Houston Grassroots Energy & Justice Organizer

Public Citizen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

Vacation and personal days

401K plan

Parental leave

Sabbatical

Student loan reimbursement

Job summary

Public Citizen in Houston seeks a Houston Organizer to join a network of coalitions and staff in advancing local clean energy and environmental justice policies across the region. You will collaborate with the Texas Director and other organizers to engage communities, plan campaigns, and represent the organization at governmental and public events.

The role requires developing campaigns, canvassing communities, creating outreach materials, and coordinating with partners to build power and impact

Qualifications

• Education: College degree preferred but not required.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with organizing strategy, social justice, Texas politics, climate change and air pollution.
• Skills: Spanish fluency is a plus but not required; strong written and oral communication; basic MS Office, videoconferencing and social media.

Responsibilities

• Represent Public Citizen in local coalitions and at government meetings.
• Develop educational and advocacy campaigns on clean energy and environmental justice.
• Conduct grassroots organizing: canvassing, events, and community outreach.
• Create materials and coordinate media efforts with staff.
• Build relationships with community groups in Fort Bend and Harris Counties.

Skills

Spanish (optional)

Excellent written and oral comms

Microsoft Office

Videoconferencing

Social media

Education

College degree preferred

Significant organizing experience in Houston

Tools

Public Citizen organizing tools

Job description

Public Citizen in Houston seeks a Houston Organizer to join a network of coalitions and staff in advancing local clean energy and environmental justice policies across the region. You will collaborate with the Texas Director and other organizers to engage communities, plan campaigns, and represent the organization at governmental and public events.

The role requires developing campaigns, canvassing communities, creating outreach materials, and coordinating with partners to build power and impact