Description
Context: Works with organizing staff and partners to build local public
support to accomplish Green Stormwater Infrastructure initiatives including
rain garden installations and rain barrels. Advance Rain Gardens to the Rescue
program goals and strengthen relationships with volunteer supporters that
participate in the program and increase turnout for events. Participates in
environmental community outreach activities, assists in recruiting and
training volunteer leaders, and develops relationships with local community
leaders.
Scope: The GSI Organizer assists in educational efforts of area residents
regarding rain gardens and green infrastructure in Detroit. Works closely with
the appropriate organizing staff and Sierra Club leaders to mobilize members
of the local community, recruit environmental supporters to participate in
community outreach teams, train community residents to become community
outreach team leaders and implement hands-on rain garden installation.
Job Activities:
- Educates community leaders and residents about the importance and need for green infrastructure including rain gardens in Detroit as part of Sierra Club’s Great Lakes, Great Communities program.
- Mobilizes community members to become involved in one-on-one education in the local community about green infrastructure.
- Assists the appropriate field organizing staff and volunteer leaders with planning and implementation of the campaign and other programs as assigned, including attending community meetings, making arrangements for green infrastructure tours, community forums, educational workshops and other events, and inputting information into Chapter’s database.
- Facilitate the installation of multiple rain gardens, rain barrels and disconnecting and extending downspouts. These tasks involve the use of manual gardening tools/equipment, hack saws and drills.
- Helps promote the program and activities through social media including Facebook and assists in writing press releases and reaching out to conventional media as needed.
- Assists in Grant writing, management and reporting; and data management and reporting
- Seeks opportunities to advance the Sierra Club’s diversity initiatives through new partnerships and engagement strategies where appropriate.
- Provides program support as needed, including handling phone inquiries, administrative, volunteer supervision,event planning and registrations.
- Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Knowledge & Skills:
- BA or BS degree in environmental studies or related field preferred or equivalent experience
- Experience with at least one community organizing or mobilizing project.
- Knowledge and understanding of the green infrastructure best management practices
- Knowledge of Michigan native plant species commonly used in green infrastructure practices, gardening experience
- Grant writing experience or interest in learning
- Able to travel as needed. Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of auto insurance required.
- Ability to interact positively with community residents, volunteers, staff and the public.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in the environment or related public interest issues.
- Ability to clearly explain complex issues and effectively communicate them to community residents.
- Experience working with volunteers preferred.
- Familiarity with the use of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms for advocacy is ideal.
- Some experience working with traditional media, including writing press releases, making calls to news outlets, is preferred.
- Word and Google Suite proficiency preferred
- Some physical lifting is required. Outdoor work my involve walking on uneven ground, use of manual gardening equipment to do outdoor labor in a cultivated garden setting.
- This position is primarily an office position with occasional outdoor work. Outdoor work occurs in all seasons and weather conditions
This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit and is subject to
the terms and conditions of the contract between Sierra Club and Progressive
Workers Union.
The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and
experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.
This is a category 6 non-exempt position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are
not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
(PSLF) Program.
Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club
sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met,
based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the
discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club Human Resources in
consultation with the employee’s manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the
approval of a visa petition.
The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce
diversity.
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Location
Detroit, MI, USA
Category
External
Posted
2020-10-18 00:00