Outreach Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Educate local communities about environmental challenges and potential solutions.

• Listen to the needs of the community and communicate them to our policy and program teams.

• Empower advocacy initiatives that promote environmental and racial justice.

• Foster connections between communities for collaboration, support, and shared learning opportunities.

• Actively engage and take a leadership role in environmental coalitions.

• Build and nurture relationships with Houses of Worship, community leaders, and partner organizations.

• Provide support for local projects underway in your area.

• Organize and facilitate educational events and workshops that align with the three program areas.

• Encourage community participation in advocacy campaigns within your region.

• Communicate community insights and concerns to internal policy and program teams.

• Consistently track and report on outreach activities, events, expenses, and time.

• Participate in staff meetings and team retreats.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must currently reside in or have roots in the specified locations.

• A strong passion for climate action, environmental justice, and racial/economic equity.

• Excellent verbal communication skills, including experience with large groups, small-group facilitation, and one-on-one interactions.

• Ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, faiths/spiritualities, and political perspectives.

• Proficient storytelling and writing skills to convey complex issues in an engaging and understandable manner.

• Proven cultural humility and capacity to work across various identities including race, faith, class, and political affiliation.

• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and objectives.

• Experience in public speaking and facilitation, with the capability to lead workshops or training sessions.

• Comfort with standard business software/apps and a readiness to learn and proficiently use Microsoft Teams, Monday.com, and BambooHR.

• A commitment to inspiring individuals and communities to take action.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in community organizing.

• Reliable vehicle for regular local travel (mileage reimbursement is available).

• Access to a personal cell phone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

• Medical and dental plan costs are currently covered at 85%, with the employee responsible for 15% of the premium.

• Employer-matched SIMPLE IRA (currently matched at 4% starting the first month following employment).

• Annual professional development stipend of $500, along with additional organization-supported opportunities.

• Flex work-week model with a 4-day schedule (Fridays designated for no work or independent work).

• Up to sixteen (16) paid vacation days, two (2) personal days, and five (5) sick days (available after three months of employment).

• Monthly stipend for cell phone and internet expenses.

• One-time home office stipend of $500.