Southwest Workers Union is seeking a full time Climate Justice Organizer to lead organizing and campaigning efforts for sustainable and just local energy policy. San Antonio, TX sits in the heart of the dirty energy beast and is home to the country’s largest municipal utility, currently poised to build the first nuclear reactors in 30 years. The Climate Justice Organizer will lead SWU’s campaign for renewable and energy efficiency solutions to climate change that are equitable and serve to lift up low-income families.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Program Director to develop campaign strategies, tactics and timelines
- Be the lead organizer and campaigner on energy issues
- In partnership with youth and environmental justice organizer, recruit and facilitate regular meetings with youth in three schools and community residents
- Plan and execute direct actions, community summits, petition drives, and other activities in support of campaign goals
- Serve as spokesperson for the campaign and carry out media strategy
- Conduct research and writing relative to the campaign
- Conduct popular-education based trainings with membership on energy and climate change
- Represent SWU in local and national coalition meetings and initiatives
This is a full-time position located in San Antonio, TX that is open immediately. Applicants that would like to work 75% time will be considered and should indicate this in their cover letter.
Required qualifications:
A strong commitment to social justice and organizing within marginalized communities
At least one year of relevant organizing or campaigning experience
Fluency in energy policy, environmental justice, and climate change
Comfort with public speaking
Desired qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field
Knowledge of Spanish
Three years experience in one of the following areas: organizing, working with youth, climate change and energy policy, media
Driver’s license and a car
Compensation: $24,000-27,000, commensurate with experience. Health benefits included.
Last day to apply: October 2, 2009.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to Jill Johnston at jill@swunion.org or fax to 210.579.6856. Questions should also be directed to Jill. People of color, women, and LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.
About SWU: Southwest Workers Union is a 21-year old grassroots social justice organization of low-income workers, community, and youth united in one struggle for workers rights, environmental justice, and youth empowerment. SWU believes in anti-racist, intergenerational organizing, bottom-up movement-building, and the development of grassroots leaders as a means to bring about systemic social change. Please visit our website at www.swunion.org
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