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Organization: Climate Action Campaign
Description:
The Policy Advocate is responsible for advocating for strong Climate Action Plans (CAPs), building electrification policy, and expanding OC Power Authority membership to strengthen climate action in the Orange County region. This position will promote Zero Carbon goals, affordable housing near jobs and transit, bikeable and walkable streets, electrification of buildings, local water and food supplies, social equity, decentralized small-scale renewable energy systems, and an electrified transportation system, as well as focus on climate resiliency efforts. This person will also expand and strengthen relationships with racial and social justice organizations in order to most effectively achieve climate justice in our region.
Required Skills or Qualifications:
These are some of the ideal skills and qualifications we’re looking for in a candidate, but we encourage candidates who do not meet all of the qualifications to apply, particularly if you have direct lived or work experiences with the impacted communities that are central to our mission. We invite you to demonstrate how you might serve this role in ways we may not see or know to ask for.
Policy advocacy and community outreach experience, preferably relating to climate policy.
Understanding and knowledge of local government structures and functions particularly relating to policies or programs focused on climate change, and an understanding of the Orange County political landscape. Preferred: Experience working with local government.
Familiarity with climate issues, including clean energy, building electrification, adaptation and resilience, public and/or active transportation, and/or land-use planning in Orange County.
Experience building partnerships with diverse coalitions and networks. Preferred: existing connections with communities, community-based organizations, and/or elected officials in the Orange County region.
Experience with direct community engagement, including working closely with community-based organizations representing under-served or marginalized populations.
Belief in the power of local politics to make change.
Understanding of equity and racial justice issues, and that marginalized communities contribute the least to the climate crisis but face the greatest burdens.
Eager and consistently driven to continuously expand knowledge, constantly seeking to enhance understanding of climate issues in the face of ever-evolving and dynamic information and conditions.
Demonstrate a determined and resourceful approach, consistently seeking innovative solutions to overcome barriers and challenges.
Possess the flexibility to pivot and reprioritize to align with changes in the political and funding landscapes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including understanding the audience and adapting accordingly.
Commitment to continuous learning, professional and personal growth, with a proven track record of embracing opportunities for improvement.
Have a thirst for learning and tackling the sharp learning curve this position requires.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment where the job is different every day.
Possess intercultural competence and self-awareness.
Demonstrate commitment to refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities.
Have a natural ability to build bridges and make connections between people, organizations, and communities.
Confidence speaking explicitly about issues that intersect across social, racial, and environmental justice.
Ability to speak in public, providing testimony at public meetings, and presenting to community groups
Ability to work independently without constant supervision, delivering results based on established workplan, supervisor direction, and policy objectives.
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is highly preferred. Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Desired Skills or Qualifications:
Location:
Opportunity Type: Paid
Audience: All
Hours per Week: 40
Duration: Ongoing
Start Date: September 2, 2024
End Date:
Applying
Application Process:
Submit the below items to info@climateactioncampaign.org with the Subject: Orange County Climate Equity Advocate and Organizer 2024
Resume
Video or voice recording answering the following three questions:
Why are you interested in this position?
Please describe your experience with and interest in policy advocacy, organizing, and/or community outreach, especially relating to climate or environmental justice.
Please pick 2 of the above skills/qualifications that you feel are particularly important for this role, and explain how you embody those traits.
(Optional) Where did you hear about this job posting?
Limit your total recording to 3 minutes maximum.
We can provide assistance or alternative ways of applying for those who need it.
Application Deadline: July 8, 2024
<a href=”https://src.sustainability.uci.edu/files/formidable/3/2024-06-11/Job-Description_-OC-Climate-Equity-Advocate-and-Organizer-I-or-II-2024-ca766c.pdf”>Download Application Form</a>
URL: https://www.climateactioncampaign.org/careers-cac
Contact: info@climateactioncampaign.org