The 350.org Network Council (350 NC) is looking for a coordinator to help convene and implement our Build Back Fossil Free (BBFF) Campaign to keep fossil fuels in the ground while building national energy infrastructure. This role will help coordinate organizers from nine 350 Local Groups across the country and be our representative on the BBFF Coalition and will be MN350 local organizer. We are an impressive national network looking to leverage our collective power to address the climate crisis - and this position is essential to that.
We are creating a national climate movement and beyond to end the pollution damaging our climate, speed the transition to clean energy, and create a just and healthy future for all.
LOCATION
You must be based in Minnesota, but this is a remote-first position working with organizers online across the country. We occasionally meet in person for team building purposes.
POSITION DETAILS
This is a full time position, 40 hours per week @ $34/hour. There is grant funding for one year for this role, with the possibility of becoming a permanent organizer with MN350 or another local chapter, depending on the city where you live. We are an equal opportunity employer that highly values staff diversity and encourages candidates of all racial, ethnic, gender and ability backgrounds to apply. Benefits are dependent upon the host organization/ location, but will include medical insurance and a flexible work schedule. The start date is dependent upon hiring a qualified candidate. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Administrator at MN350.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize days of action and strategic campaigns in collaboration with the BBFF coalition
Participate in BBFF meetings
Represent the 350NC to national partners and funders at BBFF
Relationship building with national partners, NC groups and non NC 350 groups
Facilitate meetings and strategy sessions with the reps from all nine NC groups + other 350 groups as appropriate
Develop messaging, action plans, toolkits, etc
Manage distribution of funding (small groups, days of action)
Attend and participate in MN350 weekly staff meetings
Coordinate all grant reporting
Coordinate the activities of the 350 NC and other groups, checking in with subgrantees to ensure shared work gets completed
Other tasks as they arise
EXPERIENCE AND JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in coalition building a plus
2+ years grassroots organizing experience
Strong understanding of the climate crisis and deep commitment to advancing the work of the 350 Network Council
Awareness of climate change and environmental injustice
Relevant experience and/or demonstrated interest in climate and/or administrative support
Ability to work closely and effectively with other people in a team environment
Ability to work professionally in a volunteer driven organization
Demonstrated people and project management experience, preferably with volunteer organizations
Strong meeting facilitation skills
Excellent organizational/communication skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (bilingual is a plus)
Self starter: able to be creative in devising and implementing solutions with limited supervision
Strong computer skills (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly): Google Apps, Asana, Slack, Microsoft Office, Nation Builder database
ABOUT THE 350 NETWORK COUNCIL
The 350 Network Council is a coalition of the nine largest independent 350 groups in the United States, located in MA, VT, NH, WA, OR, CA, CO, WI and MN. We have a collective budget of more than 4.6 million dollars, 50 full time staff and hundreds of thousands of members and volunteers.
Our network is uniquely positioned to mobilize collectively and to bring thousands of people into the streets at a moment's notice when national trigger events like Standing Rock or the youth climate strikes capture the publics’ attention. We are pairing visionary climate policy work with a strong justice and equity approach, and using advocacy, grassroots organizing, coalition building, direct action, and electoral engagement to change the national narrative and force decision makers to address the climate crisis. Our network is united against the fossil fuel industry and our groups are playing a visionary and leading role in the expansion of strategies like fossil fuel infrastructure bans, the no fossil fuel money pledge, bank shutdowns, fossil fuel divestment and non violent direct action campaigns targeting fossil fuel infrastructure and decision-makers.