Climate Justice Program Officer (FFL)

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A climate justice organization based in the United States is seeking a candidate passionate about climate and social justice. The position requires strong facilitation and communication skills, along with a commitment to reflective practice and the ability to work across diverse audiences. Familiarity with coastal Louisiana is highly desirable. Ideal for those with real-world organizing experience or formal education in environmental policy.

Qualifications

• Experience working in complex, shifting contexts with a values-centered approach.
• Ability to provide and accept constructive feedback.
• Commitment to learning and reflective practices.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and celebrating small victories.
• Deep belief in the possibility of a better future.
• Familiarity with coastal Louisiana and its pressing issues.

Job description

This position will utilize a unique combination of skillsets, ideally harnessing the people power orientation of an organizer with the drive of an authentic relationship-builder. The role involves significant facilitation, communication, and writing – the successful applicant should be adept at working with and across diverse audiences in a way that facilitates the full and equitable participation of all people.

The ideal candidate may have experience as an organizer working on the frontlines of climate change or may have studied environmental law or policy in a formal school setting. They may have experience working in a policy organization or in a non-profit working on any number of issues under the broad umbrella of climate and social justice. The candidate should have a deep passion for and wealth of content knowledge regarding various issues and areas of practice within the broad banner of climate justice.

Key Qualifications

• Comfortable working in complex, frequently shifting contexts and approaching work in a deeply values-centered way
• Able to take and give meaningful feedback, to challenge and be challenged in ways that are generative and productive
• Approach work with a deep commitment to learning and reflective practice
• Okay with ambiguity, able to see, celebrate, and uplift small victories while engaged in generational fights
• Dogged in the belief that a better future is possible
• Familiarity with coastal Louisiana and the most pressing issues faced by the region is highly desirable