Newsletter 9.28.23

Happy Thursday!!!

Action for the Climate Emergency is hiring a PA Organizing Director

Position description: The Pennsylvania Organizing Director will work to advance the mission of Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to educating and activating millions of young people to end the era of fossil fuels, accelerate the deployment of renewable energy, and ultimately avoid the worst impacts of the climate emergency.

Location: Remote (Pittsburgh, PA)

Experience: 5-7 years experience in field or issue organizing

Salary/Pay: $80,000-$90,000

One PA is hiring an Alleghany County Organizer

Position description: The Allegheny County organizer will be a part of One PA's organizing department and will work with a team of organizers in Allegheny County. The ideal candidate will have experience in a working-class, base-building organization carrying out membership recruitment. They will have an understanding of systemic inequities, a commitment to social justice, and relevant lived experience. They will have a collaborative spirit and work with the other departments at One PA. Because no single candidate will meet all of the qualifications, we are willing to train those who show promise and encourage you to apply.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

Experience: Intermediate

Salary/Pay: $48,000-$65,000

NextGen America is hiring a PA Field Organizer

Position Description: NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Pennsylvania, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Pennsylvania in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35-year-olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Pennsylvania as part of this ambitious effort.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Experience: Entry-Level

Salary/Pay: $4,541.66/month

AmeriCorps is hiring a New Sun Rising Sustainability VISTA

Position description: The Sustainability VISTA will serve NSR to support projects in food systems, clean energy, watershed management, air quality, mobility, business districts, and housing. The VISTA will primarily serve the Borough of Millvale and provide secondary support to neighboring communities. They’ll focus on outreach, volunteer coordination, and grant writing to further NSR’s sustainability initiatives. They’ll build capacity to implement Millvale’s new Ecodistrict plan and participate in meetings to continue collaboration with neighbors in Etna and Sharpsburg. Outreach activities will include managing and improving communications systems. The VISTA will attend and present at community meetings and convene and participate in various meetings, training, events, and programs. The VISTA will recruit volunteers, map resources, and develop systems to increase the impact of the volunteer base. The VISTA will also collect data to track the progress of sustainability initiatives.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Experience: Entry level

Clean Water Action is hiring an Environmental Organizer

Position description: As we are winding down the last legislative session before the 2024 elections, we have limited time to campaign for strong environmental change. With flexible, part-time hours, you can make an impact on federal and state policy after classes. You will strengthen your communication skills and broaden your understanding of environmental issues and campaign strategies. Join us in the fight for a healthier environment.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Experience: Intermediate

Salary/Pay: $14/hr.

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is hiring a Water Resource Specialist

Position description: The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) Water Resource Center is seeking a full-time Water Resource Specialist to participate in the development, implementation and administration of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s regional water resource planning and stormwater management programs.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Experience: Intermediate

Salary/Pay: $20,000-$40,000

Second Nature is hiring a Climate Programs Manager

Position description: This is an exciting opportunity to serve in a new role to support institutions leading higher education climate action. The Climate Programs Manager with a focus on member engagement works to directly support Second Nature’s Climate Leadership Network (CLN) and University Climate Change Coalition (UC3). This individual will serve as a node of connection that drives member action, connection, and retention through engagement. This role will grow and maintain relationships through direct contact, small group facilitation, and network connection. This position will report to Bridget Flynn, Senior Manager of Climate Programs.

Location: Remote

Experience: Intermediate

Form Energy is hiring a People Partner

Position description: Join a growing team to serve as a strategic and operational partner to our manufacturing leaders. We strive to empower all employees to contribute to a culture of integrity, empathy, and engagement. A successful individual in this role will help define the trajectory of People Operations and will play a critical role in the building and scaling of the function providing strategic people support to senior engineering and operational leaders, managers, and employees across all levels.

Location: Eighty-four, PA

Experience: Mid-Level