UPROSE
About UPROSE
Founded in 1966, UPROSE is an intergenerational, BIWOC-led community organization based in Brooklyn, NY. UPROSE focuses on promoting sustainability and environmental justice through grassroots organizing, advocacy, and education. It aims to address issues at the intersection of environmental and racial justice, particularly in marginalized communities, by engaging in community-based planning, research, and leadership development. Known for its innovative approaches, UPROSE is recognized as a leader in the environmental justice movement, working towards a cleaner and more equitable future.
About this Role
The Just Transition Coordinator at UPROSE is dedicated to fostering equitable access to sustainable energy resources within marginalized communities. This role involves a dynamic mix of policy advocacy, community engagement, and program management, aimed at advancing the principles of a just transition in the energy sector. The Coordinator is responsible for critical initiatives that drive community-focused clean energy and economic opportunities. This full-time position entails active participation in community planning, as well as coordination with partners to build accessible career pathways in the clean energy economy.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate development of the Just Transition Initiative (JTI) for local residents interested in clean energy economy careers.
- Supervise UPROSE staff assigned to the JTI.
- Collaborate with partners to build accessible clean energy economy career pathways, including offshore wind, building retrofits, solar, and climate-related manufacturing.
- Establish a referral network of support, education, and training for local residents interested in clean energy careers.
- Coordinate the development of a Clean Energy Economy Resource Database for the JTI with support from partners and UPROSE team members, and manage updates to the database.
- Advocate and incorporate Just Transition principles into clean energy workforce development and trainings.
- Engage in community-based planning efforts to identify and support local community priorities for green jobs.
- Support community education workshops around local renewable energy project benefits and opportunities, Energy Democracy, and Just Transition.
- Represent the organization at meetings with partners and stakeholders and on coalition calls.
- Contribute to grant-writing as needed.
- Report directly to the Executive Director.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to working for environmental, social, and climate justice.
- Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience relevant to workforce development, community engagement, and coalition building.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team-setting.
- Outstanding personal organization, time management, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
- Basic knowledge and experience in basic database management.
Benefits
- Robust health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
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