Wisconsin Outreach Coordinator

Faith In Place; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer-matched SIMPLE IRA

Professional development stipend

4-day flex work-week model

Paid vacation and personal days

Monthly cell phone and internet stipend

$500 home office stipend

Job summary

Faith In Place is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to empower communities in Wisconsin on environmental justice issues. The coordinator will educate, organize, and advocate for local solutions, working with diverse faith communities and coalition partners. This full-time role includes a range of responsibilities from hosting workshops to mobilizing for advocacy campaigns. A passion for climate action and community organizing is essential. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and a professional development stipend.

Qualifications

• Passion for climate action, environmental justice, and racial/economic justice.
• Reliable vehicle for regular local travel.
• Access to a personal cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Educate communities about environmental crises and solutions.
• Build power for advocacy campaigns.
• Cultivate relationships with Houses of Worship and community leaders.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Public speaking/facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Storytelling and writing skills

Ability to work across diverse backgrounds

Education

3-5 years relevant community organizing experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Monday.com

BambooHR

Job description

Location

The applicant must be currently located in or originally from Wisconsin. Applicants may be located in any Wisconsin location except Milwaukee and Madison, which are already covered by our staff.

Role

The Outreach Coordinator will join the Outreach Department and report to Faith in Place’s Wisconsin Outreach Director. They will be responsible for outreach only in their geographic region.

As a community organizer, the Outreach Coordinator will:

• Educate communities in their region about environmental crises and solutions.
• Listen to community needs and relay them to our policy team and program staff.
• Build power for advocacy campaigns that advance environmental and racial justice.
• Connect communities with one another for collaboration, support, and shared learning.
• Actively participate and lead in environmental coalitions.

This work is carried out within Faith in Place’s three program areas: Sustainable Energy, Healthy Communities, and People-Powered Futures.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with Houses of Worship, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Support local projects led in your region.
• Organize and host educational events and workshops aligned with the three program areas.
• Mobilize communities in your region to participate in advocacy campaigns.
• Relay community concerns and insights to internal policy and program teams.
• Track and report on outreach activities, events, expenses, and time consistently.
• Participate in staff meetings and team retreats.

Qualifications (Required)

• Location: Must be currently located in or originally from specified Wisconsin locations.
• Passion for climate action, environmental justice, and racial/economic justice.
• Strong verbal communication skills (large groups, small-group facilitation, and 1:1).
• Ability to work respectfully across diverse backgrounds, faiths/spiritualities, and political beliefs.
• Storytelling and writing skills to make complex issues accessible and motivating.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to work across race, faith, class, and political identity.
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and goals.
• Public speaking/facilitation skills and ability to lead workshops or trainings.
• Comfort with standard business software/apps and willingness to learn Microsoft Teams, Monday.com, and BambooHR.
• Commitment to motivating individuals and communities to take action.
• 3-5 years relevant community organizing experience.
• Reliable vehicle for regular local travel (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Access to a personal cell phone.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience leading and collaborating with volunteers; supervisory experience a plus.
• Experience working in or with faith-based communities.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin environmental policy or coalitions.
• Advocacy or campaign experience, particularly in grassroots or faith-based settings.

Salary

• Coordinator: $50,000–64,000
• Senior Coordinator: $59,000–70,000
• Manager: $68,000–75,000

Hours

This is a full‑time, exempt position. While most work occurs during a standard workday, outreach often takes place on evenings and weekends. Comp time will be provided for approved time worked outside regular hours.

About the Organization

Faith in Place is a multifaith environmental nonprofit (501c3) with outreach staff across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Our mission is to empower people of diverse faiths and spiritualities to lead on environmental and racial justice, providing resources to educate, connect, and advocate for healthier communities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (employee contributes 15% of premium).
• Employer‑matched SIMPLE IRA (currently matched at 4% from first month after employment).
• Professional development stipend of $500 annually plus additional organization‑supported opportunities.
• 4‑day flex work‑week model (Fridays for no work or independent work).
• Up to sixteen paid vacation days, two personal days, and five sick days (beginning after three months of employment).
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend.
• $500 one‑time home office stipend.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Faith in Place is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, caste, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves, compensation, and training.

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at Faith in Place and within the Outreach Department. We strongly encourage applications from people with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identities to better reflect the diverse communities we serve.