Title: Chispa AZ Federal Climate Organizer
Department: State Capacity Building
Status: Exempt
Duration: 1 Year from Start Date
Reports to: Chispa AZ Organizing Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: C
Salary Range (depending on experience): $60,780-$73,949
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
LCV launched Chispa, a grassroots community organizing program, to amplify the voice and power of Latinx communities to influence local, state and national decisions that impact our health and environment. Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada and Texas. As part of our long-term commitment to engage new constituencies and to diversify the environmental movement, the League of Conservation Voters, primarily through grassroots community organizing programs, is fostering strong local and national Latinx leadership in the fight against climate change.
The Chispa AZ Federal Climate organizer will be an experienced community organizer who is tasked with engaging and building relationships with Latinx families in the Maricopa County area to take action in the fight against pollution, climate change, environmental racism and to promote clean air, clean water, clean jobs, clean energy and other federal campaigns as needed. Issues can vary from federal, regional, state or municipal issues. The person in this position should be a creative, ambitious, experienced community organizer who is goal-driven and experienced in building individual and collective power in communities of color.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Chispa AZ Federal Climate Organizer” in the subject line by January 10, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
https://www.lcv.org/careers/lcv-job-openings/chispa-az-federal-climate-organizer/
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.