Are you an environmentalist who also cares about social justice? Do you want to see New York transition to a 100% carbon-free and nuclear-free energy system? Are you excited about grassroots organizing and energy policy? Are you looking for a job where you can use your skills and experience to bring about major changes in the way New York produces and consumes energy?
Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE) is a coalition of environmental and social justice organizations working together to bring about a just transition to a 100% renewable energy system. We work for the expansion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and clean energy. We campaign to shut down nuclear power plants and stop natural gas expansion. We build alliances to fight for racially, economically and socially just energy policy in New York, local renewables ownership and energy democracy. We also work locally in the Syracuse area and Central New York to help residents and businesses make their own transition to clean energy.
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
AGREE’s campaigns for the 2015 and 2016 include:
Opposing consumer bailouts of economically struggling nuclear reactors in Central New York
Co-coordinating the Energy Democracy Alliance, a collaboration of diverse organizations from all over New York working to advance a just and participatory transition to a resilient, localized, and democratically controlled clean energy economy in New York State.
Helping to coordinate Solarize CNY, which makes going solar easier and more affordable through public education and bulk discounts.
Launching a renewable heat research and public education campaign to push for a transition from fuel oil, kerosene, and natural gas in space heating toward renewable-ready geothermal and cold-climate heat pumps.
Job Description, Qualifications and Responsibilities: We are seeking a new team member to work with us on a variety of our campaigns from our Syracuse headquarters. The position is 30-hours per week with the possibility to grow into a full-time position. We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual with some experience and good analytical abilities.
Necessary Qualifications/Experience Sought:
Experience with community organizing
Excellent research and writing skills
Ability to take initiative, self-manage and remain flexible
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced campaign
Willingness to speak publicly about our work
Proven ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and allies
Competency with email, word processing, and other common computer programs
Demonstrated commitment to environmentalism and economic and racial justice
Additional Qualifications/Experience (any of these will improve your application)
Social media experience
Design or desktop publishing
Public relations or media experience
Website development
Fundraising or grantwriting
Bookkeeping
Fluency in Spanish
Experience organizing in communities not traditionally reached by environmentalists
Responsibilities will be determined based on the chosen individual’s skill set and experience, but may include:
Organizing events
Developing information materials
Setting up and attending meetings with policy-makers
Research
Organizing and facilitating meetings
Website and social media updates
Organizational administrative duties
Fundraising and/or grantwriting
Writing press releases and developing media relationships
Policy analysis and development
Contributing to campaign and organizational strategy
Outreach and relationship development with local and statewide organizations
The chosen individual will work closely with AGREE’s Program Director, who is based in Syracuse New York, and will report to AGREE’s Board of Directors. Position responsibilities, title and compensation will be determined based on experience.
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 letter of application, resume and 1-3 work samples to jessica@allianceforagreeneconomy.org. The letter of application will be the most important determining document for who will be interviewed for the position. The letter should be 2-5 pages and should summarize relevant experience and skills. The letter should also discuss why the applicant is enthusiastic to work on this position. Work samples should demonstrate the candidate’s skills in one or more of the areas listed above. They can include anything from press releases, organizing emails, flyers, graphics, website copy, videos of the candidate in action, videos produced by the candidate, social media pages, reports, or policy analyses, or research.