Temporary Conservation Organizer – Beyond Coal

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Job Title: Temporary Conservation Organizer – Beyond Coal

Duration: Three Months

Department: Conservation

Reports To: Senior Organizing Manager 

Context: Builds public support to accomplish the goals of the Beyond Coal campaign in Colorado Springs. Recruits and trains volunteer leaders, and develops relationships with community leaders, other organizations and officials that can influence change.

Scope: The temporary Conservation Organizer will focus on community outreach in the Colorado Springs area to raise awareness and support for the city to replace coal-fired power with clean, renewable energy. This individual will assist in leading community petition collection, coalition letter sign-ons, community presentations and events, and work with the media to create a strong network of volunteers to continue building the campaign after the organizing position concludes.

Campaign: The Beyond Coal campaign is a nationwide grassroots effort to eliminate coal's contribution to global warming no later than 2030 and replace the existing coal infrastructure with a clean energy economy fueled by wind, solar, and geothermal. The Beyond Coal campaign is working to stop the construction of new coal-fired power plants, retire and replace the existing fleet of coal plants, and keep the U.S. coal reserves underground and out of world markets. The Beyond Coal campaign is experiencing significant growth and is seeking passionate coal fighters to join our team. To learn more about our campaign visit:http:beyondcoal.org.