The Midwest Outreach Coordinator will work primarily within UCS?s Climate
and Energy program to conceive, coordinate, and implement outreach and capacity-building
activities in the Midwest in support of the department?s strategic campaigns,
including the Power Ahead Campaign which seeks to harness the power of the
current ?clean energy transition? taking place across the country. As more
states position themselves as clean energy and climate leaders, momentum
is building toward national action that can deliver net zero carbon emissions
in the U.S. by 2050. Using the strength of UCS?s energy economics and analytic
expertise and Science Network and supporter base, you will help move states
to adopt renewable energy and carbon market policies.
Advance state, regional, and federal legislative and regulatory climate
and energy initiatives, including strong promotion of major UCS analytic
and communications products.
Educate and engage UCS supporters and grasstops experts in state and federal
climate and energy campaign efforts.
Engage others as needed to reach specific campaign goals, and work to expand
regional coordination with the environmental justice community.
Represent UCS in state, regional and national coalitions and assist in developing
coalition strategy and outreach efforts.
Work with communications staff to develop state and regional media strategies
and help craft appropriate media materials and messages.
Plan events, including, UCS receptions, media and other trainings for UCS
supporters, webinars and briefings for target constituencies, decision makers
and the media.
Maintain and update campaign-related databases, documents and other resources.
Help support the overall smooth and efficient operation of the UCS Midwest
Office.
Applicants should possess a bachelor?s degree.
3 to 5 years of comparable and relevant experience in outreach and/or organizing.
Current or recent experience in the Midwest and education/experience in
climate change and energy is preferred.
Must have: demonstrated ability and experience developing campaign strategy
and tactics, organizing grasstops constituents, coordinating outreach events,
and engaging supporters through online and offline activities.
Strong communication and public speaking skills required. Demonstrated ability
to communicate effectively with professionals who may be expert and/or prominent
in their fields.
May spend extended periods at computer terminal. Moderate travel schedule,
around 10% overnight annually.
UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its
staff. In particular, we?re dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals
from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences
and in environmental advocacy. We?re also committed to building an inclusive
workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can
thrive. We've adopted this commitment because we believe the inclusion
of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better
societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised
communities. We actively seek people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives
to join us in this work.
Compensation, Hours and Location: This is a full-time position based in
UCS?s Chicago, IL office. For those who meet all position requirements,
the salary is around $52,000. UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding
work environment. Information about the organization is available at http://www.ucsusa.org
<http://www.ucsusa.org>
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, 1-2 short (e.g. 1-2 pages)
advocacy oriented writing samples, salary requirements, how you learned
about the position via email to jobs@ucsusa.org and include ?Midwest Outreach
Coordinator? in the subject line. Email materials in Word or PDF format
only. No phone calls please. Deadline: August 7 or until filled.
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