Open Positions - NC WARN

Deadline to apply is April 15th, 2024

About NC WARN

NC WARN is a 35 year-old, member-based nonprofit tackling the climate crisis and other hazards posed by electricity generation by watch-dogging Duke Energy practices and building people power for a swift North Carolina transition to clean, renewable and affordable power generation and increased energy efficiency. In partnership with other groups and using sound scientific research, NC WARN informs and involves the public in key decisions regarding their health and economic well-being. Dedicated to climate and environmental justice, NC WARN seeks to address the needs of all people by intentionally including those often excluded from participation because of racism, sexism, classism, and other forms of oppression.

How to Apply

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Submit salary requirements with your cover letter and resume to ncwarn@ncwarn.org to apply. Position will be open until filled. After a 3-month contingency period, benefits will be offered if working at least 24 hours per week, including group health, dental and vision; paid vacation, holiday and sick leave; and retirement benefits (5% of salary) paid by NC WARN. We are an inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from marginalized and underrepresented communities.

1. Outreach Coordinator Position

NC WARN is looking for a motivated self-starter to join our small nonprofit to manage our outreach and partnership work in coordination with the Executive Director and other staff. This position would be responsible for connecting with long-running and new partner organizations and frontline community members, presenting our work at community events, training allies to further spread our messaging, participating in staff strategy discussions and helping develop our public outreach goals. A major focus of NC WARN’s work is to stop fossil fuel and major utility projects that harm communities and drive the climate crisis, while advocating for clean energy solutions.

This position is full-time (40 hours per week). Most responsibilities for this position may be done remotely, but others will require travel to the office in Durham, NC and to other communities in North Carolina. NC WARN reimburses mileage and other expenses for travel required for work. The majority of this position’s work hours will occur Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm, however some work will occur during evening and weekend events. We have a flex schedule policy in order to promote a healthy work/life balance in instances where evening or weekend work is required.

Major Responsibilities:

Help develop the outreach strategy for the organization related to all projects
Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations and communities
Facilitate outreach strategy meetings, draft agendas, and keep notes
Manage the outreach calendar, setting ambitious goals and milestones
Summarize outreach goals and strategies for use on the website, in newsletters, on social media, and other promotional materials
Represent NC WARN in meetings with partner organizations
Make presentations to local partner groups, including train-the-trainer materials

Desired Skills and Experience:

Experience in community organizing (3-10 years)
Passion for climate justice work
Ability to relate with people from diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of the political landscape in NC
Public speaking and presentation experience
Detail-orientation and ability to keep organized
Ability to work independently
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

2. Membership Coordinator Position

NC WARN is looking for a detail-oriented “people person” to join our small nonprofit and manage outreach to our membership and volunteers in coordination with the Executive Director and other staff. This person would plan membership events, implement a “ladder of engagement” for volunteers, develop a membership communication plan, research and implement new fundraising methods and help manage our member database. A major focus of NC WARN’s work is to stop fossil fuel and major utility projects that harm communities and drive the climate crisis, while advocating for clean energy solutions.

This position is full-time (40 hours per week). Most responsibilities may be done remotely, but others will require travel to the office in Durham, NC and to other communities in North Carolina. The majority of this position’s work hours will occur Monday through Friday between 8 am and 6 pm, however some work will be required during evening and weekend events. We have a flex schedule policy in order to promote a healthy work/life balance in instances where evening or weekend work is required.

Major Responsibilities: