meetings and working with grassroots intergenerational constituencies of color.
· Experience facilitating multiple components of a program and campaign from beginning to end.
· Strong training and mentorship skills, and a commitment to skill sharing and coaching in grassroots organizations.
· Fluent in second language: Spanish is preferred.
· Proven ability to work independently in a team-setting.
· Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively about organizational development, program design and implementation.
· Excellent personal organization and time management skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
· Accountable, open and willing to learn new techniques, ideas, and skills.
· Knowledge of common computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and Internet and social networks.
· Alignment with mission, vision and goals of UPROSE, and a strong political commitment to environmental and climate justice principles.

HOW TO APPLY
employment@uprose.org
http://www.uprose.org
To apply, please send the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter which includes a summary of the skills and experiences you will bring to the role, and name and contact details of three references indicating the capacity in which they know you and
• a BRIEF writing sample.