Rogue Valley Climate Justice Organizer
Position Title: Climate Justice Organizer
Duration: Full Time, Ongoing
Compensation: $45,000 - $55,000 per year depending on experience; generous and progressive benefits including medical and dental care 100% of premiums paid by Unite Oregon, paid wellness leave, vacation, flex time, and personal days off; technology reimbursement; 4 hours personal time off/week, $300 annual FSA contribution, 2.5% 401K contribution after 6 months.
About Unite Oregon:
Unite Oregon is a 501c3 grassroots community organization with four chapters, in Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County, and Rogue Valley. We believe that all people can become leaders and agents of change in the areas of racial justice, immigrant and refugee rights, affordable housing, climate justice, and economic prosperity. Unite Oregon is building a unified intercultural movement for justice in our state.
Position Description
Unite Oregon is seeking an experienced, culturally responsive Climate Justice Organizer to help immigrants, refugees, Black, Indigenous and people of color build power in Rogue Valley. The focus of this position will be to assist in leading local community organizing, engagement, and leadership development efforts; build community capacity to engage with local government and governmental agencies; and convene, train, and empower diverse community members to voice their viewpoints, opinions, and concerns in regards to government- decision making around climate and environmental justice issues. The Rogue Valley Climate Justice Organizer reports to the Unite Oregon Regional Director.
Notes to candidates: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Unite Oregon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet all of the qualifications described or require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties
Project Management - Responsibilities, in collaboration with organizing staff, are as follows:
Field Organizing and Community Engagement
Assist in managing Rogue Valley Chapter programs and help implement Unite Oregon’s climate and environmental justice platform
Assist in recruiting diverse community members to provide guidance to Rogue Valley Chapter
Coordinate and co-facilitate meetings, workshops, listening sessions and/or focus groups related to climate and environmental justice
Implement local climate and environmental justice issue campaigns and support statewide policy initiatives
Lead/support climate and environmental justice projects in Rogue Valley as well as cross-chapter, when necessary
Assist with grassroots fundraising programs with annual goals including organizing and hosting local fundraiser events
Project Management
Assist in managing all related grant reports
Tracking expenses, managing grant project invoices, managing and tracking of deliverables
Developing regular reports to Unite Oregon leadership
Participate in Unite Oregon staff meetings, retreats, and board meetings as needed
Manage communication support for projects internally within Unite Oregon
Required Qualifications
Ability to work independently and take initiative, while maintaining solid communication with and accountability to Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice Director
Experience working in social justice with diverse communities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholder organizations and leadership
Strong facilitation skills
Proficient with technology including powerpoint, Google Workspace
Anti-oppression, anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion work experience
Availability to work during evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred Skills and Experience:
At least two years experience in grassroots community organizing or campaigns
At least two years of project management experience
At least two years experience working on environmental justice issues and policies
Bilingual and bicultural: especially (but not limited to) Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and/or Somali
Rogue Valley community member/resident and/or strong ties and history in the region
Ability to travel to meetings and events across the region
To Apply, Send your resume and cover letter to admin@uniteoregon.org explaining your interest and why you are a good fit for the position. Applications will be considered as they are submitted, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Unite Oregon values diversity and encourages applications from women, young people, people of color, trans people, people living with disabilities, and individuals from low-income backgrounds.
This position is open until filled.
Unite Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal access in a non-discriminatory manner to its programs and
services for all persons without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, political
affiliation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any real or perceived sensory, mental, or physical disability.
