Position Summary: The Community Organizers will be responsible for generating program participants and establishing community connections. We are looking for applicants who know the Woodland community and have local ties. They will report to the Lead Community Organizer, and will manage volunteers and community group partners. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: coordinating the strategic planning efforts of this community-based initiative in collaboration with partner organizations, and using grassroots organizing and advocacy methodologies to effectively implement this program. Community Organizers are responsible for generating program leads, planning local events/ workshops, canvassing, tabling, and data entry.

Responsibilities:

> Community Organizing: manage the creation and implementation of campaign plans; research and attend local tabling events; research and partner with local community organizations; attend relevant municipal meetings; plan local workshops and events; canvass; identify and train local volunteers; build stakeholder relationships; acquire leads; and enter data.
> Volunteer Management: identify and train volunteers.
> Media: log earned media hits in press book.
> Data Entry: log leads into data system.
> Contractor Engagement: work with local contractors and vendors on lead acquisition and retention.
> Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
> Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, graduate education is a plus
> A minimum of one (1) year of experience with campaign organizing

Desired Qualifications:
> Fluency in additional non-English languages, especially Spanish, is a plus
> Successful community organizing experience in clean energy, energy efficiency, or sustainability campaigns
> Experience building and working with broad-based coalitions, such as, business interests, environmental organizations, health associations, union interests, teachers, faith-based organizations, and others
> Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience in preparing and delivering public presentations and communicating directly with lawmakers
> Ability to condense and explain technical information to concise and pointed summaries that can be understood by a diverse constituents
> Ability to work independently and as a collaborative member of a team
> Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships
> Ability to design a work plan, prioritize and meet goals
> Computer skills, including: word processing, databases, excel and power point
> Well-organized and self-motivated
> High attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines
> Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and ability work productively despite competing priorities, stress, and tight deadlines
> Must be willing to travel throughout California and work occasional weekday evenings and weekends

Compensation $30,000 to $40,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

How To Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents to information@empowerefficiency.com:
> Resume – No more than two pages
> Cover Letter – Please address the following questions in your cover letter:
* Why do you want this job?
* What do you bring to our team?
* What are your top three to five strengths?
> At least two professional references (name, phone, email, position, company, span of dates that worked for the reference, and permission to contact the reference)

In the subject line of the email please put: Community Organizer Woodland – [First Name Last Name]

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your application no later than December 1, 2014.