Community Organizer for Sustainability Nonprofit

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Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, educates, connects and inspires Contra Costa individuals and organizations to embrace a sustainable lifestyle. We are a community of citizens, educators, innovators, and organizations working together to create ecologically sustainable, economically vibrant, and socially just communities for all. Our work is based on the 10 principles of One Planet Living and we are committed to helping achieve the global Sustainable Development Goals through local actions in the greater Contra Costa region.

Job Description

The Community Organizer works with local community and student groups and business associations to implement programs, services and educational events to reduce carbon emissions in Contra Costa, particularly by promoting the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge .

The Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge is a collaborative initiative helping students, community groups, and employers reduce carbon emissions. Using an online tool, participants measure their carbon footprint, find local resources, create a personal action plan, and track progress on reducing our individual and collective climate impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage youth leadership and civic groups and support their launch of "Clean Teams", which will encourage individuals and households to change their behaviors in ways that that will improve the health of our environment.
• Staff a table at street fairs, Earth Day festivals, farmer's markets and other public events.
• Assist groups to register their commitments and track actions in an online portal.
• Give community presentations on the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge and other sustainability topics.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Confident and enthusiastic demeanor with staff, students, and in public settings
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and independently.
• Personable and a natural networker

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Knowledgeable and passionate about Bay Area Environmental and Education fields

Our volunteer positions provide on-the-job experience and substantial professional benefits including:

• Working with a unique local environmental non-profit organization and with fun, spirited and dedicated team members who really appreciate each other
• Connecting with innovative and pioneering leaders in the expanding field of sustainability
• Improving outreach, education and communication skills
• Valuable job networking
• Community service credit for school, if desired
• Letter of recommendation/professional reference, based on performance

To Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter to info@sustainablecoco.org, with "Community Organizer" as the subject. Please indicate in your cover letter why this position suits your skills, interests and experience. For more info, please check out our website: www.sustainablecoco.org . THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!