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Job Announcement: Environmental Justice Offshore Wind Programs Coordinator

Founded in 1966, UPROSE is an intergenerational, BIWOC-led, internationally recognized community organization. UPROSE works at the intersection of racial justice and climate change through community-based planning and research policy advocacy, popular education, organizing, artistic expression, and youth leadership development.

This is a full-time position that provides a benefits package and professional development opportunities. UPROSE is looking for someone who can work in-person full-time Monday-Friday in our Sunset Park, Brooklyn office. Candidates must be able to work in a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.

To apply:

Please send a resume , cover letter, short writing sample and three references No calls or walk-ins please.

Responsibilities:

  • Report directly to the Executive Director;
  • Understand local, state, and federal offshore wind policy and offshore wind stakeholders;
  • Advocate and incorporate Just Transition principles into offshore wind policy & project development (procurement, requirements, construction, training, operation, etc.);
  • Engage in community-based energy planning efforts to identify & support local community priorities;
  • Support community education workshops around local renewable energy project benefits and opportunities, Energy Democracy and Just Transition;
  • Effectively collaborate with partners to build accessible offshore wind career pathways, create an equitable offshore wind economy, and support frontline community leadership in project development;
  • Represent the organization at project development & coalition calls;
  • Contribute to grant-writing as needed to support project development

Job requirements:

  • Demonstrated commitment to working for environmental, social, and climate justice;
  • Comprehensive understanding of offshore wind, policy and public processes;
  • Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience relevant to the energy policy, city and community planning and/or project management, offshore wind;
  • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team-setting;
  • Outstanding personal organization, time management, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask;
  • Knowledge of basic computer applications, such as Microsoft, Google, and Adobe applications:
  • Excellent written/oral communications skills and comfortable giving public presentations;
  • Good sense of humor

Preferred requirements:

-Experience working with diverse project partners in public, private, and non-profit sectors

-Understanding of New York energy systems and policy

-Knowledge of offshore wind sector and development

-Bilingual proficiency preferred

UPROSE is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminateUPROSE is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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