Job Information
- Location: North Carolina
- Close Date: 04/01/2023
- Hiring Organization: NC Conservation Network
- Contact Name: Peter Walz
- Contact Email: peter@ncconservationnetwork.org
- Job Website
Description
North Carolina Conservation Network is seeking candidates for the position of Organizing Fellow. This is a full-time position running through Dec 31, 2024. We will consider candidates who are able to work part-time in 2023 (with prorated salary and benefits) and then full-time in 2024. There is the possibility of this position being extended.
NC Conservation Network is a statewide network of approximately 75 environmental, health, and environmental justice organizations. NC Conservation Network directly advocates for equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment and public health. The Organizing Fellow will play a critical role in NC Conservation Network’s issue advocacy, public outreach, and non-partisan efforts to boost voter turnout in North Carolina.
This position will include regular travel across the state. Typically, our staff all work out of our downtown Raleigh office and we are on a hybrid model of some work from the office and some work from home. We would consider candidates who are outside of the Triangle, but they must be based in NC and able to travel across the state. Ideally staff are available to come to the Raleigh office occasionally.
Responsibilities
- Mobilizing environmental voters and voters who’ve been historically disenfranchised through non-partisan Get-Out-the-Vote programs,
- Working with our organizing team to engage our activists on key environmental issues,
- Recruiting new activists who will join our text/email lists through petitioning, presentations, phone calls, and events,
- Helping to work with and support our campus fellow program, which includes students organizing on college campuses across North Carolina.
Qualifications
This position is designed as an opportunity for someone with limited professional advocacy and organizing experience. Applicants should be excited about collaborating with the general public and environmental activists of all ages and backgrounds, including college students. They should have a passion for environmental/health issues and have interest in voter education. Ideal candidates will have:
- A good understanding of North Carolina and its communities.
- Experience with volunteering and advocacy, ideally on environmental or health issues.
- Experience with voter education and voter mobilization.
- Strong communication, networking, and public speaking skills.
- An ability and passion for working with a diverse cross-section of people in North Carolina.
- Comfort with technology and database management.
- Comfort working non-traditional hours, including occasional weekends and evenings.
Salary/Benefits
This is a full-time position that will end on December 31, 2024. The annual salary range for this position will be $32,000 – $36,000. We have a strong benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, as well as vacation and sick time off.
Application Instructions
While applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, it is recommended to apply no later than April 1. Position is open until filled. To apply, email both a resume and cover letter to peter@ncconservationnetwork.org with the subject “Attn: Organizing Fellow”
Non-Discrimination Statement
NC Conservation Network works with a population that is diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, and physical and mental ability. We believe in the need for and the value of this diversity as part of any part of society. It is the policy of NC Conservation Network to work actively to build and maintain a program, a staff, and a Board that reflect this belief.
NC Conservation Network is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, sex, gender identity, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NC Conservation Network will be based solely on merit, qualifications, and skillset.
