Curbing climate change and shifting to a clean energy economy are the defining challenges of our time. However, professional climate deniers and environmental detractors in the Trump Administration have set out to significantly alter environmental and energy policies. With dirty energy industries gaining influence —and no recognition of the overwhelming scientific evidence telling us that we need to take action on climate change – it is more important than ever that young people stand up and make their voices heard on this issue.
The Deputy Organizer will play a lead role in making that happen. They will work to develop a student-led volunteer program that motivates young people to become the leading voices in the climate movement. By engaging a wide and diverse range of college students and faculty the Deputy Organizer will expand the presence of the organization through face-to-face conversations, in person and over the phone and help build a movement prepared to take consistent and effective action.
Defend Our Future is a project of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). EDF is one of the world's largest non-profit environmental organizations whose mission to find solutions that benefit people and the environment is guided by science and economics.
The Deputy Organizer position will be based in Las Vegas, NV.
The Deputy Organizer position is a 24 hour a week commitment and will function as the on-the-ground support for the Defend Our Future Organizer at UNLV.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Ensuring commitment goals are met on a daily and weekly basis
● Engage with students about the importance of taking action to defend the EPA
● Recruit for and participate in regular campus trainings, events and team meetings
● Contacting supporters and volunteers about upcoming campus events
● Other tasks, as assigned by the DOF Field Organizer and Deputy Project Director
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
● Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, experience meeting deadlines, and the ability to manage many tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated problem solving skills, must be highly resourceful and flexible
● Able to work irregular and evening hours, in a variety of weather conditions
● Candidates will preferably have volunteer or internship experience on a previous electoral/issue campaign
● The ideal candidate must have valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, or other mode of transportation
● Commitment to and familiarity with combating climate change is required
REPORTING
The Deputy Organizer will report to the DOF Nevada Organizer.
COMPENSATION
The Organizer will receive a salary of $14/hour.
TO APPLY
Please submit resume and cover letter plus two references of prior employment to jobs@defendourfuture.org. Please put NV - Deputy Organizer in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We strongly encourage women and minorities to apply.
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