Energy Justice Network (www.energyjustice.net) supports grassroots organizing to stop dirty energy and waste industry facilities throughout the country and beyond. In Baltimore, we’ve been supporting the work of the local youth organizing to stop the nation’s largest waste incinerator from being built in the city. This organizing position will focus on supporting that struggle, while moving Baltimore toward a zero waste goal and away from reliance on the existing large trash incinerator, which is the city’s biggest polluter.

Responsibilities

The organizer is expected to demonstrate outstanding initiative and leadership skills to move Baltimore City in bold new directions on waste management policy. They will build community and local political support for moving Baltimore away from incineration and toward policies that spur the creation of local zero waste jobs in reuse, recycling and composting. This includes a variety of activities including representing Energy Justice Network with city leaders, local organizational allies and the general public, public speaking, social media outreach, assisting with research, messaging, policy development and more.

EXPERIENCE:

At least three years of successful experience in campaign coordination and/or community organizing with a community-based organization, a people’s movement organization, environmental justice organization, or environmental organization.
Demonstrated skill in analyzing political, environmental, and social trends in the region, and developing campaigns.
Proven track record in uniting diverse opinions and teams around a common agenda and plan.

SKILLS:

High computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email filters).
Social media outreach.
Excellent networking skills.
Strong writing and public speaking skills, with an ability to simplify messages and communicate complex issues to the public.

ABILITIES:

Attention to detail.
Strategic thinker, systematic and goal-oriented.
Strong inter-personal communication and listening skills.
Work well in a team and independently.
Self-motived with lots of initiative.
A commitment to Energy Justice Network’s mission and core values, including a passion for environmental justice and grassroots social change.

PLUSES:

Already networked into the African-American community in Baltimore, or has experience organizing in African-American communities, elsewhere.
Experience with anti-oppression trainings, or experience organizing in multi-cultural and diverse settings.
Familiarity with environmental justice principles and practices, and working with frontline communities and grassroots groups.
Experience with waste, pollution, and climate issues.
Facilitation skills.
Car and valid driver’s license.

LOCATION: Must be located in Baltimore City, Maryland, USA. The organizer will report to the Executive Director in Washington, DC.

Questions: Contact Mike at 215-436-9511 or mike@energyjustice.net